New Directions in Chenille - Softcover

Holmberg, Nannette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564772756 ISBN 13: 9781564772756

Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc, 2000

Synopsis

Create the enormously popular look and luxurious feel of chenille in just five fun steps! Discover all-new Faux Chenille™ techniques, such as incorporating ribbons, trims, and fabric scraps to create one-of-a-kind chenille fabrics. Learn to make raw fabric edges--even cotton--"bloom" into soft, beautiful fabric that's irresistible to touch. A magical world of color and texture awaits in:

· Nine step-by-step Faux Chenille projects, including wall quilts, pillows, rugs, handbags, and wearables

· Directions for making Faux Chenille in five simple steps--just layer, stitch, slash, wash, and dry

· Techniques for strip weaving, dyeing, and appliquéing cottons, muslin, and pre-quilted fabrics for unique textural effects

Also see Nannette's first book, Variations in Chenille.

About this title

About the Author:

Nannette Holmberg has been designing custom clothing and designer fashions for more than 25 years. In addition to teaching workshops throughout the country, Nannette is a designer for McCall's Pattern Company. Her first book, Variations in Chenille, is also published by Martingale & Company/That Patchwork Place.

About this edition

• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1564772756
• ISBN 13: 9781564772756
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112