Fat Quarter Series

Fat Quarter: Vintage is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. Separated into five decades, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each chapter contains five projects using fat quarter fabric or scraps that reflect the era. The projects have clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, and there’s a useful tools and techniques section for those who are new to sewing. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric, and the projects make great gifts.

Projects include: 1930s pin cushion, 1940s flower brooch, 1940s sewing machine cover, 1950s apron, 1950s sunglasses case, 1960s child’s dress, 1970s draught excluder and a 1970s shopping bag.

Fat Quarter: Accessories

by Susie Johns

Published 7 May 2020

Fat Quarter: Accessories is the latest title in the successful 'Fat Quarter' series. This title is packed with 25 stash-busting sewing projects, all made from fat quarters or fabric scraps and aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters. Each project has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions as well as beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. Fat Quarter: Accessories also contains a comprehensive techniques section. This book also shows how to create a wide variety of accessories including brooches and badges, earrings, bracelets, headwear, keyrings and charms. AUTHOR: Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, mostly on knitting, crochet and sewing, including Knitted Pets, Knitted Woodland Creatures, How to Embroider and Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses (GMC Publications). She lives in London, UK. SELLING POINTS: . Includes a comprehensive techniques section with all you need to know to complete each project . Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs . Ideal for using scraps from your favourite fabrics!! . 25 great, east to make projects from fat quarters or stash scraps 300 colour photographs

Bags & Purses

by Susie Johns

Published 7 April 2018

Part of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, Fat Quarter: Bags and Purses has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to make a whole range of useful bags and purses. Give them to your family and friends, or keep them for yourself! Projects include: beach bag, took bag, toy bag, art and craft caddy, animal purse, lipstick pouch, swimming bag, overnight bag, gadget travel bag, sightseeing wallet, laptop bag. AUTHOR: Having studied Fine Art at the Slade School, London, Susie Johns began her publishing career as a magazine and partworks editor before becoming a freelance writer and designer. She is the author of more than 30 craft books on a range of subjects including knitting, crochet, sewing, papier mache and embroidery. Susie has also contributed to a number of magazines and has made several television appearances demonstrarting various crafts. She particularly enjoys art and craft activities that involve recycling and reinventing. Susie is a qualified teacher and runs workshops in drawing and painting, knitting and crochet, embroidery, and 3D design. SELLING POINTS: . 25 projects to make from fat quarters or stash scraps. . Ideal for using up fabric remnants. . Clear step-by-step instructions and pictures. . Useful techniques section. 300 photographs and 15 charts

Fat Quarter: Toys

by Susie Johns

Published 7 June 2019

Fat Quarter: Toys is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. There are 25 cute and colourful toys and games to make for young children, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, and there's a useful tools and techniques section for those who are new to sewing. . Ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric, and the projects make great gifts. . Projects include: tiger rattle, rabbit cuddle blanket, teddy bear, fox in sleeping bag, fishing set, bean bags, stacking rings, memory game, alphabet letters, number cubes, rag doll, picnic. AUTHOR: Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, mostly on knitting, crochet and sewing, including Knitted Pets, Knitted Woodland Creatures, How to Embroider and Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses (GMC Publications). She lives in London, UK. SELLING POINTS: . Suitable for sewers with basic to intermediate skills. . Includes projects to stimlate learning and imaginative play. . 25 step-by-step, stash-busting projects to make.

Celebrations

by Susie Johns

Published 8 October 2024

Create a wide variety of practical and pretty items for celebrating in style, including love tokens, garlands, wedding favours, party hats, party bags, bunting, bags, table settings, birthday rosettes, birth announcement cards, crowns, wands, decorative pumpkins and Christmas decorations.

Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions as well as beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. A comprehensive techniques section covers all the essentials, making it suitable for those new to sewing as well as those who have more experience of the craft.