From Library Journal
Betzina is known primarily for her books on garment sewing. In this collaboration with interior decorator Valentine, she switches gears to explore the world of sewing accessories for the home. In addition to complete, richly illustrated instructions for dozens of pillows, window treatments, table coverings, bed linens, and gifts for children and pets, there are solid sewing instructions that the reader can use in myriad future sewing projects. Highly recommended for all public library sewing collections Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Ignore the "home dec" vernacular and even the authors' breezy way of assuming that, hey, anyone with any IQ at all can master a sewing machine. Because here, in Betzina and Valentine's fourth book, is a literal font of crafty creativity. Where else could you find instructions for a kitty litter box cover? Or a TV remote-control pillow holder? Sure, some of the more than 50 patterns are a bit silly. Yet what draws and holds readers' attention are excellent directions, work sheets for measuring such size-variable items as window coverings and futons, good process photographs, and a bevy of useful information--about single and double welts, gathering, stretch velour, and other related topics. Envision any home accessory, and chances are it's inside Betzina and Valentine's collection. Barbara Jacobs
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Book Description
Best-selling author Sandra Betzina has teamed with interior designer Debbie Valentine to produce a home decorating book that is stylish and appealing. This book includes dozens of projects for sewers that can be personalized to suit every taste and skill level, along with complete step-by-step instructions for every project and more than 400 color photos and illustrations. Betzina is renowned in the sewing world, and this is the next installment in her line of very successful sewing books.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Sandra Betzina has fast become one of the sewing world￯﾿ﾽs most recognized names. In her new book, Sandra has teamed up with home interior sewing expert Debbie Valentine to create a home dec book of projects that are stylish and appealing yet accessible for amateur sewers.

You￯﾿ﾽll find complete step-by-step instructions, along with over 400 color photos and illustrations to help you every step of the way.

Sandra Betzina Sews For Your Home provides:

Dozens of projects for every room in the house
Projects that can be easily personalized to accommodate a wide variety of tastes
Complete step-by-step instructions for each project
Projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels

Sandra Betzina is the dynamic host of HGTV￯﾿ﾽs Sew Perfect and the author of Fabric Savvy, Fast Fit, and Power Sewing Step-By-Step.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal