Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | By QUILT Magazine | 1 Comment

All Sewn Up

35 exquisite projects using appliqué, embroidery and more

By Chloe Owens

Publication Date: February 2012                      Price: $19.95, hardback

Breaking with textile tradition, Chloë Owens shows you how to use old fabrics to create fresh unique projects for the home! By replacing pens and pencils with needle and thread, and paint with fabric appliqué, Chloë Owens has applied artistic principles to sewing and created these unique projects showing her true passion for handcrafted things. Packed with 35 crafty projects, Chloë uses a wide variety of techniques – from embellishment and adornment to freehand embroidery – that are forward thinking but still inspired by vintage style.

Split into five chapters, start by making something fun for a long, lazy lunch with friends in Cooking Up A Storm – there are placemats, aprons, oven gloves and table decorations.  In Cuddly Companions you will find a giraffe, kitten and other furry friends to stitch, while the Gifts chapter includes book covers, a laptop case, tote bag, and mini quilt that friends will love.  Rest Your Weary Head has pillows and cushions with appliqué and embellishments, plus a Holly Golightly-inspired eyemask. Finally, Room Decorations has fabric portraits, wall hangings, lampshades and bunting to add a splash of color to your home.

Every project comes with step-by-step instructions and adorable artwork, making everything very simple to stitch.  There is also a handy techniques section and all the templates you’ll need.  So grab a needle and thread and get down to some seriously creative crafting with these 35 retro-inspired ideas in All Sewn Up.

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