We Love to Sew: Jewelry, Headbands, Softies, T-Shirts, Pillows, Bags & More

Annabel Wrigley is a mum and the owner of Little Pincushion Studio Classroom, where she teaches young girls everything they need to know to conquer the world of sewing.

Wrigley has aimed her first book at the same market that her business, Little Pincushion Studio, attracts: girls between the ages of 8 and 12 who want to learn how to sew. This book, despite a cluttered design that packs too much in formation onto each page, is a great beginner's guide. The lay-flat binding is a nice touch for young hands. It should be noted that a number of the projects involve no sewing whatsoever, such as a set of pom-pom earrings that are adorable, but involve only gluing. That said, there are few duds in the book's projects, from an opening array of cut-and-sewn felt flowers to a more complicated flag quilt project. The aesthetic is young and fresh, but not overly pink or bejeweled - a nice change of pace. Wrigley reminds her young readers to get help for the more complicated projects, and though a trusty adult sewist should probably be nearby, ready to give clarifying instructions for all but the simplest projects, this book is an excellent addition tot he young seamstress's bookshelf. Full color photos. Age 8-14. --Publishers Weekly, February 2, 2013

Most of us know the joy sewing and crafting can bring - now C&T Publishing with their new imprint FunStitch Studio is addressing sharing the joy of all things handmade with generations to come. Inspirational and educational, all these new books will present easy "how-to" instructions. One of the first FunStitch Sew books We Love to Sew offers "30 pretty things to make." Start a club - moms and daughters, girls and friends or how about pairing an experienced sewer with a young student. Sometimes it's easier to learn without your mom around. --American Quilt Retailer; March 2013

Make one-of-a-kind jewelry, headbands, softies, T-shirts, pillows, totes, diary covers, and decorative items for the young girls in your family, or...they can make these projects themselves with their friends. Even if you've never sewn before, Annabel's instructions are easy to follow and some of the projects require no sewing at all. These projects are super cool and super creative! --Quilter's Digest; May 2013