Take Two Fat Quarters: Gifts

16 Gorgeous Sewing Projects for Using Up Your Fat Quarter Stash

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways?For the birthday that's on the way, or a festive holiday that needs more sparkle, conquer that pile of odd fat quarters you've stashed away and make 16 fun gifts for your loved ones – from children’s clothes and toys, to bags and make-up pouches.Start off with an easy-to-follow crash-course on the essential techniques you'll need – from adding a zip and bias binding to creating patchwork. Then, jump straight into your stash and get stitching! Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from popular best-selling sewing expert, Wendy Gardiner.Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable stash-busting project book that will get you making practical, colourful items too.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-01-17
Mått216 x 280 x 4 mm
Vikt498 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieTake Two Fat Quarters
Antal sidor96
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781782217329

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Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She has held the role of editor at several leading sewing magazines, including Vogue Patterns and Sewing World; written 17 books, most recently The Great British Sewing Bee: From Style to Stitch; presented nearly a dozen DVDs on sewing; and is a Craftsy.com tutor. In addition, Wendy is the brand ambassador for The McCall Company; works with leading exhibition organizers to produce extensive workshop programmes; and teaches and makes guest appears on Create and Craft and Sewing Quarter TV. She also runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends and writes projects and technique articles for various magazines and her own resource website www.wendygardiner.co.uk, which is packed with tips, techniques and projects. Through all of this, Wendy shares her passion for all things to do with sewing in her much-loved enthusiastic and friendly manner. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.

INTRO 6WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER? 7MATERIALS 8TOOLS 10TECHNIQUES 14- seaming 16- patchworking 18- quilting 21- free-motion embroidery 24- appliqué 25- using twin needles 26- decorative stitches 27- adding trims 28- adding piping & bias binding 30- adding a zip 32THE PROJECTS 34Two-Tone Tote Bag 36Cosmetic Pouch 40Make-Up Kit Roll 44Super Summer Shorts 48Scissor Keep 52Pin Cushion in a Cup 54Sleep Easy Neck Cushion 56Sleep Eye Mask 58Tablet Case 62Retro Purse 66Flying Geese Lunch Bag 72Tots Trapeze Dress 76Christmas Crackers 80Stitch-and-Flip Zipper Pencil Case 84Two-Tone Teddy Bear 88Vintage-Style Christmas Stocking 92INDEX 96

There's a wide variety of gifts and toys that can be created quickly with supplies that you're almost certain to have in your stash at home already. Wendy Gardiner's Take Two Fat Quarters: Gifts is chock-full of ideas for quick and easy treats that can be whipped up in no time using just a few fat quarter and remnants from your sewing box. we love the look of these cheery read and green festive crackers.