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Sewing School Quilts
| Item #: | 015654 |
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| ISBN: | 9781612128597 |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
Product Description:
Quilting doesn’t have to be reserved for grandmas and favorite aunts. This book is full of fun quilting projects that kids will enjoy making as they learn the basics of quilting. Sewing School Quilts has 11 lessons on materials, supplies, and basic technique to get you started, followed by 5 chapters covering art quilts, foundation piecing, patchwork, appliqué, and using recycled materials. Each chapter contains 3 projects of varying difficulty, such as patches the dog, a treasure pouch, and cuddle-sized quilts. The book is user-friendly and even teaches basic embroidery, machine and hand sewing skills, tips for fixing common mistakes, and useful quilting terms. A 9-inch ruler along one side of the book and pattern pieces for projects are included. Spiral bound, 160 pgs. ~Rachel E.
Publisher Description:
The best-selling authors of the Sewing School ® series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliquéd family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy-quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T-shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker.
