Everyday Handmade (gnv64)

Everyday Handmade: 22 Practical Projects for the Modern Sewist (That Patchwork Place)
by Cassie Barden and Adrienne Smitke
That Patchwork Place | November 2011 | ISBN-10: 1604680520 | PDF | 112 pages | 34.7 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Handmade-Practical-Projects-Patchwork/dp/1604680520
http://www.handmadeisawesome.com/

A collection of 22 projects--most very practical--are presented in this delightful book. There's an emphasis on bags of various sorts, from a cute ladybug coin purse, an iPad cover and an e-reader case to an over-the-shoulder messenger bag and the simple but stylish tote bag shown on the front cover. There are also instructions for several lap quilts and some useful sewing accessories. The "jackalope" shown on the cover is the only softie included. The instructions are clear, there are lots of diagrams and each project is shown in several photographs taken from different angles. This combination means you are much more likely to understand exactly what's required and enjoy success in crafting your own version of these projects.
Cassie Barden, author of the best-selling The New Handmade, and talented designer Adrienne Smitke present an exciting new array of designs for the modern sewist. Discover creative, stylish, and above all, practical projects by young designers who really know how to sew.

* Find 22 enticing ideas for bags and accessories, items for travel, and home decor--a terrific value
* Learn a variety of ways to personalize and embellish
* Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create beautiful projects you'll appreciate for both their utility and style

About the Authors

Homes: Seattle, Washington
Best-selling author Cassie Barden has been making art her whole life. She is inspired by contemporary art, design, illustration, technology, and anything handmade.
Adrienne Smitke grew up surrounded by crafts in a house full of handmade quilts and clothes. Drawing on her creative childhood, she studied illustration and graphic design in college.