“This is a really cool book if you just want to be spoon fed some craft. The instructions come in written steps but also visual step by step diagrams. The clearest I’ve ever come accross so good for kids too.” –Luna Landing http://lunalanding.blogspot.com/2010/02/yay-completed-another-feltie-from-nelly.html
“I love craft books. I might actually have too many. heh I recently picked up Felties by Nelly Pailloux. Felties are great for people who are not very patient and want something quick and easy to make. They can get more challenging as the detail increases but are cute, fun and make a great gift.” ––BrvBrd http://brvbrd.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/craft-felties/
“In Felties: How to Make 18 Cute and Fuzzy Friends from Felt, crafters and artists alike get the goods on how to make the cutest of the cute using felt and fun embellishments. With only the most basic of sewing skills, crafters can fashion their own Feltie friends with an average construction time of only 15 minutes per pattern. Each Feltie design includes a full-color photograph of the Feltie project at hand, as well as an illustrated instructional overview, pattern diagrams, and a convenient list of every item you will need to complete the project located in a handy sidebar reference section.” ––Pop Culture Junkie http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/2009/11/felties-by-nelly-pailloux.html
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“It is a nostalgic look at aprons, complete with pictures of some very old aprons. I am obviously not alone in how I feel about aprons from days gone by. The book also includes some patterns. It is a beautiful book of pictures and stories – wonderfully written that will conjure up great memories of days gone by.” ––The Path of Frugality http://thepathtofrugality.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-love-aprons.html
“Collecting aprons has become a hobby of mine. There is nothing quite as nostalgic or practical in homemaking, as donning an apron. EllynAnne Geisel, the author of The Apron Book, is a very inspirational apron aficionado. … The revival of aprons is a very interesting subject; I love EllynAnne’s quote, “Aprons don’t hold us back, they take us back.” Home is definitely a sphere in which a woman’s vision is fundamental to whether she thrives or wilts. When a woman performs homemaking tasks with purpose, the lives of her children and spouse are forever altered. Throughout The Apron Book, EllynAnne sprinkles a variety of homemaking tips, treasured recipes, and a variety of stories of how aprons have changed and touched lives. If you are looking for a book that celebrates the lovely bits of cloth that we call aprons, you will enjoy The Apron Book.” ––Lily of The Valley http://christine-mary.blogspot.com/2010/01/book-review-apron-book.html
“I have found a kindred spirit in EllynAnne Geisel. I reviewed The Apron Book a few months back and loved it…as much as I loved the first book, if I could only own one (thankfully, I own both, lol), I’d choose The Kitchen Linens Book.” ––Faithfulness Farm http://faithfulnessfarm.blogspot.com/2010/01/book-review-kitchen-linens-book.html
“The Kitchen Linens Book, EllynAnne Geisel’s third book, celebrates all vintage linens, including hot pads, cloth napkins, and tablecloths. … Eight delectable recipes are included, such as Quiche Lorraine, Chocolate Mousse, and Blueberry Coconut Muffins. This book also gives instructions for making 20 projects, and includes Butterick transfer pattern for Vintage Kitchen Towels. One of the most helpful aspects of this book is the variety of tips on cleaning vintage linens, to preserve them from staining. The Kitchen Linens Book will inspire you to visit Grandma’s and take a look at her vintage linens, or to start your very own collection.” ––Lily of The Valley http://christine-mary.blogspot.com/2010/01/book-review-apron-book.html
Nesting Instincts
A Bird’s-Eye View
by Maryjo Koch
Price: $9.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-8128-5
ISBN-10: 0-7407-8128-6
Format: Hardcover
Size: 6 x 6 in.
Page Count: 64 Pages
Classroom Mom Deck
A School Volunteer’s Survival Kit
by Lisa McGuinness
Price: $16.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-8435-4
ISBN-10: 0-7407-8435-8
Format: Paperback
Size: 4.8 X 7.1 X 1.1 in.
Page Count: 12 Pages
Stay Cool
A Polar Bear’s Guide to Life
by Jonathan Chester, Patrick Regan
Price: $9.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-9137-6
ISBN-10: 0-7407-9137-0
Format: Hardcover
Size: 6 x 6 in.
Page Count: 96 Pages
Anna Post, Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter, is spokesperson for The Emily Post Institute and the author of Do I Have to Wear White? Emily Post Answers America’s Top Wedding Questions and Emily Post’s Wedding Parties: Smart Ideas for Stylish Parties, From Engagement to Reception and Everything in Between.
Giving advice on modern etiquette dilemmas is Anna’s specialty, making her a popular source for media outlets such as USA Today, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, O, the Oprah Magazine, and the Huffington Post, among many others. Anna currently lives in Burlington, Vermont.
The Emily Post Institute, created by Emily in 1946 and run today by third-generation family members, serves as a “civility barometer” for American society and continues Emily’s work. That work has grown to address the societal concerns of the 21st century including business etiquette, rearing polite children, and civility in America.
Mr. Manners
Lessons from Obama on Civility
by Anna Post
Price: $10.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-9336-3
ISBN-10: 0-7407-9336-5
Format: Hardcover
Size: 4 1/2 x 6 in.
Page Count: 64 Pages
Michael J. Rosen has written or edited more than 80 books for both adults and children. He has spent numerous years directing programming at the Thurber House, the cultural center in James Thurber’s boyhood home, where he edited four collections of Thurber’s work, created a three-volume humor biennial, and established the Thurber Prize in American Humor. An educator, author, poet and illustrator, Michael lives in Glenford, Ohio.
His collaborator, Ben Kassoy, coauthored No Dribbling the Squid. He attends Emory University. M. Sweeney Lawless, comedy writer and performer, lives in New York City and can hide up to five bees secretly in her mouth.
Any Body’s Guess!
Quirky Quizzes About What Makes You Tick
by Michael J. Rosen
Price: $9.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-8991-5
ISBN-10: 0-7407-8991-0
Format: Paperback
Size: 5 x 7 in.
Page Count: 240 Pages
