Johnston - No-sew love: fifty fun projects to make without a needle and thread

To Katherine, who saw a vision for me, bigger than I could have imagined. And wow, how youve encouraged me! To Kristen, who showed an abundant amount of patience for a momma with young children. Every new author needs an editor equally as loving! To Elli, Connor, Chloe, Christine, Lauren, Emma, Jake, and Brielle for modeling your little hearts out for me. You are beautiful people, inside and out! To the creators of those no-sew supplies out there for sale. Its shocking, but you really can do so much without a needle and thread! And lastly, a huge thanks to my loving husband, Steve, for giving me wings to fly and telling me that my dreams are always worth it. and not a single one requires a sewing machine? You got it! I know what youre thinking. and not a single one requires a sewing machine? You got it! I know what youre thinking.

Youre probably wondering if Im being sneaky and have hidden a few steps that suggest using a machine. Or maybe that several projects include at least a bit of hand sewing, with a needle and thread. Go ahead and leaf through the book, Ill wait for you... but you wont find a single thread sewn into any of these projects. In fact, anyone can pick up this book and create the projects inside! And why would they? Because making things with your own two hands brings a great deal of satisfaction, eliciting that lovely Look what I made! feeling. More people are crafting because its fun, and this book will cater to those who are discovering how rewarding it is to make your own stuff, without any sort of sewing involved.

And hey, even if you have a sewing machine, maybe its a pain to pull out. Or youre just plain tired of using it. Maybe it has some setting issues that cause frustrated hair pulling. Grrr... I have so been there! So, leave that machine in its storage case, gather a few universal tools, and let me show you how easy it is to make commonly sewn items sans a sewing machine. Oh, and be prepared for a few impressed looks when you reveal that the new curtain/scarf/pillow you assembled was indeed made by your own two little hands.

And then revel in the look of surprise when you confess that not one single stitch was involved. Gratifying indeed! Just do me one favor. There are projects that cater to different skill levels in this book. Start with the easy ones at first, if need be, but promise me that you wont limit yourself to the simplest just because you dont consider yourself very skilled at crafting. One of my favorite feelings is the delight that comes from trying something that I feel intimidated by and then shocking my own socks right off when I see the results. and youll love it! Do we have a deal? Good. and youll love it! Do we have a deal? Good.

Now, go and have some fun, share your projects with me, and beautify the people and living spaces around you! Ashley