Quilting in No Time

by Hardy, Emma

• ISBN13: 9781906525309
• ISBN10: 1906525307
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: Cico Books

Summary

"Quilting in No Time" brings you 50 fantastic easy-to-follow projects for quilts. At a time when store-bought soft furnishings are becoming increasingly expensive, this book brings you high-quality, homemade alternatives at a fraction of the cost. Packed with quick and brilliant ideas for using up scraps of fabrics, original applique designs, fun blocks to stitch together, and fantastic motifs, this is the must-have guide to quilting items for the home. Try your hand at making the perfect throw to put over your couch, or buy some luxurious fabrics to make an oh-so-soft blanket to put in a baby's crib. Make placemats to match your china, add patchwork borders to plain curtains, and stitch speedy pillow covers to change the look of a room in an instant. Every project comes with step-by-step illustrations, plus ideas for variations to add your own personal touch to the finished piece. Also included is a useful techniques section with expert advice on fabric selection, adding finishing touches and more.*50 inspirational soft furnishings projects for every room in the home.*Designer style can be achieved at a fraction of the cost.*Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams.

Author Biography

Emma Hardy is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines, including Country Homes and Interiors and Marie Claire. Her previous books include Decorating Gift Baskets, Green Crafts for Children and Sewing in No Time, all available from CICO Books. Married with two daughters, Emma lives in south London.