Half Yard Christmas | Debbie Shore | 9781782211471

Half Yard Christmas

Author: Debbie Shore
Publisher: Search Press
Publication: 18 May 2015
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782211471
Size: 204mm x 260mm
Pages: 128

The next Half Yard sewing title from best-selling author Debbie Shore. This bumper book is packed with over 30 gorgeous festive projects, all created from a half yard of fabric. Pick and choose from the six Christmas themes: ‘Scandinavian’, ‘Rustic’, ‘Traditional’, ‘Contemporary’, ‘Monochrome’ and ‘Kids’.

Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas? Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories you’ll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids there’s something for everyone: you can select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. With over 30 simple, stylish projects, each requiring only a half yard of fabric, this book will have you feeling festive in no time. Featuring Debbie’s unique brand of friendly guidance, and packed with easy-to-follow photography, this book is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration to more experienced sewers.

Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Tools and Equipment 10
Before you start 12

Rustic Christmas 18
Advent Calendar, page 20
Bunting, page 24
Candle Pots, page 26
Present Sack, page 28
String Baubles, page 32
Wreath, page 34

Scandinavian Christmas 38
Christmas Cones, page 40
Christmas Gnomes, page 44
Scrap Fabric Wreath, page 48
Hanging Hearts, page 50
Stocking, page 54

Traditional Christmas 18
Ball Decorations, page 60
Stocking Decorations, page 64
Christmas Stocking, page 66
Festive Gift Bag, page 70
Mistletoe Wreath Cushion Cover, page 72
Tree Skirt, page 76

Monochrome Christmas 80
Gift Box, page 82
Fabric Baubles, page 86
Table Centrepiece, page 88
Potted Tree Decoration, page 90
Tablemat, page 92

Kids’ Christmas 96
Santa Hat Chair Slip, page 98
Felt Gift Bags, page 102
Robin Bunting, page 104
Santa Hat, page 106

Contemporary Christmas 108
Paper Bag Favours, page 110
Card Holder, page 112
Ribbon Tree Placemats, page 116
Christmas Tree Table Runner, page 118
Bottle Cooler, page 120
Ribbon Tree Wall Hanging, page 124
Tree Pictures, page 126

Index 128

About the author: Debbie Shore
Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning author. She began her career in television, as both a presenter and actor, though sewing was always a big part of her life. Debbie has developed her own range of fabrics, designed her own patterns and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She has written 29 books for Search Press, selling over 750,000 copies worldwide. Debbie is the winner of numerous awards, including Craft Influencer of the Year 2020, Best Sewing Social Star of the Year 2021 and Most Inspirational Sewing Personality of the Year 2021. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, an award-winning monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard series. Debbie lives in Lincolnshire, UK.