Kelly McCants

Loved the creativity in this book. The patterns are easy to follow for someone like me, who had never sewn with oilcloth before. All of the patterns are for beautiful but practical projects that will be used over and over again, which I love because I hate spending time on crafts that have no usefulness. Oilcloth and laminated cotton are now some of my favorite fabric to work with, thanks to the author and her inspired ideas.

adult nonfiction; craft/sewing. Excellent tips for working with oilcloth, from avoiding extra holes (use binderclips!) to keeping your machine foot from sticking (try covering the bottom with masking tape). A variety of projects will inspire you to experiment; gifts for children and food-container projects include instructions for using laminated cloth rather than PVC/BPA-laden oilcloth per current safety regulations.

Vintage home decor designs meet trendy oilcloth fabrics in this how-to book. Cheerful designs for stool upholstery, quilts, aprons, and more make this an attractive book to peruse or to use as a guide for making. While many of the patterns would be familiar to our foremothers, the trendy fabrics add contemporary appeal. Reviewed from galley received from the publisher via NetGalley.com. (43)