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Tilda's Spring Ideas

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tilda's Spring Ideas
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tone Finnanger
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 210
Category/GenreNeedlework and fabric crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781446302446
ClassificationsDewey:746
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher David & Charles
Imprint David & Charles
Publication Date 25 May 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A collection of fresh, Spring-themed sewing projects using Tilda fabrics and embellishments. It allows you to choose from a variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, soft toys, fabric boxes and unique decorations. It uses colour palette such as shades of red, pink, white, pale green, azure blue and cyan.This is a gorgeous collection of fresh, Spring-themed sewing projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. You can choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, soft toys, fabric boxes and unique decorations. The colour palette used includes shades of red, pink, white, pale green, azure blue and cyan. Inside Tilda's Spring Ideas you will find two chapters filled with beautiful projects inspired by springtime. In the first chapter, Garden Party, you will find new angels sporting trouser suits, denim jackets and crochet summer hats, perfect for adorning any picnic table, plus gorgeous decor ideas; cute cupcake garlands, and beautiful dog table roses, and festive bags. You will also meet Bug, a funny guy who takes care of the party's delicacies; too busy to worry about carbs and calories! If you have a passion for needlework, in the second chapter, Sewing Workshop, you will find ideas for sewing fanatics. You are introduced to a sewing angel inspired by Marilyn Monroe, with a cheeky bright red sewing machine. There are also lovely little storage boxes, cute sewing kits and Tone's personal favourite; the pinwheels. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations; perfect for crafters of all abilities. So with Spring in the air, why not head to your sewing workroom and create these gorgeous Spring-inspired projects for your home, garden party or as gifts for friends.

Author Biography

Tone Finnanger is the designer and owner of the brand Tilda. She grew up in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Always fond of art and craft, inspired by members of the family she soon began to explore how she could make a living from her talent. The dream was to make dolls and scenery for animation films, while in real life she was working in a craft shop. This combination is what eventually led to the idea of Tilda. Tone started Tilda in 1999, 25 years old. She now lives on an island in the Oslo fjord with her boyfriend and her dog. This is also where she has her studio. She has her education in graphic design and art.

Reviews

...filled with beautiful photographs and projects to brighten our day --Zoe & Drew