Book Review and Giveaway: Microcrafts

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One of the perks of having a crafty sewing blog is that I get asked to review things every so often.  Recently I was delighted to review Sewing For Boys, and today I get to share another wonderful book with you, Microcrafts, published by Quirk Books.

Microcrafts is a gem of a book, compiled by several talented women, including Margaret McGuire, Alicia Kachmar, and Katie Hatz.  What they have created is a craft book that is beautiful to look at.  It’s full of fun and tiny projects with step by step instructions.  I have not seen anything like it.  This book is so much fun!

actual size of book is 1 by 1.25 inches
My favorite project by far is this flower pocket pendant.  I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it.  Just yesterday I was emailing with Larissa from mmmcrafts (remember the mini memo books?) and she shared with me that she had contributed this project to the book (along with the tiny cards project )!  Of course, she did!  She’s amazing at this kind of thing.  All the more reason to want one of my very own.

I know several little girls who would love to find this in their Christmas stocking. 

This looks like a mini solar system.  Wouldn’t it be a great homeschool project?

Microcrafts contains 25 tiny crafts to make at home, everything you need to know about the supplies and techniques needed to make them, a resources page, and even ideas for modifying the crafts.  I have to say, I love everything about this book.  It is so well put together and looks so amazing.  Abby and I have dog-eared several of the projects.  What a fun way to spend time together!

Want your very own copy of Microcrafts?  Quirk books is giving one member of The Southern Institute their own copy!  Just in time for holiday crafting and gift making.  

To enter: Become a member of The Southern Institute by following along in a reader, by email, or through Google Friend Connect, or let me know if you already follow along!  Don’t forget to leave a comment with your contact information!

Extra Entry: Tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting this text, “Enter to win a copy of Microcrafts from Quirk Books at http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com! #crafts #books” Leave a comment with your Twitter handle and contact info!

I’ll take comments through tomorrow night!

I received a free copy of Microcrafts from Quirk Books for review.  The review is completely my own and contains my honest opinion.  

Jenny Yarbrough

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Jenny is a wife and mother first and foremost. You can find her here at The Southern Institute, as the founder and owner of the blog, as well as at unboundbirth.com. She enjoys blogging and sewing, cooking for her three picky eaters, and playing tennis with her husband, Tom.

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Comments

  1. tara says:

    I follow along in Google Reader
    Fun tiny ideas!

  2. squareby says:

    I’m following now with Google Friend Connect. So many cute projects I’d love to try in there!
    squareby at gmail dot com

  3. Karen Smith says:

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  4. Karen Smith says:

    I’m a Google Reader Follower :D
    I love these ideas! Wouldn’t these be a wonderful quiet time activity for a little girl or boy to play with, for instance during church?
    kf_smith67@hotmail.com

  5. AnnaPK says:

    I am a follower! This book looks super cute!
    kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

  6. The PharMA says:

    LOVE your review:) You’re right– It is the absolute most adorable craft book I’ve seen!!! I’m also learning a lot about blogging from your site…thanks for the inspiration!

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