Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Over 25 simple sewing projects combining patchwork, appliqué and embroidery

by Helen Philipps

Overview

Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home. Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from applique cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446302132
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	02/25/2013
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Helen Philipps studied printed textiles and embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and then taught drawing and design before becoming a freelance designer. After working in the greetings card industry, Helen's love of needlecraft led her to create original designs for stitching magazines and books. Her work features regularly in many stitch and craft magazines and she also writes a popular craft blog: helenphilipps.blogspot.co.uk.

Table of Contents

Inside Pretty Patchwork Gifts:

Introduction



Hearts and Flowers Cushion

Little House Log Cabin Pillow

Stuffed Houses

Romantic French Heart

Patchwork Boxes

Floral Brooch

Home Sweet Home Hanger

Birdhouse Bunting

Flower Garland

Sugar Bunnies

Little Hexagon Quilt

Daisy’s House Quilt

Patchwork Play Cubes

Pippi Doll

Pretty Drawstring Bags

Lollipop Flowers Picture

Patchwork Project Bag

Hexagon Sewing Set

Sewing Heart

Stuffed Mushrooms

Merry Mouse

Sugar-free Sweets

Jolly Holly Stocking

Little Deer Duo

Christmas Tree Decorations



Acknowledgments

About the Author

Suppliers

Index