Susan Beal’s newly released book Button It Up was the source of my obsession inspiration. The book is full of projects for putting beautiful buttons to use – everything from jewelry to home decor and clothing. The array of projects is diverse, and so is the time and skill level needed to complete them. Perfect for just a quick little crafty button-love...
Susan offers some easy-to-follow techniques and super-crafty know-how, including a jewelry-making 101 section with info to serve all skill levels, whether you are a craft newbie or a seasoned pro. The book is nicely organized and the photography and illustrations are superb. Stunning button necklaces, bracelets, and rings to make, or spiffy home decor delights with button embellishment ideas and...
The variety of projects is fantastic — learn how to turn your buttons into necklaces, earrings, rings and embellish napkins, curtains, bags, and more. I love the the photos in the book and the detailed illustrations that take you through the steps of making the projects. – Button It Up Book Review
, CRAFT
October 11, 2013
Susan Beal has some clever ideas about what to do with those buttons you’ve been saving all these years. Or the vintage ones you find yourself admiring at thrift shops, estate sales or in your grandmother’s button box.
Beginner quilters sometimes ask me to recommend a starter book, and this is the book I am going to recommend from now on. The basic quilting instructions at the beginning of the book are clear. Everything you need is covered, with great tips. The designs are fresh and beautiful. The author’s taste is wonderful. This is the first album/scrapbook type...
Super crafty Susan Beal of Portland penned Modern Log Cabin Quilting after falling in love with that traditional technique. It’s packed with instructions for 25 hip home projects ranked from easy — patch pocket aprons — to complex full-size quilts. Threaded through the book are tidbits of quilting history sure to enthrall new crafters.
This great book has 25 patterns for quilts, pillows, bags, potholders and more, along with a little bit of history and plenty of information on techniques. Even though I’m only a beginning quilter, I feel confident that I could attack any project in this book.
This book offers directions for 25 fun and easy projects. You will be amazed at the variety of projects you can make using log cabin blocks. Of course, you can create a quilt, but you can also make a coaster set, pillows, an apron, a camera case, and so much more!
Sherri Osbourne,
October 10, 2013
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