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Book Review - A History of the Paper Pattern Industry
Book Reviews

Book Review: A History of the Paper Pattern Industry

A review and summary of the book “A History of the Paper Pattern Industry” written by Joy Emery, using research by Betty Williams and her own.

By Carmen Grantham, 2 yearsNovember 26, 2022 ago
Liberty Book by Marie-Therese Rieber
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Book Review: Liberty – British Colour Pattern by Marie-Therese Rieber

Liberty is well known for it’s high quality fabrics and unique prints. That is all I thought they did. I’ve never been to London so I’ve never been to the Liberty shop. I have heard other sewists who have been there, but I just assumed it was a massive fabric Read more…

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsJune 7, 2021 ago
Book Review - The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly
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Book Review: The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly

The Other Side of the Coin is the second book written by Angela Kelly. that describes her 25 year close working relationship with the Queen.

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsFebruary 12, 2021 ago
Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg
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Book Review: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook wrote the book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead in 2013 about women in the workforce. She uses many of her own experiences, including advice from mentors over the years, as well as citing past research. The book’s focus is the lack Read more…

By Carmen Grantham, 6 yearsApril 1, 2019 ago
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