Use leftover fat quarters to create 16 beautiful bags! 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 beautiful bags for you or your loved ones. The projects inside range from accessory essentials like an evening clutch and cross-body handbag, to invaluable carriers that will see you through your daily tasks such as a fold-away shopper and lunch tote. 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 bag-sewing expert, Debbie von Grabler -Crozier. Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable stash-busting project book that will get you making practical items too.

Create 15 stunning tote bag designs using two reusable templates. The 15 tote bag designs are created using the templates contained within the book. Using two templates, you can create 15 very different bags; each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.

Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

Pick two favorite fabrics and sew a clever ruffled pouch or an adorable fabric basket with ties or a handy drawstring ditty bag. Choose from six patterns in all, each of which can be stitched from two fat quarters. Flip through the pages for color combinations galore. From holiday prints to bright and cheerful candy colors to tried-and-true red, white, and blue, you'll find so many color variations to spark your creativity.

Make roomy totes, a fun way to play with color and pattern.

Make quilted bags for every day, from coin purses to backpacks to laptop bags, using precut fabrics—from the author of The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook. Susan Briscoe’s new collection of practical designs for bags and purses are sure to inspire. She takes you through a collection of fourteen designs—a duo for every day of the week—with each complimentary pair featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make the bags quick and fun to create. Every bag is accompanied by a variation that shows off the details in a completely different color scheme, essentially giving you fourteen additional inspirational designs.