Sewing School (R) Quilts
15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More
Published on 3. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-61212-859-7 (ISBN)
Description
The best-selling authors of the Sewing School (R) series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, applique, 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 appliqued 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. Also available in this series: Sewing School (R),Sewing School (R) 2, Sewing School (R) Fashion Design, and Sewing School (R) Box Set.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
Full-color; photographs throug
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 237 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
796 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61212-859-7 (9781612128597)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Amie Petronis Plumley | Andria Lisle
Sewing School ® Quilts
15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More
E-Book
04/2018
Storey Publishing, LLC
€9.49
Available for download
Persons
Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle are the authors of Sewing School (R), Sewing School (R)2, and Sewing School (R)Quilts. Plumley is an elementary school teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp. Lisle is cultural curator at Fourth Bluff in downtown Memphis, part of the national initiative Reimagining the Civic Commons. They blog together at sewingschool.blogspot.com.
Content
A Note to You from the Authors
About This Book: An Introduction for Adults
Getting Started
Welcome to Sewing School Quilts
Lesson 1: How to Use this Book
Lesson 2: Anatomy of a Quilt
Lesson 3: In Your Sewing Kit
Lesson 4: Quilting Rules
Lesson 5: Finding Out about Fabric
Lesson 6: Get to Know Batting
Lesson 7: Math + Quilts
Lesson 8: Pattern Play
Lesson 9: Making a Quilt Top
Lesson 10: How to Bind a Quilt
Lesson 11: Time to Quilt
Art Quilts
Embroidery 101
Personal Placemat
Cozy eCover
Selfie Quilt
Foundation Piecing
Foundation Piecing 101
Scrappy Journal
Tiny Treasures Pouch
I Spy Quilt
Patchwork
Patchwork 101
Patches the Dog
Pet Mat
Waterfall Quilt
Appliqué
Appliqué 101
Family Crest
Fabric Story
Say Anything Quilt
Recycled
Recycled Fabrics 101
Pocket Tic-Tac-Toe
Stuff I Wore Mat
T-Shirt Quilt
10 Uses for Quilts
Skill Builder 1: Machine-Sewing Skills
Skill Builder 2: Hand-Sewing Skills
Skill Builder 3: Oops!
Look It Up: Quilting Dictionary
Index
About This Book: An Introduction for Adults
Getting Started
Welcome to Sewing School Quilts
Lesson 1: How to Use this Book
Lesson 2: Anatomy of a Quilt
Lesson 3: In Your Sewing Kit
Lesson 4: Quilting Rules
Lesson 5: Finding Out about Fabric
Lesson 6: Get to Know Batting
Lesson 7: Math + Quilts
Lesson 8: Pattern Play
Lesson 9: Making a Quilt Top
Lesson 10: How to Bind a Quilt
Lesson 11: Time to Quilt
Art Quilts
Embroidery 101
Personal Placemat
Cozy eCover
Selfie Quilt
Foundation Piecing
Foundation Piecing 101
Scrappy Journal
Tiny Treasures Pouch
I Spy Quilt
Patchwork
Patchwork 101
Patches the Dog
Pet Mat
Waterfall Quilt
Appliqué
Appliqué 101
Family Crest
Fabric Story
Say Anything Quilt
Recycled
Recycled Fabrics 101
Pocket Tic-Tac-Toe
Stuff I Wore Mat
T-Shirt Quilt
10 Uses for Quilts
Skill Builder 1: Machine-Sewing Skills
Skill Builder 2: Hand-Sewing Skills
Skill Builder 3: Oops!
Look It Up: Quilting Dictionary
Index