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Patchwork, Please!: Colorful Zakka Projects to Stitch and Give

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Synopsis:

Get fresh inspiration with 19 quick and colorful projects!

In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach.

Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.

About the Author

Ayumi Takahashi is a regular contributor to Stitch magazine and spends her time between California and Japan. Her blog The Pink Penguin (ayumills.blogspot.com) averages upward of 10,000 unique visits a month. She lives in Japan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Basic Quilting Tools

Materials

Techniques

Combining Fabrics

Combining Colors

Preparing Fabrics

Cutting Fabrics

Pinning

Machine-stitching

Handstitching

Quilting

Paper-Piecing

Binding

Raw-edged Appliqué

Projects

For the Kitchen

1.Bell Pepper Coasters

2.Lovely Dish Towels

3.Lettered Tea Cozy and Teabag Pouch

4.The Polka-Dot Café Apron

5.Diamond Patchwork Placemat

For Kids

6.Yum-Yum Apple Bib

7.Dino-Mite Hat

8.Books-for-Baby Quilt

For the Home

9.My Scrappy Box

10.Swedish Flower Lap Quilt

11.Youve-Got-Mail Wall Pocket

12.Happy Hexagon Trivet

For Going Places

13.Piece-of-Cake Shopping Bag

14.Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch

15.Vintage Pencil Case

16.I-Love-My iPad Quilted Cover

17.Handy Market Tote

For Crafting

18.Sweet Trips Embroidery Pouch

19.Prettified Pincushions

Templates

Resources

Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9781596685994
Author:
Takahashi, Ayumi
Publisher:
Interweave Press
Subject:
Sewing
Subject:
Crafts - Sewing
Subject:
Crafts; Quilting
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20130431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Two-color art throughout, color photos t
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
10.25 x 8.5 in

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Get fresh inspiration with 19 quick and colorful projects!

In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach.

Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.

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