Reviews
"...I love the designs in the book...if you are an experienced quilter and sewer, who loves new bag ideas this book is for you." -- Crafty Moms Share blog, "...I love the designs in the book...if you are an experienced quilter and sewer who loves new bag ideas this book is for you." -- Crafty Moms Share blog, "Simply stated, Patchwork Quilted Bags is certain to be an enduringly popular addition to personal and community library Needlecraft and Quilting instructional guide collections." - Midwest Book Review, "Unique and thoroughly 'user-friendly' in organization and step-by-step presentation, Patchwork Quilted Bags"" is enthusiastically recommended for community library Needlecraft instructional collections."" -- Midwest Book Review ", "If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colourful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouches to large overnight totes and is a fantastic source of inspiration for textile artists." -- Love Sewing magazine, "This tote bag is quick and easy to make. Piecing together multiple octagons in bright colors creates the illusion of lively circles -- a Scandinavian style. If you use a subdued color palette, the angles appear more pronounced." -- CraftFoxes.com, If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colorful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouches to large overnight totes and is a fantastic source of inspiration for textile artists. -- Love Sewing magazine, "...it's got all types of quilted bags, which each are so lovely and perfect for gift giving, carrying everyday crafting items, baby items and so much more!" -- Test Try Results blog, "Unique and thoroughly 'user-friendly' in organization and step-by-step presentation, "Patchwork Quilted Bags" is enthusiastically recommended for community library Needlecraft instructional collections." -- Midwest Book Review, "...a book dedicated to incorporating your patchwork creations into everyday bags. This will be a great way to bring your creative showpieces around with you since it is quite impossible to bring your quilts wherever you go." -- JapaneseSewingBooks.com, "...a book dedicated to incorporating your patchwork creations into everyday bags. This will be a great way to bring your creative showpieces around with you since it is quite impossible to bring your quilts wherever you go." - JapaneseSew, "...I love the designs in the book...if you are an experienced quilter and sewer who loves new bag ideas this book is for you." - Crafty Moms Share blog, "If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colourful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouches to large overnight totes and is a fantastic source of inspiration for textile artists." - Love Sewing magazine, "...a book dedicated to incorporating your patchwork creations into everyday bags. This will be a great way to bring your creative showpieces around with you since it is quite impossible to bring your quilts wherever you go." -- JapaneseSew, This tote bag is quick and easy to make. Piecing together multiple octagons in bright colors creates the illusion of lively circles -- a Scandinavian style. If you use a subdued color palette, the angles appear more pronounced. -- CraftFoxes.com , ...it's got all types of quilted bags, which each are so lovely and perfect for gift giving, carrying everyday crafting items, baby items and so much more! -- Test Try Results blog , "Unique and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and step-by-step presentation, "Patchwork Quilted Bags" is enthusiastically recommended for community library Needlecraft instructional collections." - Midwest Book Review, "Unique and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and step-by-step presentation, "Patchwork Quilted Bags" is enthusiastically recommended for community library Needlecraft instructional collections." -- Midwest Book Review, "...a book dedicated to incorporating your patchwork creations into everyday bags. This will be a great way to bring your creative showpieces around with you since it is quite impossible to bring your quilts wherever you go." - JapaneseSewingBooks.com, "If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colorful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouches to large overnight totes and is a fantastic source of inspiration for textile artists." -- Love Sewing magazine, "...it's got all types of quilted bags, which each are so lovely and perfect for gift giving, carrying everyday crafting items, baby items and so much more!" - Test Try Results blog, "This tote bag is quick and easy to make. Piecing together multiple octagons in bright colors creates the illusion of lively circles -- a Scandinavian style. If you use a subdued color palette, the angles appear more pronounced." -- CraftFo, If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colourful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouche|9780804846660|, ...I love the designs in the book...if you are an experienced quilter and sewer, who loves new bag ideas this book is for you. -- Crafty Moms Share blog , ...a book dedicated to incorporating your patchwork creations into everyday bags. This will be a great way to bring your creative showpieces around with you since it is quite impossible to bring your quilts wherever you go. -- JapaneseSewingBooks.com
Synopsis
Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe. Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein. With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make: A bird-themed travel bag An elegant lace-rimmed bucket bag A colorful clasp purse A round bag/basket A fold-away eco bag A baby bag with bottle "cozy" Adorable animal-themed totes A Union-Jack themed pouch And more This colorful and user-friendly quilting book shows you lots of creative ways to use every type of patch from squares to yoyos, and every kind of print from florals to newsprint. Pages showcasing different patchwork quilts add inspiration for mixing traditional and contemporary forms. It's the perfect way to have fun with fabric and make a practical work of art., A beautiful handmade quilted bag reflects your personal style and makes a wonderful gift. Patchwork Quilted Bags, Totes, Purses Accessories helps you create unique bags that add charm. Full-sized patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 basic designs, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this book suitable for novices and experienced quilters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein: * A bird-themed travel bag for your essentials * An elegant lace-trimmed bucket bag, great as an everyday handbag * A colorful clasp purse for a vintage look * A round bag/basket for everything from picnic foods to yarn balls * A fold-away eco bag, durable as well as distinctive * A baby bag with bottle "cozy"--a perfect gift for new parents * Adorable animal-themed totes for kids * A Union-Jack themed pouch for all your tiny stuff * and more! "This tote bag is quick and easy to make. Piecing together multiple octagons in bright colors creates the illusion of lively circles -- a Scandinavian style. If you use a subdued color palette, the angles appear more pronounced." -- CraftFoxes.com (150,000 monthly visitors) features a project from Patchwork Quilted Bags . According to the Editor, this project is the most clicked link of the week. "If you enjoy patchwork and quilting but don't have the patience to make a full-size quilt then this could be just what you're after! This colourful book explains creative ways to incorporate these techniques into bags of all sizes from tiny little pouches to large overnight totes and is a fantastic source of inspiration for textile artists. There are lots of different blocks provided and handy guides on English paper piecing and making yoyos. We especially love the gallery pages where Reiko showcases what inspires her and shares her textile journey. Plus there is even a handy pattern sheet!" -- Love Sewing magazine "Simply stated, Patchwork Quilted Bags is certain to be an enduringly popular addition to personal and community library Needlecraft and Quilting instructional guide collections." -- Midwest Book Review, Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe. Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein. With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make: A bird-themed travel bag An elegant lace-rimmed bucket bag A colorful clasp purse A round bag/basket A fold-away eco bag A baby bag with bottle "cozy" Adorable animal-themed totes A Union-Jack themed pouch And more! This colorful and user-friendly quilting book shows you lots of creative ways to use every type of patch from squares to yoyos, and every kind of print from florals to newsprint. Pages showcasing different patchwork quilts add inspiration for mixing traditional and contemporary forms. It's the perfect way to have fun with fabric and make a practical work of art.