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Simply Silk, by Mary Jo Hiney, is a compilation of sewn projects, many of a quilted nature, some with a focus on journaling as art. They are meant to fill you with inspiration and confidence urging you to create with silk and dispelling any preconceived notions or fears. Even though 'silk' conjures up an air of exclusivity, I want you to know that silk is for you and for your projects.

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Simply Silk
12 Creative Designs for Quilting and Sewing + Full Size Pattern Pack

Author: Mary JO Hiney
Pages: 128
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Krause Publications
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0660
Weight: 1.5lbs.

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Enjoy the Elegance of Silk - Silk is Magical! Its unsurpassed beauty inspires imaginative designs and touches the soul with its elemental nature.

Author Mary JO Hiney uncovers the mystery of silk, demonstrates techniques for bringing out its cooperative nature and offers inspirational poetry, prose and spiritual expressions. As silk rapidly gains ground as a creative fabric choice, Simply Silk provides a unique approach to transforming this delicate fabric into an easy-to-use material. In addition, this innovative guide also teaches you how to use fabric transfer, machine-stitched wording, rubber stamps and other techniques to create 15 projects including slippers, chair covers and picture frames.

Learn the basic techniques of sewing and quilting with silk, including brocade, chiffon, crepe de chine, dupioni, habutai, jacquard, organza and shantung.
12 luxurious projects include quilts, decor, wearables and accessories, including full fabric manipulation and embellishing techniques
Bonus full-size pattern insert included

About the Author

Mary Jo's love for sewing and fabric is a gift from her mother and it was Mary JO's sister who introduced her to the world of quilts. Owners of Mary JO Hiney Designs and creator of Silk Adaptation, Mary JO has been in the sewing, quilting and crafting industries since 1993 when the opportunity to design projects for book and magazine publishers lead to the authoring of numerous titles. Before that, Mary JO was the owner of Something Special, Made By Hand, a manufacturer of handmade gifts and decorative accessories sold to the gift market. Mary JO has a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, having received the noteworthy Peacock Award upon graduation. Mary JO has a sincere love for sewing and believes in the positive power of creativity. A favorite phrase, "for such a time as this." Is spoken about and found in the book of Esther. Mary JO is encouraged by these hopeful words that all of us can be what we are meant to be.

Table of Contents
Chapter I
Taming the Mysterious and Delicate Silk	6
History Lesson and For Your Information	8
Getting Started	8
The Fabric of Cooperation
Sewing Silk Basics
General Instructions and Techniques
Chapter 2
The Sweet Life	10
ABC Expressions	13
See What No Eye Can See	19
Favorite Things	25
Reflections True & Noble/Heart Etchings	31
Creature Comforts	37
Chapter 3
The Unexpected Quilts	44
Ignore the Rules	47
Gathering Warmth	63
A Poet's Garden	69
Wildly Charming	83
Almost Famous	97
Spread Your Wings	107
Natural Beauty	117
Project Images for Printing and Scanning	122
Resources	126
About the Author	127

Instruction Page

Lingerie Bag

Spread Your Wings

Poet's Garden

Gathering Warmth Ignore the Rules

Gathering Warmth and Ignore the Rules

Creature Comforts Reflections True and Noble

Creature Comforts and Reflections True and Noble

Favorite Thing Favorite Things

Favorite Things

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Ghost Layers by Katie Pasquini	Journey of an Art Quilter by Barbara Olsen	Leslie Gabriëlse A Portrait by Peter Bulthuis & Leslie Gabriëlse	M. Joan Lintault Connecting Quilt Art and Textiles by M. Joan Lintault	Masters of Deception by Al Seckel
Nancy Crow forewarded by Jean Robertson	Quilts from a Painter's Art by Diane Phalen	Quilt National 2007 The Best of Contemporary Quilts by Lark Books & Dairy Farm Cultural Arts Center	Quilting by Improvisation by Vikki Pignatelli	Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts
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