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Reviews (7)

Cutest Christmas ever!
I can't wait to make this quilt. I saw one made up at a quilt show or something very similar and couldn't wait to find the pattern.It is just so clever and fun.My quilt group is planning on making it as a block of the month.I am so happy I bought this book, it makes me smile every time I look through it.
Welcome to the North Pole
This is a beautiful book.The instructions are easy to follow and the patterns are full size.It is nice that you do not have to make a hugh project all at once.The project is laid out in sections to make it easy to do small wall hangings.These ladies are very talented and the pieces of Santa's village are precious.I am so glad I bought this book.

so cute!
This is a beautiful book!The applique is so charming.I can't wait to make this quilt for myself!The only downside is that you need so many different fabrics to make this quilt as effective as theirs - oh well, more fabric shopping!This was the first Piece O'Cake book I ever bought, after trying one of their block of the month patterns and I have loved it so much that I've bought all their books since.I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to hand applique and even to maching appliquers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applique    2. Appliquâe    3. Christmas in art    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Patchwork    8. Patterns    9. Quilting    10. Seasonal    11. Sewing    12. Patchwork & applique   

Reviews (3)

lots of great stocking ideas!
I too checked this book out of my local library and think it's really good!It's from the publishers of Better Homes and Gardens and Cross Stitch & Country Crafts magazine, and there are some really nice stocking patterns.My favorites are Colonial Heritage Sampler stocking and Victorian stocking (by Barbara Baatz) and Songs of Joy stocking (by Nancy Rossi).There are also smaller patterns where you just stitch the stocking cuff -- cute and don't require as much stitching.There are color photos of every finished stocking, and the charts are color and are easy to follow.

Great Designs
I agree with the previous reviewer, these designs are incredibly beautiful. My sister-in-law owns this book and I have been borrowing it from her over and over. Until I saw this book, it was kind of hard to find stocking designs for everyone that celebrated Christ's birth rather than the coming of Santa Claus. Not any more! (Just so you know, there are also non-religious and Santa designs, too.)

christmas fun
I got this book from the library and I just don't want to return it! It is dissapointing that it is no longer being printed. The designs are beautifulwith a great variety to suit everyone. That's great if you are like me andonly do cross-stitch for other people! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas decorations    2. Christmas stockings    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Cross stitch    5. Cross-stitch    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Patterns    8. Seasonal    9. Dictionaries   

Reviews (9)

Got me started, hard to stop.
I've been building a haunted house with a church group for maybe 5 years running.The youth won't let me stop!Every year I get a call asking if I'll help with the haunted house, both from the participants and the patrons.Everybody loves it!
Spootacular!!!!!!!
A great book for the motivated home haunter, great ideas and scenes that can be built on a budget.Your not going to put any haunted house out of business, but you will be the hit of the neighborhood.You need to have a creative mind to go along with the concepts presented, this a guide not a by the numbers book.If you are like me and work on Halloween projects all year round, you will enjoy this book.If you want so some cute wood cutouts to put in the yard, this book is not for you.

If this book doesn't spark your imagination...
The 'HHHH' was designed for haunted house enthusiasts who are brimming with imagination. It's written like a sugar cookie recipe to be dressed up with any kind of toppings or mix-ins that the reader can concoct. If the book is followed step by step it would produce a simple and effective charity haunt, but mix in a healthy dose of creativity and the sky (or grave yard) is the limit. Anyone who can't pull a beautiful haunt from this book is severely lacking in haunt talent and needs to leave haunting to the professionals. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Halloween    3. Halloween decorations    4. Haunted houses    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Holiday decorations    7. Personal & Practical Guides    8. Reference    9. Seasonal    10. Customs   

Reviews (5)

Complete Book of Wedding Flowers:Stunning Flower Arranging..
I found that this book was not detailed enough for beginners in terms of creating the arrangements.It focused more on the wedding day rather than the actual flower arrangements.I was looking for more of a step-by-step guide for arranging wedding flowers.

