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A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection. --Irish Examiner<br /><br />..this book is brim full of great photos and inspiration, and would make a great addition to any crafters library. --Crafts Business Magazine
"those who find the winter a tad gloomy might find this title provides a breath of fresh air as it includes over 50 delightful projects that are designed to brighten up a home at any time of year." "Full size templates are included for all the projects and the accompanying instructions are clearly illustrated. Lavishly photographed throughout, this title is sure to inspire and chase away the gloom." --Sewing World
Complete with plenty of interiors inspiration and gorgeous photography, if you're in love with shabby-chic style then you'll adore this book. --Sew Magazine
"those who find the winter a tad gloomy might find this title provides a breath of fresh air as it includes over 50 delightful projects that are designed to brighten up a home at any time of year." "Full size templates are included for all the projects and the accompanying instructions are clearly illustrated. Lavishly photographed throughout, this title is sure to inspire and chase away the gloom." --Sewing World
Complete with plenty of interiors inspiration and gorgeous photography, if you're in love with shabby-chic style then you'll adore this book. --Sew Magazine
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Create beautiful accesories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques. A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project. With ideas for the enitire home from the kitchen to children's bedrooms, everyone will find a project they adore.
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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tone says "I hope you'll enjoy the company of the book in your armchair on rainy days". Forget rainy days, this book is a delight on any day.
Every page is pretty, pastels are the order of the day, comfortable cottons and felts along with simple embroidery adorn most of the delightful items inside this beautiful book.
There's a striped hot water botter cover - (the words "warm and cosy" are embroidered on it alongside a simple flower), pretty bags and wall pouches which are beautifully lined and have decorated edges, unusual decorations such as stuffed pears (think lime fabric with gingham leaves and "une poire" embroidered on it, or one with a pretty patch), and strawberries.
Slippers are included - made with felt linings and gingham or striped cotton outers, all with small amounts of embroidery on, one of my favourites are the stuffed figures, be they cats, dogs, or people -one with a soft pink dressing gown with tie belt, towel over arm, deeper pink pyjama bottoms with simple flowers on edges of legs, embroidered slippers and hair with rollers in - plus a pair of wings at the back - not called dressing gown angels for nothing!
There are loads of things in here suitable for anyone with very little or lots of experience, all the patterns are printed in the back, and although instructions are not comprehensive it's easy enough to work out what's required. A beautiful book, very enjoyable - definitely one to sit in an armchair with on any day.
Every page is pretty, pastels are the order of the day, comfortable cottons and felts along with simple embroidery adorn most of the delightful items inside this beautiful book.
There's a striped hot water botter cover - (the words "warm and cosy" are embroidered on it alongside a simple flower), pretty bags and wall pouches which are beautifully lined and have decorated edges, unusual decorations such as stuffed pears (think lime fabric with gingham leaves and "une poire" embroidered on it, or one with a pretty patch), and strawberries.
Slippers are included - made with felt linings and gingham or striped cotton outers, all with small amounts of embroidery on, one of my favourites are the stuffed figures, be they cats, dogs, or people -one with a soft pink dressing gown with tie belt, towel over arm, deeper pink pyjama bottoms with simple flowers on edges of legs, embroidered slippers and hair with rollers in - plus a pair of wings at the back - not called dressing gown angels for nothing!
There are loads of things in here suitable for anyone with very little or lots of experience, all the patterns are printed in the back, and although instructions are not comprehensive it's easy enough to work out what's required. A beautiful book, very enjoyable - definitely one to sit in an armchair with on any day.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this along with Lotta Jansdotter's "Simple Sewing" with the intention that once I had gained more confidence in my sewing abilities, I could tackle some of the projects in here.
I have to say the projects in the book are absolutely gorgeous and beautifully photographed, it makes you want to redecorate your entire house with them!
However, as a beginner myself I have to warn other beginners that this is certainly not a book with step-by-step instructions. The projects do include some diagrams but it is not always clear exactly what you are supposed to do and having tried to make a scented strawberry I was disappointed with the result, it looked nothing like the one in the book!
I also found it a bit annoying as each project has a "You will need" section, but they very rarely state how much fabric you will need, you will find yourself either reading through the whole project or having to measure up the pattern to gauge how much you require (I personally prefer a list so that I know exactly what I need before starting the project).
Admittedly I have only tried the strawberry and a fabric rose (which turned out slightly better!) so far, but am hoping to give the slippers a go next!
