Country Cottage Quilting: Over 20 Quirky Quilt Projects Combining Stitchery with Patchwork

by Lynette Anderson

Overview

Learn how to make gorgeous quilting, patchwork, applique and sewing projects with Country Cottage Quilting, from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson. Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.

Inside Country Cottage Quilting: Patchwork and Applique Projects – 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases. Techniques – all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make the projects. In this book you will learn about sewing seams, pressing work, needle-turn applique, English paper piecing, how to make yo yos, how to quilt, and more, and you will also find a comprehensive guide to all of the embroidery stitches that Lynette uses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446300398
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	02/28/2012
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Lynette Anderson has been designing quilting and sewing patterns for twenty years. She also teaches sewing workshops around the world and designs a range of fabrics produced by Lecien. Visit her website at www.lynetteandersondesigns.com.au.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Cottage Garden 10

Hollyhock Cottage Bag 12

Hollyhock Needle Case 18

Gardener's Scissor Keeper 21

Vintage Flowers 24

Flower Spool Quilt 26

Flower Spool Cushion 32

Birdhouse Garden 34

Birdhouse Bag 36

Little Bird Purse 43

Walnut Tree Cottage 46

Walnut Tree Sewing Case 48

Cottage Needle Holder 52

Flowers for the Bees 56

Busy Bees Wall Hanging 58

Beehive Picture 63

My Favourite Garden 66

Garden Scenes Quilt 68

Flowerpot Pictures 74

Go Wild Garden 76

Go Wild Quilt 78

Garden Pillow 84

Materials and Equipment 88

Techniques 92

Templates 100

Suppliers 126

Acknowledgments 126

About the Author 126

Index 127