Lace, Ribbons and Bows: 35 Vintage-inspired Projects to Make and Treasure

Indulge your nostalgic fantasies with this beautiful collection of ideas for things to make and give. Using lashings of lace, pretty prints, pearls, diamante, ribbons and all things vintage, Ann Brownfield and Jane Cassini have created 35 unique projects for romantics everywhere. In 'Alluring Lace' choose from embellished silk cushions, vintage pouches, and lace and diamante gift cards, while 'Beautiful Bows' has ideas for lampshades, felt purses and a lingerie bag. Finally, 'Arrays of Ribbons' will inspire you to make vintage scarf chairbacks, beautiful gift boxes and tags. With inspirational photographs and clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations that make every project easy, this book will appeal to oldfashioned girls everywhere.

Ann Brownfield and Jane Cassini are the authors of Vintage Inspirations and Wedding Papercrafts. They have contributed to numerous magazines and books about crafts and interiors. Their works stems from a shared passion of forgotten or overlooked 'treasures' - a piece of intricate lace, a length of ribbon, a pretty doily - and then by casting a fresh eye rework these to create charming and unique items for the home. Both are art school graduates who began their careers in advertising, publishing and design.