Publisher Description

The projects combine simple patchwork and applique, felt and trim embellishments, and decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme, and the projects cover a range of festive gifts and decorations. Designs are suitable for stitchers of all abilities, whatever time they have available, with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in either 3 hours, 2 days or a week.|Stitch and sew gorgeous Christmas craft projects with these beautiful festive designs. With a wide variety of ideas for gifts, keepsakes and decorations, Quilt a Gift for Christmas includes easy sewing projects for beginners together with more intricate designs for the experienced quilter. Embroidery stitches, applique and quilting techniques are explained towards the back of the book, there are many useful templates and detailed instructions are given for each gift. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme and the designs can be completed in three hours, two days or a week. All the projects are illustrated with stylish photography and helpful diagrams. Barri Sue Gaudet offers you her gift of 21 beautiful projects to make with love, including presents for children like the sweet reindeer hobby horse, tree decorations such as the sparkly snowflake ornaments, as well as party invitations, a retro gingerbread apron and a cosy quilt for Christmas night. Have some festive fun this winter working your way through these merry makes: Vintage Christmas Celebration Table Christmas Kids White Christmas Seasonal Kitchen Christmas Night Christmas Party|The projects combine simple patchwork and applique, felt and trim embellishments, and decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs and colour theme, the projects cover a range of festive gifts/decorations. Designs are suitable for all abilities, with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in 3 hours, 2 days or a week.

Notes

More than 20 Christmas gift and decoration projects which combine simple patchwork and applique, felt and trim embellishments and decorative stitchery. 250 colour illustrations.

Author Biography

Barri Sue Gaudet runs her own stitchery and quilt pattern design company, Bareroots, producing kits that are sold internationally; particularly popular in the USA, UK, Norway, Sweden and Australia. She also runs Sierra Cottons and Wools in California She lives in June Lake, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction




Vintage Christmas
* Album cover, Cushion, Cone decoration


Children's Christmas
* Stocking, Finger puppets, Reindeer


Christmas Table
* Table runner, Napkin holder, Wine scarf


White Christmas
* Tree skirt, Candle mats, Decoration


Christmas Night
* Quilt, Stocking, Pillow case


Christmas Welcome
* Garland, Door hanger, Card holder


Christmas Kitchen
* Apron, Baskets, Gift tags


Christmas Party
* Invitation, Decoration, Tree trim


Quilt a Gift Index

Long Description

Stitch and sew gorgeous Christmas craft projects with thesebeautiful festive designs. With a wide variety of ideas for gifts, keepsakesand decorations, Quilt a Gift forChristmas includes easy sewing projects for beginners together with moreintricate designs for the experienced quilter. Embroidery stitches, appliqu

Description for Sales People

Features more than 20 brand newChristmas gift and decoration ideas inthe author's distinct style Author's first book Quilt a Gift hassold over 50,000 copies worldwide Popular author who runs herown quilt pattern design company,, and exhibits atquilt shows internationally includingQuilt Market in the US

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