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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
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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
Instruction Page

Lingerie Bag
Lingerie Bag

Spread Your Wings
Spread Your Wings

Poet's Garden
Poet's Garden

Gathering WarmthIgnore the Rules

Gathering Warmth and Ignore the Rules

Creature ComfortsReflections True and Noble

Creature Comforts and Reflections True and Noble

Favorite ThingFavorite Things

Favorite Things

 



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