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Title:
Winter celebrations : a modern guide to a handmade Christmas
Publication Date:
2023
Publication Information:
London : Quadrille Publishing, 2023.
Physical Description:
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781837830664
Abstract:
Winter Celebrationsis a celebration of the festive season through craft, featuring a beautiful collections of over 20 decorations and gifts that draw upon Arounna Khounnoraj's natural aesthetic. From fir garlands, advent calendars to handmade tablescapes for family gatherings get ready to hunker down and make yourself a handmade Christmas. In this ultimate maker's guide to the festive season, Arounna will cover a variety of different crafts from embroidery, block printing, sewing and pottery, through 26 projects learn how to make your own wrapping paper, cards, paper garlands and more. Designed with sustainability in mind, the projects will teach you how to think innovatively and reusing whatever materials you might have to hand, including found and natural objects. There will also be an emphasis on techniques that don t require a lot of tools or equipment as well as projects that can be achieved in a short amount of time. All the projects include stunning lifestyle photography and clear step-by-step instructions, making this a book accessible for all. Winter Celebrations will inspire readers to create decorations that they can reuse each year as they learn to embrace a more handmade approach to the festive season.
Contents:
How to use this book -- Stitch library -- Decoration: Place settings -- Ornaments -- Paper garland -- Wreath -- Tablecloth -- Advent calendars -- Swag and wall hangings -- Stands and centrepieces -- Gift: Wrapping -- Woven pouch -- Small patchwork pouch -- Leaf relief printed pouch -- Simple mitts -- Printed tea towel -- Painted ceramics -- Eco washcloth -- Appliqué device sleeve -- Patchwork stockings -- Mobile -- Clay resist and indigo dyed pillow -- Handbound books -- Tool/gadget holder -- Eco-printed silk scarf -- Basket bag -- Stencilled fabric throw -- Bottle holder -- Clay trays with textured pattern.
Language:
English
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