A spoonful of sugar : sew 20 simple projects to sweeten your surroundings zakka style

A spoonful of sugar Sew 20 simple projects to sweeten your surroundings zakka style

Lisa Cox

Book - 2016

"Treat yourself to 20 sweet and original craft projects! If you love crafting but find yourself short on time, all you need is A Spoonful of Sugar! Lisa Cox, the talented designer behind A Spoonful of Sugar Designs, offers twenty fun yet functional projects to decorate your bedroom, kitchen, craft room and playroom or to give as one-of-a kind gifts. Most of these projects can be made in an afternoon--whether you're a beginner or an intermediate crafter! Make a few Crisscross Coasters to spice up your table top, a Pretty Patchwork Jewelry Wrap to protect your favorite jewelry pieces, or a Nautical Treasure Bag for the little one in your life. These whimsical and practical sewing projects incorporate a number of techniques for embel...lishment, including patchwork, raw-edge applique, crochet, chicken scratch embroidery and sashiko, so you can put your own unique and modern twist on whatever project you choose! A Spoonful of Sugar allows you to appreciate the calming process of handwork, see your project develop and enjoy the satisfaction of making something yourself."--provided by Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Sewing.
Sewing > Japan.
Decoration and ornament > Japan.
Handicraft > Japan.
Textile crafts > Japan.
Published
Cincinnati, Ohio : Fons & Porter ©2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Lisa Cox (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"T5822"--Page 4 of cover.
Accompanying CD-ROM contains PDF file featuring sewing patterns.
Includes index.
Physical Description
127 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm + 1 computer optical disc
ISBN
9781440243653
  • chapter 1. Home: Bonjour Paris doorstop ; Retro pillow ; Kyoto placemat ; Crisscross coasters
  • chapter 2. Bedroom: Sweet dreams pillowcase ; Grandmother's flower garden dustcover ; Pretty patchwork jewelry wrap ; Dress form lavender sachets
  • chapter 3. Kitchen: Gorgeous gingham pot holder ; Handy eco shopper ; Denim café apron ; Love-to-bake wall art
  • chapter 4. Craft room: Sewing portfolio ; Fabric gift baskets ; Zakka dilly bag ; Cathedral window pincushions
  • chapter 5. For kids: Ladybug beanbag game ; Pretty panda snap purse ; Nautical treasure bags ; Boutique baby bibs.
Review by Library Journal Review

Sewing blogger Cox presents a series of projects in zakka style-a term that, in the crafting world, is generally defined as "useful but cute." Her focus is on machine-sewn projects, with hand-sewn or embroidered details, designed for the kitchen, bedroom, and craft room, with catch-all chapters for general home decor and projects for kids. Each project includes a difficulty rating; cutting instructions (printable patterns are included on a CD); and guidelines for piecing, sewing, and embellishment. Basic knowledge of patchwork and sewing are assumed, and Cox's simple tutorials for the embellishment techniques used should be enough to get beginners started. VERDICT Sewists looking for quirky, delightful home accessories will find a nice selection, and the tutorials on methods such as sashiko add appeal for crafters interested in hand-embroidered decoration. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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