Sewing school quilts : 15 projects kids will love to make

Sewing school quilts 15 projects kids will love to make

Amie Petronis Plumley

Book - 2018

The best-selling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliquéd family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy-quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T-shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker.

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Subjects
Patchwork > Patterns > Juvenile literature.
Quilting > Patterns > Juvenile literature.
Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Amie Petronis Plumley (author)
Other Authors
Justin Fox Burks (photographer), Andria Lisle (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
159 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm + 3 folded pattern sheets
Audience
Ages 8-12.
ISBN
9781612128597
  • Getting started
  • Art quilts
  • Foundation piecing
  • Patchwork
  • Appliqué
  • Recycled.
Review by Booklist Review

Plumley and Lisle, authors of the popular kids' crafting titles Sewing School (2010) and Sewing School 2 (2013), turn their attention to yet another needlecraft in this wordy but very informative guide to the art of quilting. They stick to their tried-and-true formula of having actual kids create and model the craft projects, which makes even the more challenging projects seem accessible to young crafters. The techniques are kept simple, so that kids can do them even if adults aren't available to help. For example, there is no mention of rotary cutters, the ubiquitous but dangerous tool used by most quilters. Instead, kids are taught how to trace patterns and cut with scissors. For those without a sewing machine, hand-stitching techniques are addressed. There are three projects per chapter, each a different difficulty and each building a specific skill. The directions are clear, easy to follow, and encouraging, making this a great choice not only for kids longing to create but also for those who want to help them learn to sew and quilt.--Wildsmith, Snow Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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