Great book with lots of ideas
This is a cute book with lots of ideas.Doesn't have a lot of "how-to's", but does have some. Great pictures.I use this as a book for "brides-to-be".Someone always chooses something from this book.

It's the little details
I enjoyed this book because of the ideas it presented for the little details ... suggestions for floral arrangements that were dramatic, beautiful, and unique. It gave examples of floral arrangements for everything from baptismal fonts to tents. I was inspired to think beyond the standard altar pieces and table decorations.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bridal bouquets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Flower Arranging    4. Flower arrangement    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Seasonal    8. Wedding decorations    9. Weddings    10. Crafts & Hobbies / Flower Arranging    11. STUDY AIDS - SAT/PSAT   

Editorial Review

Mary Engelbreit's cheerful designs have become almostubiquitous, appearing on everything from greeting cards to home fabricsto clothing, and the 80-plus seasonal projects in this book are a happyextension of those colorful pick-me-ups. These designs cover the cross-stitch skill range, from 10-count perforated plastic ornaments andbutton covers to an embellished gardener's journal cover worked on 36-count linen. The tinted charts, instructions, and specialty-stitchdiagrams smooth the creative process for those who want to use thesepatterns as a jumping-off point for their own whimsy. ... Read more

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Simple, colorful patterns that capture the charm and magic of Engelbreit at her best!
After longing for "Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons," but balking at the high price, I eventually picked up a copy for a song in a bargain bin.I am a longtime fan of Mary Engelbreit's whimsical work, and copies of several of her more famous works (Everyone needs their own Spot, It's Good to be Queen) grace my home.
Good, but...
bought the book - love the designs (am currently going cross eyed doing "believe" as a present for my mother).
My first cross stitch book
This book was WONDERFUL!!She broke it up into various themes and her puppies were the cutest I have ever seen.Also I enjoyed the fact that along with the patterns she gave great ideas for how to turn the patterns into wonderful accessories for your home.I would HIGHLY recommend that this book become part of your cross stitch library.Also, check out her first book about cross stitch.It is a little more involved but still a good part of any collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Cross-stitch    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Needlework - Cross-Stitch    6. Patterns    7. Seasonal   

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Holiday - General    6. Seasonal    7. Cooking / Holiday   

Reviews (2)

I love boxwood
Since I love boxwood growing in the yard and using the beautiful greens at Christmas, I found this book to be one of the most informative books I own about Christmas greens.The instructions on how to create many decorations for the inside and outside the home are very clear.The pictures are gorgeous.I have learned to make garlands, wreaths, centerpieces, swags, boxwood trees, and other lovely items. The book features many different types of greens to use for creating holiday decorations. I have taught many others how to make holiday decorations that are featured in this book.

Has a lot of good ideas.
This book has lovely ideas for decoarting using natural materials.I found many of the ideas could be done very inexpensively. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Art    3. Christmas decorations    4. Design - General    5. General    6. Holiday - Christmas/Hanukkah    7. Home Improvement / Construction    8. Nature craft    9. Residential Interior Design    10. Seasonal    11. Virginia    12. Williamsburg    13. Christmas books    14. Handicrafts   

Editorial Review

Filled with stunning photographs of countless ideas, this volume seems to cover all aspects of decorating for the big day: choosing and trimming the tree, making wreaths and garlands, designing lighting effects, adorning the mantelpiece, producing handmade wrapping and cards, and setting a spectacular table. In addition, there are complete recipes for four international meals plus appetizers, and a large selection of desserts. Whether you're preparing to host a horde or just have a few friends over, this book will satisfy the creative holiday impulse. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Elegant crafts
The crafts projects in this book are classy -- no "loving hands at home" look here.I would make 90% if I had the time.

Elegant crafts
The crafts projects in this book are classy -- no "loving hands at home" look here.I would make 90% if I had the time.

