Lynette's Best-Loved Stitcheries

Author: Lynette Anderson
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683560337
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Join renowned Australian designer Lynette Anderson in a magical place where the flowers are always blooming, the bees are always buzzing, and the charms of a country cottage are just a few stitches away! Playful patchwork, applique, and embroidery transform simple projects into fanciful pieces to use, display, and cherish. Zoom in for Lynette's enchanting details: tiny prairie points, mini appliqued hearts, and petite embroidered flowers delight at every turn. Create small quilts, pillows, and pouches, plus a journal cover, pencil case, sewing caddy, and framed delights. Lynette's hand-drawn watercolors round out this dreamy book, chock-full of ways to enjoy every stitch.

Country Cottage Quilting

Author: Lynette Anderson
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9781446300398
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn how to make gorgeous quilting, patchwork, applique and sewing projects with Country Cottage Quilting, from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson. Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style. Inside Country Cottage Quilting: Patchwork and Applique Projects ? 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases. Techniques ? all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make the projects. In this book you will learn about sewing seams, pressing work, needle-turn applique, English paper piecing, how to make yo yos, how to quilt, and more, and you will also find a comprehensive guide to all of the embroidery stitches that Lynette uses.

Nautical Quilts

Author: Lynette Anderson
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446377199
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
A sew-worthy collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by the renowned designer and bestselling author of It’s Quilting Cats and Dogs. Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and applique to the theme of nautical quilts. This subject was inspired by her own family history and her grandfather’s career in the navy, giving it a very personal flavor. This collection of crafts celebrating the sea includes large and small quilted projects so there is something for everyone. Choose from full-sized quilts, wall hangings, a needlework roll, pillows, and bags, all illustrated with step-by-step artworks and instructions.

Stitches from the Harvest

Author: Kathy Schmitz
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604689137
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
Fifteen all-new embroidery projects await your needle and thread, each inspired by the warm colors and welcoming textures of autumn. Stitch jaunty squirrels, whimsical birds, and a bevy of fall fruit and leaves to bedeck elegant little projects, including a pillow, tote bag, table runner, needle book, pincushion, and more. Clear instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful original artwork make Stitches from the Harvest a source of inspiration you'll turn to again and again.

Stitch Zakka

Author: Gailen Runge
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607057336
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Today's coolest crafters use beautiful COSMO embroidery thread to bring a fresh perspective to the centuries-old technique of embroidery. This charming collection features embroidery patterns for 22 contemporary projects including an iPad sleeve, e-reader holder, pillow, tote, baby bib, softies, and so much more. Each project is fully explained with simple instructions, helpful hints, colour photographs, and plenty of creative inspiration.

Blooms and Blossoms

Author: Meg Hawkey
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683561015
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Designer Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studio is known for her beautiful, often whimsical, stitchery designs. In her first-ever book, you'll learn how to re-create Meg's signature shaded embroidery motifs using colored-pencil tinting. Whether you're in the mood for something small, such as stitched jewelry or a snap-closure bag, or if a framed embroidery piece is what you're after, you'll find those--plus a lap quilt, quilted pillow, sewing notions, and more. Plenty of how-to photos and stunning project photos will have your fingers itching to stitch!

Autumn Bouquet

Author: Sharon Keightley
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683560434
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
This collection of dreamy quilts bursts with fabrics from the scrap basket! Classic patchwork provides a backdrop for pretty flowers and twining vines, all made easy with machine applique. Learn two ways to prepare appliques, plus tips and tricks for setting up your machine for applique. Dozens of close-up photos and tips reveal secrets for mingling antique-style fabrics ranging from blushing pinks and soft purples to rich golds, reds, and browns. From small wall quilts to lap-sized designs, this bouquet of quilts is simple to sew--yet so extraordinary, the quilts you make will be handed down from generation to generation.

Stitches from the Yuletide

Author: Kathy Schmitz
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
ISBN: 9781604688955
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Best-selling author Kathy Schmitz is back with more exquisite embroidery designs, this time celebrating the charms of the Christmas season. Create a pillow, tea towels, a needle keeper, wall hangings, ornaments, and more, all perfect for seasonal decorating and gift giving.

The Big Book of Hand-Embroidery Projects

Author: That Patchwork Place
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683561554
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
Sit back and unwind as you surround yourself in the art (and fun!) of hand embroidery. You'll find 52 projects including tiny treasures, tea towels, small quilts and runners, bags and pouches, and even note cards--all designed to give your hands something beautiful to stitch while you kick back and relax. Gather your favorite threads and flosses, scissors or snips, and a thimble, and prepare to embroider the evening away. Whether it's been a while or you've never embroidered before, you'll find all you need in this hefty volume packed with pretty projects from your favorite designers like Gail Pan, Robin Kingsley, Kathy Schmitz, Anni Downs, Lynette Anderson, and more. Also you'll have all the information on tools, techniques, and stitches at your fingertips to set you up for success to make any of the featured designs. Put on the kettle, brew a cup of your favorite coffee or tea, and immerse yourself in hand embroidery with this treat for your stitching soul.

A Passion for Needlework

Author: Inspirations Studios
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648287315
Category : Needlework
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Needlework ... an obsession since the beginning of time. A passion for needlework Factoria VII tells the story of beautiful, sophisticated neddlework juxtaposed with a rustic, industrial cottage. Twelve extraordinary needlework projects. One texture-rich, stone and wood cottage. The passion continues as a new adventure awaits within ... Back cover.