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A spoonful of sugar, sew 20 simple projects to sweeten your surroundings zakka style, Lisa Cox

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A spoonful of sugar

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Lisa Cox

sew 20 simple projects to sweeten your surroundings zakka style

"Treat yourself to 20 sweet and original craft projects! If you love crafting but find yourself short on time, all you need is A Spoonful of Sugar! Lisa Cox, the talented designer behind A Spoonful of Sugar Designs, offers twenty fun yet functional projects to decorate your bedroom, kitchen, craft room and playroom or to give as one-of-a kind gifts. Most of these projects can be made in an afternoon--whether you're a beginner or an intermediate crafter! Make a few Crisscross Coasters to spice up your table top, a Pretty Patchwork Jewelry Wrap to protect your favorite jewelry pieces, or a Nautical Treasure Bag for the little one in your life. These whimsical and practical sewing projects incorporate a number of techniques for embellishment, including patchwork, raw-edge applique, crochet, chicken scratch embroidery and sashiko, so you can put your own unique and modern twist on whatever project you choose! A Spoonful of Sugar allows you to appreciate the calming process of handwork, see your project develop and enjoy the satisfaction of making something yourself."--provided by Amazon.com

chapter 1. Home: Bonjour Paris doorstop ; Retro pillow ; Kyoto placemat ; Crisscross coasters -- chapter 2. Bedroom: Sweet dreams pillowcase ; Grandmother's flower garden dustcover ; Pretty patchwork jewelry wrap ; Dress form lavender sachets -- chapter 3. Kitchen: Gorgeous gingham pot holder ; Handy eco shopper ; Denim café apron ; Love-to-bake wall art -- chapter 4. Craft room: Sewing portfolio ; Fabric gift baskets ; Zakka dilly bag ; Cathedral window pincushions -- chapter 5. For kids: Ladybug beanbag game ; Pretty panda snap purse ; Nautical treasure bags ; Boutique baby bibs