This is a book for anyone who enjoys sewing and working with sumptuous fabrics. The glitzy, fun-to-make bags make stunning fashion accessories and have a decorative appeal that is akin to jewellery. Learn how to find inspiration from nature, how to make the basic bag design and motifs, how to hand-d[...]
Marjorie Bowen (1885-1952) spent the early part of her working life providing for a demanding and ungrateful family. We are lucky that she did so, since among the results were these short stories of rare quality. In their use of dreams, ancient anecdote, and ruined or dilapidated buildings ('Florenc[...]