Urban Scandinavian Sewing


Book Description

Create Scandinavian-style wearables and home décor, discover the culture, and enjoy a few recipes, in this unique sewing guide. Stitch your way to Scandinavian style as you embrace minimal, sleek design. Luxuriate in the textures of summery linens and winter wools as you sew 18 projects, from upscale home decor to wearables. You’ll love the chic yet beginner-friendly stitching and embroidery patterns—the perfect way to embellish ready-mades or to sew from scratch. These projects offer beautiful, functional designs for contemporary living. Designer and author Kirstyn Cogan immerses you in her Nordic culture, with handcrafted modern items to make for your home and family—plus scrumptious-sounding recipes and scintillating tidbits about the regional traditions. Praise for Urban Scandinavian Sewing “Another great book for lovers of the modern style. Kirstyn shares her love of Scandinavian culture and design with 18 projects, as well as recipes and stories that transport you to a place of simple beauty and esthetic.” —Quilter’s Connection Magazine “With the book divided into makes for winter and “midsummer,” there should be enough to keep you crafting year-round. The quilting projects are basic, but wouldn't something like this applique quilt just hit the spot thrown over your IKEA Malm bed? And much like our favorite Swedish department store, the addition of meatballs and lingonberry sauce (and other recipes) make for a delightful little quirk that sets this book apart.” —Quilt Now Magazine




Make Softies


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If you want to sew up a quick gift, make a toy for a baby or toddler, or decorate your home with a little whimsy, look no further than this collection of 11 softies from popular designers Amy Adams, Kirstyn Cogan, Samantha Cotterill, Abby Glassenberg, Jill Hamor, Brenna Maloney, Sweetwater, Kasja Wikman, Annabel Wrigley, and Angela Yosten. Cute houses, cuddly creatures, friendly characters, and even a checkerboard are all achievable with three-dimensional sewing for beginners and experienced sewists. Plus, the projects in this value-packed book will use up your scraps, stash, and even your socks!




Make 1-Weekend Gifts


Book Description

Create charming gifts in just one-weekend! Whip up something sweet and thoughtful in just the span of a weekend! Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory with this collection of charming and fun projects. Projects are versatile and fun from the simple yet cherishable (cards, gift card holder) to little personal accessories, thoughtful gifts for outdoor adventures, home decor, and kitchen gifts for your favorite hosts. What can you make in one weekend? 20+ project ideas for thoughtful handmade gifts Includes personalized and outdoor accessories, cards, banners, kitchen items, and more Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory




Scandinavian Stitch Craft


Book Description

Transfer paper in pocket (page 3 of cover).




Cuddle Buddies Animal Softie Pattern


Book Description

Snuggable, huggable, and tons of fun to sew! Stitch 5 adorable animal stuffies—a puppy, panda, piggy, rabbit, and kitty—from one basic pattern. Simply change the facial features for a new plush friend. Embroider lovable faces with hand stitching and felt appliqué, and don't forget the ears and tail! With full-size pattern pieces for an 18" doll included, these buddies are easy to make, even for beginners. Kids can't resist these squeezable best friends! • Sew 5 adorable animal stuffies from one basic pattern—a puppy, panda, piggy, rabbit, and kitty • Embroider lovable faces with simple stitches and easy felt appliqué • Full-size pattern sheets and beginner-friendly instructions included




The Quilter's Field Guide to Color


Book Description

Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.




Routledge Revivals: Medieval Scandinavia (1993)


Book Description

First published in 1993, Medieval Scandinavia: An Encyclopedia covers every aspect of the region during the Middle Ages, including rulers and saints, overviews of the countries, religion, education, politics and law, culture and material life, history, literature, and art. Written by a team of expert contributors, the encyclopedia offers those who lack command of the various Scandinavian languages a basic tool for the study of Medieval Scandinavia from roughly the Migration Period to the Reformation. With full-page maps, useful supplementary photos, cross-references and a comprehensive index, this work will be a valuable and absorbing volume for students of the Norse sagas, the Viking age, and Old English history and literature, and for anyone interested in the cultural and historical heritage of Scandinavia.




Medieval Scandinavia


Book Description

With full-page maps and supplementary photos, this encyclopedia covers every aspect of Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, including rulers and saints, overviews of the countries, religion, education, politics and law, culture and material life, history, literature, and art.







Scandinavian Cross Stitch Designs


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Add a touch of simple Scandinavian charm to your home with these dozens of elegant cross-stitch patterns. Ranging from fifth-century woven textiles, through traditional folk art patterns and eighteenth-century porcelain designs, to original paper cuts made by the famous Danish fairy-story teller, Hans Christian Andersen, you'll find all the inspiration needed throughout these pages. Projects draw upon traditional Scandinavian symbols and motifs that have been handed down from generation to generation and upon the beautiful natural environment and wildlife of the region. Celebrate the Viking legacy with a wallhanging of a ship based on a carving from fifth-century Sweden. A curtain with reindeer and fir trees would make fabulous Christmas decor. Set your table with a cloth edged with traditional Norwegian borders or stitch a hanging with a Danish folk costume Follow the detailed Acharts and accompanying project ideas and you'll be on your way to re-creating some of the most beautiful designs from Scandinavia.