Learn eleven basic stitches to create projects with motifs ranging from bunnies and buttons to cooking and Christmas.
Mandy Shaw’s unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all done in natural fabrics in a stylish cream and red color palette. This book is a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instructions for both right and left handers. You’ll learn how to create stunning gifts and home accessories while drawing on your own inspiration and creativity to give each project a personal and unique touch. Projects include: blankets, aprons, crib decorations, button bags, luggage tags, Christmas wreaths, and more!
“Takes the reader through a number of easy to follow stitches and also presents them with a host of small projects that can make wonderful gifts for friends and relatives . . . Learn skills that will last a lifetime.” —Falcata Times
Mandy Shaw runs Dandelion Designs, a craft design and kit company. Her work has featured on BBC2’s Leisure Hour and she has written for Popular Patchwork and Fabrications magazines. Shaw also appeared on Kirstie Allsopp’s Homemade Home (Channel 4). She is also the author of Quilt Yourself Gorgeous. She lives in East Sussex.