Take Two Fat Quarters - Gifts

Take Two Fat Quarters - Gifts

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.

Table of Contents
INTRO 6
WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER? 7
MATERIALS 8
TOOLS 10
TECHNIQUES 14
- seaming 16
- patchworking 18
- quilting 21
- free-motion embroidery 24
- appliqué 25
- using twin needles 26
- decorative stitches 27
- adding trims 28
- adding piping & bias binding 30
- adding a zip 32

THE PROJECTS 34
Two-Tone Tote Bag 36
Cosmetic Pouch 40
Make-Up Kit Roll 44
Super Summer Shorts 48
Scissor Keep 52
Pin Cushion in a Cup 54
Sleep Easy Neck Cushion 56
Sleep Eye Mask 58
Tablet Case 62
Retro Purse 66
Flying Geese Lunch Bag 72
Tots Trapeze Dress 76
Christmas Crackers 80
Stitch-and-Flip Zipper Pencil Case 84
Two-Tone Teddy Bear 88
Vintage-Style Christmas Stocking 92