This book is beautifully photographed and designed, a pleasure to leaf through even if you have no intention of making any of the crafts it describes. Almost as a bonus, it includes easy-to-follow instructions for creating fun, practical and personal baby gifts. Projects range from embellished baby tees to nursery organizers to painted furniture, and many of them require no sewing. For those projects that do require stitching, the book starts with an illustrated review of simple stitches and sewing terms, for those of us who aren't born Martha Stewarts. Grouped into convenient chapters like Wardrobe Classics, Pretty Practicalities and Toys, many of the projects are inexpensive but stylish, providing great ideas for shower gifts on a budget.