21 Sensational Patchwork Bags

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 0715335383
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
The quilter and author of 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags is back with stunning new quilted bag designs in this illustrated step-by-step project guide. Acclaimed quilt designer Susan Briscoe presents another twenty-one patchwork bag projects based on thirteen original designs. From exquisite evening bags to portfolios, saddle bags, backpacks, and more, each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, photographs, and piecing diagrams, allowing you to create your own unique and stylish accessories. Each bag is shown with variations in colorways and other possible adaptions to help you make it truly your own. A separate section covers patchwork techniques including cutting fabric strips, machine piecing patchwork and how to create patchwork blocks such as Seminole, triangle squares, flying geese, log cabin, as well as foundation piecing and crazy patchwork. Appliqué and quilting techniques are also covered, along with bag making techniques such as making straps, attaching bindings, inserting a zippers and linings, and adding pockets. You’ll also find a library of decorative stitches for embellish your bags, advice on fabric color themes, and a library of patchwork blocks.

21 Sensational Patchwork Bags

Author: Briscoe Susan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781446346068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

The Woven Bag

Author: Noreen Crone-Findlay
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440215235
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
Try small loom weaving and get big results! The Woven Bag features bags in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from the petite Beaded Amulet Pouch to the voluminous carryall, The Grand Duchess. Each bag is created using small looms, such as potholder looms, frame looms and knotted mesh looms. Even if you've never woven before, the tips, tips and techniques in this book will quickly have you weaving squares, triangles and rectangles that can then be assembled into wonderful one-of-a-kind projects. Inside The Woven Bag, you will find: • Step-by-step instructions for every step of the process, from weaving to assembly • Written instructions, including helpful illustrations, for over 30 bags, pouches, totes, purses and backpacks • A plethora of helpful hints, tips and tricks from author Noreen Crone-Findlay. Weave your way to a beautiful new bag today!

The Zipper Pouch Book

Author: Boutique-Sha
Publisher: Hardware Included
ISBN: 9781940552682
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
3 zippers included inside so you can get started right away! Learn how to make adorable zippered pouches with this collection of 14 fun and easy projects! Best of all, the book comes with a variety of unique zippers so you can get started sewing straight away! Step-by-step photos explain how to install zippers on the sewing machine, taking all the guesswork and intimidation out of working with zippers once and for all. These sweet and simple zippered pouches are perfect for storing cosmetics, craft supplies, spare change, and other everyday essentials. Try your hand at a pretty ruffled pouch or opt for a boxy silhouette instead--you'll even find some quirky styles perfect for those who appreciate a little flair! All of the projects work up quickly, making them ideal for gift giving--from birthday presents to teacher appreciation gifts and everything in between! Kit includes: 3 different styles of zippers 64-page book with 14 projects

The Book Of Boro

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446379841
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter. Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches. The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or patched together for utilitarian, not decorative, purposes to make the fabric stronger and warmer, and to mend torn and threadbare areas. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include instructions on improvisational patchwork; applique: raw, turned edge and reverse; darning techniques and methods for distressing and ageing fabrics to achieve an authentic boro finish.

50 Little Paper-Pieced Blocks

Author: Carol Doak
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607055325
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
“A delightful little volume . . . will inspire you to create colorful 3” blocks for use in greeting cards, name tags, tote bags, and small wallhangings.” —American Quilter Create perfectly-pieced miniature quilt blocks in a variety of themes—from hearts and flowers to airplanes and birthday cakes. Secure them inside your Carol Doak’s Keepsake Frame Cards for gift-giving and artistic display. These blocks are also perfect to mix and match for making table linens, wall quilts, and other small projects. Patterns include: Airplane * Apple * Basket (2) * Birdhouse * Birthday Cake * Bluebird * Candle * Crayons * Cross * Dreidel * Duck * Egg * Fan * Flowers (7) * Gift * Girl * Hearts/Love (5) * Hot Air Balloon * House * Mailbox * Maple Leaf * Ornament * Pinwheel * Sailboat * Shamrock * Square * Stars (8) * Sunrise * Trees (3) * Umbrella

Beautiful Foundation-Pieced Quilt Blocks

Author: Mary Jo Hiney
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9780806943251
Category : Afghans (Coverlets)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Today's quilter sews fabric to a paper or fabric backing...This method is particularly effective for the exacting work of miniature piecing, as it is easy to learn and an excellent choice for the novice. This book, with its rating system and full color throughout, presents hundreds of ideas, beginning with the easiest (pinwheel, rose, or star), then moderate...and difficult...Those searching for multicultural projects will find whole chapters with Asian and African themes. Thoughtful instructions and freshness make this a must buy for collections whose patrons expect currency and innovation in their sewing and craft books."--Booklist.

50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars

Author: Carol Doak
Publisher: C&T Publishing
ISBN: 9781617457005
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With the simplicity and accuracy of paper piecing, you can create these elaborate-looking Star blocks in a snap! Carol Doak, bestselling author of many books on paper piecing, is back with 50 original paper-pieced Star blocks--one for each U.S. state. Follow Carol's expert step-by-step instructions to make 50 beautiful blocks that finish to 12" Find ideas for mixing and matching block sections for fascinating original designs and intriguing secondary patterns Discover inspiration for using blocks in a variety of projects, plus tips on enlarging and reducing patterns to personalize designs

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.

LSD, My Problem Child

Author: Albert Hofmann
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
ISBN: 9780979862229
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This is the story of LSD told by a concerned yet hopeful father, organic chemist Albert Hofmann, Ph.D. He traces LSD's path from a promising psychiatric research medicine to a recreational drug sparking hysteria and prohibition. In LSD: My Problem Child, we follow Dr. Hofmann's trek across Mexico to discover sacred plants related to LSD, and listen in as he corresponds with other notable figures about his remarkable discovery. Underlying it all is Dr. Hofmann's powerful conclusion that mystical experiences may be our planet's best hope for survival. Whether induced by LSD, meditation, or arising spontaneously, such experiences help us to comprehend "the wonder, the mystery of the divine, in the microcosm of the atom, in the macrocosm of the spiral nebula, in the seeds of plants, in the body and soul of people." More than sixty years after the birth of Albert Hofmann's problem child, his vision of its true potential is more relevant, and more needed, than ever.