Fabric Flair

Loving this Book! Sewing Bits and Pieces by Sandi Henderson

I have been anxiously awaiting my chance to get my hands on a copy of Sandi Henderson's new book, Sewing Bits and Pieces: 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps.  Sandi is such a fabulous designer and a tremendous inspiration to anyone who is familiar with her work.

"Sewing Bits & Pieces is a collection of 35 projects designed to make the most of what you have.  Your beloved fabric scraps!

From hair accessories to garment to party decorations, there is something for every crafter in Sewing Bits & Pieces." (Sandi Henderson Design)

I must admit, in many instances this book is a little too advanced for my very, very novice skills.  It isn't that Sandi doesn't explain thoroughly, because her directions ARE easy to understand and follow, it's because many projects assume the reader is already familiar with some sewing basics.  Most readers probably are, however I am left a little confused!  I have loved that the projects are all about using scraps.  As a beginner I am intimidated to cut into a large piece of beautiful fabric for my own use.  But using the little leftovers from trimming orders, bolt ends, and miss-cuts is perfect for me!

The book is simply beautiful, as you might expect anything from Sandi would be.  She even took the photos herself!  I look forward to tackling some of these wonderful project!

What I'm Reading

Knit Together Discovering God's Pattern for Your Lift by Debbie Macomber

My mother gave this book to me for Christmas.  She said that she thought of me when she read it.  Somewhere in my list of inspiring dreams I wanted to write, so I guess she thought it might be a good fit.

I always find myself wondering where life's paths are leading next, am I actually headed somewhere or am I just stuck at a cross-roads unable to read the direction signs?  I'm sometimes not sure how to handle wanting to do so many different things at the same time, yet not being able to do very much at all.  Okay, I take that back.  I just do not excel in any recognizable area.  I do a lot of things okay, mediocre, enough to get by.  But where does my real passion lie?  Well, I'm still working through that.

Never in my life did I think that at 34 I'd be asking myself "what do I want to do when I grow up?"  Once, when I was confiding that I felt I could go in so many directions at the same time, a friend told me that it was great that I had so many possibilities and choices in front of me.  Giving me too many choices isn't necessarily a good thing.  I fret over which one is the one "right" choice, the perfect choice.  I drive myself nuts with indecisiveness.  I desperately need those road signs!

Anyway, here is a review of the book from Publisher's Weekly that I found on Amazon.  For more info and the full review, visit Amazon.com.

From Publishers Weekly

Bestselling novelist Macomber ventures into nonfiction as she encourages Christian women of faith to knit themselves into God's purpose for their lives. Just as many of her novels..., this narrative nonfiction employs knitting as a metaphor for a creative, persistent and visionary spiritual journey... Macomber joyfully recounts the often arduous road to success, interspersing these difficulties with faith issues such as dreams, risks, success, balance, relationships, work, laughter, gratitude, blessing and worship. Within each chapter, she draws upon Psalm 139 and unequivocally assures readers that God has created every person with a worthy purpose, a dream to be followed and happily realized. Practical as well as inspirational, the guide debunks common misconceptions that hinder dream actualization.. (Aug. 21)
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