Falkor Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi All I have just stumbled across this and the reviews seem to be good. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sew-Cath-Kidston/dp/1844007561/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256303886&sr=8-1 I was a little dissapointed with the Make book as it told you how to embellish rather than MAKE. Anyone got it already? em x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 No but it could be on my Christmas List. It looks like it has quite a few projects in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks good Em...... add it to "our" library Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks good Em...... add it to "our" library Sha x It fell into my shopping basket yesterday so Royal Mail dependent I should have it soon! Will post onto you shortly (along with Make that i have had for an age ...sorry ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 No rush, I was teasing!! I've so many other things on the go at the mo, I daren't order it yet.....may well do once I've seen yours though.......a lovely addition to a Christmas list I think !! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have SO many projects in my TO DO book it is getting silly! But this wet and rainy afternoon seems an ideal time to crack on! Just need to check on the free-ranging situation, complete a quick head count and then I will start! (R&R, B&O and T&M are all out together and having a great time ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 *must.......control...............fingers....to......stop......order.....ing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I know what you mean about the silly number of UFOs.......... in my house, I've lost count !!! Do you really have a TO DO book Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 I know what you mean about the silly number of UFOs.......... in my house, I've lost count !!! Do you really have a TO DO book Sha x Yeeeesssss, doesn`t everybody? My Craft TO DO book takes the form of a list in my Filofax (or as I like to call it "My bible, which if I didn`t have the whole world would stop spinning) which can be cross ref'd to my craft folder where I stash all my patterns and prints from this forum and various crafty blogs - this is indexed but if I explain that system you really will think I am a tad weird and control freakish! Oh ok.......you have already realised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I know what you mean about the silly number of UFOs.......... in my house, I've lost count !!! Do you really have a TO DO book Sha x Yeeeesssss, doesn`t everybody? My Craft TO DO book takes the form of a list in my Filofax (or as I like to call it "My bible, which if I didn`t have the whole world would stop spinning) which can be cross ref'd to my craft folder where I stash all my patterns and prints from this forum and various crafty blogs - this is indexed but if I explain that system you really will think I am a tad weird and control freakish! Oh ok.......you have already realised Ummm I'm not sure if it's a good idea to invite you here to sort me out or not Needed list......1 skip.........several storage boxes........1 filofax or similar...1 month of sundays and a blue moon in the sky Another good reason for buying this book...SEW is my initials Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Ooh, I could do with that book too! According to Amazon people buy all three: Make, Sew and Tips for Vintage Style. I reckon I could quite easily squeeze all three onto my sewing book shelf. With regard to the To Do Book, I use old envelopes so that if I don't get round to ticking everything off the list, I can just throw the envelope away and start again on a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Henriette, your list is like mine...I usually have an envelope by the computer where I jot odd pieces of info & that's my brain for a while..........at the mo it's an A4 sheet, though that's getting smaller as I remove various phone numbers etc Re the Make book, it really isn't a "making" book at all it is simply a set of templates to make various shapes which you can stitch onto ready made bags, aprons, oven gloves, mittens etc, ...........if the "buy 3 books" price is less than the cost of the other 2 it would be worthwhile, if not I'd just buy the other two, unless you'd like a book of CK templates of course I've just been onto Amazon & the Vintage book isn't highly rated either Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 *must.......control...............fingers....to......stop......order.....ing* Step away from the computer. Breathe deeply.......and relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Henriette, your list is like mine...I usually have an envelope by the computer where I jot odd pieces of info & that's my brain for a while..........at the mo it's an A4 sheet, though that's getting smaller as I remove various phone numbers etc Re the Make book, it really isn't a "making" book at all it is simply a set of templates to make various shapes which you can stitch onto ready made bags, aprons, oven gloves, mittens etc, ...........if the "buy 3 books" price is less than the cost of the other 2 it would be worthwhile, if not I'd just buy the other two, unless you'd like a book of CK templates of course I've just been onto Amazon & the Vintage book isn't highly rated either Sha x Thanks for all of that. It looks as though I shall just be ordering one then Maybe that should be a come to think of it! Actually, at this time of the year I wouldn't buy it for myself anyway, but if an adoring loved one, daughter or son asked what I might like for Christmas, then I can now give them an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Well Em............. is it there yet............... what's it like...........is it worth putting on the Christmas list............. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not recieved it yet Amazon account says dispatched....that will teach me for using the free delivery option! Blooming postal strikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Estimated delivery date: 19th Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 ooh I hate it when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Mine arrived last week and I really like it. Thought I would make the free bag for part of my Mum's birthday pressie, until she mentioned she didn't like flowery fabric Lots of projects to do........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I think I might ask for this book for Christmas as I had a look at it in WHSmith and it actually looks quite good, better than the last one anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I will ask for it too I think, I need all the help I can get with my sewing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I did an order from Amazon yesterday and I think SEW fell in the basket...I wonder if I'll be strong enough to pass it over to DH as part of my Christmas present from the children/dogs/chooks Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I did an order from Amazon yesterday and I think SEW fell in the basket...I wonder if I'll be strong enough to pass it over to DH as part of my Christmas present from the children/dogs/chooks Sha x I hate that about books on Amazon..you log in for one and another three seem to just appear in your basket! I am sure it will make it to OH before xmas but i reckon it will be lightly thumbed first! We can compare notes...when mine finally arrives....did you do free delivery Sha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 No I ordered it via Amazon from another seller, it was cheaper even with postage & the same spec so as I've done that before I went for it. The confirmation email says Est Dispatch 16/17 Nov, Est Delivery 17 Nov - 1 Dec. It may arrive before yours..... The other bits I ordered (an OWL monitor and Wildlife Photography Portfolio for DH) are coming on Free One Day delivery so should be here tomorrow.... The other companies tend to be quite quick with their delivery & invariably you can get the books brand new or unread/as new for less even with P&P of around £3 per book....I placed an order once with about £30 of P&P & £10 of book price, the best price through Amazon or anyone else would have been £60+ just for the books I did find it a bit odd that I ordered 3-4 books from one seller though & they all arrived the same day in separate packages I'll let you know when it arrives, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just checked my order online and it says On van for delivery today I always forget to look at the other sellers on amazon.... EDITED TO ADD: IT HAS ARRIVED!!! Oooh and you get the stuff you need to make the bag on the front! Lunchtime reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
