{"product_id":"half-yard-gifts-isbn-9781782211501","title":"Half Yard# Gifts","description":"Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one.\u003cbr\u003e  This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbies friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But its also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if youve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure.Introduction 8\u003cbr\u003e  Useful things 10\u003cbr\u003e  Before you start 12\u003cbr\u003e  Cactus pincushion 16\u003cbr\u003e  Slashed fabric pillow cover 18\u003cbr\u003e  Slashed fabric purse 22\u003cbr\u003e  Scissor keeper 26\u003cbr\u003e  Rustic flowerpot 28\u003cbr\u003e  String of chicks 32\u003cbr\u003e  Pyramid paperweight 36\u003cbr\u003e  Cosmetic bag 38\u003cbr\u003e  Draught excluder 44\u003cbr\u003e  Reading pillow 48\u003cbr\u003e  Tool apron 52\u003cbr\u003e  Childs apron 54\u003cbr\u003e  Gardeners kneeling pad 58\u003cbr\u003e  Handbag doorstop 62\u003cbr\u003e  Cupcake over mitt 66\u003cbr\u003e  Heart pillow 70\u003cbr\u003e  Wallet 72\u003cbr\u003e  Door tidy 76\u003cbr\u003e  Tablet case 80\u003cbr\u003e  Cupcake tea cosy 84\u003cbr\u003e  Hot water bottle cover 88\u003cbr\u003e  Pyjama case 92\u003cbr\u003e  Index and key terms 96\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e’Tis the season for gift sewing, and Shore’s latest is a collection of easy-to-sew projects using a half yard (or less) of fabric. Most of the projects are frilly and feminine or whimsical and child-friendly, with ribbon, lace, and button trims, and quilting cotton featuring prominently. They’re the type of projects that don’t require body measurements, making it easy to whip up a few to give as last-minute or hostess gifts. The majority are home-decor related, including an oilcloth-covered garden kneeler, a door stop shaped like a handbag, a throw pillow featuring a slashed-fabric design, and a cupcake-shaped pot holder. The directions are given in short steps with photos of key points. Photos of the finished projects abound as well. Patterns are not included, which isn’t problematic because most of the projects highlight shapes that are simple to cut. Directions for creating custom templates are included as needed. \u003cb\u003eVERDICT Gift sewing is popular, and there’s a wide range of projects here. Sewists looking for cute, feminine gift designs will enjoy\u003c\/b\u003eDebbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and selling products on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She is now a bestselling author and has written 12 books for Search Press, with several more underway. Debbie was voted Sewing Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. She lives in Castle Bytham, Lincs. Visit her website at: debbieshore.co.uk","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302089543909,"sku":"NP9781782211501","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781782211501.jpg?v=1767728625","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/half-yard-gifts-isbn-9781782211501","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}