Want to refurbish old deck or director's chairs? Spruce up a seat from the flea market? You'll find directions for all these--with only basic sewing skills required to make slip-on or classic loose furniture covers; tie-on cushions; and other room-refreshing projects.

These compact guides provide a wealth of information and ideas on making soft furnishings. Each volume contains an overview on selecting fabrics and styles and then offers clearly written instructions illustrated with drawings for basic types of styles e.g., a duvet cover, a roman shade, a slipcover, and a bolster pillow. Suggestions for variations of fabric and trimmings to use are also included. Color photographs of the finished projects help illustrate the choices. The books conclude with a section on cutting fabrics, seams, piping, and a glossary. Recommended for public libraries.
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Western furnishings today range from meticulous leather-wrapped armoires to hand-carved mantelpieces depicting a trout stream or local wildlife. An extraordinary commitment of time plus a pure passion and singular creative vision are the hallmarks of the fine furnishings of the contemporary West. Today's artisans are creating works that are fresh, beautiful, meticulously crafted, sometimes nostalgic, often humorous, and always celebratory of both the region and its traditions. This is COWBOY CHIC. Hardback; 150

Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Westward Ho! The Development of Ranch Style Contemporary Expressions of the West Into the Future First Impressions Family Spaces Convivial Places Angles of Repose Places of Rejuvenation At Work and At Play Creative Spaces Cowboy Chic Collection Directory & Sourcebook