Sew Cute Quilts & Gifts

A colourful collection of quilts, bags and accessories from talented designer Atsuko Matsuyama, this book showcases the author's inspiring use of colour and retro design style. With over 30 projects to choose from, you can create multifaceted designs using patchwork and appliqué, along with embroidery, beading and other special embellishments.

Try your hand at some of these sweet, scrap-friendly projects: the Dancing Flowers Purse, Yoyo Bucket Bag, Blooming Flowers Quilt, Strawberry Blossom Wreath, Dancing Dresses Quilt, Sunbonnet Sue Mini Quilt, Pastel Hexagon Purse and Strawberry Ruffle Pouch. Step-by-step instructions are included for all projects along with lovely illustrations and beautiful photographs showing the finished items.

Book Contents

Introduction 5

BAGS & POUCHES

Flat Zippered Pouches 8
Strawberry Ruffle Pouch 16
Round Fruit Pouches 22
Yoyo Bucket Bag 28
Dancing Flowers Purse 40
Pastel Hexagon Purse 46
Hexagon Pouch Trio 52
Lavender Clutch 58
Puffy Pouch 62
Vintage Lovers Phone Case 68
The Best-Dressed Bag 74
Crazy Quilt Pencil Case 80
Crazy Quilt Zip Pouch 84

QUILTED HOME

Strawberry Blossom Wreath 98
Strawberry Corsages 104
Fresh & Sweet Framed Mini Quilt 108
Yoyo Grape Ornaments 112
Grape Corsages 116
Blooming Flowers Quilt 120
Dancing Dresses Quilt 126
Sunbonnet Sue Mini Quilt 132
Vintage Panel Drawstring Pouches 136
Vintage Panel Playmat 142
Basic Quilting Techniques 145
Stitch Guide 152