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!

Mandy Shaw's Redwork Christmas

Author: Mandy Shaw
Publisher: Dandelion Designs Publication
ISBN: 9780995750937
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Whatever time of the year, welcome to a collection of redwork stitchery that will keep you busy until Christmas Eve, and truly put you in the mood for mince pies, cosy fire sides, carol singing and Yuletide cheer. Christmas is Mandy's favourite time of the year when she allows her imagination to run free and unfettered filling her home with decorations designed to make it the most welcoming sanctuary for family returning from far and wide and lovely visiting friends. Redwork embroidery is perfect for Christmas stitchery, given that it is almost always worked in glorious red thread stitched on snow white linen. This collection features some of Mandy's best loved designs and includes seven projects, beautifully illustrated with photography taken in Mandy's own home. Plus, you can adapt and personalise them with over 20 full sized templates. Designs include a Hanging Heart, Christmas Decorations, placemats, two cushions, mini bunting and Mandy's extremely popular Mayhem Redwork Wreath.

Mandy Shaw's Red & White Christmas

Author: Mandy Shaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995750913
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Stylishly themed in Red & White, Mandy Shaw's Red & White Christmas Projects are sure to inspire you to pick up your needle and thread and start stitching. The book contains 10 stunningly photographed projects and over 25 full sized patterns and motifs that range from quick and effective tree decorations to a stunning quilt.

Lalylala's Beetles, Bugs And Butterflies

Author: Lydia Tresselt
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 144637632X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you will find not only a charming selection of crochet patterns to create scrabbling beetles, beautiful bugs and fluttering butterfly crochet amigurumi, but also a wonderful story to read out loud and ponder on: a tale about growing up; accepting change and the power of dreams. Watch tiny creatures hatching from their eggs, look on as they munch through a green world, and be astonished at their marvelous transformations when they finally slip out of their cocoons. The wings and hats are interchangeable so you can use the patterns in this book to create new outfits for your little insect friends. Give your caterpillar a new set of wings for every day of the week, or cover your beetle in the most colourful wing suits. Be inspired by nature to make creatures of your own creation. It's a great little world full of possibilities. We wish you lots of fun on your journey of discovery and learning!

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

Simple Whatnots

Author: Kim Diehl
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604689447
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Welcome to the wonderful world of Kim Diehl--on a splendidly small scale! Kim's little quilts have three big benefits: they're scrap friendly, they're quick to finish . . . and they're as cute as can be. Now you can create a wonderful variety of pint-sized quilts in Kim's signature style. Enjoy 18 projects from Kim's Simple Whatnots Club, previously available only in individual patterns. You'll learn streamlined techniques for petite patchwork, invisible machine applique, and cozy wool applique. Use completed projects as wall quilts and table toppers, or follow Kim's lead and display projects in other creative ways. As always, Kim shares her "Extra Snippet" sewing tips throughout so that YOU can become a better quilter. Also available: Kim Diehl's Simple Reflections journal, where this best-selling author of 14 books on quiltmaking has gathered her favorite quilts, recipes, and more to enjoy year-round.

Sew in Love Book

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

Book Description

The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Applique

Author: Linda Seward
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782218858
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's back! The clearest and most comprehensive handbook for embroiderery, patchwork and quilting available, completely revised and expanded! This much-loved reference book is the true quilter's bible. It has brought joy and inspiration to a generation of quilters and has sold over a quarter of a million copies in several languages. Covering both the historical and contemporary, this completely revised and updated edition contains expanded information on hundreds of patchwork, appliqué and quilting techniques explained clearly and simply, including rotary cutting, foundation piecing, fusible web appliqué, free-motion quilting and blocking a quilt. Accompanying this are more than 1,000 step-by-step illustrations with all-new photographs of inspirational quilts from every corner and culture of the world and spanning the centuries. The book also contains glossaries of terms, making this perfect for both beginner and expert. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert in quilting, this all-in-one encyclopedia of quilting explains every process and answers every technical question you might have about patchwork, quilting and appliqué through more than a thousand step-by-step pictures. A peerless reference book, this new edition brings classic inspiration to a whole new generation.

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.