30 lovely bags, quilts and accessories to stitch, applique and embroider
Sew Cute Quilts and Gifts is a colourful collection of quilts, bags and accessories from talented designer Atsuko Matsuyama. Showcasing the author's inspiring use of colour and her signature retro design style, there are over 30 projects to choose from. Create multifaceted designs using patchwork and applique, along with embroidery, beading and other special embellishment.
Clear and simple step-by-step instructions are included for all projects, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. If you love making pretty items for you and your home, this is the book for you!
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I have only been doing patchwork and quilting for the past couple of years and have already discovered how totally addictive it is. By and large, I am a dressmaker. To me, taking a flat piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful to wear feels like a superpower.
I have always made clothes for myself and my sons. When my granddaughter came along I delved right in to making little girly dresses. Thankfully, she is a grateful recipient and it brings me huge amounts of joy. So, when I saw the cover of this book I instantly thought my granddaughter would love the dresses quilt on the cover. If ever I bought a book based solely on the cover it was this one as the dresses quilt is just gorgeous and I know a certain little lady who would love it.
However, there are many lovely ideas in this book and there are several of which I would like to make. The book is divided into two sections - Bags and Pouches and Quilted Home. I would say that there are projects for all levels of expertise. The instructions are easy to follow and there is a stitch guide and section on basic quilting techniques, including applique, quilting and binding.
The think I love the most about this book though is that the paper patterns at the back of this book are detachable and full size so there is none of the fiddly photocopier expansion to be done that are in many books. I really like this book and it was worth every penny.
I may make one or two of the easier projects in this book before I tackle the dresses quilt and I am not sure which one I will start with. This gives me an excuse to keep browsing through the pretty pages of this book which will be a joy in itself.
Keep safe and well everybody.
ISBN: 978 1 782217626
Publisher: Search Press
I have only been doing patchwork and quilting for the past couple of years and have already discovered how totally addictive it is. By and large, I am a dressmaker. To me, taking a flat piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful to wear feels like a superpower.
I have always made clothes for myself and my sons. When my granddaughter came along I delved right in to making little girly dresses. Thankfully, she is a grateful recipient and it brings me huge amounts of joy. So, when I saw the cover of this book I instantly thought my granddaughter would love the dresses quilt on the cover. If ever I bought a book based solely on the cover it was this one as the dresses quilt is just gorgeous and I know a certain little lady who would love it.
However, there are many lovely ideas in this book and there are several of which I would like to make. The book is divided into two sections - Bags and Pouches and Quilted Home. I would say that there are projects for all levels of expertise. The instructions are easy to follow and there is a stitch guide and section on basic quilting techniques, including applique, quilting and binding.
The think I love the most about this book though is that the paper patterns at the back of this book are detachable and full size so there is none of the fiddly photocopier expansion to be done that are in many books. I really like this book and it was worth every penny.
I may make one or two of the easier projects in this book before I tackle the dresses quilt and I am not sure which one I will start with. This gives me an excuse to keep browsing through the pretty pages of this book which will be a joy in itself.
Keep safe and well everybody.
ISBN: 978 1 782217626
Publisher: Search Press
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