Stash Envy [Paperback]

Lisa Boyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2005

Another book of quilting humor -- from the author of the ever-popular book That Dorky Homemade Look!
Funny woman Lisa Boyer is an expert quilter. And she's determined to enjoy making quilts. In fact, she will not -- absolutely will not -- let the risk of making a mistake, or a less-than- perfect quilt, keep her from relishing the task!
In the 34 chapters of this new book, Lisa covers:
The need for new fabric colors -- "blurple," "rorange," and "brellow," to name a few;
The virtues of lumps in a quilt;
How to share your bum fat quarter at a fabric exchange;
How crocheting doilies will drive you back to quilting;
How to cope when your quilts lack depth and dimension.
Lisa Boyer is a breeze of fresh air. She brings you back to the pleasure of quilting with her confessions and adventures in Stash Envy!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lisa Boyer became a self-taught quilter at the age of eight, patching together a salesman’s book of bedspread swatches with her toy sewing machine. She only took a few years off as she earned her degree in microbiology, worked as a clinical laboratory scientist, then became a sewing-machine mechanic, pattern designer, quilt teacher, writer, magazine columnist, and mother.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Good Books (2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561485039
• ISBN-13: 978-1561485031
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #506,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Essays
  • #49 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Quilts & Quilting

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!, November 25, 2005

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Terri McNeill "Quilterri" (So Cal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stash Envy (Paperback)

Absolutely hilarious! I started reading this book aloud at our mini-group meeting and we finally had to give up on sewing because we were laughing so hard that we couldn't see our stitching any more. The chapter "Quilt, Interrupted" needs to be framed and hung up in my sewing room! Highly recommended for anyone who sews.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Wanted it to End, December 31, 2005

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Elaine V. (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stash Envy (Paperback)

Not being a quilter I had my doubts after receiving this book as a gift, but this delightful book had me hooked after the first paragraph. It is one of those books you never want to end.

Stash Envy is a collection of stories that are light and fun, and just bring a smile to your face. I even found myself laughing out loud. It just makes you feel good.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift for any avid quilter who 'already has everything', May 27, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stash Envy (Paperback)

Author Lisa Boyer is an expert quilter and here teaches the quirky, funny side of quilting in a book packed with quilting humor. From sharing bum fat quarters at a fabric exchange to crocheting doilies as a motivator for returning to quilting, STASH ENVY AND OTHER QUILTING CONFESSIONS AND ADVENTURES will be the perfect gift for any avid quilter who 'already has everything'.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch