Stitch Kitsch: 44 Happy Sewing Projects from Home Decor to Accessories

by Jennifer Heynen

Overview

Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! From pouches and pincushions to quilts and cheery home decor, these 44 projects make perfect gifts. Each featured project comes with 3 variations. Turn a funky wallhanging into bull’s-eye pillows, a pom-pom trivet, or a lap quilt—the choice is yours! Choose your own sewing adventure, and then embellish projects with embroidery, buttons, trims, topstitching, and fusible appliqué (full-size patterns included).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617450556
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	10/07/2015
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jennifer Heynen began sewing at age4 and received a BFA in ceramics from Indiana University. She has designed 12fabric collections for In The Beginning Fabrics and creates Jennifer Jangles sewing patterns and craft kits. jenniferjangles.com

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
How This Book Works
Things to Collect
Ribbons and Trims
Beads, Buttons, and More
Found Objects
Fabrics
Embroidery Threads
Attaching Embellishments
Topstitching
Machine Stitching
Hand Stitching
Embroidery
Project 1. Napkins
Variation 1. Applique Napkins
Variation 2. Table Square
Variation 3. Coasters

Project 2. Applique Zipper Pouches
Variation 1. Trimmed and Buttoned Zipper Pouch
Variation 2. Scrappy Flower Zipper Pouch
Variation 3. Applique Quilt

Project 3. Strawberry Pin Cushion in a Cup
Variation 1. Millinery Pin Cushion in a cup
Variation 2. Holiday Pin Cushion in a cup
Variation 3. Strawberry Pin Cushion Ring

Project 4. Toadstools on a Log Draft Dodger
Variation 1. Toadstool Pin Cushion in a Cup
Variation 2. Millinery Draft Dodger
Variation 3. Sewing Machine Pin Cushion

Project 5. Little Ones Stuffed Bunny
Variation 1. Stuffed Boy Bunny
Variation 2. Tooth Fairy Pillow
Variation 3. Cat Stuffie

Project 6. Flower Wall Hanging
Variation 1. Bulls eye Pillows
Variation 2. Trivet
Variation 3. Flower Quilt

Project 7. Mocha Mug Rug
Variation 1. Happy Camper Mug Rug
Variation 2. Mocha Coasters
Variation 3. Mocha Coin Purse

Project 8. Happy Scrappy Placemats
Variation 1. Happy Scrappy Pillow
Variation 2. Happy Scrappy Table Runner
Variation 3. Happy Scrappy Tote bag

Project 9. Embellished Tote Bag
Variation 1. Embellished Pillow
Variation 2. Applique Bag
Variation 3. Scrappy Circles Bag

Project10. Scrappy Stars Wall Quilt
Variation 1. Scrappy Star Table Runner
Variation 2. Flower Applique Quilt
Variation 3. Flowers Wall Quilt

Project11. Pom Pom Pillow
Variation 1. Pom Pom Pin Cushion
Variation 2. Pom Pom Garland
Variation 3. Pom Pom Hair Flowers

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Editorial Reviews

A great new book featuring Felt Ball Projects! Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! Fabric and pattern designer Jennifer Heynen invites you to choose your own sewing adventure with 44 playful projects.

May/June 2016 Needlework Retailer

This book offers 44 sewing projects from home decor to accessories. These fun little projects are embellished with embroidery, buttons, beads and trim. Some of the projects would make great gift-giving ideas—but only if you can bear to give them away once they are done!

Canadian Quilter, Spring 2016 - Beth Cameron

Are you always on the lookout for cute things to make and give? This book is for you! Filled to the brim with 44 adorable projects, you will never be at a loss for something to sew.

January/February 2016 Quiltmaker