Jane Foster is one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming designers. An entirely self-taught illustrator and screen printer, her work is strongly influenced by Scandinavian and British design from the 1950s and 60s. Fun with Fabric is Jane’s first book, and in it she presents 15 simple projects, using fabulous fabrics from her own collection. Jane shows you how to sew and stick to create bold, colourful accessories for your home. Whether you are already hoarding stacks of vintage fabric or prefer to buy new reproduction designs, this book is packed with practical and inspirational project ideas. Patchwork cushions, bags and quilts will need some simple sewing skills, while covered notebooks, a noticeboard and pen pots can be achieved with scissors and glue. Jane’s fun and easygoing approach to her work shines through in each of the 15 projects. Here’s to embracing the retro lifestyle!

Clever sewing and needlework projects using remnants, buttons, ribbons, and scraps of material to embellish store-bought items and to create new ones.

Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes—decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free? Unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery. With more than fifty do-it-yourself projects for living room, bedroom, kitchen, and even your car seats, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is the ultimate craft book for any home in need of an update. Learn to not only craft something new, but also renew, recreate, and reuse your old linens and blankets, thrift store clothing, and flea market finds. Featuring vibrant photographs and step-by-step instructions for designs of every style, Fun with Yarn and Fabric is perfect for every crafty decorator, regardless of age or experience. These whimsical DIY projects show you how to: Sew colorful patchwork Crochet a bedcover or a decorative seat cover Embroider a tie Decorate with knitted flowers Use needlework to make unique Christmas cards And oh-so-much more! So get ready to use a little color—and some yarn and fabric—to turn your house into a cozy home!

Will her boss go down on bended knee? For years GP Ruby Hollister longed to return to Swallowbrook village – she just never anticipated being homeless when she finally did! Which means she has to throw herself at the mercy of broodingly handsome new colleague Dr. Hugo Lawrence and his spare flat... Free of all emotional responsibility for the first time in his life, Hugo's determined to relish his freedom – the last thing he wants is a fragile, beautiful waif living on his doorstep! Only the secret sadness in Ruby's eyes calls to his inner protector, and a bachelor lifestyle no longer seems so appealing...

Combine your love of crafting, fabric, and reading to create unique volumes for preserving your memories. The 24 projects feature a variety of binding methods as well as inventive techniques like transferring photos onto textiles.

Learn to dye fabric the quick and easy way with twelve can’t-miss techniques for adding custom color to fabric, clothing, linens, and household goods. How can you make quilting or crafting more fun? Add color! Everything you need to know about creating fabulous hand-dyed fabrics is right here—what supplies to get, basic techniques to try, and how to achieve different visual effects. Photo galleries give you lots of ideas for projects to show off the results. Fast! Lynn teaches you the techniques that produce rich results with minimal time and effort. Fun! Learn to create lots of exciting color blends, patterns, and textures. Easy! All you need to get started is this book, a few supplies, a measuring spoon, and some plastic containers.

Turn your favorite fabrics and quilt patterns into practical, durable art with twelve no-sew projects including floorcloths, placemats, and more! Easier to make than a conventional quilt or a painted floorcloth, a Floorquilt is the perfect way to turn the fabric you love into a masterpiece you can use. Ellen Highsmith Silver teaches you the simple decoupage techniques you need to transform a piece of canvas into a beautiful, durable floorcloth—plus coasters, placemats, trivets, serving trays, and even dbookmarks! Each project features illustrated easy-to-follow instructions. Ellen guides you every step of the way, from choosing raw fabric to applying a protective finish to the completed Floorquilt. Lots of how-to photographs and inspiring examples