Description
A gift that has been made with loving care is always the most appreciated, and is guaranteed to give pleasure to the maker and delight the recipient. Remantic Keepsakes reveals the secrets of creating the most exquisite heirlooms for weddings, christenings and birthdays, and luxurious accessories for the bedroom, boudoir and bathroom.The best of traditional skills have been gathered to create a truly beautiful collection of covetable items, designed by some of the leading craftspeople working today. Over 40 projects are clearly explained with step-by-step photographs, catering for a broad spectrum of skills from the beginner to the more experienced. Techniques range from the traditional, such as embroidery and quilting to con- temporary methods such as machine embroidery and machine appliquรฉ. Throughout, guidance is given on selecting materials, textures and colours for a genuine heritage feel, with many of the pieces. inspired by charming customs surviving to this day,Superbly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Romantic Keepsakes is unique in providing both a practical guide to creating your own cherished mementoes and an enchanting gilt book to keep and treasure. ISBN:1840383801
