A fabulous new series using leftover fat quarters to create over 15 gorgeous items.
For the birthday that's on the way, or a festive holiday that needs more sparkle, conquer that pile of odd quarters you've stashed away and make over 15 fun gifts for your loved ones. Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable stash-busting project book that will get you making practical, colorful items too. Start off with an easy-to-follow crash-course on the essential techniques you'll need throughout the projects - from adding a zip and bias binding to creating patchwork. Then, jump straight into your stash and get stitching!
Be inspired by the stunning photography, helpful hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints featured in every project. From children's clothes and toys to bags and make-up pouches, there's something for the young and young-at-heart in your life. Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from sewing extraordinaire, Wendy Gardiner.
Postcard Reviews - Jan 2020
A fabulous new series using leftover fat quarters to create 16 gorgeous items. Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? If like me you have more than few fat quarters then this book will be one for you. The projects are cute, colourful and useful and as the title suggests, ideal for gifts. From toys to children's clothes there is something for everyone. This book is perfect for beginner sewists, as the projects are quite simple, that said, there are many useful techniques that will advance your sewing skills. There are full sized pattern sheets included, and with easy instructions, accompanied by visual step by step hints and tips, so you really cannot go wrong. Highly recommended by me! 5*/5
Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She has held the role of editor at several leading sewing magazines, including Vogue Patterns and Sewing World; written 17 books, most recently The Great British Sewing Bee: From Style to Stitch; presented nearly a dozen DVDs on sewing; and is a Craftsy.com tutor. In addition, Wendy is the brand ambassador for The McCall Company; works with leading exhibition organizers to produce extensive workshop programmes; and teaches and is a presenter on Sewing Street TV. She also runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends and writes projects and technique articles for various magazines and her own resource website www.wendygardiner.co.uk, which is packed with tips, techniques and projects. Through all of this, Wendy shares her passion for all things to do with sewing in her much-loved enthusiastic and friendly manner. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.
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A fabulous new series using leftover fat quarters to create over 15 gorgeous items.
For the birthday that's on the way, or a festive holiday that needs more sparkle, conquer that pile of odd quarters you've stashed away and make over 15 fun gifts for your loved ones. Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable stash-busting project book that will get you making practical, colorful items too. Start off with an easy-to-follow crash-course on the essential techniques you'll need throughout the projects - from adding a zip and bias binding to creating patchwork. Then, jump straight into your stash and get stitching!
Be inspired by the stunning photography, helpful hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints featured in every project. From children's clothes and toys to bags and make-up pouches, there's something for the young and young-at-heart in your life. Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from sewing extraordinaire, Wendy Gardiner.
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Postcard Reviews - Jan 2020
A fabulous new series using leftover fat quarters to create 16 gorgeous items. Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? If like me you have more than few fat quarters then this book will be one for you. The projects are cute, colourful and useful and as the title suggests, ideal for gifts. From toys to children's clothes there is something for everyone. This book is perfect for beginner sewists, as the projects are quite simple, that said, there are many useful techniques that will advance your sewing skills. There are full sized pattern sheets included, and with easy instructions, accompanied by visual step by step hints and tips, so you really cannot go wrong. Highly recommended by me! 5*/5
Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She has held the role of editor at several leading sewing magazines, including Vogue Patterns and Sewing World; written 17 books, most recently The Great British Sewing Bee: From Style to Stitch; presented nearly a dozen DVDs on sewing; and is a Craftsy.com tutor. In addition, Wendy is the brand ambassador for The McCall Company; works with leading exhibition organizers to produce extensive workshop programmes; and teaches and is a presenter on Sewing Street TV. She also runs regular residential Creative Sewing Weekends and writes projects and technique articles for various magazines and her own resource website www.wendygardiner.co.uk, which is packed with tips, techniques and projects. Through all of this, Wendy shares her passion for all things to do with sewing in her much-loved enthusiastic and friendly manner. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.
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