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While I've seen cuter animal designs out there, this book (and the author's blog) are a wonderful resource. I will definitely purchase this book, because the techniques described have already improved my own stuffed animal creation, and I've haven't even read the whole book yet. There are not a lot of books about creating your own stuffed animals out there, as if authors are reluctant to share their techniques, so I really admire Glassenberg for creating this book, and doing it so well.
Only some of the patterns appeal to me, and the completed animals don't have the level of professionalism I enjoy.
interesting from a literary point of view, but not the ending I hoped for. but totally in character.
The translation of this book is terrible, but the stories are excellent. Hopefully she gets a new translator someday. If possible, I will read in Japanese to avoid this translator.
I am always amazed with Le Guin's breadth of imagination and world-building (or should I say universe-building) capabilities every time I read one of her books.
Wendy Knits Lace: Essential Techniques and Patterns for Irresistible Everyday Lace
I really like the fingerless glove pattern. Maybe I'll try those after I get a little more practice knitting in.
The quickest read ever! It helps that it's only 172 pages. I really like the premise of this book, I think it's unique. I was initially excited, since I heard it was in the same universe as Elantris, but this book has absolutely nothing to do with Elantris. I agree with one other reviewer: I wish there was more, since the idea is really unique, but the book is neither too long nor too short, something that is rare.
The middle section dragged so much, so I actually put this book on hold for a long time. I read the first few hundred pages really quickly, but after I got into Falling Into History, I couldn't keep going. The end was really quick, so I finished it once I got through that section. Also, I'm not sure if I felt this way after I read the Years of Rice and Salt, but the writing style is a lot more telling than anything else. There is a lot of description and not much character interaction. I'm excited to read the next one, though.
I've tried a bunch of recipes out of this book, and the majority of them have been a huge success. The ones that haven't been as successful are due to user error, essentially. The recipes are clear, have weight measurements (which is a big plus to me), and are also yummy.
I haven't made any of the projects in this book, but the dolls are adorable, and the techniques and instructions are wonderful, and clear. I definitely will make something from this book.
This book had a great premise, but it did not suck me in. I got to about page 160 of this book and it was not interesting. Plus, when you can figure out the secret identities of everyone who has one, it's not going to surprise you. The characters were not that memorable or likable, either. I could have done without Tony, and he's the protagonist. This is the first book in a long while I haven't finished. Maybe I'll be able to pick it up again later, because it's possible I just wasn't in the mood for this book. I'm still going to give his first book a try, but I might wait a little while.