SEW YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Mary Hertel
Warning: this book may get you hooked on paper piecing. It shares great stash
and time-saving tips to help you make 16 festive blocks with the technique, which
can then be used to make eight home and gift projects – you'd need a workshop
in the North Pole to get through all the possible combos!
C&T Publishing, £14.99, searchpress.comEASY STUFF TO MAKE WITH FLUFF by Gillian Harris
We don't know a single stitcher who doesn't like to dabble in other crafts, and
what better gift to give than a host of new skills? With 25 projects canvassing
needle-felting, weaving, spinning, knitting and crochet, this taster title will
take you from homespun to homerun.
Pavilion Books, £9.99, pavilionbooks.comSEW ADVENT CALENDARS by Debbie Shore
The build-up to Christmas is arguably bigger than the day itself, and this guidebook
will ensure that you're properly prepared, with 20 designs to suit every family
member – even the dog! As always with Debbie, her techniques are
thoughtfully explained and packed with handy tips.
Search Press, £9.99, searchpress.comMINI FELT CHRISTMAS by Sachiyo Ishii
Stitching felt is cheap, cheerful and incredibly easy! This book's
instructions are accompanied by handy photos for all of the hand
stitches and shaping techniques you'll need to make a choice of 30
projects, ranging from cute tree decs to a complete nativity. The most
difficult thing will be deciding whether to keep or gift your creations!
Search Press, £10.99, searchpress.comWILLIAM MORRIS: DECOR & DESIGN
by Elizabeth Wilhide
A major player in traditional British textile arts, Morris' designs transcend the
Victorian era to jump right into your fabric stash. Take inspiration for how
to introduce his distinctly satisfying patterns into your home and wardrobe
(without breaking the bank!) from this ode to great British design.
Pavilion Books, £14.99, pavilionbooks.comSEWING YOUR PERFECT
CAPSULE WARDROBE
by Arianna Cadwallader & Cathy McKinnon
Stitching just a vest, skirt, blouse, dress and trousers that can
be paired with almost anything will make your new year closet
cleanse much easier. This go-to title offers great fitting, fabric and
finishing advice plus comes with two versions of each garment in
a full-size pull-out pattern, helping you dress effortlessly chic.
Kyle Books, £19.99, kylebooks.co.ukMEGA MINI CROSS STITCH by Makoto Oozu
Cross stitching is seriously underrated, if you ask us – it's a irresistibly
charming way to decorate fabric. If you want 900 incredible motifs at your
disposal (with full charts plus extra technique tips) from dinos and robots
to people, animals and habby goodies, this book will be your new go-to.
Pavilion Books, £9.99, pavilionbooks.com77(^) sewmag.co.uk
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