Lampshades

by Katrin Cargill

Published 16 September 1996

This practical spiral-bound workbook contains over 100 imaginative ideas for cushions of all shapes and sizes. The main section of the book consists of twenty stylish projects, each one run across a fold-out spread and accompanied by a list of materials and a sequence of easy-to-follow step-by-step artworks. Each project is beautifully illustrated, allowing the reader to see at a glance the full impact of the finished item. Simple Cushions demonstrates how to create stylish cushions for beds, chairs and sofas, covered in a wide variety of beautiful fabrics. In addition, there are ideas for creating exciting effects with different borders and edgings, trimmings and fastenings or techniques such as applique, embroidery and fabric paints. There are clear guidelines on how to sew cushions of all shapes and sizes, how to make neat corners, choose lining fabrics and appropriate fillings and clean and care for all the fabrics and trimmings featured.

Simple Curtains

by Katrin Cargill

Published 14 April 1998

Simple Beds

by Katrin Cargill

Published 23 February 1998

This practical spiral-bound workbook contains over 100 imaginative ideas for curtains of all shapes and sizes. The main section of the book consists of twenty stylish projects, each one run across a fold-out spread and accompanied by a sequence of easy-to-follow step-by-step artworks. Each project is beautifully illustrated, allowing the reader to see at a glance the full impact of the finished item. Simple Curtains demonstrates how curtains can be enlivened by unusual headings, elegant edgings and dramatic valances, all of which are extremely effective yet easy to create. The comprehensive and accessible techniques section will enable the reader to successfully achieve all the effects shown.