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.

Hatched and Patched's Some Kind of Wonderful

Author: Anni Downs
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617453765
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
The popular designer behind Hatched and Patched shares 16 projects featuring her favorite fabrics and techniques—all with her signature charming aesthetic. Welcome to the whimsical world of designer Anni Downs. Whether you love applique, patchwork, punch needle, or hand stitchery, you'll find the perfect project in this diverse array of quilts, sewing accessories, bags, and home accents. Each of the 16 light-hearted designs reflects Anni's favorite things—relaxing at home, shopping, traveling, and of course, sewing. Her passion for hand stitching plays a fanciful role in most all the projects with her signature quirky embroidery designs. Featured projects include three quilts, a pillow, a table runner, and other decorative accessories to warm your everyday surroundings. Whether you're running to the local mall or traveling abroad, Anni's handy bag, coin purse, and travel document holder will keep everything in its place. And every quilter can use Anni's delightful pincushion, needle book, and sewing case!

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.

Tabletop Stitchery

Author: Gail Pan
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683561740
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
It's easy to see why so many stitchers have fallen in love with the artistry of Australian designer and author Gail Pan. Her embroideries are as sweet as birdsong on a summer morning, and in this follow-up to her previous best sellers she presents a dozen enchanting designs to top your table. Choose from a variety of shapes to suit your space--circles, squares, hexagons, and rectangles--and be inspired by projects ranging from dainty 8" doilies to a charming 14" x 33" table runner. Gail includes full-size patterns and covers all the basics of hand embroidery, so you can relax and enjoy stitching each whimsical bird, basket, flower, and plump little pumpkin. Perfect for brightening your home throughout the year or bestowing as gifts, these designs will bring joy and beauty to any table.

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.

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.

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.

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.