Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags: 28 Elegant Purses, Pouches & Handbags to Quilt and Appliqu
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags: 28 Elegant Purses, Pouches & Handbags to Quilt and Appliqu
By (Author) Akemi Shibata
World Book Media
Zakka Workshop
7th February 2019
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Sewing
Physical Properties
Paperback
144
Width 209mm, Height 260mm
Description
In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with color prints to create her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 designs, youll discover a trove of unique bag shapes and sizes, including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes, and more!
Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork, and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, youll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that could be considered works of art.
Author Bio
Akemi Shibata is one of Japan's leading quilt designers. Known for her unique "Elegant de Kawaii," or "Elegant and Lovely" style, she is the author of several books, including Quilted Bags & Gifts. She owns a quilt shop and holds workshops and lectures in Japan and abroad.
