Start to Stitch

by Claire Buckley, Miriam Edwards and Nancy Nicholson.

Textile craft is easy and fun! This book will give you the techniques and confidence to make loads of fantastic decorative and practical pieces, ranging from cushions to bags to mobile phone cosies. There are full instructions on the materials and methods for four classic textile crafts embroidery, appliqué, quilting and patchwork.

This book is based on the following books published by Search Press:
Start to Appliqué by Nancy Nicholson, 2008
Start to Embroider by Claire Buckley, 2008
Start to Patchwork by Nancy Nicholson, 2009
Start to Quilt by Miriam Edwards, 2008

24 Fantastic projects and dozens of variations
Clear step-by-step instructions make each technique easy
A fun, practical and enjoyable introduction to textile craft

Book Contents

Introduction 4
Materials 6
Appliqué 12
Appliqué techniques 14
Brilliant Brooch 18
Skirt Trim 22
Perfect Picture 26
Beady Bird 30
Throw Cushion 34
Pretty Pocket 40
Felt Bag 46
Embroidery 52
Embroidery techniques 54
Peacock Picture 66
Funky Book Cover 72
Magic Bag 78
Heart Purse 84
Lucky Charms 90
Patchwork 94
Patchwork techniques 96
Pet’s Blanket 98
Pin Cushion 104
Beautiful Belt 108
Patchwork Pillow 112
Heart Decoration 118
Crazy Bird 124
Zigzag Bag 128
Quilting 134
Quilting techniques 136
Notebook Cover 140
Fun Phone Pouch 144
Sashiko Bag 152
Beady Bag 158
Cat Wall Hanging 164
More books to read 174
Useful websites 174
Glossary 175
Index 176