Product Description
by Amie Petronis Plumley (Author), Andria Lisle (Author), Justin Fox Burks (Photographer)
The best-selling authors of the Sewing School (R) series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqu , 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 appliqu d 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.
Also available in this series: Sewing School (R), Sewing School (R) 2, Sewing School (R) Fashion Design, and Sewing School (R) Box Set.Front Jacket
Piece Together Some Cozy Fun!
Grab your sewing machine, some fabulous fabric scraps, and this book full of ideas for making 15 one-of-a-kind quilting projects that are all about you.Author Biography
Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle are the authors of Sewing School (R), Sewing School (R)2, and Sewing School (R)Quilts. Plumley is an elementary school teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp. Lisle is cultural curator at Fourth Bluff in downtown Memphis, part of the national initiative Reimagining the Civic Commons. They blog together at sewingschool.blogspot.com.
