Classic Cushions - Hardcover

Landy, Lynne; Stowers, Anne; Pyke, Kay

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1863733329 ISBN 13: 9781863733328

Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 1992

Synopsis

This practical guide shows the average sewer how to turn basic scraps of fabric into cushions. An expensive sewing machine is not necessary - all the cushions are made with straight stitch and a zigzag finish. A short introduction is followed by general decorating guidelines and hints with illustrated lessons in basic cushion make-up. Each cushion style is then described, accompanied by a colour photograph. The introductory section gives advice on fabric and trim selection and colour combinations. It describes the various cushion and pillow shapes, which inserts are appropriate, and answers questions such as whether you should fasten the cushion with a zip or velcro. For the avid embroiderers there are more original Kaye Pyke designs for embellishing cushions - or anything. Double page spreads of decorator photographs show cushions in contrasting styles. There are cushions using Kaye Pyke's special effects, such as putting a satin picture in the middle of a cushion, or a piece of tapestry, or a piece of hand-painted enamel. Like Kaye Pyke's "Elegant Embroidery", this is a practical book of ideas presented in coffee-table style.

About this title

About the Author

Kaye Pyke has been designing and teaching embroidery for 19 years and is a leading light on the embroidery scene in Australia. Lynne Landy is the Melbourne editor of Australian Country Style and wrote the best-seller Kaye Pyke's Elegant Embroidery with Kaye.Anne Stowers was for many years a couture dressmaker and has worked with Kaye Pyke translating Kaye's design ideas into stylish custom-made accessories for her Port Melbourne boutique.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1863733329
• ISBN 13: 9781863733328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128