Bazaar Bizarre ~ Not Your Granny’s Crafts! by Greg DerAnanian
May 7, 2007 by Loretta
Filed under General Crafts, Product Reviews
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I’m not sure what I expected when I got this book. I might have expected some in depth diy projects, and there are some great diy ideas in here! I was left slightly unimpressed by the book as a whole, and I’m really not sure why. You know, it’s just kind of there, no wow factor in it for me. I was however impressed that cross stitch came first in the book and the very first project you read is called “Dirty Pillow: Cherry Pie”, a very cute pattern with full instructions for cross stitching and finishing off the pillow into a completed masterpiece. There’s also some other fun projects including a tote bag, soap, and a knitted cap. I would have liked the cross stitching section better if the designs shown on the cover of the book were included! The whole front cover shows a cross stitched border and scull with scissors motif, I absolutely love it and would love to see that pattern included or sold separately, or maybe in a future edition of Bazaar Bizarre. I also loved that they say “not your granny’s crafts” ~ because I always say, “this is not your grandmother’s hobby anymore,” just because we are being creative doesn’t mean we’re a bunch of little old ladies sitting around talking about dirty old men! LOL So, enjoy the book, and let me know which project is your favorite.
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Does the book talk much about crochet or quilting? If not, are there any books you could recommend? Those are two of my wife’s favorite hobbies and I’d like to get her a book on the topic. Thanks!
It is funny to me how many more “hard core” people out there are moving into crafts like crocheting and knitting. My friends do it and I found it pretty hilarious. Then they made me a beanie and my opinions have changed ever since.
Finally, a sewing book that doesn’t look like something I’d find on my grandmother’s coffee talk! I look forward to putting up a copy, thank you for your review.