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Pretty Patchwork Gifts:
Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home.
Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from appliqué cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography.
Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!
List of contents
Inside Pretty Patchwork Gifts:
Introduction
Hearts and Flowers Cushion
Little House Log Cabin Pillow
Stuffed Houses
Romantic French Heart
Patchwork Boxes
Floral Brooch
Home Sweet Home Hanger
Birdhouse Bunting
Flower Garland
Sugar Bunnies
Little Hexagon Quilt
Daisy's House Quilt
Patchwork Play Cubes
Pippi Doll
Pretty Drawstring Bags
Lollipop Flowers Picture
Patchwork Project Bag
Hexagon Sewing Set
Sewing Heart
Stuffed Mushrooms
Merry Mouse
Sugar-free Sweets
Jolly Holly Stocking
Little Deer Duo
Christmas Tree Decorations
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Suppliers
Index
About the author
Helen Philipps studied printed textiles and embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and then taught drawing and design before becoming a freelance designer. After working in the greetings card industry, Helen's love of needlecraft led her to create original designs for stitching magazines and books. Her work features regularly in many stitch and craft magazines and she also writes a popular craft blog: helenphilipps.blogspot.co.uk.
Summary
Patchwork isn’t just about making quilts; it’s about creating smaller projects too, sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from applique cushion designs and hand-pieced doll’s quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits.
