This book represents the first in a new series of
titles aimed at anyone who loves to sew. Making the most
of the growing trend in home sewing, it offers all those
who sew and stitch fresh, innovative ideas for on-trend
projects and gifts. The subject of this book is 'hanging
hearts' - highly popular, contemporary items that make
perfect gifts for weddings, christenings and Valentine's
day, as well as lovely little decorative items that can
be hung from doors, dressers, wardrobes and doors around
the home. Including both simple hand and machine
stitching, this book offers the reader advice on the
basic techniques and materials needed, plus twenty
gorgeous projects in a range of styles that includes
shabby chic, vintage, French country style, traditional
and simply fun! There's a beautiful rustic wreath
decorated in little fabric hearts, a delightful string
of hearts, and numerous individual hearts made from
various fabrics and felt and decorated with ric rac,
ribbons, buttons and bows. All the instructions are
accompanied by clear, step-by-step photographs, and
full-size templates of all the hearts are provided.Ideal
for beginners as well as more experienced stitchers, all
the hearts are quick and easy to make and are ideal for
using up scraps of fabric, odd buttons, left-over ribbon
and all sorts of oddments found around the home. |
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