I read this book because I love the series One Skein Wonders. I thought there was a nice variety of kinds of patterns and skill levels and that this book will appeal to many sewists.

nonfiction/sewing - beginner/intermediate stashbusting, bags and gifts (with 9 sheets of paper patterns included*)

I was expecting another book full of the usual humdrum ideas for pot holders and coasters and baby smocks and tote bags, but was very pleasantly surprised to also find a wealth of unique and creative ideas for projects that I never would have thought of (but which now I kind of want): a cleverly constructed faux "chenille" clutch bag, a stuffed manatee, boxer shorts, a tiny kid-sized cozy chair, a padded bag for carrying wine bottles, a super-fancy looking pillow with a 3-dimensional fabric folds (I forget what that technique is called, but it looks very high-end), and on and on.
Projects are organized by fabric type--lightweights, quilting weight, denim/heavy decor-weight, flannels, coated oilcloths, etc. Because of the 1-yard restriction, the clothing patterns are going to be limited mostly to small tops for small women and baby/toddler clothes, but there are also some interestingly textured neck scarves, and the totebag/handbag/dufflebag/etc. selection is quite respectable.

The introductory chapter is full of helpful tips, providing the basics for choosing thread and stitch lengths, adjusting your thread tension, using different presser feet, and all the things I need to go back and read again, even though I've been sewing for years. The various projects also cover a range of techniques (shirring, smocking, quilting), so that with this book and my trusty sewing machine manual, I feel like I can do so much more than I could before, and am tempted to go through my entire scrap fabric stash creating a mountain of home-made gifts.

*at the time of publication for this review, I have not yet inspected these pattern sheets for completeness or obvious errors, but at first glance they appear to be of good quality--not full of confusing overlappings of different patterns on top of each other like you sometimes see.

There are some nice projects in here for someone just beginning to sew. More experienced individuals won't find anything novel in here. Like many sewing books, the projects can quickly become dated.

I did not get the chance to read this book so I am unable to provide an honest review.