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Love to Sew: Christmas Stockings

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Love to Sew: Christmas Stockings

Contributors:

By (Author) Rachael Rowe

ISBN:

9781844489749

Publisher:

Search Press Ltd

Imprint:

Search Press Ltd

Publication Date:

18th May 2015

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

746.4

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

64

Weight:

308g

Description

Talented designer and expert sewer, Rachael Rowe has created twenty Christmas stockings for you to make, in a wide variety of styles: shabby chic, country style, modern and sophisticated, traditional and more. The techniques required are all shown with step by step photographs at the beginning, then each project has full step by step instructions and selected step photographs, with beautiful styled photographs of the finished stockings. All the full size templates needed are provided.

Reviews

November 2017

No stitchmas would be complete without a handmade stocking (full of habby goods naturally) Choose from a mini advent calendar, giant gift sac, the much-loved traditional version, and lots more! All of the techniques are really clearly explained, with handy tips for good measure. Whatever your style, from kitsch to scandi, the whole family is covered.

* Sew magazine *

Here's a modern take on Christmas style with great ideas and full size templates. There are clear instructions, inspirational photos and the book is crammed with ideas for beginners to experienced sewists.

* Machine Knitting Monthly *

October 2015
Nothing beats the fun of personalizing the Christmas preparations and making your own stocking is the perfect way to start. In this book Rachael Rowe has created 18 stockings to make, from wee ones for an advent calendar to a huge toy sack; and you can embellish them in a number of attractive ways. You don't need a lot of sewing know-how to make any of these stockings - indeed some of them are suitable for children or beginners. Each project has full step-by-step instructions and all the templates needed are included.

* Love to Make *

December 2015

From traditional to shabby chic, modern and sophisticated, expert sewer Rachael Rowe has created twenty Christmas stockings for you to make. Featuring patchwork, appliqu, embroidery and more, they are simple to sew. The different techniques are displayed through step-by-step photographs at the beginning and then each project has full instructions and selected step photographs, along with beautiful styled images of the finished stockings. All the templates needed are provided. You too can make these beautiful stockings as gifts for your loved ones to treasure for years to come.

* Sewing World *

Experienced designer Rachel presents eighteen delightful projects to stitch each one a different take on the traditional Christmas stocking. Full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions enable traditional and contemporary designs to be easily completed for the festive season. Good value for money and perfect for all who love to stitch for the young at heart of all ages.

* East Kent Embroiderer's Guild *

Author Bio

Rachael Rowes love of sewing was first ignited when she cut up her mothers silk dresses to make clothes for her toys. Fortunately, she didnt get into too much trouble and went on to gain a first class degree in Fashion Design. After working in both fabric and graphic design, she set up her interior accessories company, Grace & Favour Home, where she handmakes a range of unique homewares. Born and raised in Devon, UK, Rachael lives in a small Dartmoor village with her partner, Steve and son, Henry.

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