Half Yard# Christmas: Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric

by Debbie Shore

Overview

Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas? Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories youll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids theres something for everyone: you can select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. With over 30 simple, stylish projects, each requiring only a half yard of fabric, this book will have you feeling festive in no time. Featuring Debbies unique brand of friendly guidance, and packed with easy-to-follow photography, this book is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration to more experienced sewers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782211471
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	07/20/2015
Series:	Half Yard
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	738,729
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.19(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Debbie 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

Table of Contents

Introduction 8
Tools and Equipment 10
Before you start 12

Rustic Christmas 18
Advent Calendar, page 20
Bunting, page 24
Candle Pots, page 26
Present Sack, page 28
String Baubles, page 32
Wreath, page 34

Scandinavian Christmas 38
Christmas Cones, page 40
Christmas Gnomes, page 44
Scrap Fabric Wreath, page 48
Hanging Hearts, page 50
Stocking, page 54

Traditional Christmas 18
Ball Decorations, page 60
Stocking Decorations, page 64
Christmas Stocking, page 66
Festive Gift Bag, page 70
Mistletoe Wreath Cushion Cover, page 72
Tree Skirt, page 76

Monochrome Christmas 80
Gift Box, page 82
Fabric Baubles, page 86
Table Centrepiece, page 88
Potted Tree Decoration, page 90
Tablemat, page 92

Kids Christmas 96
Santa Hat Chair Slip, page 98
Felt Gift Bags, page 102
Robin Bunting, page 104
Santa Hat, page 106

Contemporary Christmas 108
Paper Bag Favours, page 110
Card Holder, page 112
Ribbon Tree Placemats, page 116
Christmas Tree Table Runner, page 118
Bottle Cooler, page 120
Ribbon Tree Wall Hanging, page 124
Tree Pictures, page 126

Index 128

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal 2015

Shore (Half Yard Gifts) continues her quest to help crafters use up their fabric stash with her latest book, which focuses on Christmas decor. The projects are arranged by style (e.g., Scandinavian, traditional, rustic, contemporary) and include a variety of items, such as a burlap-and-linen Advent calendar, a no-sew holiday wreath made of scrap fabric, a variety of ornaments, gift boxes and bags, and placemats. Shore’s directions are easy to follow, and key steps are illustrated with photographs to provide additional guidance. Most of the projects can be completed in a short time, making them ideal for last-minute gift giving. ­VERDICT There’s a pleasant variety of styles in this collection, and crafters with a taste for homespun or rustic design will find many of the projects especially ­appealing.

From the Publisher

10/15/2015
Shore (Half Yard Gifts) continues her quest to help crafters use up their fabric stash with her latest book, which focuses on Christmas decor. The projects are arranged by style (e.g., Scandinavian, traditional, rustic, contemporary) and include a variety of items, such as a burlap-and-linen Advent calendar, a no-sew holiday wreath made of scrap fabric, a variety of ornaments, gift boxes and bags, and placemats. Shore's directions are easy to follow, and key steps are illustrated with photographs to provide additional guidance. Most of the projects can be completed in a short time, making them ideal for last-minute gift giving. VERDICT There's a pleasant variety of styles in this collection, and crafters with a taste for homespun or rustic design will find many of the projects especially appealing.

Library Journal