LATEST DISCOUNTS & SALES: PROMOTIONS
Clare Albans is a mama, maker and blogger living in Newcastle upon Tyne. A musician and teacher by trade, she found a creative outlet from her day job in crafting and now making is a huge part of her life. She started her blog, 'Hello! Hooray!', in 2012 to share a variety of craft projects as well as recipes and lifestyle posts. Since becoming a mum in 2016 she has found a new focus and passion for embroidery, although 'Hello! Hooray!' still encompasses all of her creative endeavours. Her blog has been featured in publications such as Craftseller magazine and Bibelot Magazine (by author and crafter Chloe Owens) and Clare has also appeared on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. There is a successful 'Hello! Hooray!' Etsy shop which is the go-to place for colourful and fun modern embroidery and patterns.
"""Fulfilling a tall order for embroidery that generates glee, UK crafter-author Albans tries her hardest to infuse some lightness of embroidery into daily life with bright colors, perky sayings, and displayable projects. Her two dozen projects range from brooches and necklaces to banners and patchwork, each indicating the time needed to finish. Every design supports a beginning needleworker--with a very precise list of materials (e.g., exact DMC thread colors); step-by-step, well-captioned color photographs; and notes about customization (""make it yours""), ranging from thread selection to changing quotes. All use one or more of four stitches--straight, back, satin, and French knots, which are all explained in an appendix. And though some projects have a very British feel (such as buntings to top a cake), many will appeal to U.S. tastes. A stitch in time might provoke some smiles. Other appendixes include embroidery materials, embroidery stitch guide, template information, and craft suppliers (primarily in the UK).""--Booklist"
