Stitch It: Over 20 Specially Commissioned Projects for Stylish Soft Furnishings

Color, texture, pattern: this inspirational and informative guide makes balancing these three principles simple, so stitchers can produce innovative and clever effects. A section on design shows how to combine different color palettes, mix repeating patterns, vary fabric weights, and scatter faux fur or cozy knits throughout a room for a stunning result. The more than 20 projects for every level—from a devoré lampshade with black fringe to a romantic satin silk quilted bedcover—maximize the decorative potential of fabric. Designer case studies illustrate a broad range of styles, including Tricia Guild’s bold palette of colors on richly textured velvets and Rachel Ashwell’s blending of quintessential English faded florals with flea market finds.