50 Little Gifts by Susanne Woods
Make the most of even your smallest stash of fabrics. From patchwork pouches to potholders, wallets to water bottle carriers and bibs to baskets, this will be one of the most-used sewing books in your crafty bookshelf. Packed inside is a collection of the 50 fat quarter, charm square, pre-cut or scrap-friendly projects you make the most, from the designers you already know and trust. Not just a pattern book, 50 Little Gifts also includes 8 Little Tutorials so you will learn something new! From pom pom making to fabric painting, these 'extras' aren't' required for the projects, but they will help you personalize each and every present. So forget about scrolling through endless online sewing tutorials looking for those instructions on how to make a classic zippy pouch. With the power of this book and your fabric stash, you can whip up any of these small patchwork gifts with most taking under an hour to complete-fast and easy sewing to get that gift done.Filled with 50 gorgeous stitch projects this book will give endless ideas for gifts for friends and familyThere are useful items that just about cover every occasion, from Bags to Bottle carriers. Each project comes with easy to follow instructions and a list of what you need. Measurements are given in inches, and there are a few pictures to guide you through the sewing process. Many handy hints and tips are littered throughout the book and the actual size templates are fabulous.
All the projects can be used with fat quarters, so this is a perfect craft book for those needing a 'stash buster'. For beginner and advanced sewists, the projects are fun, they are also good for upgrading your sewing skills as the need for zips, embellishments and binding, to name a few, are key. As the projects are small they do not take long to complete, so a few hours of sewing will teach and remind you of the techniques involved.
I adored the Tooth Fairy pillow and the Undercover Maker Mat is something that every sewing room needs. There is even a Butterfly Charm block for the quilters.
A beautiful project in full colour that is amazing and clever.
Subtitled 'Easy Patchwork Projects To Give Or Swap' this book is just that. A compilation of useful projects to use up scraps. Pouches, potholders, purses, baskets, keyrings, bags of all sizes - all with one thing in common - colourful patchwork. The projects are from different designers, and many are the usual organiser projects, mats, baskets, zipped purse and so on, but this book brings 50 such projects together and makes a super gift itself. Each project has a colour photo - clear instructions, with an at-a-glance box of essentials showing Size, Materials, Cutting and Tips. There are clear line drawings where needed and mini tutorials. I like the triangular log cabin pincushion, patchwork dog and passport holder. You'll find a basic guide to embroidery at the front of the book and templates at the back; some are actual size, some need enlarging. Good patchwork fun.
-- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Susanne Woods oversaw several successful compilation books in her former position as the Acquisitions Editor at C&T Publishing. She has been in the publishing industry for over 16 years, and she is an avid quilter and a long-time crafter and Publisher at Lucky Spool Media. She is the Secretary of The Modern Quilt Guild and founder of the Tri-Valley Modern Quilt Guild chapter. Susanne lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781940655338 |
| ISBN 10 | 1940655331 |
| Title | 50 Little Gifts |
| Author | Susanne Woods |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lucky Spool Media |
| Year published | 2018-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |