September 2015 If you thought aprons were only for the kitchen Christa Rolf will show you that you are mistaken. Christa has collected together 25 completely different apron designs ranging from one for all those Dads who are in charge of the family BBQ to sturdy gardening cover-ups with spacious pockets for tools. The book also includes several aprons for kids, my favourite being one with a really cute fairy applique. I also liked the upcycled projects with an apron made from old jeans and another from repurposed tea towels. This book would make a great gift for someone starting to sew as it includes a section on basic sewing techniques and recommendations on the equipment they would require. For both the beginner and more experienced you will be pleased to find full sized templates for all the projects tucked into the back pocket. So no tricky joining together of sheets of photocopier paper is needed. Popular Patchwork Sept/Oct If you're anything like us at crafty HQ you'll have been in the kitchen getting your baking on since hte new series of The Great British Bake Off started. With these 25 lovely easy-make designs, you can sew up a different apron for each episode, plus one for every cook in your family! If you're a sewing newbie these creations are a super easy way to get started. Make it Today November 2014 How to Sew Beautiful Aprons' shows you how to do exactly that, make a variety of beautiful aprons for every occasion and member of the family. With step by step instructions and clear, detailed pictures, this book will help you create contemporary and traditional aprons for yourself or as gifts for loved ones. Workbox December 2014 This is a compilation of designs from a range of craft designers which is both inspiring and practical. Trace-off full-size patterns are included together with full instructions, enabling sewers of all abilities to complete any of the twenty-five projects with ease. A range of designs are covered from nostalgic and vintage to modern and upcycled, including aprons for men women and children. Excellent value for money. East Kent Embroiderer's Guild February 2015 Inspired to get in the kitchen and bake? Then you'll need a peg full of aprons to keep you clean! This title offers 25 inventive apron projects from full-length pinnies - some with added details including pockets and buttons to attach a towel (very handy) - to shorter waist apron designs and some that are more on the frilly side! With styles to suit the kids and Mr. BBQ too, each design is clearly illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and well described with full-sized pattern pieces, if necessary, included in a pouch at the back of the book. SEWING WORLD February 2015 Inspired to get in the kitchen and bake? Then you'll need a peg full of aprons to keep you clean! This titles offers 25 inventive apron projects from full-length pinnies - some with added details including pockets and buttons to attach a towel (very handy) - to shorter waist apron designs and some that are more on the frilly side! With styles to suit the kids and Mr BBQ too, each design is clearly illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and well described with full sized pattern pieces, if necessary, included in a pouch at the back of the book. SEWING WORLD

Christa Rolf grew up with fabrics and still feels the same passion for textile materials. Patchwork, sewing and embroidery are her specialties. For more than ten years she has turned her hobby into a career and has since worked as a course instructor, author and managing editor OZ Verlag, the parent company of Christophorus publishing house.