I absolutely love this book! Not only is it beautiful to look at but it also has some fantastic projects inside to make that are incredibly easy but look stunning. I had never attempted appliqué before but I fell for the projects in the book and I knew that I had to give it a go! I decided to work on a few projects at the same time, which meant that I got the most out of my fabrics so that nothing went to waste. I chose to work on the appliqué lampshade because it looks so beautiful, and the appliqué cushion so the designs on them matched and I could get more out of the fabric designs that I am using. I also decided to make the fabric flowers because they looked really unique and used up any left over fabric I had well. These were also very easy and a great place to start, as all I had to do was press a circle into a petal stitch then do a running stitch and pull it tight.
Keep your eyes peeled for a later blog when I will have photos of my finished projects (as soon as I have finished them!)
Handmade by Hannah 
I’ll have to look into this book! The cover looks pretty 😉
That’s why I picked it up! All of the designs inside have a similar design to the cover – they are all really pretty! It was so had choosing what to make first!
I’ve been tempted by this book before, it looks so nice! Your review makes me want it even more ^_^ I don’t have a sewing machine though, do you need one to make the things? or is there instructions for hand sewing?
Most of the designs use a sewing machine for machine embroidery either as decoration or to sew pieces together. Some look like it is possible to do it by hand but it doesn’t give any specific instructions. I would recommend looking at the book first because the hand sewing would take much longer and might not get the neat effect of the sewing machine – it’s easiest to judge by looking at it as you know your sewing abilities. I would recommend using a machine though, only the fabric flowers say they can specifically be sewn by hand. I haven’t got a sewing machine either so I am borrowing my mum’s!
Oops sorry, I’ve only just got this! I’m still new to wordpress and I must have missed your comments, sorry!
Hmm yeah, I’m not very good at hand sewing so I think I’ll just wait until I have a sewing machine!
That’s ok! Yeah this is my first proper sewing project so I’m playing it safe with a machine! I’m sure it will be worth waiting so you get some finished products that you are pleased with!
Yes I agree! It would be so disappointing to not be able to get any good results!
Well good luck when you get round to trying it!
Thank you!! 🙂