Little Ribbon Patchwork and Applique: Colorful Designs with Kaffe Fassett Ribbons and Fabrics
by Heart Space Studios
Roll out the ribbon! Those little strips of brightly coloured fabric – a favourite crafting medium with versatility and charm – are about to be put to good use. Little Ribbon Patchwork and Applique focuses on ribbons and small amounts of fabric to create 18 petite, budget-conscious, and imaginative projects. From world-renowned textile artist and quilting expert Kaffe Fassett. Featuring the vivid ribbons and fabrics of Kaffe, these projects are small enough for a beginner to take on with gusto, yet sophisticated enough to capture the imagination of the seasoned crafter. These projects offer you the most accessible, simple way to delve into the beloved world of Kaffe – his colours, designs, and sensibility – without committing to a big, expensive quilt. Of course, there's also instruction for alternative fabric options should you want to go your own path. Create an array of small projects to liven up your home and wardrobe including: a Tote Bag, Pillow, Espadrille, Apron, Lampshades, Jewelry, Cushions, Headband, and many more! Little Ribbon Patchwork and Applique packs in everything you need to know to turn ribbons into beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects. It's the best way to finally start whittling down your stash of scraps while making unique, satisfying designs that you'll enjoy in your everyday life. There's a robust techniques section to lead the way, finishing techniques for achieving the most professional look, 80 instructive illustrations outlining all the methods and materials needed to culminate each project, and 50 photographs for inspiration. AUTHOR: Heart Space Studios is the place for all things textile. They are based in Bristol, England and open since February 2011. The company motto is "Made by Hand, Heart & Eye".
Paperback
English
Brand New
Author Biography
Heart Space Studios is the place for all things textile. They are based in Bristol, England and open since February 2011. The company motto is "Made by Hand, Heart & Eye".
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Creating a Mood Board Keeping a Sketch Book Part 1: Techniques Hand and Machine Stitching Strip Block Designing Circle Designs Square Designs Crazy Designs Adding Embellishments (beads, sequins, etc.) Part 2: Projects Tote Bag Semi-Circle Bag Fluted Lampshade Drum Lampshade Long Cushion Square Cushion Floor Cushion Bolster Apron Shirt Border Espadrille Framed Patchworks/Handmade Cards Stuffed Hearts Hatband Headband Brooch Necklace Appendix Finishing techniques Resources/Supplies
Long Description
Who doesn t love ribbon? The little strips of brightly colored fabric is a favorite crafting medium due to their versatility and charm. Best of all, they re inexpensive to craft with because of their size. This book will show you just how to put those inexpensive little ribbons, made by the Kaffe Fassett Fabric Studio, to good use to create an array of small projects to liven up your home and wardrobe. The projects also pair nicely with fabric scraps, so you can finally start whittling away at your stash of scraps while making beautiful, one of a kind designs. The book will be 128pp focused on projects using ribbons, small amounts of fabrics, and decorative stitches. A hearty techniques section in the front of the book introduces the reader to everything they need to know to take ribbons and turn them into beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects. 18 projects in total, including bags, cushions, decorations, and jewelry. The fabrics and ribbons used in the book are all Kaffe Fassett products, which will appeal to Kaffe fans, but will offer substitutions for those that want to use alternative fabrics."
Description for Sales People
1. Budget-friendly. Because the projects in this book are all small, the fabric commitment is inexpensive. An easy way to incorporate the beautiful designs of Kaffe Fassett into your crafting without sewing a big, expensive quilt. 2. Features Kaffe Fassett. All projects are made with Kaffe Fassett ribbons and fabric, which will appeal to Kaffe's fans. It is possible that Kaffe would write a foreword to the book. 3. Up-and-Coming Crafter. Heart Space Studios is an up-and-comer in the crafting world, popular for its fabric selection and classes. 4. Little Competition. There has been little recent competition focused on entire books that utilize ribbons as the main component.
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