Quilted Bags with Style

Author: Ellen Kharade
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781907030550
Category : Handbags
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The homemade and the handmade have been called "the fashions that never die." With the explosion in crafted accessories as the proven retail success of the last decade, an increasing number of beginners are creating their own pieces. In Quilted Bags with Style, designer Ellen Kharade showcases 25 charming, contemporary designs in this collection of bags for all occasions. Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, Ellen reveals how to use inexpensive materials to turn a bundle of scraps into a truly personal heirloom gift. Clear step-by-step artworks illustrate every project, and Ellen also includes advice on how to pick fabrics that work well together and on the best materials to use, and tips on how to make your bags sturdy and long-lasting. Sections range from shoppers and totes to smart formal bags, as well as a section on creating embellished gifts and delicately precious evening bags. Using many traditional quilting patterns and stitches, and including templates, every project can be completed in a weekend. - Clear step-by-step artworks, templates, and a techniques section offer start-to-finish expert instruction. - The homemade trend continues to be highly popular. - Embellished accessories are the retail success story of this decade; this book shows you how to create these hand-crafted pieces yourself, with a variety of finishes, from ethnic to sparkle and vintage styles.

Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags

Author: Akemi Shibata
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782216308
Category : Handbags
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with colour prints to demonstrate her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 hand-quilted designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bags to make in all shapes and sizes including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you'll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that can be considered works of art.

A Quilting Life

Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056607
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Quilted Bags & Purses

Author: Mary Jo Hiney
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402702013
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Full-color, illustrated instructions for creating over twenty quilted purses, handbags, and totes, with additional information on materials and basic design techniques.

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

Author: Joelle Hoverson
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781584796343
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them.

Patchwork Gifts

Author: Elise Baek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786059192606
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you have a passion for making personalized gifts from the heart then this books is for you. In this book you will find an assortment of charming patchwork projects that incorporate different sewing techniques such as traditional piecing, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, and appliqu . Featured projects are suitable for beginners ......

Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts

Author: Jennifer Chiaverini
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617456934
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
The extraordinary ‘Harriet's Journey' 100-block sampler quilt from Jennifer Chiaverini Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini is back with a beautiful new sampler based on her ninth Elm Creek Quilts novel. In Circle of Quilters, one woman's discovery of an exquisite sampler quilt utterly changed her fate; immerse yourself in the story and create the same 100-block sampler of this best-selling novel! Follow the step-by-step instructions to cut and piece blocks, or simply use the included foundation piecing patterns—the choice is yours. Mingling vintage favorites with never-before-seen designs, the blocks will intrigue quilters of all skill levels. An inspirational gallery shows off the 6” finished squares in a variety of settings. Best-selling novelist and quilter returns with another Elm Creek Quilts masterpiece Recreate 100 blocks—a mix of new and classic designs—for adventurous beginners and experienced quilters Traditionally piece blocks or use foundation patterns

Quilted Gifts from Your Scraps & Stash

Author: Annie's Staff
Publisher: Annie's
ISBN: 9781592173662
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Providing quilters with numerous ideas for thoughtful gifts, this book makes practical and economical use of often discarded scraps of fabric. The dozens of projects, which are helpfully organized by completion time, cover a range of skill levels that will satisfy both beginning and seasoned crafters. Supported by hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this guidebook is the ideal companion for any crafter wanting to finally find a use for leftover scraps and stashes.

Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags

Author: Akemi Shibata
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940552361
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with color prints to create her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bag shapes and sizes, including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes, and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork, and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you'll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that could be considered works of art.

Patchwork USA

Author: Heidi Staples
Publisher: Lucky Spool
ISBN: 9781940655406
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Planning a sewing getaway? Heidi Staples of sewing blog Fabric Mutt presents everything needed to have a successful trip, including helpful packing and organizing tips. Each section of this fun, colorful book is organized with travel in mind, offering small, medium, and large projects to be achieved while on the perfect sewing retreat: --Daytrips: Small projects include a Bookmobile Sleeve, Road Trip Pillow, Snapshot Needlebook, Sewing Bee Pincushion, and Coffee Shop Coasters --Weekend Retreats: Bigger projects include a Patio Pillow, Beachcomber Pouch, Kitchenette Set, Scout's Honor Pouch, and a Color Book --Summer Vacations: Extended projects include a Big Bear Cabin Quilt and Palm Springs Bag Get ready to have a fabulous sewing retreat!