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50 Little Gifts

Easy Patchwork Projects to Give or Swap
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50 Little Gifts is a practical and inspiring sewing book designed to help you make the most of your fabric stash, no matter how small. It features 50 fat quarter, charm square, pre-cut, or scrap-friendly projects including patchwork pouches, potholders, wallets, water bottle carriers, bibs, and baskets. Alongside clear, easy-to-follow instructions, the book offers 8 Little Tutorials covering extras like pom pom making and fabric painting to personalise each gift. Most projects can be completed in under an hour, making it an ideal resource for quick, thoughtful handmade presents.
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50 Little Gifts is perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to utilise small fabric pieces efficiently. It suits beginners seeking straightforward projects as well as experienced crafters wanting to refine their skills or create quick handmade gifts. Ideal for those interested in patchwork, quilting, and fabric crafts who appreciate clear tutorials and a variety of practical, charming designs.

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Make the most of even your smallest stash of fabrics. From patchwork pouches to potholders, wallets to water bottle carriers and bibs to baskets, this will be one of the most-used sewing books in your crafty bookshelf.

Packed inside is a collection of the 50 fat quarter, charm square, pre-cut or scrap-friendly projects you make the most, from the designers you already know and trust. Not just a pattern book, 50 Little Gifts also includes 8 Little Tutorials, so you will learn something new! From pom pom making to fabric painting, these 'extras' aren’t required for the projects, but they will help you personalise each and every present.

So forget about scrolling through endless online sewing tutorials looking for those instructions on how to make a classic zippy pouch. With the power of this book and your fabric stash, you can whip up any of these small patchwork gifts with most taking under an hour to complete—fast and easy sewing to get that gift done.

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Readers praise the book for its wide variety of beautiful stitch projects suitable for all occasions and skill levels, from beginners to advanced sewists. The instructions are easy to follow, with useful measurements and helpful templates. The projects are considered enjoyable and educational, covering essential techniques like zips, embellishments, and binding. Highlights mentioned include the Tooth Fairy pillow, Undercover Maker Mat, and Butterfly Charm block, all presented in full colour that makes the book both clever and visually appealing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781940655338

Publisher: Lucky Spool Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Lucky Spool Media

Illustration: 70 Halftones, color

Contributors:

  • Compiled by Susanne Woods

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction

About the Author

Susanne Woods is the Publisher and Founder of Lucky Spool Media and her local chapter of the MQG in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has compiled many best-selling books and has been a trend-setter within the quilting industry for over a decade. She lives in California with her husband and two young boys and their cat, Kit. You can follow her on Instagram @craftyeditor.

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