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My mother loved what I made her......
I had this book for a fews years. And wanted try out the patterns. So, I did a eyeglass case with cherries on them.This book is easy to understand & for doing the projects. This turned out wonderful, and was able to put my mother's name on to personalized it. The patterns are so beautiful, and you won't regret getting this book. They have a wonderful Holiday ideas, these are great keepsakes for you,& your loved ones.

Delightful!
I bought this book after receiving Mary Engelbriet's "Cross-Stitch For All Seasons" as a gift.I absolutely fell in love with her designs.My only wish is that she would publish more books with cross-stitch patterns of her artwork.This book has many adaptablepatterns for a great variety of projects.If you are across-stitcher...you have to have her books!

This book has an adorable chart for an Engelbreit santa.
This first Engelbreit crosstitch book should not be overlooked by those interested in holiday motifs. It includes a wonderful chart for a santa that can be used in a variety of ways.The charts can also be used in needlepoint if the backstitching is omitted.This is a charming collection . ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Cross-stitch    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Needlework - Cross-Stitch    6. Patterns    7. Sewing    8. Crafts & Hobbies / Cross-Stitch   

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Mary Muse!
What a scrumptious book! Each page is an inspiration- an indulgent look into Mary's sweetest home. Take a peek at her collections (robots, monkeys, storks, etc) and truly be swept away by her signature style. You will get an eyeful of the rooms in her home, including her incredible attic studio. Collages of colorful and charming photographs fill each page and large text make this a breeze and joy to read. As I moved through this beautiful book, I began to feel as if I were being taken through a personal tour of Mary's home and couldn't wait to put some of the same touches in my home. Home Sweet Home is the perfect book if you want to be inspired to charm up your space or just want to ogle Mary's adorable abode.

Home Sweet Home : A Journey Through Mary's Dream Home
I think this book is fabulous.I would love even more pictures and details.I would love a floor plan to be able to get a better sense of scale.It left me wanting more and that is always good.
A lovely look inside Mary's home!
Do you ever drive by a great house and wish you could look inside? Well...that's what this book is like!Read more

Subjects:  1. Decorating    2. Decorating - General    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. House & Home    5. House furnishings    6. Interior Design - Style Books    7. Interior decoration    8. House & Home / Decorating   

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very cute halloweeny book
This is a good book if you just want to get in the spirit of halloween!! It is a really easy read, it took me about a half an hour, so it's good for young children, or the child at heart!! A Merry "Mary" Halloween Treat!
This is a really cute little book very typical of Mary Engelbreit's work.It's well crafted on good quality heavy stock and has all the trimmings and flourishes we have come to expect from this talented illustrator and author.This treasury of Halloween folklore, jokes, artwork and recipes contains an abundance of fun ideas to treat yourself and your children to during the Halloween season. It has 17 charming Halloween poems, facts about witches, pumpkins, origins of Halloween, black and orange, customs and lore, and felines.It has 12 silly riddles and jokes and the legend of the Jack-o-lantern.It has 4 yummy, easy and festive recipes that kids can help to prepare.Best of all, it has Mary's fun-filled colorful illustrations.It's a real treat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. General    3. Halloween    4. Holidays (non religious)    5. Seasonal    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Cooking / General   

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   

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Great for little girls and the Mary Engelbreit collector.
"Child's Play" is classic Mary Engelbreit. The book includes two 8" paper dolls, Sophie and Michael, printed on heavy stock and ready to punch out from the background for freestanding display. Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Miscellaneous - Child    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Non-Classifiable    4. Juvenile Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies   

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The Best
This is such a great book! I didn't know what to do first. Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas cooking    3. Christmas decorations    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Decorating - General    7. Handicraft    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Seasonal    10. House & Home / Decorating   

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Engelbreit Genius
Yet again Mary has found a way into our homes. If you are tired of coloring in your children's books, or they have just plain told you to stop hogging their pages, this is the coloring book for you!Each page is made of heavy paper stock and high-contrast images. This one is a winner! Color to your hearts content, and while you're at it, pick up a frame or two and show off your very own Mary Engelbreit masterpiece.

