Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama’s Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home décor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
It covers:
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The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without
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Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece
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A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches
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Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box
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Variations and ideas for customizing every project
Make everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama’s Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.
Author: Kate Shoup
Paperback: 253 pages
Company: Wiley (2007-04-02)
ISBN: 0470095164
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $2.44
Used Price: $2.45
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Lest you think I’m lazy, here are some of the projects I’ve been working on. Dancing Skeletons [IMG ] I made some fun pillowcases for our bed (no room in my house is safe from Halloween). My husband chose this dancing skeleton fabric—he is such a good sport. The two felt pillows are some I recently bought on sale from the Smithsonian Store. Black Hat Society [IMG ] This is “Black Hatter” by Sue Hillis Designs. I wanted to make this just because it’s fun. The chart came with a cute little c
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HAMILTON – Marinel McGrath’s brain works in overdrive most days. That makes her no different from any other superintendent of schools.
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