Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones
20 keepsake sewing projects for baby and mom
Chronicle Books
Copyright 2006
ISBN: 978-0-8118-6128-1
Amy Butler’s In Stitches
Chronicle Books
Copyright 2006
ISBN 10: 0-8118-5159-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-8118-5159-6
In these charming spiral bound books from Amy Butler, sewers are taken step by step through a variety of different sewing projects for baby and home, from very easy to relatively complex. Both books contain a well designed envelope in the inside cover which contains pattern sheets. The spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing and the book stays open and flat.
As is usual with Amy’s books, the instructions are clear, accurate and easy to understand. The photography in both is fresh and contemporary, and beautifully illustrates not only making these projects but living with and using them afterwards.
Little Stitches for Little Ones contains 20 sweet, modern projects for babies and toddlers. Projects include soft toys, a cute wrap blanket with a hood, a nursery set, several lovely clothing items and much more.
Amy shares tips on choosing fabric for baby that are modern yet suitable. There is a comprehensive glossary and technique section and easy to follow diagrams for projects where required.
The charm of this book lies in the beautiful babies used in the photography and the equally sweet projects. Even sewers without their own children will find this book a wonderful resource for making gifts for other little people in their life.
In Stiches, which was published at the same time as Little Stitches, Amy presents more than 25 projects for the home ranging from beautiful ruffly cushions and handbags to table linens, organizer baskets and a beautiful kimono-style bathrobe.
As with Little Stitches, Amy offers fabric advice and interesting notes about vintage fabrics and mixing fabric of different weights. The projects are achievable for all levels of sewers and in many cases offer near instant satisfaction for an afternoon at the sewing machine.
In Stitches Flickr pool
Amy’s Website
Other books by Amy Butler:
* Amy Butler’s Midwest Modern – A Fresh Design Spirit for the Modern Lifestyle
* Sew It Kit – 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home
* Found Style – Simple Ideas for Modern Living
