The Pillow Book: Over 25 Simple-to-Sew Patterns for Every Room and Every Mood

by Shannon Okey, Gemma Comas (Photographer)

Overview

Can't afford a new couch? Cover it with pillows! Every interior decorator worth her measuring tape knows the easiestnot to mention cheapestway to transform a room is with fresh, colorful cushions. For this beautiful sewing book, veteran crafter Shannon Okey created more than 25 patterns for every room in the home. Projects range frombeginner friendly throw pillows, shams, and bolsters to more advanced bench pads, ottomans, and oversized floor cushions. We've tucked ready-to-use (no photocopier enlarging here!) pattern pieces into a pocket and used Wire-O binding for easy reference while sewing. With photographs and designs inspired by the hippest looks, The Pillow Book is just the fix for quick and easy home makeovers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811860857
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	03/05/2008
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.25(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Shannon Okey writes the popular blog Knitgrrl and is a columnist for knit.1 magazine. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, where she runs the workshop space Stitch Cleveland.

Gemma Comas's work has appeared in Domino, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple magazines, among others. Born in Barcelona, Spain, she lives in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

"Shannon Okey and an all-star assembly of guest crafters put the Oh! back in pillow." Shoshana Berger, editor-in-chief, ReadyMade

"The Pillow Book will inspire you to transform the look of every room in your house. You'll never look at store-bought pillows ever again!" Natalie Zee Drieu, associate editor, CRAFT

"Shannon Okey and an all-star assembly of guest crafters put the Oh! back in pillow." Shoshana Berger, editor-in-chief, ReadyMade

"The Pillow Book will inspire you to transform the look of every room in your house. You'll never look at store-bought pillows ever again!" Natalie Zee Drieu, associate editor, CRAFT

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