Quilt a Gift for Christmas: 21 Heart-Felt Projects to Quilt and Stitch

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Quilt a Gift for Christmas: 21 Heart-Felt Projects to Quilt and Stitch
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Barri Sue Gaudet
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 210
Category/GenreQuiltmaking, patchwork and applique
ISBN/Barcode 9781446301845
ClassificationsDewey:746.46043
Audience
General
Illustrations 250 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher David & Charles
Imprint David & Charles
Publication Date 4 July 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The projects combine simple patchwork and applique, felt and trim embellishments, and decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme, and the projects cover a range of festive gifts and decorations. Designs are suitable for stitchers of all abilities, whatever time they have available, with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in either 3 hours, 2 days or a week.|Stitch and sew gorgeous Christmas craft projects with these beautiful festive designs. With a wide variety of ideas for gifts, keepsakes and decorations, Quilt a Gift for Christmas includes easy sewing projects for beginners together with more intricate designs for the experienced quilter. Embroidery stitches, applique and quilting techniques are explained towards the back of the book, there are many useful templates and detailed instructions are given for each gift. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme and the designs can be completed in three hours, two days or a week. All the projects are illustrated with stylish photography and helpful diagrams. Barri Sue Gaudet offers you her gift of 21 beautiful projects to make with love, including presents for children like the sweet reindeer hobby horse, tree decorations such as the sparkly snowflake ornaments, as well as party invitations, a retro gingerbread apron and a cosy quilt for Christmas night. Have some festive fun this winter working your way through these merry makes: Vintage Christmas Celebration Table Christmas Kids White Christmas Seasonal Kitchen Christmas Night Christmas Party|The projects combine simple patchwork and applique, felt and trim embellishments, and decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme, the projects cover a range of festive gifts/decorations. Designs are suitable for all abilities, with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in 3 hours, 2 days or a week.

Author Biography

Barri Sue Gaudet runs her own stitchery and quilt pattern design company, Bareroots, producing kits that are sold internationally; particularly popular in the USA, UK, Norway, Sweden and Australia. She also runs Sierra Cottons and Wools in California She lives in June Lake, California.