Hello on this dry but not sunny Sunday. I've been busy sorting out my books and thought I'd give you a review of a book I read at the beginning of the year, when I was on holiday. I was attracted to this book as the main character is called Laura (My own name!!). Also the story features different crafts.
"Laura's Handmade Life" By Amanda Addison.
The blurb reads:
Laura Lovegrove is leaving behind her seamless life
in London. Architect husband Adi has been relocated
to rural Norfolk, a far cry from ultra-urban Ealing.
Though Laura knew village life would be different, she didn't
foresee a poky cottage, nosy neighbours, errant poodles
and even an ex turning up. Chris had been her big love at
art college and seeing him again is utterly confusing. Is
she really so different from the impulsive student who once
trawled charity shops for fashion treasures?
When a fire all but destroys Laura's collection of vintage
clothes, she's heartbroken. And seriously lacking in outfits.
But, salvaging what she can, Laura makes do and mend-
sewing purses, bags, even dog leads (which should solve the
poodle problem). Soon she's inundated with orders. But Adi
is becoming more and more distant; it's as if there's
something he's not telling her. Can Laura make a stitch in
time and pull her family back together again?
It's a lovely story of family life and how hard it can be when you relocate to a new area. Laura has to find her way in this new life, and with this ambition to create something new from something old, there is no stopping her. Throughout the book it gives you a description of different sewing stitches, helping you understand the craft a bit more. I'm sure this book will getting you creating items too as well as following the story of Laura's life.
Also in the back, it shows you how to make two of the
items featured in the book.
Enjoy!
Love Lolly
xoxo
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