Autumn Colour Drops Part Two: Cushions by Sheena Norquay Make a pair of charming cushions to match your autumn throw! Even if you didn’t make the throw, making these cushions is a great way to practise your machine quilting. If you made the Autumn Colour Drops Part One: Throw, you will have two sets of light & dark strips left over so why not make a couple of cushions to match your sofa throw. All you need is some calico or light fabric. Finished

Size: Approx. 38cm (15) square Skill Level: Beginner To make the matching throw look for the Autumn Colour Drops Part One: Throw by Sheena Norquay. This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in December 2008. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file. Template (s) for this project is on the last page of the file. Please check your printer settings when printing to ensure that there are no added margins. There is also a 1 square printed on the last page to help you check if your printer is printing out to the correct size.

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Autumnal Cushions by Gillian Cooper Designed to match Gillians autumnal throw, these cushions are quick & easy to make! Finished

Size: Each cushion is Approx. 40cm (16) square Skill Level: Intermediate This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in November 2010. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file. Templates for this project are of A3 size. You need to purchase them separately & they will be printed out & sent directly to your home.

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Autumnal Throw by Gillian Cooper Designed as a throw for the back of the sofa, this quilt is perfect for snuggling under on a cold autumn night whilst watching TV or sewing! Finished

Size: Approx. 163cm (64) square Skill Level: Intermediate If you like this project why not make a pair of matching cushions! This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in October 2010. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file. Templates for this project are of A3 size. You need to purchase them separately & they will be printed out & sent directly to your home.

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Book Description Vivien Prideaux presents a stimulating & inspirational guide in which she shows how an amazing range rich & subtle blues can be created using indigo dye. Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric & the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques
- folding, pleating, clamping, stitching & pole wrapping, the author illustrates all the different stages, using clear step-by-step photographs & easy-to-follow text. A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills & build confidence, with instructions on how to make a tea cosy, a jacket, a silk scarf & more. No competition
- nothing on this subject at this price level Easy-to-follow step-by-step photography showing all the techniques Projects included Author has a high profil Book Contents Introduction, History, Materials, Preparing the fabric, Dyeing, Kimono, Bog jacket, Cornish knit frock, Tea cosy, Silk velvet quilt, Scarf, Glossary, Index About The Author Vivien Prideaux specialises in decorative & domestic textiles, made from natural fabrics & threads & dyed with fibre reactive, indigo & cochineal dyes. Vivien's work has been exhibited all over the British Isles, & in Japan & New Zeal&. She is a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists, & a life member of the Embroiderers' Guild. Notable commissions include the hangings in the foyer of the Hall for Cornwall, Truro; set & costume design for several Duchy Opera productions; & research & design for the Dyes & Plants exhibit at the Eden Project in Cornwall. Her work is held in collections at the International Fashion Foundation in Japan, the National Textile Collection at Hampton Court Palace, & at the Royal Cornwall Museum & Penlee House Museum in her native Cornwall. Reviews Guild of Silk Painters Issue 49, Spring 2007 This book is all about another interesting concept, that of indigo. The history of indigo dates back as far as 2400BC with the Egyptians, & continues to this day. There is a section on Health & Safety as is usual when dealing with chemicals. This is followed by illustrated pages of all the ingredients needed, & the methods of preparing the fabric. There is a wonderful chapter on Shibori, which gives step by step illustrated instructions for different types of resisit: board clamping
- Itajime; Kikko folding; stitched & gathered Shibori
- Mokume; folded & stitched Shibori
- Ori nui; & paste resist, to name but a few. It is worth buying the book just for this section alone, if you are not familiar with Shibori. The method of preparing the vat & dyeing fabrics & yarns are all carefully explained, together with some post-dyeing treatments. The book finishes with four projects, to give you some ideas. Everything is very well explained & illustrated
- a good introduction to indigo. The Textile Directory 2006 Are you feeling blue? Make the most of your blue mood with this exciting hands-on, ‘make-at –home’ book which describes the indigo dyeing process with clarity & passion. Kikko, Mokume, Ori nui, Karamatsu, Maki nui, Itajime, Bomaki & Katano are evocative names for various shape-resist patterns whose more familiar collective Japanese title is ‘ Shibori’. Vivien uses shibori patterns to make 4 lovely projects — a cushion, silk velvet scarf, tea cosy & a trendy bog jacket. The body of the book, both in text & superb close-up photographs describes the indigo dyeing process from start to finish, including equipment needed. This practical book will stir not only your indigo vat, but also your own creative urges — blue is beautiful.





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A la Maison by Terri Conrad Jelly Roll Featuring fabrics from the a la Maison collection this Jelly Roll contains 40 strips each 2.5" x 44" which is enough make one 60" Quilt (with a bit spare for your other projects!) Please note some fabrics may be duplicated. ...

A Passion for Patchwork: Over 100 Colourful Quilted Projects for All Seasons by Lise Bergene (ISBN-13: 9780715322888) Author Bio: Lise Bergene is a recognised authority in the field of patchwork & applique & has many years of experience & several books on the subject to her name. She lives in Kvelde, Norway, with her husband & two children. Summary: This indespensable resource contains all the infomation & advice you need to create more than 90 desgins. It is packed full of stunning photographs, clear diagrams, templates & clear step-by-step instructions. All the exciting designs are created using a sewing machine for quickness & ease. In addition to patchwork, you will find modern applique patterns such as hearts, stars & angels to decorate & customize each of the projects. The projects include wall hangings, cushion covers, purses, table runners & place mats, & vary in size & scope
- from a couple of hours to a weekend or longer. RRP: £15.99 Publication Date: 30 Sep 2005 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 160 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 279 x 216ISBN-13: 9780715322888
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Ideal for tracing designs & patterns, for stencilling, embossing, quilting, calligraphy, lettering & displaying slides & transparencies. Suitable for A4 size pieces of work
Includes: 1 x 11w energy saving light tube (LC1004/T) Wood finish with white work surface & lip to retain paper & pens Integral holders & slots for pen, pencils paint brushes & other materials Light Box size H: 10 x W: 31.8 x D: 25.5 cms Cable length 1.5m No assembly
- easy to use A4 Art & Craft Light Box LC1004

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