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vibrant printed fabrics […] a variety of projects that you'll be itching to start. --Crafts beautiful
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How to sew 25 gorgeous gifts that are quick to make, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments.
Using modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork and stitching techniques you will be able to create gifts for friends, family and for your home as well as hand sewn Christmas gifts.
Perfect for experimenting with new techniques the sewing patterns are supported through step-by-step artworks, templates and charts.
The Projects
At Home
- Wake-up Breakfast Set (Cafetiere Cover, Napkin and Egg Cosy)
- Laundry Bag
- Decorative Bunting
- Bistro Wall Hanging
- Retro Apron
- Recipe Book
Loved Ones
- Mix n Match Tote
- Vintage Sewing Set (Rose Pincushion, Little Rose Scissor Fob & Rosy Needlebook)
- Furrey Friends Favourites (Pet s Toy Bag, For Fido, For Tiddles)
- Bunny Cuddles
- Dolly s Cosy Quilt
Get Festive
- Festive Hearts
- Christmas Stocking
- Bearing Gifts (Star Gift Bag, Tree Gift Bag, Raindeer Gift Bag, Festive Cake Band)
- Mr and Mrs Gingerbread
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is not obvious that this is a cross stitch book and I bought it assuming that it would be a book of little gift projects to make mostly with fabric, so from that I would give it one star. If you have a little experience with sewing (hand or machine) then there is nothing new in this book that you couldn't do yourself or work out how to do just by looking at a picture. However what is lovely about this book, and the reason I've given it 3 stars, is the cross stitch motifs. They are all very small (the kind you can do very quickly) and it's great to see cross stitched moved into practical and beautiful gifts. If you are a complete beginner don't be scared off by the projects you make to put these on. As the main emphasis is on the motifs, use the projects as inspiration and sew the cross stitch motifs either onto things you already have, or on items that you can sew. The final thing I would say is that about half these projects are small enough to hand sew however the rest are probably a lot easier done on a sewing machine. This however doesn't effect the cross stitch motifs of course.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely book based on the idea of giving something special to someone special. Handmade gifts are all the rage and this book has a flavour of my favourite crafter Tone Finnanger, but it still has its own signature. Split into Home, Loved Ones and Festive ideas, this book will surely be a hit with anyone who likes making things, and the people who receive the gifts will surely be delighted. Effective motifs, good clean design and style make this book a treasure. If you are not too keen on embroidery, you could just use the templates to make the projects even simpler by just sewing the fabrics without using the motif charts. Recommended.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With the price of things constantly going up, there are times when you wish that you could give your friends and relatives something a little different that is more personal than one of the mass consumer items out there. Within this offering there are a lot of idea's of things that you can make that will add a person touch to someone's special day.
Whilst these aren't the simplest of things (I'm speaking as an amateur here), they are practical and if you've got the time and patients, something that you can help your child make so that Grandparents have something special that the child will be proud of. With idea's for all the year round there's always going to be something that will please the recipient. A real gem of an offering and one that will have sewing machines humming and hand stitchers thimbling.
Whilst these aren't the simplest of things (I'm speaking as an amateur here), they are practical and if you've got the time and patients, something that you can help your child make so that Grandparents have something special that the child will be proud of. With idea's for all the year round there's always going to be something that will please the recipient. A real gem of an offering and one that will have sewing machines humming and hand stitchers thimbling.
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Easy sewn gifts
What a great book full of lots of ideas that are simple to make, yet would cost pounds in the shop to purchase. Read more
Published 4 months ago by leigh
Brilliant
Bought this book for my sister in law who is a keen crafting person and she is thrilled with the contents and can't wait to make one of the awe inspiring items. 10 out of 10.
Published 4 months ago by Lola
A pretty book to own, some great ideas
This is a lovely book to own. It contains many pretty images to accompany step by step instructions on how to make the products featured in the photos. Read more
Published 6 months ago by i4colour
A cross stitch book AND gifts no one will really want to receive
"Stitch 25 fast and easy gifts" ~ indeed, if you are an avid cross stitch artist. Yet even then... you will be struck by the boring nature of these gifts that will earn you at best... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Coffee Catholic
Gorgeous book
This book has so many pretty things to make. I have already started some of the projects already. It would be ideal to give as a gift to someone new to sewing as the instructions... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pauline
Stitch in Time
I'm just starting out making things, and wanted something to help me with ideas. This book contains lots of easy to follow ideas, great illustrations and easy to follow... Read more
Published 8 months ago by RB
Inspirational and easy to use
Having never cross stitched before, I was a bit sceptical about how the projects would turn out- but the pictures looked great and I was inspired to attempt them. Read more
Published 10 months ago by safri104linda
Sewn gifts book
Nice book, not as many interesting things as I expected but the bunny is adorable! I will definitely be making some of the items
Published 11 months ago by kathryn litchfield
Some great gift ideas
With Christmas around the corner we are all starting to look for quick simple gifts to make so when this book came through the post it was perfect timing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by F. Pullen
obsessive neatness
I think this may end up being a dispiriting book for beginners as the author is obsessed with absolute neatness, everything lining up and very straight lines. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Forster
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