Introduction -- The basics (Equipment basics -- Sewing basics -- Quilting basics) -- Stitch guide -- Screen printing basics (Getting started -- Table preparation -- Fabrics to print on -- Heat setting -- Motifs -- Negative/positive printing) -- Step-by-step printing (How to print stripes -- Two colors and overprinting) -- Projects. Nursery (Baby quilt -- Embroidered heart pillow -- Curtains -- String of hearts -- Laundry bag) -- Girl's room (Kimono -- Hexagon flower pillow -- Grandma's star quilt -- Book covers -- Trinket-and-treasure hanging -- Brooches -- Fly away birdie) -- Boy's room (Pajama sorts and tank -- Tufted cushion -- Sheet set -- Starburst quilt -- Bulletin board) -- Adult's room (Quilt -- Kimono -- Scarf -- Big cushions and lampshade -- Headboard) -- Living room (Patchwork throw and pillow -- Footstool -- Wall art) -- Kitchen (Tea towels -- Apron -- Round tablecloth -- Placemats -- Napkins -- Tea cozy) -- Outdoor living (Kids's beach shorts -- Beach bag -- Umbrella bunting -- Women's sun shirts -- Sundress -- Picnic blanket).
Summary:
Simple, contemporary sewing projects that require little skill, ranging from children's toys to table linens, cushions, decorations, bed linens, bags and simple items of clothing such as shorts and aprons. Presents projects in room-by-room themes.
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