The author of
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures, Amanda Soule, has also written “The Creative Family” and is the founder of a popular blog, www.SouleMama.com. She has four children and enjoys creating and making things together with her family by consuming less and reusing more. She lives in Portland, Maine and her projects are certainly inspired by the rugged and beautiful coastline of her home area.
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures includes 33 craft and sewing projects which reuse and repurpose materials that you can find in your own home or when hunting through thrift shops. The projects are easy to make, full of unique beauty and will give you joy for years to come.
Some of the projects are:
- Family Art Table Runner
- Silky Eye Pillow
- Baby Sling
- Letter Satchel
- Baby’s Fringed Play Mat
- Handkerchief Curtain
- Memory Tree Quilt Art
- The Family Heart
- Cozy Wall Pockets
- And many more exciting and back to earth projects
The author of Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures also gives advice on being eco-friendly and reusing and repurposing old materials. How and where to find vintage materials: from flea markets and antique halls to garage sales. Each project comes with instructions and gives information on ability levels. The book also benefits from beautiful colored photographs.
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures is a wonderful addition to any craft library.
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