MAKING CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS

A big glamorous David & Charles publication, first time discounted, get hot with cushion fever! Knit, stitch and sew stunning cushions for your home with these fantastic patterns from the author-designer. There are 60 designs ranging from retro chic to contemporary to suit any room and any level of ability. We love the delicate leaf-like repeating pattern of the white linen knitted cushion on page 121, the zebra and leopard, Titanic, or delicate silk pillow with knitted edge, a granny pillow with heart shaped buttons in red and white, and bright and beautiful cushions and cable blankets, plaid details like a denim patch pocket or using any kind of leftover yarn for many of these upcycling patterns. One of the most fun ones is on page 57, the sheepskin jacket revival, so if you have a good leather tucked away in the attic, use a sharp knife and reuse as many details such as buttoning and pockets as possible. 'To sew leather is almost as easy as sewing wool and felt. You do not have to worry about the edges fraying.' The rose bouquet is almost a pompom shape and nearly 19" in diameter, and the spiral pillow are fun new ideas which contrast with a beautiful leaf pattern called 'tuntreet', a traditional 200 year old classic. Choose from colourful crochet designs and knitted intarsia motifs, to cross stitch and embroidered details. 144pp, 21 x 27.3cm, colour illus and pattern templates.