All Sewn Up: 35 Exquisite Projects Using Appliqué, Embroidery and More

by Chloe Owens

Packed full of 35 crafty ideas, Chloe 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 lunch with friends in Cooking Up A Storm. There are pretty placemats, table decorations and even an apron for the hostess. In Cuddly Companions you will find a giraffe, lion and bonkers bobtail bunnies to sew, each one decorated with pretty stitches. Gifts comes next, with tote bags and quilts that friends will love to receive. If you adore long lie-ins then Rest Your Weary Head has pillows with appliqué and embellishments, plus a Holly Golightly inspired eyemask. Finally, Room Decorations has wall murals and hangings to add a splash of colour to your home. Every project comes with step-by-step instructions and adorable artworks, making everything so simple to stitch. There is also a handy techniques section and templates to help you along the way. So what are you waiting for? Grab a needle and thread and get down to some seriously creative crafting.

Genres: Crafts, Reference, Nonfiction, Quilting, Sewing

143 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Trudy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas, string of birds now hanging on my kitchen door...

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of cute ideas. I really want to make the following:

p. 10 Tea Towel -template p. 134
p. 20 Place Mats -template p. 136 --I love the bird design, but will probably use for a pillow case instead of place mat
p. 67 Book Cover -template p. 134
p. 110 Hanging Birds -template p. 142
p. 125 Custom Lamp Shade -template p. 134 & 140

Also beneficial:
p. 128-130, 132 Techniques
p. 133 Craft Supply Sites

[June Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable read with cute projects. The author's enthusiasm is contagious! :0}

I especially liked her dolls, stuffed toys, and baby gifts. This designer cleverly blends vintage fabrics with felt appliques and machine and hand-embroidery to make unique items.

Highly-recommended to fans of vintage/retro fabrics and items.

I borrowed this book from the local public library.

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[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book sooo much.. its cute, easy on the eye and to top it off, it certainly gets the creativity flowing. I really would like to do some of these great ideas. Likely I would buy first. 5/5! Impressed!👌

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for me in terms of making stuff relevant

[Ciara · Rating 4 out of 5]

very pretty & fun to look at. it inspired me to add a few more projects to my list. i have been wanting to make a set of napkins for the household, & this book has a project on place mats that was also inspiring. i doubt i will use the provided templates, which were a bit flowery & young for me (birds were involved), but you know. my relationship with sewing books is less, "i want to make this exact project," & more, "what an interesting technique/concept. how can i adapt this to my own skill level/interests/lifestyle/taste?"

i also liked the fabric portrait idea. i think i'll be trying that one too.

i kind of wondered how much the author is inspired by IKEA. i noticed one of the photos featured the exact same IKEA pillow that i have on my nursing chair. the embroidered lampshade project really seemed to be a riff on an embroidered lampshade i got at IKEA & repurposed for use on the overhead light in the library.

there were a lot of embroidery projects in this book. i have yet to experiment with embroidery. i do more patchwork, or just using prints (when making clothes). but maybe it's time to try my hand at embroidery too. i just fear i'm not imaginative enough or a good enough artist to do something good, but i guess there's only one way to find out.

[Book Dragon Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful book, lovely ...gave me a hell load of inspiration !!!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got some great ideas out of this for my children's sewing class. Easy to follow, bright and gorgeously illustrated.