She is a fabulous writer who weaves a beautiful story. However, I found this tale a little more disturbing, less endearing, and not as strong as "The Time Traveler's Wife."

I love this book and keep it on the top of my vintage craft books. Honestly, the content is light and filled with lovely stories, tips, recipes, and history. But why I really love this book is that it reminded me of my love for vintage linens and got me back to collecting and appreciating them, as well as back to the simple art of embroidery. Another endearing aspect of this book is the striking pictures and the lovely attention to detail. I love to see the richness of the vintage designs.

Delightful and charming are descriptions I've read throughout the reviews and I have to whole-heartedly agree.

Since Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a much adored blogger, writer, and knitter, I'm obviously not the first person to point out how incredibly hilarious and clever her books are. But, damn, this woman is so funny and entertaining, I sat down and read this collection of essays in one sitting. Her gift as a wordsmith relates even the most mundane of topics in a way that has me snorting with laughter. This was a fun, quick read that highly recommend.