A jelly roll is a roll of pre-cut fabric strips manufactured & marketed through United Notions hugely popular Moda division. United Notions are the largest supplier & distributor of quilting fabrics pattern books & other products associated with quilting. The fabric strips in a jelly roll are a standard width & length (21/2 x 44in) & there are usually 40 strips a roll enabling quick & easy piecing for craft projects. All of the quilts in the book can be made using a single jelly roll through extra fabric is needed for the edging & backing fabric. This book contains information on materials & equipment as well as basic stitching techniques layering & basting quilting (by hand & machine) binding labelling & laundering. Theres even a section on cutting your own strips for those who prefer to use their own fabric choices rather than a pre-cut jelly roll. Each of the nine projects consist of a different quilt design together with a gift item made in a coordinating fabric including stylish bags a cushion pot holders & key fobs. Full instructions for each quilt are provided together with step-by-step photographs for the accompanying gift. stunning photography throughout & clear step-by-step instructions make this an ideal beginners book. ...

Lisa has appeared on the Alan Titchmarsh Show on ITV at Latitude festival & will feature on the Kirstie Allsop Craft Show in autumn 2012. Nobody wants to look like everyone else & Lisa shows you just how easy it is to stand out from the crowd. In these tough economic times were all looking for fun ways to make our pennies stretch further & so its no wonder making-your-own is back in vogue. Expert crafter Lisa Comfort in this her first book shares the secrets of her sewing passion. Lisa guides you through all the basics of sewing by hand & machine as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple but stylish projects. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step photography for over 25 fun & easy-to-follow sewing projects this book is guaranteed to get both fashionistas & the crafting community talking & the rest of us taking a trip to John Lewis...* Simple projects to make in a weekend. * Customise adapt & update vintage clothes. * Make your own accessories. * Easy instructions for one-off pieces to wear. Now pick up your needle & thread & get sewing! ...

Create beautiful yuletide accessories that enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques. A Christmassy colour palette & lovable designs combine to create a festive & fun collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions gorgeous colour photographs & delightful illustrations accompany each project. With ideas for the entire home from the kitchen to children's bedrooms everyone will find a project they adore spreading a unique Christmas atmosphere throughout your house. Create many quirky & cool projects for each room in your home at Christmas Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle is part of the popular Tilda range by Tone Finnanger Contents include The Entrance Hall ...

Create beautiful accessories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques by creative crafter Tone Finnanger. A subtle colour palette & lovable Tilda designs combine to create a fresh & fun collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions gorgeous colour photos & delightful illustrations accompany each project along with actual-size templates that will ensure wonderful results. With pretty homestyle ideas for the entire home from the kitchen to childrens bedrooms everyone will find a project they adore. Tone Finnanger begins by breaking down the basics: fabrics & materials techniques such as embroidery & stitching & wrong side appliques transferring patterns & creating stuffed figures with faces & fancy hairdos. Fabulous projects are divided into sections of the home: The Entrance Hall that

Includes:: pretty felted door mats & lavender-scented shoe hearts; The Kitchen that

Includes:: cute cats & fragrant strawberries; The Dining Room that

Includes:: decorative table mats & a pretty cafetiere cosy; The Living Room that

Includes:: an extravagant tapestry & sweet house angels; The Conservatory that

Includes:: happy horses & garden angels; The Hobby Room that

Includes:: vintage-style pin cushions & fabric bags & boxes; The Bathroom that

Includes:: practical wall pouches & a make-up bag; The Bedroom that

Includes:: a woollen felt hot water bottle & handy sleeping masks; The Childrens Room that

Includes:: an array of figures from the book such as stumpy-legged dogs & good-natured teddy bears. You will fall in love with all of these charming projects. Make your house a home with this irresistible collection of simple h&-sewn accessories.

















