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A collection of sewing projects for Christmas wreaths and garlands to make the festive period even more special. Celebrated author and pattern designer, Mandy Shaw, shares her favourite Christmas sewing projects with us and shows us how to make beautiful Christmas decorations to decorate your home at this special time of year.
The projects feature Mandy's favourite seasonal motifs including snowmen, reindeer, holly, doves and candy canes. Mandy shows us how to use her super simple techniques to make 11 different garlands, wreaths and Christmas cones. These projects make the perfect presents for friends and family or treat yourself and make your own home extra special this Christmas!
List of contents
Introduction
Recipe 1: Christmas Wishes on the Wing
Recipe 2: Gnome for Christmas
Recipe 3: Family Gingerbread
Recipe 4: North Pole Night
Recipe 5: Ring a Ring of Snowmen
Recipe 6: Bobbin' Robin Wreath
Recipe 7: String of Buttons
Recipe 8: Let It Snow Garland
Recipe 9: Candy Cane Garland
Recipe 10: A Cone of Christmas Treats
Recipe 11: Christmas Mayhem
Making the Projects
The Stitch and Cut Technique
How to Make the Wreaths and Garlands
How to Make the Christmas Motifs
Stitch Instructions
Templates
Suppliers
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Index
About the author
Mandy Shaw is a very experienced designer with a distinctive style that makes her projects stand out. Mandy runs Dandelion Designs, a craft design and kit company. She is a regular on Create and Craft TV and she writes for a number of publications including Popular Patchwork and Fabrications magazines. Mandy also appeared on Kirstie Allsopp's Homemade Home (Channel 4). Mandy has four children and lives in East Sussex.
