Mike Aspinall (The Crafty Gentleman) is a self-confessed craft addict. He believes passionately that crafting is for everyone, so he set up his blog to celebrate the diversity of making things (and hopefully to encourage a few more men into the world of crafts). He posts original craft projects, recipes, tips and DIY inspiration, all from his home in Liverpool, UK. Mike is one of the UK’s most popular craft bloggers and has been shortlisted for awards with Pinterest, Mollie Makes, Craft Business and more. Through his blog, he’s been lucky enough to be elected as the UK Singer Sewing Brand Ambassador and the UK Ambassador for Cricut. As well as appearing on British national television including Channel 4, and on popular crafting channel The Craft Store (formerly named Hochanda), Mike’s work has been featured in The Guardian and The Telegraph. He has taught craft workshops across the country and internationally, and has collaborated with numerous brands and celebrities. He continues to share his designs with his followers via his website: www.thecraftygentleman.net
If you've always wanted to master paper piecing, then you'll love this guide by Mike Aspinall, best known as The Crafty Gentleman. It features seven striking geometric designs, and 26 full-size templates for you to play with. You'll discover a range of essential methods for achieving perfect patchwork results, as well as how to make an array of beautiful projects, including a pillow cover, tote bag and quilt. * Sew Magazine * If you want to try paper piecing, but don't know where to begin, or struggle to create perfect, sharp shapes and corners, this is the book for you. By stitching fabrics over paper templates, you'll easily create complex geometric designs. Once you've mastered basic techniques, there are 26 full-size templates to cut out and stitch. Seven detailed step-by-step projects can be adapted to include any of the paper piecing designs. * Machine Knitting Monthly *