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Kay Whitt loves designing bags & youre going to love sewing them! Take Your Pick of Styles With full instructions for twelve bags-and with a few clever variations thrown in-there are plenty of designs to choose from! Pick a handbag that is sweet sleek or funky. Or check out some of the other great designs: a flirty little backpack the perfect lunch bag convenient shopping bags & handy task-oriented bags (whether that task involves a laptop gym clothes or diapers). Each design is easy to adapt to your style. Hone Your Skills Check out the technique section which

Includes:: step-by-step photos to freshen up your skills & learn about a few new notions too. Next move on to the projects to put your know-how in motion. Flip to the Simple Bags for something quick & fun to sew. & even though these bags are easy to make the end results are clever & cute. Step it up in the Intermediate Bags section with bags that play up your style. Learn a few new skills try out a few new tools & make yourself a bag you can really show off. The Challenging Bags section takes you to the level of bag maven. The bags construction may be complex but the instructions are not. Sew it together step by step & find yourself with a truly professional beautifully constructed bag. The bags in this book are truly extraordinary-and with Kays instruction they are oh-so-easy to make.

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Sew Sunny Homestyle features a beautiful collection of over 50 delightful projects that blend timeless seaside charm with effortless country elegance. Choose from a stunning variety of home & personal accessories including chic handbags & espadrilles pretty cushions throws & cuddly soft toys. Easy-to-follow instructions gorgeous color photography & delightful illustrations accompany each project plus techniques such as applique & free embroidery enable you to create beautiful items that will bring a little sunshine into your home. ...

Sew Wild liberates you! Enjoy unlimited freedom to color pattern & customize your own fabric with fun spectacular results. Get wild with printing painting drawing stenciling & other surface design methods & unique materials such as plastic bags photographs & cardboard. Dive into 12 simple sewing projects to make colorful wearable & hip designs including a stunning wall quilt adorable hats for kids or adults a pretty wreath cuff bracelets & a modern ruffled apron. ...

This title features over 35 soft furnishing projects to add a finishing touch to your home. For a bedroom you can choose from pillowcases warm throws decorative cushions quilts sheets pleated & gathered valances canopies coronas & headboard covers. To furnish a dining area learn how to make co-ordinated chair covers tablecloths table runners quilted place mats & napkins. A comprehensive techniques chapter shows you all you need to know to produce professionally tailored items with step-by-step instructions & photographs provided for each project. Choosing to make your own soft furnishings is immensely satisfying; not only can you choose your own colour schemes fabric types & trims but these furnishings can usually be made at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought items. This volume contains over 35 beautifully tailored projects which can be made quickly & easily. Whatever your level of ability this book contains plenty of projects to inspire your imagination & beautify your home. ...

Sewing is the new shopping. In these cash-strapped times it's more fun to get together with friends & stitch something handmade & special whether for yourself or a friend than to go out & spend that hard-earned money
- plus to be given a gift that someone has created & spent time making is always heart-warming. Following the huge success of last year's MAKE! Cath Kidston has now put together a treasure trove of fabulous simple projects for stitchers to get their needles into
- bags clothes soft toys & many more
- & all designed to be made with her popular printed fabrics. As an inspirational kick-start Cath is giving away with the book a length of a unique fabric specially printed for the book together with handles a label & button to make up into a bag. The book itself is packed with 41 projects with full instructions to make a range of fun & useful things from a drawstring washbag to a knitting needle case. All the sewing techniques are clearly explained in an introductory section so that even an absolute beginner can be sure of success together with details of how to embroider applique & adorn your items in other ways. stunning photographs colourful contemporary design & step-by-step pictures make everything absolutely clear & user-friendly. The book also contains a large pattern sheet with cut-out templates.


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Sewing is the new shopping! In these cash-strapped times it's more fun to get together with friends & stitch something handmade & special whether for yourself or a friend than to go out & spend that hard-earned money
- plus to be given a gift that someone has created & spent time making is always heart-warming. Following the huge success of Make! Cath Kidston has now put together a treasure trove of fabulous simple sewing projects for stitchers to get their needles into. Included in this fantastic book are full instructions for over 40 fun & useful projects
- bags cushions quilts & many more ideas
- which are all designed to be made with her popular printed fabrics. All the sewing techniques featured are clearly explained in an introductory section so that even an absolute beginner can be sure of success together with details of how to embroider applique & adorn your items in other ways. This brilliant little book has stunning photographs a colourful contemporary design & step-by-step illustrations to make all the projects absolutely clear & user-friendly. The package also contains a pattern sheet templates & an exclusive Cath Kidston Needlecase.


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