Stylishly themed in Red & White, Mandy's Christmas projects will inspire you to pick up your needle and thread and stitch yourself a very Merry Christmas. The10 stunning projects range from quick but effective tree decorations to a stunning quilt and all the 25 patterns and motifs you need are included full size within the book. Read More
Stylishly themed in Red & White, Mandy's Christmas projects will inspire you to pick up your needle and thread and stitch yourself a very Merry Christmas. The10 stunning projects range from quick but effective tree decorations to a stunning quilt and all the 25 patterns and motifs you need are included full size within the book. Read More
Mandy Shaw isn’t just dreaming of a white Christmas she is dreaming of a Red & White Christmas. This wonderful winter wonderland of a book combines two of Mandy’s favourite things – super simple but satisfying redwork, which allows you to show so much of the intricate detail in Mandy’s charming designs, and Christmas, the time of year that Mandy loves and spends most of her year yearning, preparing and stitching for.
Created in addictive redwork, the 10 seasonal projects include simple but stylish tree decorations, a comfy cushion, cheeky mice, one of Mandy’s signature hanging hearts and a cosy quilt all beautifully photographed in Mandy’s own home. The Red & White colour scheme runs throughout the projects so you can stitch them all in the sure knowledge they will make your house look beautifully coordinated come Christmas time.
The book includes detailed instructions for all the projects and over 25 motifs, patterns and templates all at full size so no messing around with scaling anything up or down, you can just trace straight from the page. So, all you need to get started is fabric, a needle and thread so you too can stitch yourself a Red & White Christmas.
Since founding Dandelion Designs in 2006 Mandy’s reputation has grown. Her original and quirky designs attract a dedicated and passionate following. She is just as comfortable designing a large original appliqued quilt as she is making a simple decoration out of her favourite redwork stitch. This variety means that her fans range from advanced sewers to those that just like a quick stitch every now and then and everything in between.
Mandy is a keen collector of retro and likes nothing better than spending a Sunday morning rummaging through a car boot sale in search of that little something that will inspire her next design. These finds fill her beautiful home in Hailsham, England with character, colour and fun. Her home is also Dandelion Designs HQ which is based in a beautiful oak framed workshop built especially for the business by her husband Phil at the bottom of their garden. (Did we mention that Mandy is a passionate gardener too?)
Over the years Mandy has designed 100s of sewn projects, written over 10 books, appeared on TV (including Sewing Quarter and Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Britain) and attended numerous fairs and festivals. Everything she does is touched by her sense of style and love of life!
You can follow Mandy on her website at www.dandeliondesigns.co.uk facebook, @mandydandeliondesigns or Instagram @dandeliondesigns
Table of Contents
Dream in red and white
History of Redwork
Projects
Hoopies
Festive Felt Baubles
Three tree stockings
Noel cushion
Sugar plum fairy
Snowy village candle mat
Candle heart
Three nice mice
'Gone Shopping' wall hanging
Snowball Quilt
Techniques and Templates
Fabric and threads
Transferring a design
Essential stitches
Fusible webbing
Using ric rac
Making up a quilt
Spray adhesive
Full size templates
About Mandy
Index
Mandy Shaw isn’t just dreaming of a white Christmas she is dreaming of a Red & White Christmas. This wonderful winter wonderland of a book combines two of Mandy’s favourite things – super simple but satisfying redwork, which allows you to show so much of the intricate detail in Mandy’s charming designs, and Christmas, the time of year that Mandy loves and spends most of her year yearning, preparing and stitching for.
Created in addictive redwork, the 10 seasonal projects include simple but stylish tree decorations, a comfy cushion, cheeky mice, one of Mandy’s signature hanging hearts and a cosy quilt all beautifully photographed in Mandy’s own home. The Red & White colour scheme runs throughout the projects so you can stitch them all in the sure knowledge they will make your house look beautifully coordinated come Christmas time.
The book includes detailed instructions for all the projects and over 25 motifs, patterns and templates all at full size so no messing around with scaling anything up or down, you can just trace straight from the page. So, all you need to get started is fabric, a needle and thread so you too can stitch yourself a Red & White Christmas.
Since founding Dandelion Designs in 2006 Mandy’s reputation has grown. Her original and quirky designs attract a dedicated and passionate following. She is just as comfortable designing a large original appliqued quilt as she is making a simple decoration out of her favourite redwork stitch. This variety means that her fans range from advanced sewers to those that just like a quick stitch every now and then and everything in between.
Mandy is a keen collector of retro and likes nothing better than spending a Sunday morning rummaging through a car boot sale in search of that little something that will inspire her next design. These finds fill her beautiful home in Hailsham, England with character, colour and fun. Her home is also Dandelion Designs HQ which is based in a beautiful oak framed workshop built especially for the business by her husband Phil at the bottom of their garden. (Did we mention that Mandy is a passionate gardener too?)
Over the years Mandy has designed 100s of sewn projects, written over 10 books, appeared on TV (including Sewing Quarter and Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Britain) and attended numerous fairs and festivals. Everything she does is touched by her sense of style and love of life!
You can follow Mandy on her website at www.dandeliondesigns.co.uk facebook, @mandydandeliondesigns or Instagram @dandeliondesigns
Dream in red and white
History of Redwork
Projects
Hoopies
Festive Felt Baubles
Three tree stockings
Noel cushion
Sugar plum fairy
Snowy village candle mat
Candle heart
Three nice mice
'Gone Shopping' wall hanging
Snowball Quilt
Techniques and Templates
Fabric and threads
Transferring a design
Essential stitches
Fusible webbing
Using ric rac
Making up a quilt
Spray adhesive
Full size templates
About Mandy
Index
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In Dry Glazes, artist and educator Jeremy Jernegan covers everything ceramicists need to know to create and manipulate a range of matte glazes, from satin to cratered. This compact yet complete guide contains more than 270 formulas and recipes for slips, sigillatas, vitreous englobes, oxides, and stains. Jernegan gives clear and thorough instruction on application and firing methods, including raku. He also explains safe and environmentally responsible ways to handle the chemicals involved. Dry Glazes not only contains step-by-step color photographs of test tiles and procedures; it features illustrations of works by contemporary makers who have used matte glazes to great effect.
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Luckily, technology has moved forward and now there is a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill available that makes light work of knitting i-cords. Once the machine is threaded (with a grown-up's help) all you need to do is turn the handle and watch the magic happen as the i-cord emerges in seconds from the bottom of the mill!
This fresh and modern book gives you all the tips you need to get your mechanical mini knitting mill up and running and then 40 fabulous ideas for projects – from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too.
Children and adults alike will love the unique designs included, with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates.
Create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words.
Sew i-cords without wires onto clothing and bags for a unique, personalized look.
Make gorgeous décor for kids' bedrooms with wall hangings and dreamcatchers.
Give handmade gifts in the form of i-cord jewellery and hair accessories.
Have fun with pompoms, charms, beads, feathers and sequins to add some bling!
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