A lot of fun
I am a nanny for three children and have often wished for a more adult coloring book. I was thrilled to have found this one. Not only is it Mary Engelbreit, whom I love, but the pictures are so much more fun to color than in the average book. There is a lot of detail in the pictures, and the pages are thick enough so you can use marker. It is fun for children, but a lot of fun for adults. The activities are fun for my charges and me to do together. We all recommend this book, for the adult child too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies   

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Cozy winter book.
What is better during the cold, snowy winter season than make a cup of hot chocolate, lit a fire,curl up in your favorite armchair and look through some favorite craft and inspiration books? Inside Winterrific crafts
This book is full of fun ideas for the chrismas and winter season.It makes you want to try all of the crafts immediately. For some fun during the winter months, buy this book for great inspiration for the winterprojects. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Handicraft    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Holiday cookery    7. Holiday decorations    8. Holidays    9. Seasonal    10. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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depends on your mood
If you enjoy Mary's illustrations and want to see lots of them, as well as get decorating ideas, then you will probably enjoy this book. While I love the photos of actual rooms and collections, there aren't enough of them. Instead there are too many of the drawings, which can be overwhelmingly cutesy if you're not in the mood.

--Nobody does it like Mary--
MARY ENGELBREIT'S HOME COMPANION is a delightful book filled with her charming illustrations and beautifully decorated rooms. Fabulous!
This book is whimsical, inspiring and it just plain makes me happy!I have looked at it so many times, I have almost memorized it.Anyone who is familiar with Mary Engelbreit loves her and her books are absolutely thebest.If you want your home to have a fun, colorful, unique look, buy thisbook. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Decorating    2. Decorating - General    3. Engelbreit, Mary    4. General    5. Handicraft    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House furnishings    8. Interior decoration    9. Themes, motives    10. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Engelbreit, Mary    3. General    4. Home in art    5. Inspirational    6. Inspirational - Gifts    7. Reference    8. Art / General   

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There is a reason Amazon's used copies are selling for one cent!
I saw this book while browsing Amazon. I'm a big fan of autumn craft and holiday books, so I ordered a copy used. First, be warned this is one of those SMALL books (perhaps 6.5 inches) with LARGE text, there is a craft per page with a photo of a suggestion on how the craft should look. The instructions are general and not detailed and contain no patterns. The photos are mostly cute, but the crafts really are only so-so. The tail end of the book contains a few recipes written in paragraph form. The recipes are simple and unchallenging. Overall verdict? 2. stars. I doubt I will make anything from the book, and anticipate donating it to the library in the near future. Disappointing.

Mary Engelbreit
She's done it again! This is a book you'll pick up again and again.I like to look at the artwork and her craft ideas are fun to try.Mary, Charlotte Lyons, and Barbara Martin make quite a book-producing team. Clever! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cooking    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Handicraft    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Holiday cookery    8. Holiday decorations    9. Seasonal    10. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas cooking    3. Christmas decorations    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Decorating    6. Decorating - General    7. House & Home    8. Seasonal    9. House & Home / Decorating   

Editorial Review

Mary Engelbreit has been inspiring crafters for years with her vibrant, whimsical designs, and her colorful holiday volume Read more

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Mary at her best
Even illustrations and photographs for which no patterns aregiven are great sources of inspiration. Excellent design, warmth and color throughout. No artsy-craftsy kitsch in this wonderful book. All projects are keepsake quality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas decorations    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Handicraft    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Painting    7. Seasonal    8. Sewing    9. Christmas books    10. Crafts & Hobbies / General    11. Handicrafts    12. Mary Engelbreit   

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A good idea that is cheerfully decorated.
This hard back journal for projects around the house and details on appliances is a very useful one.You can list the exact date, price and retailer where you purchased items for future reference instead of having to face the chore of 'going through the records'. Be Aware
Be aware that the reviews refer to the "Home Sweet Home" journal and project planner by Mary Engelbreit and not the organizer alone. The organizer is basically an accordion file that is meant to be used as a supplement to the journal. It is very nice but it's sort of like have a nice digital camera bag without the camera.

