Penny Rugs

Author: Janice Sonnen
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764334672
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Rug hookers, seamstresses, and all who love traditional textile crafts will delight in this book, examining a much-loved but little-published historic art form of penny rugs. Learn the history of penny rugs, how they were made, and where they originated, illustrated with wonderful antique examples. Color illustrated instructions walk you through basic skills to create a penny rug, with advice on materials to get you started. Patterns provide you with wonderful designs, including charming sheep, watermelon, crows, and the tulips and hearts so beloved in primitive arts. Additionally, various basic penny rug outlines will help you on your way to creating your own appliqué masterpieces.

Pennies from Heaven

Author: Gretchen Gibbons
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604681241
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
Combine cotton and wool in a fresh new look! With vibrant colors and a sophisticated touch, this collection features the stunning "Pennies from Heaven" design that quilters fell in love with at quilt shows across the country. The book also includes an array of smaller projects that incorporate the blocks from the main quilt. Find patterns for 10 applique blocks that add just the right touch of color and warmth Create table mats and wall hangings, as well as a table runner, pillow, and curtain valance Discover how easy, fast, and fun wool applique can be

Wool, Needle & Thread

Author: Lisa Bongean
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683560590
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
The definitive guide to wool applique and embroidery! Welcome to beloved designer Lisa Bongean's private classroom! Toss the trial-and-error and learn from Lisa's decades of experience how she creates her exquisite stitcheries step by step: wool applique, embroidery, and more. Filled with close-up photos of Lisa's hands working her magic, this book will help you master each technique down to the tiniest detail. Start with Lisa's fabric tips; then move on to her favorite tools, templates, threads, and needles. How does she create her slim vines, pretty pennies, and flower appliques? It's all here, along with a dozen embroidery stitches in photos so clear, you'll know exactly how to re-create them. Lisa also shares five sweet projects to make yourself, rounding out this jam-packed volume that will teach you how to start, stitch, and finish your projects more accurately, more confidently, and more beautifully than ever before.

Quick & Easy Penny Rugs

Author: Barbie Jo Paquin
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1609001923
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Penny Rugs aren't really rugs at all, but decorative folkart table toppers. Leaflet features seven Penny Rug projects by designer Barbie Jo Paquin: Hiding the Eggs, Hens & Chicks, Runnin' in Circles, Blackbird Pie, Reindeer Games, and many more. Quick & Easy Penny Rugs (Leisure Arts #3635)

Gorgeous Wool Appliqué

Author: Deborah Gale Tirico
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617451614
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
“There's more to felted wool appliqué than folk art, as needle artist Tirico demonstrates in this collection of colorful projects.” —Library Journal Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery skills to the next level with eight colorful projects including penny rugs, pincushions, and pillows. Easy-to-learn techniques such as thread-matching, needle-slanting, and fabric-layering will help you achieve clean and sharp lines every time! This clear, visual guide includes links to printable, full size patterns with placement and embroidery guides.

Wool Appliqué Folk Art

Author: Rebekah L. Smith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607059703
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué. Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and nature-inspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces. • 14 wool felt appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners • A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters • Instructions on finding and repurposing wool Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art “I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

Wool Appliqué Heirlooms

Author: Mary A. Blythe
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617458163
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
“Fans of handmade crafts will find much to enjoy in this slim but lovely volume . . . Wool lovers won’t be able to pass this one up.” —Publishers Weekly Add warmth and texture to your home with wool appliqué. Sewing in the popular folk-art style, you’ll stitch fifteen projects, including thirteen heirloom-worthy table mats and two versions of an Advent calendar. Learn how reverse appliqué brings depth and color to your handwork without the bulk of additional layers. This guide offers advice on choosing and using wool (even scraps!), plus valuable techniques and tips for wool hand stitchers. Make heirlooms your family will treasure Be inspired by beautiful styled photos with seasonal themes Choose the best tools and get advice on stitches

Sewing Bits and Pieces

Author: Sandi Henderson
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470638710
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 584

Book Description
35 projects to turn your favorite fabric scraps into well-loved treasures Sewing with scraps is an economical way to make the most of your designer fabrics-as well as a fun way to use up a stash of your favorite leftovers for smaller projects. Michael Miller fabric designer Sandi Henderson holds to the adage "waste not, want not" to deliver a collection of innovative sewing projects that lets you make the most of bits and pieces of your beloved fabrics. From a market skirt to a butterfly pin, from an embellished table cloth to hip hair accessories, Sewing Bits and Pieces gives you 35 sewing projects to make unique pieces that are perfect for gift-giving (or keeping for yourself)! Features gorgeous full-color photography throughout Detailed instructions walk you through each project Sandi's popular Portabello Pixie blog is read by thousands every day Packed with tons of fun, innovative projects, Sewing Bits and Pieces will have you creating sewing masterpieces in no time. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Penny Rugs

Author: Janet Carruth
Publisher: Design Originals
ISBN: 9781574215236
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Applique wool pieces have a rich American tradition. It is revived here for all ages to enjoy. Create pincushions, pillows, table runners, trivets, mug rugs, tree skirts, tree ornaments and even an heirloom coverlet!

Sew Many Notions

Author: Debbie Busby
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
ISBN: 9781604687927
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"That Patchwork Place an imprint of Martingale"--Cover.