Luxurious linens, lovely old lace, charming chenille and cross-stitch, and timeless textiles: collectors who love beautiful antique fabrics and seamstresses who have classic clothing they'd like to repurpose will find inspiration in these 30 superb designs. There's something for everyone, including an exquisite christening gown adorned with lace, a denim jacket with a vintage fur collar, and a jaunty set of 1950's patterned caf� curtains. A blouse made from an elegant sheer curtain panel even has three variations; one is elegant and sophisticated, another features a cute strawberry print, and a third style showcases latticework from an old nightdress. Layout sketches for every article show clearly how each vintage textile, whether a doily or mid-century tablecloth, has undergone its transformation.

With full colour photographs and simple step-by-step instructions, this book demonstrates the craft of making skirts that express your own unique look and personality.

Start your own fabric adventure with this inspiring collection of unique homestyle projects, combining new and recycled fabrics for vintage, homespun and retro results! &break;&break; Contains a variety of practical, yet pretty projects for you and your home, including cozy cushions, curtains, table linens, gift bags, irresistible handbags, cuddly toys and more&break;&break; Discover 20 inspiring ways to make the most of every last scrap of fabric, whether it's a luscious new textile, a pair of old jeans or a thrift-store bargain&break;&break; Make your house a home with chic cushions and curtains, liven up your look with colorful corsages and create charming keepsakes for your loved ones to treasure&break;&break; Follow the simple step-by-step instructions, clear patterns and colorful artworks to achieve wonderful results every time &break;&break;Packed with ideas to make the most of every last scrap of fabric, the step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions fully explain simple embroidery skills and patchwork and appliqu? techniques, making this the perfect resource for crafters of all levels.

Blending expert advice with inspiring designs, Sew What! Skirts will delight both novice and veteran sewers alike. This spiral-bound book lays flat for easy reference and features full-color photographs of 16 sample skirts, with illustrated step-by-step instructions for completing each one. Encouraging you to experiment with bold patterns and unique fabrics, Francesca DenHartog and Carole Ann Camp provide simple guidelines for translating body measurements into panel dimensions. Create a custom-tailored wardrobe that fits perfectly and showcases your unique and personal style.

More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!