Off the Shelf Book Review – Complete Embellishing Techniques and Projects by Kayte Terry

Complete Embellishing Techniques and Projects by Kayte Terry Creative Homeowner: Home Arts,
2008 spiral bound (ISBN-10: 1580114016), 176 pp. $24.95

Review by Elizabeth Holcombe

The
best trait of any craft book is to have clearly written,
step-by-step, illustrated instructions and useful, clever projects.
Kayte Terry’s Complete Embellishing Techniques and Projects
does not disappoint. Lavish illustrations and easy to understand
instructions present every embellishing technique the home crafter
would ever need to adorn clothes, purses, shoes, and home
accessories. The projects are fashion forward and fun!

The
first section of Terry’s delightful book is a primer
illustrating every embellishing technique from ribbon embroidery to
glass etching. There are no elaborate or hard-to-find supplies or
tools required for the over 30 projects. You will be able to give new
life to old garments in many ways. Your home will brighten with just
a few minutes or hours worth of work with easy to access materials.

Terry’s
use of pattern and color in these projects is inspirational to the
home crafter who feels a little less than confident perusing the
yardage at her local fabric store. Step outside of the box by mixing
and matching colors and patterns. Terry’s examples are bold and
brilliant! Follow her lead and you can’t go wrong!

These
projects make perfect gifts as well! Do yourself and favor and check
out Complete Embellishing Techniques and Projects by Kayte
Terry. It is an essential keeper for your craft library!

To purchase this book, visit the Vintage Indie Book Store.

Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, aka Bethsbagz, began her
checkered crafting career when at four she realized using paste on paper was
better than eating it. Inspired by vintage dime store treasures, vintage
fabric, and a no-fear attitude toward color, Beth crafts totes, pin cushions,
wreaths, and corsages into her Dime Store Chic creations. Beth would love you
to take a peek into her whimsical world at her blog.