American Homestead Christmas: 21 Felt & Fabric Projects for Homemade Holidays

by Ellen Murphy

Overview

Simple-to-stitch projects make cheerful gifts

American Homestead is back again—this time with charming small projects you can sew anytime, anywhere. Ellen Murphy shares 21 embroidered felt and quilted designs for the holidays in her signature folk-art style. These classic patterns can be stitched up in alternate colors to be suitable all year-round. Festive projects, from all-new felt ornaments to cheerful stockings, make treasured gifts for family and friends.

• 21 brand-new designs from American Homestead

• No turned edges! Wool felt appliqué is easy to sew• Palm-sized projects are completely portable

• Make cherished gifts for teachers, friends, and co-workers

• Pieced quilt and table runner, plus embroidered tree skirt, mantel decor, and more

* Important Notes About PRINT ON DEMAND Editions

PRINT QUALITY WILL VARY FROM ORIGINAL EDITION: PODs are printed on uncoated (non-glossy) paper and

the color may appear more saturated. Information presented is the same as the most recent printed edition.

Pattern pullouts (if applicable) have been separated and presented as single pages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617450495
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	08/07/2015
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Ellen Murphy is the owner of American Homestead, a craft pattern design company. Her experience in graphic design and as a quilting teacher help her create easy-to-follow patterns. Ellen’s design inspiration comes from her travels around the world. americanhomesteaddesign.com

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Using Felt Color Options • Using the Designs Information for all the Projects Making Templates • Using the Templates • Embroidery Stitches Projects Ornaments Merry Noel Starlight Holly Glitter Jolly Joy Flurry Jingle Mug Rugs Pillow Candle Mat Candle Cozy Felt Table Topper Stocking Nine-Patch Wallhanging Christmas Quilt Quilted Table Runner Tree Skirt Mantel Scarf Tree Topper Resources About the Author

Editorial Reviews

In this book you will find lots of small Christmas projects in a folk-art style, many of them made with felted wool: ornaments, stockings, mug rugs, a candle mat, cosy and pillow. There are also some quilted projects such as a wall hanging, single bed quilt, table runner and tree skirt.

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