Home Decor Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing for The Home-Published by Creative Publishing International
-Copyright 2004
-Hardcover with Spiral Bound Pages
-176 pages, since it is a spiral bound book I counted all the pages, and the book is complete with all of its pages
-This book is divided into two sections - sewing basics and sewing projects. Sewing basics covers basic sewing machine skill and techniques, as well as choosing appropriate fabric for your project. The sewing projects section contains the complete step-by-step instructions for the 20 do-it-yourself projects, explained both in writing and clear color photos.
-Instructions for making valances and window toppers, simple rod-pocket curtains, placemats and napkins, a tablecloth, seat cushions, a fleece throw, different styles of pillows, pillow shams, a duvet cover, and a shower curtain.
-Condition: This book has no shelf wear except for the bottom right corner of the front cover which has a couple of small scratches. All of the pages are clean (no writing or highlighting) and they have no tears. It's in very good condition.
Pretty Little Pillows-Published by Lark Books
-Copyright 2010
-Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket
-132 pages
-ISBN 978-1-60059-399-4
-This book has 29 totally cute pillows to get started stitching, from traditional square and bolster forms to more sculptural shapes, like pillow-y brooches, decorative soft spheres, and whimsical key chains. These charming projects have been created by a group of talented indie designers who have explored a variety of great techniques, including appliqué, embroidery, trapunto, and smocking. All of the templates for the projects are included in the book, and there is a storage pocket at the back of the book to store the project patterns you will create.
-Condition: This book is in very good condition, it has no shelf wear, the binding is tight, and the book jacket has no tears; none of the pages are torn, missing, or have any writing on them. This is a former library book so there is a small stamp on the top edge of the pages with the library name and on the title page I have covered the stamps that were there with images of butterflies (see 11th photo).