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Even if I had not tried many of the projects included in this book, I would have considered it an excellent investment. The photographs are quite nice and the book is an interesting read.

The projects are useful and tasteful objects. The instructions are adequate and allow for easy, minor, personalizing changes. I would have appreciated more information about the materials used and sources for them. In several instances I spent more time searching for raw materials called for than in the project itself.

So many times crafts are, well, "craft-y." This elevates the basic craft book from so-so, (quilt-top-in-a-"day", take 3 years to quilt it, paint-the-international-coffee-can-silver-type crafts,) to something more pleasing to the recipient, as well as more satifying for the crafter to execute. Overall, the crafts tend to be for the more experienced crafter, (I did not learn how to do counted drawn work from the pictures provided,) but Wood states that basic dress making skills are required early on in the overview, and suggests trying out patterns and new techniques prior to starting a project. An advanced beginner shouldn't have a problem. (Book needs a "Sources" section. )Some of the crafts themselves are breathtaking. I especially liked the silk-fringed organza scarves, the soap, the pressed copper project, and gift tags. I also liked the ribboned throw and the ribbon roses. Very updated feel to these, and a very nice selection. The woman is talented. Start *early* for holidays and go for it!!