Sew Your Own Vintage Keepsakes: How to Create Gorgeous Gifts, Heirlooms and Accessories in Step-by-Step Craft Projects - Hardcover

Lucinda Ganderton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1908991275 ISBN 13: 9781908991270

Publisher: Aquamarine, 2013

Synopsis

A delightfully presented book of original designs and projects for creating homemade and lovingly crafted mementos to keep forever. This new edition (originally titled Romantic Keepsakes), with gorgeous photographs by Debbie Patterson, shows you how to use traditional skills such as embroidery, applique and quilting to makes items for weddings, christenings and birthdays that will always be treasured. It contains items that are not only perfect as gifts, but also luxurious accessories that will enhance your own bedroom, boudoir or bathroom. You can create a Christening bonnet or tiny booties, a beautiful beaded evening bag or an exquisite applique Valentine. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 300 photographs, including step-by-step images that guide through each of the 40 projects. A gift that has been made with loving care is always the most appreciated, especially when it is something that has its own vintage style. This book reveals the secrets of creating fabulous pieces for significant occasions, which will be kept forever. The best of traditional skills have been gathered in 40 projects to create a beautiful collection of covetable items. Techniques range from the traditional, such as embroidery and quilting, to contemporary methods to create an antique effect. Throughout, guidance is given on selecting materials, textures and shades for a genuine heritage feel, with many of the projects inspired by charming customs surviving to this day. Create your own cherished mementoes and tomorrow's heirlooms.

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About the Author

Lucinda Ganderton is experienced in a wide range of crafts and is the author of several books that cover a variety of sewing techniques, including The Liberty Book of Home Sewing (Quadrille) and Creating Vintage Style (Ryland, Peters & Small). Her work features regularly in magazines and she has also appeared on television. After studying Fine Art Textiles at Goldsmiths College, London, Lucinda worked as a producer and art director in video and TV production. She then turned to creative writing and has now written or contributed to many books and magazines on needle crafts, textiles and lifestyle subjects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aquamarine
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908991275
• ISBN 13: 9781908991270
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160