I finally got my hands on a copy of Pip Lincolne’s new book Sew La Tea Do. Of course you know Pip from her blog and store and first book
by the same name ‘Meet me at Mikes’. Sew La Tea Do is also published by Hardie Grant in Australia (and therefore not yet available elsewhere – but you can purchase it from various online stores if you feel the urge).
Pip has done a fantastic job of putting together a sewing book for beginners and those wanting a little bit of sewing afternoon fun. Along with excellent and original and quirky projects there are also lots of wonderful photos – which means it can do double duty as a coffee table book! Plus there are a stack of pattern sheets in the front of the book – that was a very good surprise.
Throughout the book Pips down-to-earth and witty self comes through in her writing, she is passionate but not preachy about crafting, she is a genuine gal, and along with making stuff she also loves to collect stuff, she loves vintage and retro and all of that comes through quite clearly throughout the book.
Also I loved seeing Pip’s kids in the book – modelling and generally have a lovely time. And Pip herself pops up from time to time with little sewing tips throughout the book.
So to summarise:
I loved the photos, collections of vintage objects and special collectables. Photos of kids with funny masks and feathers in their caps.I loved the quirky designs (especially the ‘Fox in the bed quilt’ and the ‘Oh my pj bags’ (my kids were especially pleased with the pj bags as they have cute animal heads and are perfectly suitable for kids to make themselves if they are into that sort of thing).I loved the practical things too – such as comfy pants with pockets and floppy hats with pockets and dresses with pockets – oh so many pockets – lovely!I loved the patterns in the front, and Pips tips and her natural writing style.I know Pip and the team worked hard on this book, had a lot of fun and feel passionately about craft – and that makes this book a winner!
Pip at Meet me at Mikes is the queen of lists! She knows how to dig out inspiration from the interwebs. Here she showcases 25 tea cosies (or cozies, depends where you are from!). Link to list.
Great series!! Link.
Quick, quick, quick, get on over and buy a softie for a good cause, organised by the good people at Meet Me at Mikes, this is the last week. Link.
Auction over here. Link.
Want to know more about the Mirabel Foundation? Link.
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