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A young and fun approach to freestyle machine embroidery, encouraging the reader to break the rules with a sewing style that's all about rough edges, uneven stitching and mismatched fabrics! --Sew Today Magazine<br /><br />"This is the perfect title for those who believe that sewing should be a fun and relaxing hobby and not an endurance test" --Sewing World
"This is the perfect title for those who believe that sewing should be a fun and relaxing hobby and not an endurance test!" "Poppy's designs are fresh and contemporary and her relaxed style puts them within the grasp of stitchers of all levels of expertise." --Sewing World
"This is the perfect title for those who believe that sewing should be a fun and relaxing hobby and not an endurance test!" "Poppy's designs are fresh and contemporary and her relaxed style puts them within the grasp of stitchers of all levels of expertise." --Sewing World
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Expand your sewing creativity with freestyle machine embroidery as you've never seen it before! Talented textile designer Poppy Treffry takes you into her studio and demonstrates how to create quirky, fun and memorable pictures and motifs. Layering, fraying and applique all add to the free and easy effect, while techniques such as freestyle shading and texturing create pictures with charm and attitude. The treasure trove of projects include home accents such as cushions and curtains and personal accessories such as handbags and purses to show off your sewing in style. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs combined with a fresh and funky design mean that "Free & Easy Stitch Style" is bursting with needlecrafting personality and creativity.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Poppy's work has a distinctive style that I adore. I own a few of her pieces, and have studied them before with an eye to 'doing-it-myself'. Now she shares all the titbits on how to do exactly that. Whilst the book is based around machine embroidery (and EVERYTHING is machined) I see no reason why the projects could not be adapted to hand stitching; they'd be equally pretty but take a lot longer!
The book takes you through the whole process, from 'Basic kit' required to 'Projects'. As something of a sewing machine novice I found the information on 'Getting started and Techniques' particularly useful - Poppy really does tell you exactly how to do it all. Techniques range from shading to applique, and from dealing with edges to finishing your embroidery. Poppy also includes a useful section on troubleshooting; I haven't needed it yet, but it's nice to know it's there! Guidance on fabrics is also given - this is really useful to a novice like me as it helps to know what to ask/look for rather than going by feel and what looks nice.
Projects include:
Greetings Cards
Whimsical Wall Tidy
Beautiful Breakfast Cosies
Perfect Pinny and Hairband
Extra Comfy Cushions
Fresh-as-a-Daisy Curtains
I haven't actually completed a project yet - I'm still at the 'playing' around stage (which Poppy recommends), but I'm still very pleased with my results. I don't think I'll ever be able to sign my name with a sewing machine (as Poppy does....), but I am more than confident that all the projects are within my expertise. Not only that my mind is already racing ahead with the inspiration that Poppy has sparked. Delighted with the book and grateful that she decided to share with us!
The book takes you through the whole process, from 'Basic kit' required to 'Projects'. As something of a sewing machine novice I found the information on 'Getting started and Techniques' particularly useful - Poppy really does tell you exactly how to do it all. Techniques range from shading to applique, and from dealing with edges to finishing your embroidery. Poppy also includes a useful section on troubleshooting; I haven't needed it yet, but it's nice to know it's there! Guidance on fabrics is also given - this is really useful to a novice like me as it helps to know what to ask/look for rather than going by feel and what looks nice.
Projects include:
Greetings Cards
Whimsical Wall Tidy
Beautiful Breakfast Cosies
Perfect Pinny and Hairband
Extra Comfy Cushions
Fresh-as-a-Daisy Curtains
I haven't actually completed a project yet - I'm still at the 'playing' around stage (which Poppy recommends), but I'm still very pleased with my results. I don't think I'll ever be able to sign my name with a sewing machine (as Poppy does....), but I am more than confident that all the projects are within my expertise. Not only that my mind is already racing ahead with the inspiration that Poppy has sparked. Delighted with the book and grateful that she decided to share with us!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I LIKED THIS BECAUSE IT`S DIFFERENT. I HAVE SEWN ALL MY LIFE, BUT NEVER IN THIS FREE STYLE. IT`S VERY QUICK AND CREATIVE, SOMETHING NEW TO TRY. I MADE THE CUP CAKES ON HEAVY DUTY VILENE AND CUT THEM OUT. THEY`RE IN MY KITCHEN ON THE WALL LOOKING VERY STYLISH. GET THIS BOOK AND ENJOY !!! PS I`VE SEEN POPPY TREFFREY`S WORK IN THE SHOPS, AND ITS LOVELY, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL THINGS WITH THE AID OF THE BOOK. HAVE FUN !!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I cant rate this book highly enough! It is worth every penny, there are so many great ideas, and really down to earth instructions!
I have tried many of the projects in the book, including coffee pot covers, bags and purses, and picnic blanket! All have turned out brilliantly!
The book contains loads of patterns too, so an amazing investment for loads of projects!!
Buy it...you wont be dissapointed!!!
I have tried many of the projects in the book, including coffee pot covers, bags and purses, and picnic blanket! All have turned out brilliantly!
The book contains loads of patterns too, so an amazing investment for loads of projects!!
Buy it...you wont be dissapointed!!!
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Love this book!!!!
Soooooo inspiring and full of ideas, even for the novice like me!!! A real gem of a find, cant wait to get started!!
Published 13 days ago by S. Dale
Modern freestyle sewing
If you're looking for a book to tell you all the how-to's with free-motion embroidery then this is the book for you. I love it because all the projects are modern and fresh. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CrazyMoo
Free and easy stitch style
I read some reveiws on this book and i did doubt a little that i may be disapointing. But on arrival i must say i have been very pleased. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sharon
Fun to do
Enjoyed reading and making the projects, they are fun to figure out and very interesting to make. Machine embroidery like I had never done before. Would recommend.
Published 6 months ago by aliza for seamsoeasy
Inspirational book
I have had this book for a while now and use it often. It is a joy to look at, full of bright and jolly designs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jersey Girl
Sew crazy!
A great little book of sewing ideas which aren't too tricky. This book has various projects from bunting, book covers, purses and more. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JT
Love this book
This is a fab book, full of great ideas which I can't wait to have a go at. I've never done anything like this before but am really motivated to sign up to a course and get going. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Katerooney
fantastic
Bought this book because I wanted to know more about free machine embroidery, It is fantastic, starts with the basics and gives you ideas. Would recommend for all.
Published 8 months ago by Jcro
One for Poppy Treffry fans.
I have had this book a while now but have only made one item from it, the purse, which has a clever way of creating a lining I have not come across before. Read more
Published 9 months ago by chipin
Easy going free style stitching
I have wanted to have a go at freestyle stitching for a while and as I love Poppys work her book was the obvious choice for me. Thankfully I haven't been disappointed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs Gill Thompson
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