Best of Stitch: Bags to Sew

314 Pages·2013·13.974 MB·English

by  Tricia Waddell

Best of Stitch
Beautiful Bedrooms
from the editors of Stitch magazine
selected by Amber Eden
CONTENTS
Introduction
Perfect Pillows
Boho Pillow by Rebeka Lambert
Chain-Link Trapunto Pillow by Kevin
Kosbab
Lily Pillow Covers by Josée Carrier
Velvet Yo-Yo Cushion by Ruth Singer
Invisible Zipper Application
Remarkable Quilts and Covers
Color Block Quilted Duvet by Malka
Dubrawsky
Dare-to-Be-Different Quilt by Karrie
Winters
Shoofly Quilt by Alexandra Ledgerwood
Easy Piecing
Twinkle Coverlet by Malka Dubrawsky
Lovely Linens
India Cotton Duvet Cover and Pillow
Shams by Tricia Waddell
Sweet Sheets Bedding Set by Lucy Blaire
Sewing a French Seam
Making Piping
Pulling a Thread
Hearts Aglow Silk Curtain by Katrina
Walker
Constructing a Log Cabin Block
Sewing Quick Flat-Fell Seams
Simple Butterfly Shade by Marcia Van
Oort
Bolstered Up
Asian Bolster Pillow by Linda Lee
Sewing with Silk
Moroccan Pouf by Theresa Gonzalez
Tufted Floor Pillow by Carol Zentgraf
Row of Houses Pillow by Linda Permann
Boudoir Accessories
Cozy Wool-Felt Slippers by April Moffatt
DIY Felting
How to Make Polymer-Clay Buttons
Zzzakka Eye Mask by Becca Jubie
Good-Night Nightie by Charise Randell
Kimono Wrap by Charise Randell
Sewing Basics
Meet the Contributors
Copyright

Introduction
Of all the rooms in the home, the bedroom is one of the fastest and
easiest to freshen up with fabric. A new pillow, quilt, or window
covering is a cinch to stitch, a fabulous format for featuring favorite
textiles, and a quick way to change the look of your boudoir. Once your
bedroom is looking its best, whip up something for yourself—a pair of
cozy slippers, a soothing eye mask, or a pretty nightgown, and your
retreat will be complete.
Best of Stitch: Beautiful Bedrooms features fifteen of our favorite
projects for the bedroom, as well as five completely new designs. With
styles ranging from romantic to global chic to vintage-inspired to sleek
contemporary, you’re sure to find several projects to fit your personal
style and décor. They’re the stuff of sweet sewing dreams.
No matter how much or how little time you have, or your sewing skill
level, you’ll find the perfect project. Try your hand at new techniques,
including patchwork, appliqué, felting, and trapunto. Informative
sidebars throughout the book will give you all the skills you need to
complete the projects, such as piecing, making piping, installing
invisible zippers, and sewing with silk. Brush up on your sewing
fundamentals and terminology with the Sewing Basics section. You’ll
also find all the full-size pattern pieces and templates on the pattern
pages at the back of the book.
Happy sewing and sweet dreams,
Amber Eden
Editor, Stitch magazine

Perfect Pillows
Toss a few throw pillows on a bed, settee, or chair to change
the look of your bedroom with minimal time and expense.
Choose from the sunny 1. Boho Pillow, the vibrant texture of
the 2. Chain-Link Trapunto Pillow, the pretty simplicity of