- Perfect Paperback: 256 pages
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340952326
- ISBN-13: 978-0340952320
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,798,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book is very attractive, with beautiful photos and a charming lay-out. But there, I think, it stops. It is one long parade of 'look at me - am I not wonderful?' For instance: Rather than giving useful ideas on quilting, the author tells us how her son helps her with laying the quilt blocks and what a lovely experience that is. What do I care? If I like the quilt pattern I might want to make it myself, but there are no hints on how to do anything yourself. Furthermore, the tone used in the book annoys me. Another commentator used the word smug: that's exactly how I would describe it. I can go on, but the bottom line is that I thought the whole thing was just an empty shell. Pretty, but empty.
51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This books looks so scrumptious! I guess I was expecting the answers to all my 1950 housewife's dreams. But no. There are a few recipes and that's it. No how tos, no patterns, no much. What I got from it is how lovely (and oh so slighty smug) the author is with her lovely house and lovely life and lovely collection of crinoline ladies.
However, the book is very beautiful to look at.
However, the book is very beautiful to look at.
60 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jane Brocket's book is a visual and literary feast. It excites you and makes you want to go and create. It is one of the most inspiring craft books that I have read in a long time.
But, I cannot give it five stars because it is so frustrating to use. There are no knitting or quilting patterns in the book. You cannot make the items she has made without going and buying another book and some of the books she refers to are out of print. Also, there is no index. Whilst the way she has themed the chapters is charming, it is hard to find a recipe if you want to cook it.
But, I cannot give it five stars because it is so frustrating to use. There are no knitting or quilting patterns in the book. You cannot make the items she has made without going and buying another book and some of the books she refers to are out of print. Also, there is no index. Whilst the way she has themed the chapters is charming, it is hard to find a recipe if you want to cook it.
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