Excellent book for beginning crafty people.
Wonderful book for beginning crafty people.Excellent illustrations and color photographs.No "way -out" material that you can't purchase in any crafts store.Projects range from making your own wrappingpaper,boxes. cards and tags to elegant place settings and Christmas treedecorations. In addition to crafts the book has several easy to makeholiday feast recipies. Everyone I know who is crafty loves this book!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas decorations    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Holiday - Christmas/Hanukkah    7. Seasonal   

Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. General    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Holidays - Christmas    6. Inspirational    7. Reference    8. Seasonal    9. Reference / General   

Editorial Review

Martha Stewart's fans look to her to provide a sense of what's possible with unlimited taste and plenty of decorating funds, and certainly no one else does Christmas with such flair.Martha's Christmas feast may seem a bit over the top, with silver-leaved fruit at each place setting, crystal decanters of French dessert wines, and cake stands holding more decorations, but it photographs nicely--and, of course, the food looks great. There's also an easier New Year's Day party suggestion that will appeal to more casual party-givers. Martha's signature is the elegant simplicity of her decorative concepts, and this book's strength is its easy instructions for making wonderful wreaths, tree ornaments, and gift wrappings. The instructions for making aluminum snowflakes may alone be worth the price of the book. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

What's with the pastels?
I am a Martha Stewart fan, but this book disturbed me with its creepy pastels and white motif that pervaded the book.This sucked the Christmas spirit right out of me.I do yearn for the deep rich colors and and oldmoney feel that were the Martha of yore.Now everything is post-divorcebright minimalist.

A rehash of past magazines
If you subscribe to the magazine you will be very disappointed.Most ofthe projects are articles directly out of the past couple years' Winterissues.If you don't subscribe, you will enjoy the book.It's a scam fortrue Martha devotees.

Why is the cover so ugly?
ALl I have to say about this book is one thing:It's a shame an art-driven publisher like Clarkson Potter would allow an ugly cover like this to bear their logo.Obvious last-minute slap job of magazine scrap pieces.What a waste of money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas cooking    3. Christmas decorations    4. Cooking    5. Cooking / Wine    6. Handicraft    7. Holiday - Christmas/Hanukkah    8. Seasonal    9. Christmas books    10. Crafts & Hobbies / Seasonal   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Halloween decorations    4. Handicraft    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Seasonal    7. Handicrafts   

Reviews (1)

Another Golden Gooseberry
For those of you who are familiar with the Gooseberry Patch Co. series, you will not be disappointed with this great cookbook.For those of you who are not familiar with it, what are you waiting for?This series (as well as Holidays at Home specifically) has recipes that are so easy to use, it doesn't matter if you're Julia Child or a 20's male bachelor (heh heh), it's easy to make everything in here.And it's delicious!Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas decorations    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Holiday - General    6. Holiday cookery    7. Holiday decorations    8. Seasonal    9. Cookbooks    10. Cookery    11. Cooking / Holiday    12. Recipes   

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas decorations    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Ethics & Morals    6. Holiday - Christmas/Hanukkah    7. Holiday - General    8. Seasonal    9. Cooking / General    10. Main courses   

Editorial Review

Martha Stewart's decorating ideas are deceptively simple. Thematerials are readily available and the instructions are easy, masking the sophistication it takes to realize the simplistic beauty of aplain white plate with a single maple leaf as a place card. "GoodThings" is what Martha Stewart calls the "easy tips"segment of her television show, and, in fact, all of the tips in thisbook are remarkably easy (at least, in comparison to some of her otherprojects). Martha's potato, sweet potato, and onion latkes areremarkably good, and are particularly recommended for those who maystill doubt whether they can match Martha in their own kitchens. ... Read more

Reviews (15)

Cut & Paste Job. Avoid
Rehash of articles in her magazine.Avoid.

