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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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
"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
"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
About the Author
Poppy Treffry owns her own company making beautiful and unique accessories for fashion and the home. The company started in 2004 and now sells to some of the UK's biggest names, including Liberty, Fortnum & Mason and the Eden Project, and has been featured in numerous magazines. Poppy lives in Cornwall. www.poppytreffry.co.uk.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Sweetpea
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 !!
32 of 33 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!
13 of 13 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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Stitching ideas
Nice book, interesting ideas, though a little too 'cottagy' for me, would be useful for a younger person to learn techniques on small projects, and they are'nt too overwhelming if... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sarah e sedgewick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great crafting companion.
great book, full of brilliant innovative ideas. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go freestyle with their sewing.
Published 2 months ago by Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book
this book is fab, full of useful tips and ideas
Beautiful projects to do and give you confidence and inspiration to do your own projects
Beautiful projects to do and give you confidence and inspiration to do your own projects
Published 4 months ago by debbyl
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Inspiring
I bought this as I love poppy teffry designs. Lovely to look at and read as well as lots of practical tips and projects.
Published 6 months ago by L.T.
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Disappointing
I was highly disappointed with this book. Besides the basic machine embroidery technique tips, there was nothing else that really stood out for me with this book-and even those... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Craftster
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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 12 months ago by S. Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 13 months ago by CrazyMoo
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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 15 months ago by Sharon
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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 18 months ago by aliza for seamsoeasy
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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 18 months ago by Jersey Girl
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