Debbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and presenter on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She is now a bestselling author and has written 18 books for Search Press, with several more underway. Debbie was voted Sewing Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. She lives in Lincolnshire. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com.

• Introduction 610 tips for the complete beginner 7Materials & tools 8Useful stitches 10Key techniques 11Pompom Tablecloth 16Reverse Applique Heart Placemat 18Plant Pot Covers 22Bunting in a Bag 24Frilled Chair Pillow 28Patchwork Picnic Mat 32Buttoned Pillow 36Teepee 40Knotted Bolster Pillow 46Heart Decorations 48Bean Bag Stool 50Piped Box Pillow 54Bolster Pillow 57Mitred Tablecloth 60Rustic Table Accessories 62Tic Tac Toe 66Round Pillow 72BBQ Tool Roll 74BBQ Apron 78Picnic Caddy 82Buttoned Seat Pad 88Bottle Tote 90Templates 94Index 96

Debbie Shore will admit herself that her books are aimed for the beginner through to the more experienced makers. She provides clear instructions and accompanying photographs that give a step by step guide of how to approach her projects. She provides lots of technique pages and suggests suitable materials and tools. The projects are aimed at families from the teepee and tic-tac-toe game for children, the picnic and BBQ accessories and all the table dressings and decorations for formal dining and family celebrations. Once familiar with the skills and techniques all the projects are achievable over a weekend. Happy Stitching everyone!