Patchwork, please!
Subtitle: colorful zakka projects to stitch and give
By: Ayumi Takahashi
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781596685994
Subjects: Patchwork; Patterns; Textile crafts
Description: "Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody a happy, playful approach. Known for both her distinctive combinations of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings her signature approach to 19 sewing projects. Beginning with the basics, Ayumi discusses and demonstrates basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique;, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family and friends. Along the way Ayumi shares her passion for color and pattern, and even demonstrates how to create unique patterns of one's own by scanning images onto fabric for a truly personal touch"--

"Ayumi Takahashi shares 19 playful-but-practical patchwork sewing projects for the home"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgments; title: Introduction; title: Tools and Materials; title: Basic Quilting Tools; title: Materials; title: Techniques; title: Combining Fabrics; title: Combining Colors; title: Preparing Fabrics; title: Cutting Fabrics; title: Pinning; title: Machine-stitching; title: Handstitching; title: Quilting; title: Paper-Piecing; title: Binding; title: Raw-edged Applique;; title: Projects; title: For the Kitchen; title: 1. Bell Pepper Coasters; title: 2. Lovely Dish Towels; title: 3. Lettered Tea Cozy and Teabag Pouch; title: 4. The Polka-Dot Cafe; Apron; title: 5. Diamond Patchwork Placemat; title: For Kids; title: 6. Yum-Yum Apple Bib; title: 7. Dino-Mite Hat; title: 8. Books-for-Baby Quilt; title: For the Home; title: 9. My Scrappy Box; title: 10. Swedish Flower Lap Quilt; title: 11. You've-Got-Mail Wall Pocket; title: 12. Happy Hexagon Trivet; title: For Going Places; title: 13. Piece-of-Cake Shopping Bag; title: 14. Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch; title: 15. Vintage Pencil Case; title: 16.I-Love-My iPad Quilted Cover; title: 17. Handy Market Tote; title: For Crafting; title: 18. Sweet Trips Embroidery Pouch; title: 19. Prettified Pincushions; title: Templates; title: Resources; title: Index.