Popular as never before, quilting is both a craft that has been practiced for centuries and currently the most fashionable way to create gifts and accessories. In its showcase of 25 bag accessories and gifts, bags of Style reveals both how to make the most of the heritage of quilting and how to enjoy the style and speed of modern projects. Suitable for experienced quilters and beginners alike, each project uses inexpensive materials and shows you how to turn a bundle of scraps into a lasting truly personal gift.
Sections range from making practical shoppers and totes to creating smart formal bags, embellished gifts and delicately precious evening bags. Using many traditional quilting patterns and stitches- and including termplates – every project can be completed in weekend.
Includes advice on
• choosing fabrics that work well together
• designing patches
• quilt blocks, piecing, stitches basting, and sandwiching
• hand emvroidery and machine finishing
professional's finishing touches
