01 March 2020

£9.99

BC Paperback + 1 fold-out pattern sheet in back pocket

216x280 mm

9781782217312

9781782217312

96 pages

Search Press

Take Two Fat Quarters

Take Two Fat Quarters: Home

by Wendy Gardiner

Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? Conquer that pile of odd fat quarters you've stashed away and make 16 fun and practical items for your home.

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! From slippers and aprons to bowls and cable-tidy caddies, there's plenty of inspiration to get you decorating your home with your own stunning handiwork. Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from sewing enthusiast, 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 for your home.

Book Contents

INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER
MATERIALS
TOOLS

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES 
Seaming
Creating a buttonhole
Patchworking
Quilting
Free-motion embroidery
Appliqué
Adding a zip
Using twin needles
Adding trims
Adding piping & bias binding

THE PROJECTS
Cafetiere Cosy & Coasters
Reversible Placemat
Four-Patch Coasters
Oven Glove
Hanging Hoop Organizer & Flower Wrist Pincushion
Flower Power Pillow
Coiled Fabric Bowl
Top Tech Pillows
Summer Slippers
Craft Basket Liner with Pockets
Duffle Knitting Bag
Cable Tidy Caddy
Gardener's Apron
Two-Bottle Bag
Dotty Notebook Cover
Twisted Tuck Cushion

INDEX

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