Papier mch provides an extremely versatile way to make one-of-a-kind, decorative objects for the home or to create stunning fashion accessories. Illustrated with over 125 beautiful, full-color photographs and l00 step-by-step color diagrams and complete with a helpful glossary of special terms, this extraordinary volume offers the perfect introduction to an imaginative medium for craftspeople at every level of experience.
In Juliet Bawden’s Cross Stitch Kit, this well-known crafts author and textile designer presents over 40 beautiful cross-stitch projects for every room in the house.
Make personalized versions of 15 stylish projects crafted by top international applique, designers. The projects -- Wacky Waistcoat, Funny Face Brooch, Floating Flowers, Velvet Jester Hat, and 11 others -- can be completed with these techniques: bonding, stumpwork, stained-glass, shadow, reverse and machine applique, inlay work, or mixing and matching.
Juliet Bawden comprehensively explores the scope and style of fabric decoration, combining practical instructions on decorating fabrics with more than 100 inspirational photographs of leading contemporary artists' work.
Features 25 super-quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a useful tools and techniques section.
The Shirt off his Back provides crafters with the ultimate thrifty, creative project. What happens to men’s shirts when they are no longer worn? This book puts them to excellent use and shows how, with a little imagination, it’s easy to transform them into beautiful, useful objects -– from bunting to bags, doorstops to duvet covers, cushions to chairs and much more. Successful blogger and craft expert Juliet Bawden reveals how to re-invent men’s shirts to make an array of charming, pretty and functional projects -including things to wear, accessories, toys and a host of ideas for your home. Charity shops are always brimming with men’s shirts in a wonderful array of styles, patterns and colours. Whether you’re on the hunt for stripes, checks, florals, retro prints or plain brights or pastels, you’ll have little problem sourcing inexpensive, good quality material with which to create fabulously stylish items. Each project is beautifully photographed and features clear instructions as well as either painted illustrations or step-by-step photos. Juliet Bawden’s book caters for the absolute beginner and the veteran of creative recycling alike: you’ll be surprised and inspired by how many inventive ways there are to utilise every part of your shirt – from the smallest button to its sleeves, collars and cuffs.
This work presents a range of techniques and ideas for transforming scraps of fabric and thread into original and innovative furnishings, wall hangings, clothing and accessories. It traces the origins of applique and explores how it has developed as a craft.
Features 25 super-quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a useful tools and techniques section.
Part of a new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book features 25 quick and easy projects to make - and all from half a yard of fabric or less. Each project has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive tools-and-techniques section.
Packed with ideas from Juliet Bawden, this book shows how to create cosy home accessories from snuggly felt slippers to a baby-soft cashmere blanket. Throughout the book, the skills you will need to create these items are integrated with pictures.
Rag Rug Inspirations explores the past, present and future of a craft that has been practised for centuries. It also, in step-by-step detail, explains the main rag rug making techniques together with the necessary materials and equipment.
Over 50 inspired ideas for creating and embellishing your own frames.Fanciful Frames presents fantastic ideas for making your own beautiful frames, with 50 stunning projects to follow at home. The book clearly explains with practical photographs, everything you need to know to make wonderful and original surrounds.
This project book has everything home decorators need to make their own stamps and use them to enhance any decorating style. Includes 180 designs to trace.
An ideal weekend craft, stamping is one of the simplest, quickest and most versatile decorative techniques. This book shows the wide range of exciting effects which can be achieved with even the most basic range of materials and limited amount of time. The author uses both widely available, ready-made stamps as well as showing how to make original and unusual patterns. With step-by step techniques illustrated in full colour, this book will appeal to adults and children alike.
A collection of 40 craft projects for making clocks out of a range of materials including papier mache, wood, flowers, fabrics, tiles and sweets. Includes step-by-step instructions.
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