Scandinavian Needlecraft - 35 Step-by-step Projects (gnv64)

Scandinavian Needlecraft: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Create the Scandinavian Home
By Clare Youngs
Cico | 2010 | ISBN: 1907030220 | English | 128 pages | PDF | 46 mb

Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a stunning collection of home wares, gifts, accessories, bags, clothes and more to stitch. Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by the 35 sewing projects in this book. Incorporating the finest elements of Scandinavian crafting traditions, inspiration is taken from a range of backgrounds including classic folk art and local needlework, as well as more contemporary sources. These delightful designs, each with clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, will have you itching to get stitching. Working with a wide variety of fabrics, there are adorable fleece and felt baby booties finished with French knots to make, or use classic gingham or stripes to put together an apron, coat hanger cover and laundry bag. Also included in this title are ideas for projects using recycled materials, plus ways to use up the scraps in your sewing box. A range of techniques are explored as well, including applique for a cushion cover, cross-stitched bed linen, patchwork for a quilt, embroidery on Christmas decorations and more. Simplicity is always at the heart of Clare's designs, and the clear instructions and step-by-step artworks mean anyone can have a go, and will be surprised how quickly beautiful pieces can be made. There's also a how-to section that explains any stitch, knot and join you might need.

Contents

Introduction 4

Bags
Felt bag with embroidered bird 6
Blue dandelion felted bag 10
Stortoraet tote bag 12
Log roll with twig detailing 16
Floral cutwork bag 20

Gifts and decorations
Folk horse wall hanging 24
Coat hanger cover 26
Reindeer 28
Tree treasures 32
Christmas stockings 34
Folk bird garland 36
Embroidered gift tags 38

Kitchen
Embroidered shelf edging 40
Apron 42
Blue herring tea towel 46
Table runner 48
Folk-heart egg cozies 50

Clothes and accessories
Fleecy hat 52
Felted wool slippers 54
Button badges aid cute clips 58
Embroidered linen collar 60
Floral winter scarf 62
Sami felt mittens 64
Felt baby boots 66
Sampler linen dress 68

Soft furnishings
Applique bird pillow 72
Blue border throw 76
Embroidered pelmet and curtain 78
Curtain tie-back 80
Crested bird chair pad 82
Vintage floral slipcover 84
Cotton waffle bath mat 86
Patchwork duvet cover 88
Cross-stitch heart pillowslip 92
Gingham heart quilt 94

Templates and stitch guides 96
Techniques 1 17
Suppliers 125
Index 126
Acknowledgments 128