21 Terrific Patchwork Bags: Making Bags to Suit Your Every Need

21 Terrific Patchwork Bags: Making Bags to Suit Your Every Need

by SusanBriscoe (Author)

Synopsis

Bags are simply essential for all sorts of daily tasks. This fabulous collection not only shows you how to make a bag for almost any occasion, but also lets you explore a wealth of different patchwork techniques while doing so. Twenty-one attractive and practical bags are featured with tough fabrics and linings where needed, clever zips and tidy fasteners for security, and strong straps and cords for comfortable use. There are lots of ideas too for customizing the designs to suit you.
Projects include:
Rice Sack Bag - an eye-catching everyday shoulder bag worked with stitch'n'flip and sashiko quilting
Fan Purse - foundation pieced in subtle multi-print fabrics and quilted with metallic thread
Tough Tote Bag - a chance to use your favourite patchwork block and big stitch quilting
Quilter's Set - essential bags to meet all your quilting travel needs

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 15 Jul 2003

ISBN 10: 0715314432
ISBN 13: 9780715314432

Author Bio
Susan Briscoe studied Visual Art and Drama at the University College of Wales before moving to Japan to teach English. Here she became fascinated by Japanese fabrics and their patchwork and quilting techniques. She has succeeded in combining her design and needlework skills with a need for practical accessories in her job as a footpath officer. Susan now writes and designs for needlecraft magazines and teaches bag making and sashiko quilting. She has exhibited at UK national quilting shows as well as in Japan. Susan Briscoe lives in Wrexham, North Wales.