Mug Hugs!

Those lovely ladies over at Whipup.net have done it again, and once again featured one of our books in their latest newsletter.

Mug Hugs by Alison Howard
RRP: $24.99, Paperback
ISBN: 9781861086907

Mug Hugs by Alison Howard from the Guild of Master Craftsman is the latest in the Cozy series, a series which has proven very popular here in Australia. 

Here's just a taste of what Whipup.net had to say about Mug Hugs...

This book is really delightful. The patterns and instructions would be perfect for a beginner knitter’s first project, but also great for an experienced knitter, who would like a quick project that can be finished in one sitting.....

.....The instructions are clear and comprehensive, and the techniques section at the end of the book is well illustrated and takes into account the difference in mug size and yarns. In addition to being a pattern book, it is a bit like a stitch library, with each of the patterns using a different stitch, method of construction, or way of working with colour.

You should definitely pop over to Whipup.net and read the full review as this will make a great book to pop on those Christmas wish-lists, plus, you'll find some really cool stuff over there. 

Whipup.net is one of my favourite blogs, and if you're into crafts and you've not visited their blog yet then I highly recommend you do!

Other titles available in the Cozy series...

Amigurumi - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086747

Bath Bombs - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086150

Cake Characters - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086433

Candles - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086754

Coffee Cozies - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086464

Crocheted Finger Puppets - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086570

Egg Cozies - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086846

Gloves - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086686

Hot-Water Bottle Covers - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086174

Tea Cozies - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861085009

Tea Cozies Too - RRP: $24.99 - ISBN: 9781861086594 

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Whipup Newsletter - Good Reads Edition

Whipup.net

If you're a bit of craft fiend then you would have the discovered the fantastic-ness that is Whipup.

Whipup is one of the best places on the web to find information and resources for all of your crafty pursuits, from knitting & crochet, sewing to beading, they have it all!

Capricorn Link are very proud to have not one, not two, but six of our books featured in the latest Good Reads edition of their newsletter! How good is that!

If you haven't already, you should definitely pop on over and check out the website and sign up for the newsletter. If you click here you'll go straight to the Good Reads newsletter.

Where Women Create: Book of Inspiration by Jo Packham & Jenny Doh

RRP: $34.99, ISBN: 9781600595646, Hardback, Published by Lark Books

A Very Modest Cottage by Tereasa Surratt

RRP: $34.99, ISBN: 9781588167972, Hardback, Published by Hearst Books

Shed Nation by Dan Eckstein

RRP: $29.99, ISBN: 9781588167125, Paperback, Published by Hearst Books

How to Grow A School Garden by Arden Bucklin-Sporer & Rachel Kathleen Pringle

RRP: $34.99, ISBN: 9781604690002, Paperback, Published by Timber Press

Restore. Recycle. Repurpose by Randy Florke and Country Living

RRP: $34.99, ISBN: 9781588167699, Hardback, Published by Hearst Books

Cooking From the Garden by Ruth Lively

RRP: $39.99, ISBN: 9781600852473, Hardback, Published Taunton Press

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Simple Sewn Gifts - A Book Review & Giveaway!

Simple Sewn Gifts
by Helen Philipps

RRP: $29.99, Paperback, 128 pages
ISBN: 9780715337776
Published by David & Charles

The lovely and kind Toushka from the awesome blog Ramblings from Toushka, was kind enough to put her hand up to make something from, and review, a new title we have arriving in September called Simple Sewn Gifts.

If you're familiar with Tone Finnanger (Sew Pretty Homestyle, Crafting Springtime Gifts, etc) and the powerhouse that is Tilda then you will definitely want to get your hands on a copy of this title.

So here's what Toushka thinks of Simple Sewn Gifts -

My first thoughts when I picked up this book was how pretty it was. The gifts are cute and the pages are beautifully laid out, clear and uncluttered. It is a really beautiful book, easy to read and navigate. The only thing that would make it better is if it was spiral bound so it could lay flat for easier reading and tracing of the templates.

It says there are 25 Fast and Easy gifts. That is true, but each gift is so versatile and throughout the book there are tips to use the appliques and cross stitches in different ways to make other gifts, so it's really many more than just 25 gifts.

I'm not a big cross stitcher so I didn't do the cross stitch portion of this project - and that's ok. The little patterns for the cross stitch look almost easy enough that I may one day give it a go. But in this instance I think I got away with using a piece of fabric that had a print on it.

These gifts are easy to make - this one took 2 hours start to finish and I hand stitched it, which was lovely and relaxing.

I think it would be a great book for crafters to share with their children as the projects are quite easy for beginners.

The gifts are not just Christmas gifts. The book is separated into three categories; At Home, Loved Ones and Get Festive. The gifts include aprons, bags, bunting and even an egg cosy, so there really is something for everyone.

I think you'll all agree that this title is well worth the money and Toushka did a great job on that cute little heart!

If you'd LOVE to win a copy of Simple Sewn Gifts then head on over to Toushka's blog and enter the giveaway! It's easy to enter, all you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment! There are also other ways to get extra entries, so make sure you pop over there and leave your comment!

If you're not lucky enough to win yourself a copy, but still want one for yourself, then make sure you head to your local bookstore or specialty store and get one on order quicksmart as this title is sure to sell like hot cakes!

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