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Sewing School ® Quilts

15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More
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Sewing School ® Quilts is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the art of quilting. Through engaging instructions and projects, kids learn how to sew their own quilts from start to finish. The book offers simple techniques and creative inspiration for budding young quilters to express their creativity through fabric and pattern design.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young, budding quilter eager to learn new skills. Filled with engaging projects designed for children, it encourages creativity and provides a hands-on experience in creating vibrant quilts. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or a young sewing enthusiast, this practical guide makes quilting fun and accessible.

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The best-selling children’s sewing series now invites kids ages 8 to 12 to discover the fulfilling fun of patchwork quilting. Step-by-step photos show every stage of the techniques and projects

The bestselling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, applique, and quilts.

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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.

Also available in this series: Sewing School, Sewing School 2, Sewing School Fashion Design, and Sewing School Box Set.

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Sewing School ® Quilts by Andria Lisle and Amie Petronis Plumley has been praised for engaging children in the craft of sewing, particularly quilting. It is commended for its modern and appealing patterns that resonate with young audiences, encouraging them to explore and embrace this traditional art form.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612128597

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 03 April 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs throug

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Justin Fox Burks

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle are the authors of Sewing School , Sewing School 2, and Sewing School 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.

Also by Amie Petronis Plumley

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    Kids can sew too! This inspiring guide includes 21 fun sewing projects for children ages 5 and up. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and cut-out patterns, young crafters will quickly be sewing up colourful pillows, potholders, dolls, blankets, and more. These kid-tested projects require only minimal supervision and most can be made using simple hand stitches, so no sewing machine is...
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  • Sewing School ® Box Set
    The best-selling book duo Sewing School and Sewing School 2 are featured in this special gift set, along with bonus "Made By" fabric labels that kids can iron onto their creations. With appealing step-by-step photography and instructions written specially for kids aged 6 and up, these books cover the full range of sewing skills. Topics include hand stitching, operating a...
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Also by Andria Lisle

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  • Sewing School
    Kids can sew too! This inspiring guide includes 21 fun sewing projects for children ages 5 and up. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and cut-out patterns, young crafters will quickly be sewing up colourful pillows, potholders, dolls, blankets, and more. These kid-tested projects require only minimal supervision and most can be made using simple hand stitches, so no sewing machine is...
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  • Sewing School ® 2
    For kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! Sewing School® 2 offers 20 creative projects designed for children ages 7 and up, including cloth pencil cases, purses, wall pockets, and even a fabric guitar. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show kids how to thread a sewing machine, select an appropriate stitch, and choose fabrics and patterns...
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  • Sewing School ® Box Set
    The best-selling book duo Sewing School and Sewing School 2 are featured in this special gift set, along with bonus "Made By" fabric labels that kids can iron onto their creations. With appealing step-by-step photography and instructions written specially for kids aged 6 and up, these books cover the full range of sewing skills. Topics include hand stitching, operating a...
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