Quilted Bags in a Weekend
by Ellen Kharade
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Author: Ellen KharadeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-01
ISBN: 1580112420
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts
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Book Reviews of Quilted Bags in a Weekend
Book Review: Fun, easy projects
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this book; it's great fun.
I'm not an expert at sewing, but I'm proficient enough to enjoy myself and I do have fun making quilts. This book looked like it would spark ideas when I wasn't in the mood for a big project. I was right.
I don't understand why another poster felt the instructions are "misleading" since the satin/velvet tote gives the size on the first page: 22" x 15.25". After all, it is a tote and not a purse, so it's meant to have room inside. But as you can see from this photo of mom modeling it, it's not that large for a tote! Photo: http://www.mousetrax.com/dian/crafts/tote04.jpg
I made it for my daughter in a few hours. (Better detailed photo of my finished project: http://www.mousetrax.com/dian/crafts/tote05.jpg) She dances and picked it out of the book as something that would be pretty for carrying around her dance accessories. I used her preferential earth tones of greens, golds and browns. It came out beautifully...even if trying to sew velvet can be a challenge! I did feel that this design missed the mark by not adding a big button to allow for closing it, so I added that feature myself.
I love the fact that there ARE unusual designs in the book. I like small bags that I can sling over a shoulder to carry just a few essentials, but many friends like larger bags/totes. This book gives a nice variety and I have lots of post-its on pages for future projects I want to make. The instructions are simple because the processes to make these bags are fairly basic, but interesting and fun and the finished projects make great gifts.
I can't wait to get time to make more bags. In fact, I just ordered another, similar book so I can get even more ideas.
Summary of Quilted Bags in a Weekend
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!
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