Publisher Description

Nobody does a handmade Christmas like Mandy Shaw! Learn how to decorate your home with unique and personal touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Craft. Featuring Mandy's signature Redwork designs and cute folk-inspired characters, this charming book brings Mandy's best-loved Christmas projects together into one volume. With inspiring lifestyle photography, step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, you'll learn to sew wreaths, garlands, pennants, hanging decorations and more, and bring some of Mandy's sparkle to your own magical Christmas. AUTHOR: Mandy Shaw runs Dandelion Designs, a craft design and kit company. Her work has featured on BBC2's Leisure Hour and she has written for Popular Patchwork and Fabrications magazines. Mandy also appeared on Kirstie Allsopp's Homemade Home (Channel 4). She is also the author of Quilt Yourself Gorgeous. She lives in East Sussex. SELLING POINTS: . 10 timeless Christmas sewing patterns from one of the UK's best-loved sewing personalities, Mandy Shaw, who regularly features on craft TV channel Sewing Quarter . . Includes Mandy's popular signature Redwork designs, which have earned her reputation. . Full-size templates and step-by-step instructions make this accessible for all skill levels.

Table of Contents

Gingerbread House                Gingerbread Men                 Christmas Wreath            Special Garland          Present Tags    Embroidered Lampshade   Robin Appliqué Lampshade Mini Tree Bunting  Christmas Pennant  Robin Decorations Working the Stitches   General TechniquesTemplates About the Author Thanks  Suppliers       Index 

Long Description

Nobody does a handmade Christmas like Mandy Shaw! Learn how to decorate your home with unique and personal touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Mandy's signature Redwork designs and cute folk-inspired characters, this charming book brings Mandy's best-loved Christmas projects together into one volume. With inspiring lifestyle photography, step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, you'll learn to sew wreaths, garlands, pennants, hanging decorations and more, and bring some of Mandy's sparkle to your own magical Christmas.

Description for Sales People

10 timeless Christmas sewing patterns from one of the UK's best-loved sewing personalities, Mandy Shaw, who regularly features on craft TV channel Sewing Quarter. Includes Mandy's popular signature Redwork designs, which have earned her -size templates and step-by-step instructions make this accessible for all skill levels.

Description for Bookstore

Christmas is a special time for everyone, but none more so than crafters who get to display their handmade decor for the whole of the festive season. In this gorgeous collection of Mandy's best-loved Christmas projects, excerpted from her previous books, readers will learn how to sew beautiful decorations including wreaths, pennants, hanging decorations and more. Beautiful lifestyle photography will get readers in the seasonal spirit and ready to sew their own magical Christmas decor.

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