Part of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, Fat Quarter: Bags and Purses has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to make a whole range of useful bags and purses. Give them to your family and friends, or keep them for yourself! Projects include: beach bag, took bag, toy bag, art and craft caddy, animal purse, lipstick pouch, swimming bag, overnight bag, gadget travel bag, sightseeing wallet, laptop bag. AUTHOR: Having studied Fine Art at the Slade School, London, Susie Johns began her publishing career as a magazine and partworks editor before becoming a freelance writer and designer. She is the author of more than 30 craft books on a range of subjects including knitting, crochet, sewing, papier mache and embroidery. Susie has also contributed to a number of magazines and has made several television appearances demonstrarting various crafts. She particularly enjoys art and craft activities that involve recycling and reinventing.

Susie is a qualified teacher and runs workshops in drawing and painting, knitting and crochet, embroidery, and 3D design. SELLING POINTS: * 25 projects to make from fat quarters or stash scraps. * Ideal for using up fabric remnants. * Clear step-by-step instructions and pictures. * Useful techniques section. 300 photographs and 15 charts.