Synopses & Reviews
Simple Stitches: the needlearts series for the modern beginner!and#160;New sewers can be stitching in no time, building their skills to create any of 25 fabulous projects. With the help of informative how-to-photography, novices can learn the basic techniques, from using templates to adding binding and piping. Projects include simple home dand#233;cor items (such as cushions and a cheery buttoned blind) to thoughtful gifts (like a potpourri sachet and a journal cover).and#160;CHERYL OWEN is an author and experienced crafter, dressmaker, fashion designer, and embroiderer. She lives in the UK.
Review
The latest in the and#147;Simple Stitchesand#8221; series focuses on basic projects for machine sewing. Owen (Candle Making) collects projects for a variety of housewares and accessories and provides step-by-step photographs to boost beginnersand#8217; confidence. Though the projects are aimed at beginners and the sewing is simple, the finished goods are attractive. - Library Journal
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Synopsis
Rev up the sewing machine, because these 20 fresh and modern projects make perfect personalized gifts. Ranging from wall art to tote bags to baby accessories, they feature free-motion stitching, as well as a variety of mixed-media techniquesandmdash;including painting, layering, and journaling. An ample introduction to the basics encourages creative exploration with fabric.
Synopsis
Become a confident sewer, even if you've never sewn a stitch before! These simple projectsand#8212;more than 20 for you and your homeand#8212;will quickly turn you into an expert. Complete novices can begin with the lavender bag or pretty bunting. Those ready for a small challenge can try curtains or a tunic dress. Day to day, your confidence will grow.
About the Author
Cynthia Shaffer is a quilter and creative sewer whose work has appeared in numerous mixed-media, quilting, and paper craft books and magazines.and#160; She has contributed many projects to successful books for Sterling, including Stash Happy: Appliquandeacute; and Stash Happy: Patchwork as part of the Stash Happy series, as well as Serge It! She lives in Orange, CA.