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Talented author Mandy Shaw shares her fresh approach to quilting with an emphasis on fun, fast results, and fabulous quilts! Full step-by-step instructions guide you through 10 gorgeous quilting projects ti stitch and sew that have plenty of 'wow' factor, but won't take a lifetime to complete. All the projects can be made using fat quarters and when the main project is finished, Mandy shows you how to use up the remaining scraps of fabric to sew delightful accessories, toys, home decor items and gifts. Projects include wall hangings, a cot quilt, picnic rug and 'Welcome' sampler. With a clear and comprehensive section covering techniques, tips and templates, this is a book for quilters and sewing enthusiasts to dip into again and again.

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A gorgeous collection of fun projects for your home and garden in Mandy Shaw's unmistakeable style. Combining applique, embroidery, patchwork, quilting and sewing, Stitch at Home is a fabric lover's dream, featuring 20 hand and machine sewing projects in 9 themed sections. Be inspired by Mandy's unique motifs and fresh colour palette of teal, raspberry, cream and brown. Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques, making even the more complex projects beginner-friendly, and the book even includes stitch diagrams for both right and left-handers. Inside Stitch at Home: Get Ready to Stitch - Most of the projects in this book are decorated with applique, embellished with simple hand embroidery stitches. Includes information about the fabrics and threads used for the projects, advice on working with applique using fusible webbing, and working with stitches, using Mandy's favourite stitches from satin stitch to blanket stitch. Home - A stitchery sampler, depicting the simpler things in life, and features almost all the embroidery stitches that Mandy has used. Tea Time - Start your own tea time magic with this striking Union Jack inspired tea cosy and a tablecloth that is ready laid out for the occasion! Sewing - This Sewing Machine Cover will prove a beautiful and practical way of covering your big white sewing machine, with colourful fabrics and pockets to store your sewing essentials; needles, threads, pencils. For when you want to stitch-on-the-go, the Cottage Sewing Case provides a handy way to take your stitching tools with you! Pets - Mandy introduces you to her pets and shows you how to pamper your own pooch, with a sturdy dog bed, a dandy neckerchief for a dog's collar, and Mandy's dog has even inspired a delightful soft toy project. Beach - Learn how to restore an old deckchair with heavy weight upholstery fabric, a roomy beach bag to store all of your beach essentials, and colourful bunting to hang in your garden. Village - Mandy teaches you how to make the perfect patchwork quilt, with its easy pieced block and simple applique shapes. Garden - Create an easy-to-make and simple to erect tepee perfect for children or pets, a weatherproof garden kneeler essential for any keen gardener, and a handy leaf bag. House - These cutwork cushions made with felt and fusible webbing are inspired by English artist Rob Ryan and the art of paper cutting. Christmas - Be reminded of childhood and making traditional gingerbread houses when creating this embroidered fabric version, the perfect gift, and these delightful little gingerbread men to decorate the Christmas tree. Techniques - More detailed advice on techniques such as binding, sugar bagging, edging with ric-rac braid, making envelope cushions and utility stitches. Templates - all the templates that you will need to create the projects. Get stitching with gorgeous embroidery and applique projects for your home, your garden and your loved ones! From sweet little hand-sewn makes to whip up in an evening to intricate heirloom projects to take your time with, this beautiful collection has over 20 truly stunning ideas!

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A collection of sewing projects for Christmas wreaths and garlands to make the festive period even more special. Celebrated author and pattern designer, Mandy Shaw, shares her favourite Christmas sewing projects with us and shows us how to make beautiful Christmas decorations to decorate your home at this special time of year. The projects feature Mandy's favourite seasonal motifs including snowmen, reindeer, holly, doves and candy canes. Mandy shows us how to use her super simple techniques to make 11 different garlands, wreaths and Christmas cones. These projects make the perfect presents for friends and family or treat yourself and make your own home extra special this Christmas!

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Stitch with Love is the Perfect Introduction to simple stitchery. Learn how to sew the 11 specially selected starter stitches with clear instructions for both right and left handers. Today's newest and most popular needlecraft, stitchery, is an ingenious combination of good old fashioned embroidery, modern quirkiness and contemporary projects. Mandy Shaw's unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all in natural fabrics in the stylish cream and red colour palette. It includes a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instruction for both right and left handers. It allows the crafter to create stunning gifts and home accessories which are personal and unique, and also leaving room for inspiration and creativity.

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Celebrity crafter and designer Mandy Shaw shows you how to create a beautiful redwork embroidered quilt. Mandy, a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV, brings her distinctive design style to the traditional technique of redwork embroidery. The quilt is made up of nine heart blocks each with a different motif. The hearts can be combined to create a gorgeous quilt but you can also choose from 20 simple sewn projects including a key holder, brooch and pin cushion. Mandy brings a fresh, new approach to redwork embroidery with her own distinctive style and eye catching motifs including polar bears and honey bees. Whether you're an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration or a novice sewer looking for new ideas, this book will suit you.

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Over 20 stylish projects featuring Mandy Shaw's unique motifs for births, birthdays, weddings, Christmas and other celebrations. Features bunting and pennant designs that can be adapted to suit any occasion. Perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams for both right and left handers.

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