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• book shelfAppliqué your wayby Kayte TerryThis book features 35 stitching projects from crafterextraordinaire Kayte Terry. Master decorative stitches,create original templates, and much more. The bookis designed for easy use with a lay-flat binding and ahandy back pocket that holds pattern and templatepieces. There’s all the information here you need tocreate a Gone Dotty A-line Skirt, a Reverse AppliquéMarket Tote, a Felted Faux Bois Scarf, and 30+ moreprojects ranging from the sublimely simple to the ultrachic.Kayte Terry is a writer and stylist. She lives andworks in a tiny Brooklyn apartment with her husbandand their rabbit/muse, Potato.Publisher: Chronicle Books Distributed by: Hardie Grant RRP AU$35.00Quilts en Provenceby Kaffe FassettNarrow, medieval streets full ofcolourful old buildings form thebackdrop for another collection of 20new quilt designs from Kaffe Fassettand his chosen team of designers.Kaffe’s technique is not abouttricky piecing but about the joyoususe of unexpected colour stories.Subsequently, these quilts show howtraditional piecing can be interpretedwith a modern twist. You’ll find a galleryof quilts, shot on location, along witha reference photo, materials list andfull written instructions, illustrated withcoloured diagrams. Templates for thequilts appear in the appendix to thebook.Distributed by Sally Milner PublishingRRP AU$49.99Made in France: Blackworkby Sonia LucanoThis book takes a modern approachto the ancient art of blackwork with50 projects that show how simpleembroidery stitches, worked on acontrasting background, can be used toembellish a multitude of charming gifts,accessories and homewares. Followthe easy instructions and learn howthe repetition of a few basic stitchesresults in an endless variety of intricatepatterns and designs.Publisher: Murdoch Books RRP AU$34.95Sew Serendipity - Freshand Pretty Designs to Makeand Wear by Kay WhittKay Whitt, a licensed designer forMcCall’s and regular exhibitor atspring and international quilt showsas Serendipity Studio, has beendesigning and selling patterns for thepast 10 years. Included in her bookare tissue pattern inserts for the skirt,tunic/dress and jacket, each withsix variations detailed in the book.Three basic patterns multiplied by sixvariations equals 18 ways to showoff your skills and style! Included aremaster instructions for each basicgarment, plus individual instructions forunique looks. Each pattern is gradedin seven sizes. Use the ‘CustomFitting’ section of this book to learnhow to measure yourself and adjust thepatterns to get the best possible fit.Publisher: Krause PublicationsDistributor: Capricorn Link RRP AU$39.99Note: Books available all good bookstores or check online. Australian price guides given where possible.80 spotlight.com.au