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Handmade Home
Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures

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1,435 Ratings by Goodreads |
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Format
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
United States, 11 August 2009
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For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love for us and for our children.



In Handmade Home, Amanda Blake Soule, author of The Creative Family and the blog SouleMama.com, offers simple sewing and craft projects for the home that reflect the needs, activities, and personalities of today's families. As Amanda writes in the introduction, "As a crafter, I'm always looking for the next thing I want to make. As a mama, I'm always looking for the next thing we need-to do, to have, to use-as a family. The coming together of these parts is where the heart of Handmade Home lies."



Filled with thirty-three projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items here offer a practical use in the home. From picnic blankets made out of repurposed bed sheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared-down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life; and place value on the work of the hands. Also included are projects that children can help with, allowing them to make their own special contribution to the family home.



More than just a collection of projects for handmade items, this book offers the tools to create a life-and home-full of beauty, integrity, and joy.



Projects include:



• Papa's Healing Cozy: This hot water bottle cover becomes a simple way to offer comfort to a sick child



• Baby Sling: A simple pattern for an object that offers so much to a small child-refuge from the world and a place to lay their head next to a parent's heart



• Beach Blanket To-Go: Repurpose old sheets to create the perfect picnic blanket for special outdoor meals



• Cozy Wall Pockets: A creative solution for storing a child's small treasures






Amanda Blake Soule is the creator of the popular blog www.SouleMama.com. Amanda spends her days with her four young children—making things, thrifting, exploring and being inspired by their coastal Maine surroundings. Learn more about her and find her blog at www.amandasoule.com.


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For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love for us and for our children.



In Handmade Home, Amanda Blake Soule, author of The Creative Family and the blog SouleMama.com, offers simple sewing and craft projects for the home that reflect the needs, activities, and personalities of today's families. As Amanda writes in the introduction, "As a crafter, I'm always looking for the next thing I want to make. As a mama, I'm always looking for the next thing we need-to do, to have, to use-as a family. The coming together of these parts is where the heart of Handmade Home lies."



Filled with thirty-three projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items here offer a practical use in the home. From picnic blankets made out of repurposed bed sheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared-down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life; and place value on the work of the hands. Also included are projects that children can help with, allowing them to make their own special contribution to the family home.



More than just a collection of projects for handmade items, this book offers the tools to create a life-and home-full of beauty, integrity, and joy.



Projects include:



• Papa's Healing Cozy: This hot water bottle cover becomes a simple way to offer comfort to a sick child



• Baby Sling: A simple pattern for an object that offers so much to a small child-refuge from the world and a place to lay their head next to a parent's heart



• Beach Blanket To-Go: Repurpose old sheets to create the perfect picnic blanket for special outdoor meals



• Cozy Wall Pockets: A creative solution for storing a child's small treasures






Amanda Blake Soule is the creator of the popular blog www.SouleMama.com. Amanda spends her days with her four young children—making things, thrifting, exploring and being inspired by their coastal Maine surroundings. Learn more about her and find her blog at www.amandasoule.com.

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9781590305959
ISBN
1590305957
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Illustrated
Dimensions
23.3 x 21.2 x 1.5 centimeters (0.59 kg)

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Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures

About the Author

Amanda Blake Soule is the creator of the popular blog www.SouleMama.com. Amanda spends her days with her four young children-making things, thrifting, exploring and being inspired by their coastal Maine surroundings. Learn more about her and find her blog at www.amandasoule.com.

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“Amanda Blake Soule makes me want to run to my sewing basket and pull out needle and thread.”—Barbara Mahany, Chicago Tribune

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By Susan on September 7, 2009
This is a lovely, homely-style book, with lots of ideas - but if you're looking for something a bit different, this isn't the book for you. I bought this title on the strength of reviews on other websites :), and was expecting the world! What I found was a beautifully presented and photographed, beginner-type book. It would be good for a crafty child or teenager, rather than skilled arty-type. Nothing new here.
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By on August 21, 2009
another wonderful book from amanda, we have her "creative family" book and couldn't wait to get this one. It is filled with wonderful and practical projects to create with and for your loved ones. projects are arranged carefully with lists of what you need, and what you can recycle, as well as whether it is suitable for little ones to help, and also estimated time to do the project. the book itself has a wonderful visual charm, and is one of those that you love to flip through even if you don't get around to a project for a while. It put a smile on my dial just to flip through and i will savor having the time to make a few of the most appealing projects. I particularly love those that the children have drawn on- family portrait bookmarks especially. a great gift to make.
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By Jenny on September 15, 2009
So many sweet ideas for creating treasures for our homes. A thrifty way to start sewing without worrying about ruining expensive fabric etc. Love this book!
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By on January 17, 2010
I love this book. There are a lot of simple to complete projects which are also great ideas. It is wonderful for the inexperienced crafter and beautiful to look at. I'll be using this not only for myself but as a resource for handmade gifts. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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