Nothing Good Here But Try....
...these others books that I think are grand: The best of the magazine !
If you don't subscribe to Martha's expensive magazine (I don't), then this book is the only thing you need to own.It is the best of all the good ideas without weeding through ads. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Decorating    5. Gifts    6. Handicraft    7. House furnishings    8. Interior design    9. Seasonal    10. Crafts & Hobbies / Decorating    11. Floral crafts    12. Home furnishing & decoration    13. Household hints   

Reviews (4)

Excellent choice for a beginner
This book is wonderful.It has beautiful, professional looking projects and gives the reader a thorough understanding of wreath making basics as well as the skill level and appoximate time required for each project.I am very happy with this book!!

very nice book i love it
I just got this book . The instructions are easy to follow and almost every
love it loveit love it!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed "Making Classic Wreaths"! Mr. Smith
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Seasonal    5. Wreathmaking    6. Wreaths    7. Crafts & Hobbies / General    8. Handicrafts    9. STUDY AIDS - Advanced Placement   

Reviews (10)

What Do I Do?Buy This Book!!!
This Book it exactly what I have been looking for.A complete party how to book, from Bat Volleyball to Witch's Bubbling Brew. Halloween School Parties:What Do I Do?
A wonderful book and many ideas to use for Halloween Paries, not just at school. The craft ideas are so cute and adaptable for any age.We have used these ideas at church parties.The What, Why, and How of Room Parenting chapert is useful for any entertaining event.Suggestion:Purchase a complete set.

Caution! For classroom settings only!
I bought this book to get ideas for the large Halloween party we throw every year. This book is strictly sighted at school parties, including classroom crafts and games designed for a school setting. Since so many schools don't even allow "Halloween" to be mentioned (my kids have attended two schools that dictate "Harvest" themes) this book is of little use to me. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activities    2. Arts And Crafts    3. Children's parties    4. Cookery    5. Cooking / Wine    6. Crafts & Hobbies    7. Crafts for Children    8. Entertaining - Party Planning    9. Halloween    10. Hobbies/Crafts    11. Holiday - General    12. Seasonal    13. Etiquette & entertaining    14. Handicrafts   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Decorating - General    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. Seasonal   

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Christmas cookery    3. Christmas decorations    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Decorating    7. Decoration & Ornament    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Interior decoration    10. Seasonal    11. Crafts & Hobbies / Seasonal    12. FICTION - FICTION TRD PB   

Reviews (3)

A creative collection!
"The moon is full, the sky is darkening and there is a chill in the air. It's October 31--time for the ghoulish ghosts, wicked witches and grim goblins to descend upon your haunted house for the most macabre Halloween party ever."
The BEST Halloween Book Out There!
I admit that I am a *freak* when it comes to Halloween...and now that I have kids I plan on getting them involved in my passion as well!I am always the one buying up all the Halloween magazines at the grocery store checkout looking for recipes and crafts...and THIS ONE sums up everything!AAANNNDDDD...It is ALL in color!!!It has awesome crafts, costumes, food, music/movie suggestions...everything...and for ALL age groups (eg, even non-alcoholic drinks to alcoholic drinks).And what I love about the food is there are cute ideas that are "spooky" and cute but not really gross like some Halloween recipes.
SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE, AND GREAT LOOKING PROJECTS
When I was a kid...and I'm NOT saying when that was...decorating for Halloween consisted of mainly taping those old cardboard decorations of skeletons, witches, or bats, etc, on your windows, carving a jack-o-lantern, and maybe stuffing a dummy.Today, decorating for Halloween is second only to Christmas and is growing every year.No longer just sprouting up a week before the holiday, today people seem to begin decorating for Halloween as soon as October rolls around.And with the elaborate displays many people now have, it probably takes that long to finish.But as Halloween stores pop up each September selling expensive, Hollywood quality props and decorations, people have lost sight of the fact that you needn't break the bank to have a great Halloween display at your house."Halloween Recipes & Crafts" presents 160 pages of fantastic ideas for decorating both inside and outside, along with great recipes and other tips for a memorable Halloween.The book opens with a short but interesting history of Halloween and then provides tips on party planning and safety.From there we get into the meat of the book and the fabulous projects you can make at home for little cost.
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Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Crafts for Children    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Seasonal