Simple Soft Furnishings: 50 Essential Sewing Projects to Transform Your Home

Hardback

Main Details

Title Simple Soft Furnishings: 50 Essential Sewing Projects to Transform Your Home
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katrin Cargill
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 224
Category/GenreNeedlework and fabric crafts
Interior design, decor and style guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781844001156
ClassificationsDewey:646.21
Audience
General
Illustrations 200 colour illustrations, 100 colour photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Imprint Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 15 October 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In her latest book, renowned author and stylist Katrin Cargill has created an irresistible range of over 50 projects for all the core soft furnishings that you could ever want for your home. Beautiful cushions and bolsters; clever treatments for windows; gorgeous bed and table linens, and stylish seating ideas are all shown with straightforward step-by-step instructions, making them easily accessible for the beginner sewer. Wherever relevant, Katrin gives additional advice on alternative fabrics and trimmings, possible colour and pattern combinations and special touches such as handstitching, embroidery and applique. The emphasis is on practical but inspirational ideas, which can be customised for your own personal look.

Author Biography

Katrin Cargill is a renowned stylist and author, whose unique understanding of style and technique has given her a huge following worldwide. A former editor at World of Interiors, Katrin has styled countless magazine features and advertising campaigns. Her first book, The Soft Furnishings Book, was an immediate bestseller. She has consolidated her reputation as the undisputed queen of soft furnishings with her subsequent books, including The Curtain Bible, published by Quadrille.

Reviews

"'Inspiring ideas' Ideal Home"