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Half Yard# Gifts

Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric

Part of Half Yard

Author Debbie Shore, Marina Zherdeva
Paperback
$19.95 US
Search Press
8.12"W x 10.25"H x 0.29"D   | 13 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Nov 23, 2015 | 96 Pages | 978-1-78221-150-1
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Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one.
This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbies friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But its also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if youve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure.
Library Journal 2015
’Tis the season for gift sewing, and Shore’s latest is a collection of easy-to-sew projects using a half yard (or less) of fabric. Most of the projects are frilly and feminine or whimsical and child-friendly, with ribbon, lace, and button trims, and quilting cotton featuring prominently. They’re the type of projects that don’t require body measurements, making it easy to whip up a few to give as last-minute or hostess gifts. The majority are home-decor related, including an oilcloth-covered garden kneeler, a door stop shaped like a handbag, a throw pillow featuring a slashed-fabric design, and a cupcake-shaped pot holder. The directions are given in short steps with photos of key points. Photos of the finished projects abound as well. Patterns are not included, which isn’t problematic because most of the projects highlight shapes that are simple to cut. Directions for creating custom templates are included as needed. VERDICT Gift sewing is popular, and there’s a wide range of projects here. Sewists looking for cute, feminine gift designs will enjoy
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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 Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com and her YouTube channel http://bit.do/debbieshore_youtube View titles by Debbie Shore
Marina Zherdeva View titles by Marina Zherdeva
Introduction 8
Useful things 10
Before you start 12
Cactus pincushion 16
Slashed fabric pillow cover 18
Slashed fabric purse 22
Scissor keeper 26
Rustic flowerpot 28
String of chicks 32
Pyramid paperweight 36
Cosmetic bag 38
Draught excluder 44
Reading pillow 48
Tool apron 52
Childs apron 54
Gardeners kneeling pad 58
Handbag doorstop 62
Cupcake over mitt 66
Heart pillow 70
Wallet 72
Door tidy 76
Tablet case 80
Cupcake tea cosy 84
Hot water bottle cover 88
Pyjama case 92
Index and key terms 96

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Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one.
This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbies friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But its also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if youve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure.

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Library Journal 2015
’Tis the season for gift sewing, and Shore’s latest is a collection of easy-to-sew projects using a half yard (or less) of fabric. Most of the projects are frilly and feminine or whimsical and child-friendly, with ribbon, lace, and button trims, and quilting cotton featuring prominently. They’re the type of projects that don’t require body measurements, making it easy to whip up a few to give as last-minute or hostess gifts. The majority are home-decor related, including an oilcloth-covered garden kneeler, a door stop shaped like a handbag, a throw pillow featuring a slashed-fabric design, and a cupcake-shaped pot holder. The directions are given in short steps with photos of key points. Photos of the finished projects abound as well. Patterns are not included, which isn’t problematic because most of the projects highlight shapes that are simple to cut. Directions for creating custom templates are included as needed. VERDICT Gift sewing is popular, and there’s a wide range of projects here. Sewists looking for cute, feminine gift designs will enjoy

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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 Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com and her YouTube channel http://bit.do/debbieshore_youtube View titles by Debbie Shore
Marina Zherdeva View titles by Marina Zherdeva

Table of Contents

Introduction 8
Useful things 10
Before you start 12
Cactus pincushion 16
Slashed fabric pillow cover 18
Slashed fabric purse 22
Scissor keeper 26
Rustic flowerpot 28
String of chicks 32
Pyramid paperweight 36
Cosmetic bag 38
Draught excluder 44
Reading pillow 48
Tool apron 52
Childs apron 54
Gardeners kneeling pad 58
Handbag doorstop 62
Cupcake over mitt 66
Heart pillow 70
Wallet 72
Door tidy 76
Tablet case 80
Cupcake tea cosy 84
Hot water bottle cover 88
Pyjama case 92
Index and key terms 96

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