Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets
   • 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.
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Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets
   • 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.
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Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets

Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets

by Carol Zentgraf
Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets

Pillows, Cushions and Tuffets

by Carol Zentgraf

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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 1Getting Started7
Selecting Fabrics, Trims, and Buttons8
Supplies, Tools, and Notions12
Chapter 2General Techniques15
Taking Measurements16
Pattern Making and Cutting16
Sewing Basics18
Edge Finishes19
Pillow and Cushion Closures26
Tufting29
Chapter 3Creative Touches33
Working with Fabric Design34
Quilted Dimensions35
Bedecked and Bejeweled36
On the Surface: Creating Your Own Fabric Panels and Designs37
Coordinating Fabric and Painted Furniture40
Chapter 4Pillows42
Basic Knife Edge Pillows44
Stripe Illusions Trio45
Trim Transformation46
Looped Corners47
Tufted Flowers48
Tie-on Heirloom Handkerchief49
Panel Play50
Toile Circle Panel51
On-point Floral Panel52
Pieced Border Floral Panel53
Mix and Match Panels55
Fringed Framed Panels56
Shirred Pieced Panels57
Pieced Bolster58
Framed Photo Transfer Panel59
Ribbon Bordered Needlepoint60
Decorative Edges and Flaps61
Banded Button Closure62
Button-on Reversible Topper63
Reversible Envelope Flap64
Four-flap Envelope66
Flange Pillows67
Solid Panel with Striped Flange Pillow68
Print Panel with Blue Flange Pillow68
Reversible Double Flange69
Flanged Pillow Shams70
Embellished Fabric Designs71
Tropical Tapestry Pillow72
Palm Tree Diamonds73
Ribbon-trimmed Bee Print74
Couched Fall Leaves75
Chenille Ruffled Pillow76
Artistic Elements77
Handwoven Panels with Painted Tassel78
Stamped Handwoven Envelope79
Handpainted Raw Silk80
Ribbon-trimmed Place Mat Panel81
Folded Place Mat with Buttoned Tassel81
Floor Pillows82
Tufted Knife Edge83
Faced Box Edge83
Chapter 5Cushions85
Knife Edges86
Pleated Ruffle Chair Cushion86
Chair Cushion with Prairie Points87
Tufted Stool Cushion with Chair Ties88
Fitted Stool Cushion with Ruffle89
Box Edges90
Dog Bed Cushion90
Bench and Window Seat Cushions91
Ruffled Stool Cushion92
Ruched Edge Chair Cushion93
Boxed Edge Settee Cushions94
Contemporary Box Edge Chair Cushion95
Permanent Cushions96
Permanent Seat Cushion97
Chapter 6Tuffets99
Floral Tuffet with Pleated Skirt101
Mitered Stripe Tuffet with Gathered Skirt103
Puffy Tuffet104
Rounded Floral Tuffet106
Tufted Rectangular Tuffet108
Toile Storage Tuffet110
Velvet Pillow Tuffet113
Chenille Heart Tuffet114
Fringed Footstool Tuffets117
Juice Can Tuffet119
Patterns121
Credits and Resources126
About the Author128
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