Quilted Bags In A Weekend: 25 purses, totes, and bags that you can make in no time - Softcover

Kharade, Ellen; Tedaldi, Tino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580112420 ISBN 13: 9781580112420

Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts, 2005

Synopsis

Combine the latest accessory trends with the look of the past with Quilted Bags in a Weekend. Through the revival of hand-made, vintage accessories, readers can create an endearing patchwork purse, handbag, or tote-simply and quickly! Clear, step-by-step instructions guide the weekend hobbyist through each project, with additional tips on using inexpensive materials to create a personal heirloom. Also included are tricks to pick coordinating fabrics, advice on the best materials, and ideas to make any handmade bag sturdy and durable, practical yet beautiful!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Quilted Bags in a Weekend

? 25 charming, contemporary designs show you how to create speedy style from scratch

? Full advice for experienced quilters and novice stitchers reveals how to create a stylish range of shoppers, purses, totes, and evening bags from old scraps and left over pieces

? Clear step-by-step artworks, templates, and a techniques section offer start-to-finish expert instruction

? Lastingly stylish and quick-to-create projects range from a sturdy floral beach tote to bow-trimmed ladies’ bags and glitter-embellished gift bags

? Over 25 color photographs, illustrations, and templates

About the Author:

Ellen Kharade works as a fabric designer and interiors expert for a variety of crafts magazines and television shows.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1580112420
• ISBN 13: 9781580112420
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128