Aside from that, if you have a bit more experience and can easily follow textual instructions, I think you will enjoy this book. It certainly gives you lots of inspiration and is pretty to look at if nothing else!
The projects are divided into "rooms" (hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room, conservatory, hobby room, bathroom, bedroom, kids room) and include: slippers, bags, table mats, chair cushions, tapestry (gorgeous!), needle case, make up bag, hot water bottle cover, various stuffed animals, "angels" and fruit, and more.
Patterns are included in the back pages of the book. They are 100% but you will need to trace them onto paper to use them and some have been split to fit on the page so will you need to trace two parts and fit them together.
I have to say the projects in the book are absolutely gorgeous and beautifully photographed, it makes you want to redecorate your entire house with them!
However, as a beginner myself I have to warn other beginners that this is certainly not a book with step-by-step instructions. The projects do include some diagrams but it is not always clear exactly what you are supposed to do and having tried to make a scented strawberry I was disappointed with the result, it looked nothing like the one in the book!
I also found it a bit annoying as each project has a "You will need" section, but they very rarely state how much fabric you will need, you will find yourself either reading through the whole project or having to measure up the pattern to gauge how much you require (I personally prefer a list so that I know exactly what I need before starting the project).
Admittedly I have only tried the strawberry and a fabric rose (which turned out slightly better!) so far, but am hoping to give the slippers a go next!
Aside from that, if you have a bit more experience and can easily follow textual instructions, I think you will enjoy this book. It certainly gives you lots of inspiration and is pretty to look at if nothing else!
The projects are divided into "rooms" (hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room, conservatory, hobby room, bathroom, bedroom, kids room) and include: slippers, bags, table mats, chair cushions, tapestry (gorgeous!), needle case, make up bag, hot water bottle cover, various stuffed animals, "angels" and fruit, and more.
Patterns are included in the back pages of the book. They are 100% but you will need to trace them onto paper to use them and some have been split to fit on the page so will you need to trace two parts and fit them together.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I ordered this book I wasn't sure about what I was ordering. "Tilda" crafts style were just new for me. Well, it was a very good surprise!
The book is wonderful: the pictures, the way that the crafts are shown... You feel like you want to make everything!
The patterns and all the explanations are very easy to follow. My first Tilda bears and cats are coming out from the sweing machine!
The book is wonderful: the pictures, the way that the crafts are shown... You feel like you want to make everything!
The patterns and all the explanations are very easy to follow. My first Tilda bears and cats are coming out from the sweing machine!
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Great to look at
I bought this book because the cover fascinated me. Yes, the projects inside the book are gorgeous but not irresistible because although the projects are beautiful, they aren't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by safri104linda
Love it
Lots of different things to be made in this book for all rooms of the home. I now own a fair few tilda books and love all the ones I own, so far :) there is bags/ pin cushions/... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tan
Pretty but pointless
When I started to sew, this was recommended to me by a friend as a great book for beginners. I think the instructions are fairly easy to follow, although I did have to read them... Read more
Published 5 months ago by sewlfulone
So Pretty!
I'm so pleased with this gorgeous book. I can't decide what to make first everything is so lovely. I can't put it down, it's so nice to be able to sit down on a dark winters... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anita
The best
This is a great book because it has lots of good projects and it's not expensive.
The ideias are very fun and new.
It's a good purchase.
The ideias are very fun and new.
It's a good purchase.
Published 6 months ago by Xana
tilda
I have all the tone finnanger books and this is one of my favorites, all the projects are easy to do and make the most delightful presents.
Published 7 months ago by susan
Tilda - Sew Pretty Homestyle
Great book, my first Tilda book by Tone Finnanger.
I have now purchased 3 more along with the set of 4 small books, have made 3 things so far, just off to make a teddy! Read more
I have now purchased 3 more along with the set of 4 small books, have made 3 things so far, just off to make a teddy! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wight Witch
Very very girly
A beautiful book with some very pretty projects. I wouldn't say its for complete beginners but some things are do-able. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tracy2771
Sew Pretty Useless
If you value your sanity I beg you to not buy this book. The instructions are so vague they're useless, the projects I've attempted have ended up in the bin along with this book! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Missy girl
Really good book, great ideas and provides all templates.
I really love this book, it provides many great ideas and the templates at the back of the book. It is not really for beginners as doesnt go into lots of detail of how to achieve... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tink89
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