Take Two Fat Quarters: Gifts: 16 gorgeous sewing projects for using up your fat quarter stash - Softcover

Gardiner, Wendy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782217320 ISBN 13: 9781782217329

Publisher: Search Press, 2020

Synopsis

Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways?

For the birthday that's on the way, or a festive holiday that needs more sparkle, conquer that pile of odd fat quarters you've stashed away and make 16 fun gifts for your loved ones – from children’s clothes and toys, to bags and make-up pouches.

Start off with an easy-to-follow crash-course on the essential techniques you'll need – from adding a zip and bias binding to creating patchwork. Then, jump straight into your stash and get stitching! Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from popular best-selling sewing expert, Wendy Gardiner.

Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable stash-busting project book that will get you making practical, colourful items too.

About this title

About the Author

Wendy Gardiner is a writer, teacher and author. She has been editor of several leading sewing magazines and written 22 books including The Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style, Take Two Fat Quarters: Home, Take Two Fat Quarters: Gifts and most recently The Sewing Machine Manual. Wendy has made several YouTube videos for leading haberdashery and pattern companies. She runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends, teaches a weekly class and writes articles for various magazines and her own website. Wendy organizes the extensive workshop programmes for the Festival of Quilts and the Knitting & Stitching Shows. She has a strong reputation and fan base because of her enthusiastic and friendly approach to sharing her passion for dressmaking and machine sewing. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.

Visit her website: www.wendygardiner.co.uk

From the Back Cover

Two fat quarters. Sew many possibilities.

Conquer that pile of fat quarters you’ve stashed away and make gorgeous gifts for your family and friends.

• 16 projects to choose from, all made using just two fat quarters!
• Basic crash course included on essential sewing techniques, from adding a
zip and bias binding to creating patchwork panels.
• Heaps of handy hints and tips make this book ideal for sewists of all abilities.
• Full-size pattern templates included on fold-out sheets at the back of the book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782217320
• ISBN 13: 9781782217329
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96