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Sew Fun: 20 Projects for the Whole Family is a thoughtful approach to crafting with and for children.Discover a variety of ways to get children involved in fun sewing projects, whatever their age or ability. Several projects are for adults to make and for children to enjoy. Others incorporate a child's drawings as inspiration for an adult-made project or allow older children to try out easy sewing themselves. Simple quilt patterns also allow children to work together choosing or decorating fabric while an adult handles the actual sewing.Deborah Fisher has developed a range of projects that will appeal to adults and children alike. Fun costumes, beautiful dolls, story-time blankets, and communal quilts are just some of the projects included here. Enjoy combining bright colors and contemporary fabrics while spending time with the family.
About the Author
Deborah Fisher grew up sewing dolls, making odd things and watching her mother make quilts. She has a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. After 15 years as a fine artist she now designs dolls, odd things, and quilts. She is the director and quilt designer for the Bright Hopes Collaborative Quilt Project, which she co-founded with her mother in 2003. Through their QuiltGIVING, QuiltCOMMUNITY, and QuiltWORKS programs, Bright Hopes donates one-of-a-kind quilts to families living in temporary housing and offers on-site quilting workshops as well as community programs. (www.brighthopes.org) Deborah has designed over 500 quilts for Bright Hopes. Deborah is currently developing a new non profit organization to bring handmade dolls to children internationally. She lives with her nifty husband and two magical daughters on Long Island, NY.
