Cornucopia of Cushions: 40 Inspiring Projects to Grace Your Home

by SusieJohns (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $3.23

  This is a comprehensive guide to making and decorating cushions of all shapes and sizes. The 40 inspiring projects range from abstract designs to Victorian-styles flounces and from colourful South American applique to country classics. All offer the opportunity to brighten your home - as well as the satisfaction of creating an original work of art. Tips are offered on how to choose the best colours, styles, shapes and patterns to suit your room, your tastes and your lifestyle. Learn how to adapt techniques to suit your ability. Traditional skills such as embroidery and quilting, which once took years of time and effort to perfect, now are quickly learnt and mastered using modern materials and equipment, with the quick-and-easy methods outlined in this work. Basic techniques needed to create professional looking cushions are explained with step-by-step illustrations, including measuring, cutting, fastenings, and making cushion pads.