Synopses & Reviews
Beautiful items, both personal and for the home, can be created using the delightful projects in this book. There are 23 to choose from, including bags, notebooks, pin cushions, pillows, placemats and a handy holder for pens and pencils, all in fresh, contemporary designs. The distinctive use of color gives these items a strong Scandinavian feel, and the techniques are clearly and simply explained through the use of step-by-step instructions, beautifully hand-drawn diagrams, and gorgeous photographs. Drawing on traditional patchwork and quilting methods, all the basic techniques, tools and equipment a crafter needs are explained fully at the beginning of the book, and there are full-size templates at the back of the book for all projects that require them.
Review
"By using traditional patchwork and quilting techniques, Anne has combined her fresh contemporary designs with bright and colourful fabrics to create beautiful items for you and your home." —Fabrications (April 2012)
Synopsis
Create beautiful items for you and your home using the delightful projects in this book. There are 23 to choose from, including bags, notebooks, pin cushions, pillows, placemats and a handy holder for pens and pencils, all designed and lovingly made by the author, Anne-Pia Godske Rasmussen. Her fresh, contemporary designs and distinctive use of colour have a strong Scandinavian feel, and her techniques are clearly and simply explained through the use of step-by-step instructions, beautifully hand-drawn diagrams and gorgeous photographs. Drawing on traditional patchwork and quilting methods, all the basic techniques, tools and equipment you need are explained fully at the beginning of the book, and there are full-size templates at the back of the book for all those projects that require them.
Synopsis
Gorgeous designs, a kaleidoscope of ideas and a book packed with inspiration. Anne-Pia shows how to make beautiful patchwork and appliqued flowers that can be applied to home items and gifts in innovative and charming ways. With illustrations, diagrams, patterns and templates she presents a stunning range of projects including book covers, pincushions, bags, needle cases for knitters and crocheters, cushions, pillows, quilts and containers.
About the Author
Anne-Pia Godske Rasmussen is a textile artist, creating unique and charming dolls, bags, accessories, and items for the home using a range of brightly colored, distinctive fabrics. She is the author of several craft books in French.