Embroidered Treasures * For Children *

by Garland, Claire

• ISBN13: 9781584794301
• ISBN10: 1584794305
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

Cuddly animals frisking along a crisp cotton sheet... Delicate flowers dancing across a soft flannel blanket... A rosy-faced rag doll... A jolly pirate puppet... All the innocence and joy of childhood are captured in the charming projects gathered in "Embroidered Treasures for Children." Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrated with beautiful color photographs, this collection offers crafters of all levels 22 adorable projects to make for the babies and children in their lives. Some of the fresh, contemporary projects in the book can be completed in a day or two and are perfect for the novice, while other, more difficult pieces will be both fun and challenging for experienced embroiderers. A basic techniques section ensures satisfying results for all. From a whale-and-dolphin beach bag to so-soft slippers, each project is sure to delight both the adult who makes it and the child who uses it. Creating such a treasure is a gesture of love, one that will be cherished by the young,recipient forever.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Comfort and calm	p. 8
Noah cot sheet and blanket	p. 10
Baby snuggle bag	p. 16
Farm-edged blanket	p. 22
Animal cuddlers	p. 26
So-soft slippers	p. 34
Dream babies	p. 38
Dreamy fairies pillowcase and unicorn quilt	p. 40
Flower garden border	p. 46
Little princess doll	p. 52
Dolly's quilt	p. 58
Adventurous spirits	p. 62
Whaley the whale	p. 64
Bobbing boats sheet	p. 68
Boaty pillowcase	p. 72
Whales and dolphins beach bag	p. 76
Sailey the sailor	p. 82
Little pocket mermaid	p. 88
Pirate finger puppets and thumb shark	p. 92
Vintage charm	p. 98
Vintage ladies	p. 100
Rose motif	p. 106
Vintage quilt	p. 108
Techniques and stitches	p. 112
Materials and equipment	p. 114
Techniques	p. 114
Stitches	p. 117
Charts	p. 122
Directory	p. 123
Index	p. 128
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