The simplest of skills are required to achieve the lovely handmade look which typifies the projects in this book. All the information you need is provided in a basic techniques section which covers patchwork, applique, simple hand embroidery, quilting and fabric painting. The projects are grouped into 21 themes. Decorative motifs include suns and moons, leaves and flowers, shells and fish, fruit and vegetables, hearts, teddies and toys and farmyard animals. There are also special celebration motifs to help you make birthdays and holidays memorable for your family and friends.