Fun With Fabric

Jane Foster is one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming designers. An entirely self-taught illustrator and screen printer, her work is strongly influenced by Scandinavian and British design from the 1950s and 60s. Fun with Fabric is Jane’s first book, and in it she presents 15 simple projects, using fabulous fabrics from her own collection. Jane shows you how to sew and stick to create bold, colourful accessories for your home. Whether you are already hoarding stacks of vintage fabric or prefer to buy new reproduction designs, this book is packed with practical and inspirational project ideas. Patchwork cushions, bags and quilts will need some simple sewing skills, while covered notebooks, a noticeboard and pen pots can be achieved with scissors and glue. Jane’s fun and easygoing approach to her work shines through in each of the 15 projects. Here’s to embracing the retro lifestyle!

Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes—decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free? Unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery. With more than fifty do-it-yourself projects for living room, bedroom, kitchen, and even your car seats, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is the ultimate craft book for any home in need of an update. Learn to not only craft something new, but also renew, recreate, and reuse your old linens and blankets, thrift store clothing, and flea market finds. Featuring vibrant photographs and step-by-step instructions for designs of every style, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is perfect for every crafty decorator, regardless of age or experience. These whimsical DIY projects show you how to: Sew colorful patchwork Crochet a bedcover or a decorative seat cover Embroider a tie Decorate with knitted flowers Use needlework to make unique Christmas cards And oh-so-much more! So get ready to use a little color—and some yarn and fabric—to turn your house into a cozy home!

Will her boss go down on bended knee? For years GP Ruby Hollister longed to return to Swallowbrook village – she just never anticipated being homeless when she finally did! Which means she has to throw herself at the mercy of broodingly handsome new colleague Dr. Hugo Lawrence and his spare flat... Free of all emotional responsibility for the first time in his life, Hugo's determined to relish his freedom – the last thing he wants is a fragile, beautiful waif living on his doorstep! Only the secret sadness in Ruby's eyes calls to his inner protector, and a bachelor lifestyle no longer seems so appealing...

Contains quick-quilting methods, instructions on machine quilting, stenciling, and applique techniques. Includes diagrams and patterns for 50 quilts.

Creating stylish fabric flower accents on bags, belts, hats, jackets, or any item of clothing imaginable is easy with this hip little guide. Projects range from refined to funky, and include a blossom in luxurious burgundy silk; loopy flowers with bias-covered cording and centers made of coiled zippers, and pretty roses and daffodils.

Clever sewing and needlework projects using remnants, buttons, ribbons, and scraps of material to embellish store-bought items and to create new ones.

90 Minutes + Fabric = Fun! Make great gifts or add fashionable touches to your home decor in no time with these fast - and fun - fabric projects from designer Terrie Kralik. You'll get hooked on Terrie's time-saving techniques, which make it easy for you to create everything from runners and rugs to fabric bowls and boxes. 90-Minute Fabric Fun features: • 25 quick and clever projects using locker hooking, braiding and fusible techniques. • 300 color photos and illustrations to walk you through the techniques and projects. • Embellishment guide that includes tutorials to make your own bows and tassels. • Dozens of inventive tips to help you get the most from your projects and your fabric. • Full-size box and bowl templates.

20 fresh patterns to sew a variety of fun and functional projects with oilcloth Sewing with Oilcloth covers sewing with the family of specialty fabrics collectively known as oilcloth. You'll get easy-to-follow instructions, special tips and tricks needed to get the most out of these fabrics, the unique applications of each, and how to treat and care for the finished pieces. From home goods to accessories, from baby gear to outdoor decor, you'll find oilcloth sewing projects that unlock the potential of both traditional choices and new designer prints. You'll follow along helpful, trouble-free instructions to sew oilcloth projects like a simple tablecloth, garden apron, farmer's market tote, baby bib, and so much more. Includes patterns for making 20 fun and functional projects to sew with oilcloth Offers valuable instruction and a clean, appealing design Features beautiful and polished full-color photographs of all projects Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting out in the exciting world of sewing with oilcloth, this one-of-a-kind book gives you everything you need to easily get the most out of this specialty fabric.