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MaryJane's Stitching Room | 
 enlarge | Author: Maryjane Butters
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 42812
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1400080487
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.4041
EAN: 9781400080489
ASIN: 1400080487
Publication Date: May 1, 2007
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Product Description
Whether you’re a farmgirl or just wish you were, MaryJane’s Stitching Room is a treasure trove of projects that will have you stitching, crocheting, embroidering, and tatting like one before you know it.
Along with more of MaryJane’s engaging essays and endearing farmgirl wisdom, you’ll find projects that have an irresistible appeal for the contemporary crafter who is intrigued with the delicate handcrafts of yesteryear. MaryJane includes nostalgic patterns with simple step-by-step instructions for projects to wear, for gifts, or to bring down-home charm to any room of the home, all with her unmistakable farmgirl flair.
MaryJane’s Stitching Room is a wonderful companion to MaryJane’s Ideabook, Cookbook, Lifebook, but it also stands alone as a useful guide to the handiwork of days gone by.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Great primer for crochet and stitching June 2, 2008
This is a very enjoyable book, with projects that are appealing and familiar. It introduced me to tatting, which I am now inspired to learn more about. It also includes a good primer for crochet, which I already know how to do, but it provides some interesting projects for making good use of the skill. The embroidery projects are fine, if a little predictable. I wish the section on cutwork was expanded (as well as tatting).
I do have one beef with the book though; the inclusion of rick-rack earrings without any instruction on making them. The earrings are shown, a story is told about them and a great vintage clip from 1950s instructions is also present but the actual making of the earrings isn't provided.
I would recommend this book to those looking to get their feet wet with handicrafts or for those who want a little essay (and farm girl style) with their craft instructions.
 For all farmgirls out there January 7, 2008
I have to admit I am a Mary Jane fan. She let me know that I wasn't the only one out there dreaming of old times. Her newest book is all about that. It may not be the best craft book out there but that is not what matters, it's finding your way if you yearn for what was; for a simpler life.
Handwork with a story.... October 18, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has very well written instructions for 35 plus handcrafts with vintage flair- but it is also a collection of wonderful stories written by one of the west's best writers! As a mama of two small children I love reading Butter's essays- they make me feel like I have just sat down for a conversation with an old friend. Mary Jane does a splendid job of reviving the tradition of handwork and my hands have been busy since I got it six months ago;)
Love It! October 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this book for myself and after I received it, I ordered several more to give to friends and family for Christmas. I absolutely love this book. It is inspiring and beautifully done. I love the stories and quotes and can't wait to get started on some of the projects inside. Maybe with all my friends having a copy we can start a project group and work on some of these things together. They look easy to do and the instructions appear easy to comprehend and understand.
well worth it! September 24, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this book and will refer to it time and time again. Well and thoughtfully written and so timely. MaryJane is a national treasure and this has got to be the closest thing to being able to have a cup of tea with her and chat. Great gift, but nice to indulge in for yourself too. Lots of nice, usable ideas. I've got her other life book and this is similar though not totally redundant, I like having them both.
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