Contents Introduction 6 Decorative Buntin Bistro Wall Hanging RRO AP ION eennnnrnn Recipe Book... Loved Ones. Mix 'n’ Match Tote ‘Vintage Sewing Set... Roses Pincushion.... Little Rose Scissor Fob... Rosy Needlebook.. Furry Friend Favourites. For Tiddies... Bunny Cuddles... Dolly's Cosy Quilt arennnrmnm Get Festive. Festive Hearts... Christmas Stocking... Bearing Gifts. Star Gift Bag Tee Gift Bag Reindeer Gift Bag. Festive Cake Band... Mrand Mrs Gingerbread meno Materials and Techniques... 112 RAMS werenerternnrernenennennenannnennrsnen YP ‘Acknowledgments. ‘About the Author. 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Cement tba cee: Gi Clare ek tte hn ard be tap ama ney gu can carat Oe COP 2220 wet vi FREEROET E210 OC ear ALE FO2 ZT ts Fegan cy US cuore cl BN-5-095% aed Carr cur nasa BOE TM4S introduction Introduction Crafting, sewing and home making have enjoyed a huge revival recently and mare and more of usare creating things for our homes and families. There is a great satisfaction in producing something from a few simple materials, whether it's a small doll’ quilt stitched from scraps ora useful pocket hanger to keep your kitchen tidy. Making a handmade gift is a wonderful way of showing friends and loved ones how much you care. Many of the projects in this book reflect the comfort ‘and security that home means for children and adults ina hectic, often stressful, world. Making something isa calming experience and there is no-doubt that a home is ade more comfortable with lovingly created table settings, decorative textiles and special-occasion items. Childten leatn by watching you sew and can participate as they grow, beginning to stitch simple projects themseives, 01 finding ways to decorate and customize objects for their ‘own toms. The At Home section of this book has @ range of delightful projects that will fit into a modem surrounding but also bring a vintage feel. They will allow you to decorate the rooms of your home with sewing projects like a breakfast set, which includes a quilted cafetitre cover, felt egg cosies and a linen napkin. There are also items for the bathroom,including seaside bunting and a big striped laundry bag complete with stitched beach hut. A sweet apron and ‘matching recipe book would look stylish in your kitchen and also make great gifts. There are plenty of treats in the Loved Ones chapter, such 38 pretty tote bag. which would be perfect for anyone's mum, anda lovely sewing set of pincushion, needlebook and scissor fob. Two utterly charming aifts for children, a sweet rabbit toy and a colourful dolls quilt, will have you feaching eagerly for your needle and thread. Even the family pets are not forgotien, with useful pet toy bags and fun toys for dogs and cats. The Get Festive section has something for everyone to reflect the homely joys of the festive season, whether it’s decorating the house or giving hand-sewn gifts. There is 2 shaped gingerbread man and woman toy, a beautiful patchwork, appliquéd and embroidered Christmas stocking table decoration gift bags and delicious tree heart decorations in fresh, contemporary fabrics. This collection has something for everyone, so take some: time to create something simple but charming and you will fee! relaxed and content as your projects take shape. and life becomes sweeter. IntroductionWake-Up Breakfast Set This colourful breakfast set means you can have flowers on the table every day of the year. The cafetiére cover is so easy to make, and very pretty with its bright cotton print. The sweet egg cosies are made from felt with printed cotton linings, and you can make them. ta match or create a different coloured one for each family member. The linen napkin is quick to make but adds a special touch. perfect for ake + adding hame style and fun to the breakfast table + lovers of coffee who like it hot + quick ais for someone moving into anew homeYou Will Need + Soapof white H-count Aida + DMC standed coon asinchartey + Tapestry needle sine 24-26 = Scrap of geen elt for fou leaves = Fsibe web suchas Bordawe) = Pinking sheats to cutout the patch = Two pieces of printed cotton each 34x 17.8m. (133517) plus seam atowance + Coton wating (ating) 331 16cm (13x6%in) = Twobutions = Matching sewing contn = Sehedges or narow sips cut fom cotton lies for scbes += Stianded cotton tomatch clout of tes Finished size: 34x17 cen (13¥s7it) 7 Wake-Up Breakfast Set Cafetiére Cover This cafetiére cover will not only keep your coffee hot but bring a splash of colour to your breakfast table. The cover is very easy to sew ~ measure the height and circumference of your own cafetiave to heck how much printed cotton you need. + teSewing the motif Stitch the