Fun with Yarn and Fabric: More Than 50 Easy and Fun Projects to Sew, Crochet

Description

Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes-decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free? Unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery. With more than fifty do-it-yourself projects for living room, bedroom, kitchen, and even your car seats, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is the ultimate craft book for any home in need of an update. Learn to not only craft something new, but also renew, recreate, and reuse your old linens and blankets, thrift store clothing, and flea market finds. Featuring vibrant photographs and step-by-step instructions for designs of every style, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is perfect for every crafty decorator, regardless of age or experience. These whimsical DIY projects show you how to: Sew colorful patchwork Crochet a bedcover or a decorative seat cover Embroider a tie Decorate with knitted flowers Use needlework to make unique Christmas cards And oh-so-much more! So get ready to use a little color-and some yarn and fabric-to turn your house into a cozy home!

Susanna Zacke and Sania Hedengren are stylists and journalists specializing in handicraft and interior decoration. They have published ten books on interior decoration, all of which aim to stimulate the decorator's imagination. Their books have been translated into seven languages worldwide. They live near Stockholm, Sweden.