I checked this book out from the library to preview before buying because I just adore Liberty fabrics. I'll be honest--I was expecting fabric porn, pure and simple. But, I thought, cool home sewing patterns would be a plus.
Well, here's the thing. There's really not that much eye-candy at all. I can let that pass, however, as that's (ostensibly) not the intent of the book. What I cannot let pass is the dearth of instruction in "home sewing." Beginners and advanced beginners beware: there is very little handholding here. But then, if you are a beginner or advanced beginner I highly doubt you feel comfortable sewing with fabric that retails for around $35 per yard. And, people that do feel comfortable sewing with this expensive fabric probably don't need this book of very basic, uninspiring patterns to follow.
So, who is this for??? Liberty lovers might find *some* satisfaction but, like I said, I didn't get all that much. Beginning home sewers (whom I know this book isn't necessarily marketed toward, I know) won't find much help, if any. Intermediate to advanced home sewers probably can come up with 85% of these patterns off-the-cuff. I'm confused...