A Must For Every Homeowner
This is a beautiful book and a brilliant idea! Keep track of all sorts of information about your home for future reference. Paint colors, service dates, window sizes, installer names, etc. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blank Books / Diaries / Memory Books    2. Blank-books    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Dwellings    5. General    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Home economics    8. Maintenance and repair    9. Non-Classifiable    10. Planning   

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A decor book for the artist within
As professional home stylist and a lover of all things creative, I purchased this book. I was afraid it was going to be all cutesy country but it was not. It does have a lot of vintage items in great vignettes but is also has chapters on "Bohemian Rhapsody" - ethnic decor, and a chapter entitled "The bare necessities"- which expounds on the "less is more" look.If you want a home that says, "An artist lives here"; this book will give you great ideas and inspiration.This book is now one of my favorites in my extensive decorating book collection.

homes with personality
This is a beautiful book showcasing homes with personality. The rooms aren't all "decoratory" and precisely "country" or "traditional." Judge the book on its own merits (which are many), not on the basis that the photos have appeared in a magazine before.

A Mary Engelbreit Re-Do
Disappointment as I am a charter subscriber to Mary Englebreit's magazine. Subscribers to Mary's wonderful magazine entitled Home Companion should note that much of this work is reprinted from the magazines.This should've been stated so unsuspecting buyers wouldn't repurchase what they already have.If you don't subscribe to the magazine this would be a wonderful book to own.It is filled with great photos of inspirational ideas for incorporating into our own homes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Decorating - General    2. Form - Essays    3. Home Improvement / Construction    4. Humor    5. Interior Design - General    6. Interior decoration    7. Interior design    8. Architecture / Interior Design   

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I liked it alot!
This craft book is filled with wonderful crafts to make and decorate. Perfect for children and any occassion, I definitely reccommned this book!

I was disappointed with the content of the book.
Being a fan of Ms. Englebreit's, I was disappointed with the projects and ideas in the book.Her Companion book series are much better at inspiring one to be creative. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. General    5. Handicraft    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Seasonal    8. Spring    9. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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Home and Christmas have never been more special!!!!!
Christmas is a holiday that is filled with personal traditions.With this Companion, Mary Engelbreit opens her home and invites the reader to take a special look at the personal touches she has created.In this lavishly photographed and illustrated book, the author shows that anyone can have the signature "Mary Engelbreit" adorning their Christmas decorations.She has a flair for decorated that is second to none and gives the reader the confidence to "do it themselves".EXCELLENT Christmas Coffee Table Book!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas decorations    2. Decorating    3. Decorating - General    4. Handicraft    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. House & Home    7. Seasonal    8. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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Mary Engelbreit's Summer
I really enjoy all of Mary Engelbreit's books and my little girls do, too. We like to look at them over and over again.This book is full of ideas from recipes, to summer crafts, to gardening, and to sewing so that you canmake your home an interesting place to visit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. General    4. Handicraft    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Seasonal    7. Summer    8. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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A wonderful addition to the Mary Engelbreit book collection.
This is a typical Mary Engelbreit book with lavish pictures and a "vintagey", comfortable look.Where some of her books are more for ideas than how-to's, this one is not.While you will most definitely find much inspiration in these pages, it also includes shopping lists and detailed instructions for recreating these looks in your home.There are many painting techniques described, including striping, sponging, glazing, and a few more!

MB at her best....
Great book with looks of interesing ideas and techniques. Sumptuous pictures which are a feast for your eyes.Lots of excellent ideas...well worth it! You'll enjoy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Decorating    3. Decorating - General    4. Decorating - Painting/Wallpapering    5. Decoration and ornament    6. Furniture painting    7. House & Home    8. House painting    9. Interior Design - General    10. Interior decoration    11. Interior design    12. Architecture / Interior Design   

Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Decorating    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Needlework - Crocheting    7. Crochet    8. Decorative arts & crafts    9. Home furnishing & decoration