Offers advice for using a small kit of sewing items and a stash of fabric to create modern patchwork quilts away from the sewing machine, covering color theory and the use of geometric patterns and offering ten step-by-step projects.
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"Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody a happy, playful approach. Known for both her distinctive combinations of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings her signature approach to 19 sewing projects. Beginnin…
"Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody a happy, playful approach. Known for both her distinctive combinations of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings her signature approach to 19 sewing projects. Beginnin…
"Go from thrift-shop cheap to runaway chic each and every day! Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there…
"In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pocke…
Examples of using "kintsugi," a Japanese decorative mending technique, to extend the life of clothes and other fabric goods.
Sew your way to happily ever after! Bring story time to life with this collection of imaginative projects. Drawing inspiration from classic fairy tales, author Heidi Boyd adds a modern twist to everything from huggable softies such as the magical Unicorn to interactive toys such…
A comprehensive easy to navigate efficient sewing machine guide and reference book for beginners and experts.
Home sewing is booming again. Inspired by sites like Etsy, Craftsy, Pinterest, and CreativeBug, by the continuing popularity of Project Runway and other fashion shows, and by the ever-growing DIY movement, there are more than 35 million sewists in America. Now, for this new gene…
Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods.
-- Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Le…
"Quilting holds rich possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. This book features 20 original quilt designs that give readers a range of techniques to try, while the creative exercises, practices and other sidebars challenge them to explore ways their quilting can…
Cultivate Your Inner Artist! Prepare your own garden of self-expression with the creative fabric and wire projects inside Creative Bloom. The seeds of inspiration will be planted as you learn how to make a butterfly-adorned lamp, a sweet bird sculpture, an inspired canvas bag an…
25 projects to make the most of designer fat quarters. Sewing with designer fat quarters is a great way to stretch your dollar without sacrificing quality. Now, Melissa Averinos, the face behind the popular Yummy Goods blog and one of the newest Free Spirit fabric designers, bri…
In this lavishly illustrated collection, designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Beautiful photos inspire, while illu…
"This essential guide to machine and hand stitches will teach you how to use any and every stitch for professional-looking seams, hems, gathers, darts, and more. Unlock your full sewing potential with 50 machine stitches, 20 hand stitches, and tips to choose the correct needles,…
The Perfect Stitch for Every Project Does your sewing machine come with lots of fancy stitches that you've never thought to try' This essential guide to machine and hand stitches will teach you how to use any and every stitch for professional-looking seams, hems, gathers, darts,…
Does your sewing machine come with lots of fancy stitches that you've never thought to try? This essential guide to machine and hand stitches will teach you how to use any and every stitch for professional-looking seams, hems, gathers, darts, and more. Unlock your full sewing po…
"This essential guide to machine and hand stitches will teach you how to use any and every stitch for professional-looking seams, hems, gathers, darts, and more. Unlock your full sewing potential with 50 machine stitches, 20 hand stitches, and tips to choose the correct needles,…