Celebrate with a Stitch

Author: Mandy Shaw
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446361586
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
From christenings to Christmas, make every celebration memorable with festive bunting, pennants, and decorations using vintage and modern fabrics. Celebrate with a Stitch includes over twenty stylish projects featuring Mandy Shaw’s unique motifs for births, birthdays, weddings, Christmas, and other celebrations. Mandy uses trendy, retro, and vintage fabrics and colorways, which, together with her “folksy” style, appeals to all ages of sewists. Perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams for both right and left handers, this title also includes instructions and variation ideas for bunting and pennants—Mandy’s specialty and always a popular project for parties. “We recommend Celebrate with a Stitch for anyone who enjoys giving handmade gifts or making homemade decorations for special celebrations.” —A Spoonful of Sugar

Simply Redwork

Author: Mandy Shaw
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446369188
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
Red means go when it comes to sewing quilts, bags, accessories, and more with the popular Create and Craft TV presenter. Mandy Shaw is well known for her distinctive sewing designs and motifs and in this book she brings her own style to the traditional and increasingly popular technique of redwork embroidery. You will learn how to create two quilts, the first has nine different heart-shaped quilt blocks, each with a different motif and theme, such as polar bears, scissors and honey bees. The second quilt is a variation which includes a nine patch block. Mandy then demonstrates how to use the different motifs to make up 12 simple projects such as pin-cushions, keyrings, hanging hearts and bags—ideal for sewers who don’t want to tackle the full quilts. A helpful stitch guide with step illustrations will provide you with all the stitch techniques you will need, in addition, full-size templates for all the motifs are included together with a full alphabet enabling you to personalize your makes. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration or a novice sewer looking for new ideas, this title has something for everyone!

Garden Party Stitchery

Author: Pearl Louise Krush
Publisher: Annie's
ISBN: 9781592173679
Category : Quilted goods
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Combining simple embroidery stitches and red embroidery floss, these projects are easy enough for a beginner and perfect for a seasoned quilter who needs a refresher course in embroidery work. The projects, which make perfect gifts for the contemporary and the traditional home, include a pillow with a matching over-the-door wall quilt, a table runner with matching place mats, a small floral bouquet wall quilt, a sampler quilt, and seven antique seed-packet designs to place on towels. These and original redwork designs can be used in any number of combinations, allowing crafters to create a versatile and varied range of gifts.

Christmas Patchwork Loves Embroidery

Author: Gail Pan
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604686944
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Gail Pan's whimsical, cheerful embroidery style is incredibly easy to re-create, whether you're an experienced stitcher or have never picked up a needle. Finishing is a breeze with projects that are so portable and quick you can stitch while traveling, socializing, or even waiting for an appointment. Gail explains it all: which needles to use, how to choose thread, how to mark the designs on fabric, how to make each stitch, and more Featuring 17 festive designs to bedeck gift tags, pillows, wall hangings, Christmas stockings, table runners, a bag, and much more Enjoy a satisfying and relaxing way to decorate your home for the holidays--or create one-of-a-kind gifts from the heart

Making Luna Lapin

Author: Sarah Peel
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446374173
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Create your own bunny fashion icon. “If you’re into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your alley . . . [a] gem.” —Studio iHanna In this charming book, you will learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including twenty garment and accessory sewing patterns. All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Not forgetting the accessories—there are bunny boots, pajamas and even tiny French knickers to create. The patterns are suitable for a range of abilities—the basic rabbit and simple items are suitable for beginners but the more tailored pieces are for more experienced sewers. The level of each pattern is identified and all the patterns are full size. Luna was designed to be passed down by generations as a very special heirloom toy. “[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares . . . The book is a little treasure; it’s beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories.” —Sew Sarah Smith

One-Skein Wonders® for Babies

Author: Judith Durant
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 161212481X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers — each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you’ll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You’ll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.

Sewing Luna Lapin's Friends

Author: Sarah Peel
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446376605
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Sew the squad! Create the fashionably attired stuffed animals Reynard the Fox, Clementine the Cat, Freddie the Badger, and Wilhelmina the Mouse. Learn to make Luna Lapin’s friends and their exquisite wardrobes. This collection of sewing patterns features four of Luna’s best friends and their clothes including a fox, a cat, a badger, a mouse, and even a baby Luna! Author Sarah Peel takes classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale and with exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, wool tweed and French lace. Full sized patterns and step-by-step instructions are included—as well as a collection of charming stories about the characters and their adventures. Praise for Making Luna Lapin “[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares . . . The book is a little treasure; it’s beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories.” —Sew Sarah Smith “If you’re into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your ally . . . [a] gem.” —Studio iHanna

Sew in Love Book

Author: It's Sew Emma
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998983837
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

How to Make Christmas Wreaths and Garlands

Author: Mandy Shaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781446311202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Reveals the golf tips and tricks that make a difference to the top professionals. This title covers the various aspects of the game from tee to green, offering advice on dealing with pressure - the ability that makes good golfers champions.

Fat Quarter: Christmas

Author: Jemima Schlee
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781784943530
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Part of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive tools and techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to create a range of gorgeous items. Use them to decorate your home for the holiday season or simply to add unique finishing touches to gifts. Projects include hanging hearts, tree bunting, fairy light shades, traditional stocking, gift bag, card ribbons, snowflake garland, parcel belt, decorative rosette, napkin rings, placements and mantle edging.