We Love to Sew--Bedrooms: 23 Projects * Cool Stuff for Your Space

by Annabel Wrigley

Overview

Whip the girl in your life into a bedroom decorating frenzy with We Love to Sew—Bedrooms by Annabel Wrigley of Little Pincushion Studio. With 23 easy-to-sew and no-sew projects that range from simple to moderately difficult, this inspiring book encourages kids to mix and match a variety of styles, from modern to boho to whimsical. Also included are detailed instructions on creating mood boards to capture their very own unique vision, as well as basic information about sewing, supplies, and sewing machine basics that will lay the foundation for a lifelong love of all things handmade.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607058243
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Funstitch Studio
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Annabel Wrigley is an Aussie mom and owner of Little Pincushion Studio, where she teaches young girls everything they need to know to conquer the world of sewing. Her blog chronicles her crafty ventures. She lives in Warrenton, Virginia, with her husband, two kids, and one very loud pug. Littlepincushionstudio.com

Table of Contents

Contents [Chapter title] Dedication Acknowledgments Introduction Some Helpful Tidbits Mood Boards Fabric Glossary Tips and Tricks Bias Tape Kitchen and Dining Room Embellished Café Curtain Patchwork Pot Holder Reversible Floor Mat Grr’s Chicken Scratch Apron Bar Stool Makeover Easy Eyelet Placemat Living Rooms Inside and Out Bench Redo Panel Drapes Pillow Cover Umbrella-Ready Tablecloth Repurposed Bunting Covered potting bench Bed and Bath Casual Roman Shade Laminated Cotton Shower Curtain Candy Knot Hand Towel Makeup Tray Trimmed Bed Skirt Grr’s Crazy Quilt Color Block Duvet Cover Closet and Pantry Laminated Cotton-Lined Baskets Clothespin Bag Plastic Bag Holder Creative Space Sewing Machine Cover Ironing Table Giant Mood Board Sewing Supply Case Pincushion Stitches Resources Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

02/03/2014
In her follow-up to We Love to Sew, author Wrigley has again put together an accessible, appealing group of projects aimed squarely at tweens. As she tells parents in an introductory note, “Between the ages of 8 and 13, girls really start to develop their own sense of personal style. They want their havens to be more grown up.” Too bad for any boys who might be interested, it seems, for Wrigley’s designs are very girl-friendly, full of hearts, pink, and neon. Projects are split up into chapters: in “Scrappy Patchwork Décor,” a Simple Patch Throw should engage young sewists; “Let’s Go Modern” offers the mesmerizing Pillows Three Ways (splattered, painted, and bleached); “A Little Boho” has a Groovy Applique Floor Rug; and “A Touch of Whimsy” contains the Sewn Flower Chandelier, a standout that looks slightly Scandinavian. Each project looks simple but parents should be on call, especially when the sewing machine is involved. The design of the book is busy, and missing photos that give a clear full view of each project. But Wrigley manages to squeeze many tutorials into a relatively slim book, with nary a dud idea. Full-color photos. (Mar.)

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