Quilted Bags with Style
Includes:: 25 charming, contemporary designs show you how to create speedy style from scratch. The homemade & the h&-made have been called the fashions that never die. With the explosion in crafted accessories as the proven retail success of the decade, an increasing number of beginners are creating their own pieces. Designer Ellen Kharade showcases 25 unique designs in this collection of bags for all occasions. Suitable for beginners & experienced stitchers alike, Ellen reveals how to use inexpensive materials to turn a bundle of scraps into a truly personal heirloom gift. Clear step-by-step artworks illustrate every project, & Ellen also
Includes:: advice on how to pick fabrics that work well together & on the best materials to use, & tips on how to make your bags sturdy & long lasting. Sections range from practical shoppers & totes to smart formal bags, as well as a section on creating embellished gifts & delicately precious evening bags. Using many traditional quilting patterns & stitches, & including templates, every project can be completed in a weekend. About the Author: Ellen Kharade works as a fabric designer & interiors expert for a variety of crafts magazines, & has appeared on television as a guest designer for the UK Style Channels Real Rooms makeover series. Her works appear regularly in Crafts Beautiful magazine, & she has demonstrated for Hobbycrafts at the annual NEC show.