Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets

by Carol Zentgraf

Overview

   • Over 50 pillow, tuffet, and cushion projects

   • Clear, easy, step-by-step directions and abundant photographs

   • Great tips on fabric selection, assembly, and sewing techniques

Much of the fun of decorating is mixing and matching fabrics to create an inviting ensemble, and you'll find plenty of ideas in Pillows, Cushions, Tuffets. Author Carol Zentgraf shows you how to choose the fabrics and embellishments to create dozens of pillows, cushions, and tuffets - from funky to upscale designs. Inside, you'll learn all the sewing techniques and trade secrets to create gorgeous accessories for every room in your home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440220388
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/15/2004
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	4 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Getting Started	7
	Selecting Fabrics, Trims, and Buttons	8
	Supplies, Tools, and Notions	12
Chapter 2	General Techniques	15
	Taking Measurements	16
	Pattern Making and Cutting	16
	Sewing Basics	18
	Edge Finishes	19
	Pillow and Cushion Closures	26
	Tufting	29
Chapter 3	Creative Touches	33
	Working with Fabric Design	34
	Quilted Dimensions	35
	Bedecked and Bejeweled	36
	On the Surface: Creating Your Own Fabric Panels and Designs	37
	Coordinating Fabric and Painted Furniture	40
Chapter 4	Pillows	42
	Basic Knife Edge Pillows	44
	Stripe Illusions Trio	45
	Trim Transformation	46
	Looped Corners	47
	Tufted Flowers	48
	Tie-on Heirloom Handkerchief	49
	Panel Play	50
	Toile Circle Panel	51
	On-point Floral Panel	52
	Pieced Border Floral Panel	53
	Mix and Match Panels	55
	Fringed Framed Panels	56
	Shirred Pieced Panels	57
	Pieced Bolster	58
	Framed Photo Transfer Panel	59
	Ribbon Bordered Needlepoint	60
	Decorative Edges and Flaps	61
	Banded Button Closure	62
	Button-on Reversible Topper	63
	Reversible Envelope Flap	64
	Four-flap Envelope	66
	Flange Pillows	67
	Solid Panel with Striped Flange Pillow	68
	Print Panel with Blue Flange Pillow	68
	Reversible Double Flange	69
	Flanged Pillow Shams	70
	Embellished Fabric Designs	71
	Tropical Tapestry Pillow	72
	Palm Tree Diamonds	73
	Ribbon-trimmed Bee Print	74
	Couched Fall Leaves	75
	Chenille Ruffled Pillow	76
	Artistic Elements	77
	Handwoven Panels with Painted Tassel	78
	Stamped Handwoven Envelope	79
	Handpainted Raw Silk	80
	Ribbon-trimmed Place Mat Panel	81
	Folded Place Mat with Buttoned Tassel	81
	Floor Pillows	82
	Tufted Knife Edge	83
	Faced Box Edge	83
Chapter 5	Cushions	85
	Knife Edges	86
	Pleated Ruffle Chair Cushion	86
	Chair Cushion with Prairie Points	87
	Tufted Stool Cushion with Chair Ties	88
	Fitted Stool Cushion with Ruffle	89
	Box Edges	90
	Dog Bed Cushion	90
	Bench and Window Seat Cushions	91
	Ruffled Stool Cushion	92
	Ruched Edge Chair Cushion	93
	Boxed Edge Settee Cushions	94
	Contemporary Box Edge Chair Cushion	95
	Permanent Cushions	96
	Permanent Seat Cushion	97
Chapter 6	Tuffets	99
	Floral Tuffet with Pleated Skirt	101
	Mitered Stripe Tuffet with Gathered Skirt	103
	Puffy Tuffet	104
	Rounded Floral Tuffet	106
	Tufted Rectangular Tuffet	108
	Toile Storage Tuffet	110
	Velvet Pillow Tuffet	113
	Chenille Heart Tuffet	114
	Fringed Footstool Tuffets	117
	Juice Can Tuffet	119
	Patterns	121
	Credits and Resources	126
	About the Author	128