Red means go when it comes to sewing quilts, bags, accessories, and more with the popular Create and Craft TV presenter. Mandy Shaw is well known for her distinctive sewing designs and motifs and in this book she brings her own style to the traditional and increasingly popular technique of redwork embroidery. You will learn how to create two quilts, the first has nine different heart-shaped quilt blocks, each with a different motif and theme, such as polar bears, scissors and honey bees. The second quilt is a variation which includes a nine patch block. Mandy then demonstrates how to use the different motifs to make up 12 simple projects such as pin-cushions, keyrings, hanging hearts and bags—ideal for sewers who don’t want to tackle the full quilts. A helpful stitch guide with step illustrations will provide you with all the stitch techniques you will need, in addition, full-size templates for all the motifs are included together with a full alphabet enabling you to personalize your makes. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher looking for inspiration or a novice sewer looking for new ideas, this title has something for everyone!

Little birds pause to sing or spread their elegant wings in this collection of ten embroidery patterns, suitable for all kinds of embroidery like redwork.

In the 1880s, the introduction of a colorfast red thread from Turkey led to the trend of creating redwork items for the home. Stubbings shares a patterns for a collection of eclectic projects, from traditional designs to modern aesthetics. The pull-out sheets include full-sized tracing patterns.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Combining simple embroidery stitches and red embroidery floss, these projects are easy enough for a beginner and perfect for a seasoned quilter who needs a refresher course in embroidery work. The projects, which make perfect gifts for the contemporary and the traditional home, include a pillow with a matching over-the-door wall quilt, a table runner with matching place mats, a small floral bouquet wall quilt, a sampler quilt, and seven antique seed-packet designs to place on towels. These and original redwork designs can be used in any number of combinations, allowing crafters to create a versatile and varied range of gifts.

A guide to using colored pencils to create the look of intricate appliqué.