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Create artistic designer pillows the fast and easy way with Pillows by Christopher Nejman. Pillows includes 15 projects—9 using the easy punching technique. Break the rules—use today's hottest materials and techniques to create designer pillows that are all your own!

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Designer Sewing Techniques

Author: Christopher Nejman
 Pages: 127
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11 "
Publisher: Krause Publications
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Create artistic designer pillows the fast and easy way.

Discover creative freedom with "punching," a simple technique developed by one of the world's most innovative and inspirational artists. With punching, there are no seams to match and no fussy cutting—it's all about expressing yourself with creative design and embellishment!

"Christopher Nejman Pillows" includes:

  • 15 fabulous projects—9 using the easy punching technique
  • Hundreds of gorgeous step-by-step photos and easy-to-read instructions
  • Tips and techniques for getting the most out of your machine and accessories
  • Ideas for selecting and substituting materials and notions
  • Inspirational design ideas and embellishment techniques you won't find anywhere else

Find the inspiration you've been looking for with Christopher Nejman's expertise and passionate style. Break the rules - use today's hottest materials and techniques to create designer pillows that are all your own!

 

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Author Christopher NejmanAbout the Author

Designer and teacher Christopher Nejman has recently appeared on "Sewing with Nancy," Quilt Central TV and Quilter's News Network, in addition to launching his own program on the forthcoming Internet channel, Quilters TV.Christopher has inspired thousands of sewers around the world with his television appearances, his active teaching schedule and his amazing Web sites.

A native of Pennsylvania, Christopher currently makes his home in Florida. In addition to being a fiber construction artist and teacher, Christopher is a web site designer, photographer, hair stylist and makeup artist. He dreams of bringing elegance and extravagance to the sewing world with a complete sewing-industry makeover!

Christopher's work has appeared in advertisements and instructional material for Brother.

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Getting Started 6
Sew Like Nobody's Watching 7
The Machine 7
Get to Know Your Machine 7
How Mom Got Her Computer Sewing Machine 8
Mechanical or Computer 8
Tension and Threading 9
Presser Feet 10
Needles 11
Bobbin System 12
Punching and Felting Machines 12
Materials 13
Fabric 13
Thread 14
Trim 16
Yarn 16
Embellishments 17
Closures 17
Interfacing 18
Tools 18
Marking Tools 18
Cutting Tools 18
Adhesives 19
Pins 19
Miscellaneous 19
Pressing Tools 20
Choices 20
Techniques 21
Punching 21
Scribbling 22
Decorative Stitching 22
Projects 23
A Note on the Projects 24
A Harem of Color 25
Beautiful Geisha 36
Eastern Sunset 42
Island of Zumbalame 49
Nefertiti 54
Serengeti Sunrise 60
Whisper of Luxury 68
Sands of Sahara 72
Petals on the Nile 78
Ra 84
Bazaar at Babylon 91
Oasis 98
Romance Over Costa Rica 104
Desert Turquoise 112
Tropical Winds 119
About the Author 125
Resources 126

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