Fat Quarter: Christmas - 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric

Description

Part of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive tools and techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to create a range of gorgeous items. Use them to decorate your home for the holiday season or simply to add unique finishing touches to gifts. Projects include: hanging hearts, tree bunting, fairy light shades, traditional stocking, gift bag, card ribbons, snowflake garland, parcel belt, decorative rosette, napkin rings, placements and mantle edging. AUTHOR: Jemima Schlee is a prolific writer and contributor to craft magazines, including Country Homes & Interiors. She has a BA (Hons) from Bath University in Visual Communication. Jemima worked as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd (Interiors and Fashion worldwide). She then trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton on the south coast of England, where she now teaches deaf teenagers, in addition to her crafting. She has also written the very successful Take a....series of craft books for GMC. SELLING POINTS: . 25 projects to make from fat quarters or stash scraps . Ideal for using up fabric remnants . Clear step-by-step instructions and photos . Useful techniques section 313 photographs, 22 templates

Jemima Schlee is a prolific writer and contributor to craft magazines, including 'Country Homes & Interiors'. Jemima worked as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd before training as a teacher and moving to Brighton, where she now teaches deaf teenagers, in addition to her crafting. She has also written the very successful 'Take a...' series of craft books for GMC. Titles include Take a Tea Towel, Take a Bandana, Take a Ball of String, Take a Tin and Take a Seat www.iemimaschlee.co.uk.

"This creative collection transforms fat quarters into 25 stylish Christmas projects ranging from tree and table decorations to fireside accessories and gifts. Concepts are quick and easy, and require only basic sewing skills, a machine and an iron. Beginners are given straightforward instructions and advice on techniques (using a sewing machine, pinning, interfacing, creating box corners, binding edges and finishing methods), and each design has comprehensive easy-to-follow pictures and instructions. After decorating the house, you can glam up your gifts using parcel rosettes, gift tags, and gorgeous reusable gift bags; a beautiful collection of simple, stylish uses for old fabric remnants." -- "Reloved Magazine" Whether looking to add a last-minute touch to Christmas gifts or wanting to deck out a home in handmade flair, Fat Quarter: Christmas offers a wealth of cheery, whimsical projects, including hanging hearts, Christmas tree bunting, fairy light shades, gift bags, card ribbons, snowflake garland, napkin rings, mantle edging, and so much more" -- "Mid-West Book Review"