Patchwork Quilted Bags: Totes, Purses & Accessories

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe.

Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein.

With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make:

• A bird-themed travel bag
• An elegant lace-rimmed bucket bag
• A colorful clasp purse
• A round bag/basket
• A fold-away eco bag
• A baby bag with bottle ＂cozy＂
• Adorable animal-themed totes
• A Union-Jack themed pouch
• And more!

This colorful and user-friendly quilting book shows you lots of creative ways to use every type of patch from squares to yoyos, and every kind of print from florals to newsprint. Pages showcasing different patchwork quilts add inspiration for mixing traditional and contemporary forms. It’s the perfect way to have fun with fabric and make a practical work of art.

Prolific quilter Reiko Washizawa has written on all forms of quilting, from full-sized star quilts to small quilted goods for babies. She specializes in welcoming the beginner to the world of quilting, and in bringing a contemporary twist to traditional designs.