mot from the centre of the Alda and centre (of the flower motif of your choice fiom the chart on. ‘page 117, using two strands of stranded cotton over ‘one block of Alda you are wsing a button forthe flower centteiton the fusible web on the backof the ‘moatifand then sew on the button with matching thread. Cut cut a patch using pinking shears five blocks away from the stitching Sewing the cover To sew the ties, take a stip of selvedge and turn Inthe cut edge to the centre, then turn the edge ‘over itand secure in place with running stitches using ‘matching stranded cotton. Press the tie Make five more tomatch, or fiom different strips. To sew the cover frst measure your eafetive circumference and height and then add 2cm (in) {for seams all round. Lay out your printed fabric and ‘mark the measurements, making a small curve in the Centre top to accommodate the spout () Cut out two pieces forthe back and front and cut ut a piece of wadding (batting) sight smal Place right sides together and pin the tiesin position along the side edges. Machine round the two pleces of printed cotton, catching the ties in the seams and leaving 3 gap for turning in the bottom seam. Tutn right side out sind press. Face the wadding inside the cover and pin. Sew up the gap the seam. Ug teed te match the fabsic.quit round the outside ofthe cover and sew several vertical nes of qulting to secre the wading inplace @).Decorating the cover Fuse your embroidered flower patch on tothe cafetiéve cover in a position of your choice See [page 113 for using fusible web, Sew or glue on two. leaves cut fiom fel. Make a yorye from a tap of printed cotton (see ‘page 114 for instructions) and sew on to the Cover with 3 button in the centre. Sen on two green felt leaves tucking them in behind the yo-yo Unique embellishments make big statement on everyday items. Wake-Up Breakfast SetYou Will Need + 28-count everveave in pate pink, 355m (14) squae + DMCstandedconunsasin chart key + Tapestry neni size 24-26 + Matching sewing thread + To sal pastel buns Finished size: 33 133m (13x 13in) Napkin This linen napkin takes hardly any time to make but adds a special touch to the breakfast table. ‘Why not make one for each family member? Sewing the motif Hem the four sides of the evenwreave square by hand or ‘Sewing machine using matching sewing thread (a). ‘Cross sutch the mot from the chart on page 117, using two strands of stranded cotton over tive threads of -evenwveave. Sitch the mot in one corner ofthe evenweave square, about 75cm (3in} from the edges Decorating the napkin Using matching stranded cotton, sew a button in the Ccenite of the cross stitch mott. Make a yo-yo with a button in the centre see Instructions on page 114) Using two strands of green Stranded cotton sew a line of cross stitches to form a smal omer border from the centre ofthe yore. € : Wake-up Breakfast set Wf 13You Will Need (for one cosy) + Scrapof white 1¢count Ada + DMC stranded cottons asin chart key «Tapestry nee se 24-26 + Twopleces of coloured eah 12x10.8em (#4 xin) + Two pieces of printed cotton for ring, each 15cm (6) squat Pastel button, one small and two medium + Fesibe web (sch as Bondaweb) + Pinking shears to ctcutthe patch Finished size: 12 10cm (43 xin} perfect for ... + those who love to make the first meal ofthe day extra special + extra birthday gifts for children, Using up scraps of fabrics ‘Wake-Up Breakfast Set Egg Cosy These three egg cosies are so sweet and colourful that everyone in the family is sure to want one. They are made from felt with printed cotton linings, with yo-yo embellishments adding a fun finishing touch.Sewing the motif Stitch the mot fromm the centre of the Aida and centre ‘of the chart on page 117, using twee strands of stranded cotton over one block of Aida. ton the fusible web ‘onto the back ofthe motif Cut out apatch using pinking shears three holes away from the stitching, Sewing the cosy (Using the template on page 125, daw the egg cosy shape on the felt and cut out. Using coloured embroidery thread, sew round the outside ofthe egg cosy shape f) with Blanket sich (see page 115). Use the same template to cut out the lining from printed cottan, but add Gmm (tin) seam allowances all round for these. With right sides together, machine around the lining and then trim the seams (b) Face the lining n the egg cosy and make sure itis ‘pushed right to the top neatiy. Tum the bottom of the €99 cosy up So thellning makes a border and sip. stitch in piace. Decorating the cosy Take the cross stitch patch, place itright ide up ‘on the cosy and use a medium-hot iron tofuse the patch tothe cosy Make a yo-yo from pied cotton (ee Instructions on page 114) and sew on tothe