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Image - Pattern Front Easy Fabric Purses
Every fashionable female should own a treasure trove of Exclusively You purses. These fresh handbags are easy to make from any kind of textile, even a placemat! Be sure to see the stunning Mock Croc or Faux Leather handles, panels, and trims you can add to your favorite fabrics. Projects include a Navy Placemat Purse, Natural Placemat Purse, Tapestry Hobo Bag, Double-Handled Hobo Bag, One Bag -- Two Ways, Embellished Bag, Quilted Bucket Tote, and Quilted Double-Handled Satchel.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos,
8 1/2 x 11", 24 pages.

33310 $7.95

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Image - Pattern Front The Perfect Bag
by Linda McGehee
A good purse is as important as a good friend, and sometimes it doubles as both! In this hot new how-to from first lady of handbags Linda McGehee, you will discover how one multi-sized pattern and proven techniques can create 101 different looks. By changing the size, shape, straps, and adding a multitude of embellishments, one simple pattern answers any handbag need. The Perfect Bag: Features innovative design ideas you can incorporate into a variety of projects. Guides you through 150+ brilliant step-by-step color illustrations for constructing your own masterpiece. Includes full-size pattern sheet, giving you more value for your dollar.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Illus., 8 1/4 x 11", 128 pages plus patterns.
31583 $24.99
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Image - Book Cover Zip & Carry Bags
Create amazing, unique bags with Sullivan's Make A Zipper and Mary's instructions. This is nontraditional, No Fear zipper sewing! Make a coin purse and cosmetic bag from one 5-1/2 yd. roll of standard zipper; make a water or wine bottle carrier with a roll of standard or heavy duty zipper. Other bags include a beach bag, unusual totes, purses, and a portfolio. Follow the colorful, clear steps featured in the book and you'll have a collection of 10 clever bags.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 20 pages
  31414  $14.99

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Image - Pattern Front Low-Sew Boutique
25 Quick and Clever Projects Using Ready-Mades

by Cheryl Weiderspahn
Purses and accessories are fashionable items to make yourself. With the use of pre-finished purchased textiles, this book will provide a fresh new twist to these established favourites. Most projects will take a few hours or less to complete and require very little sewing. It shows readers how to use "ready-mades" (like placemats, towels, etc.) to create handbags, mobile phone cases, tote bags, eyeglass cases and accessories.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Illus., 8 1/4 x 11", 128 pages.
30132 $22.99
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Image - Pattern Front Slouchy Bags
by Cindy Taylor Oates
OK Ladies...if you haven't made a new bag lately...now is the time and this is the book. There are lots of new ideas and great bags all waiting for you to get started! Did you notice the green bag on the back cover made from a sweatshirt? Don't we all have a sweatshirt that we no longer wear, but still love the cute design? Or maybe you have one that your children or grandchildren gave you that is too big or too small. Now you can make a cute bag and that darling sweatshirt will not go to waste. There are many bags to choose from including an old favorite the "Taylor Made Bag". Full sized patterns are ready to trace and detailed instructions will take you step by step through each project. Now let's get sewing! 12 different bag projects, including a recycled sweatshirt bag pattern
Product Details: Softcover, B&W Illus., 8 1/2 x 11", 12 pages plus patterns.
29005 $15.00
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Image - Pattern Front Backpacks
by Cindy Taylor Oates
Backpacks are the perfect hands free tote. The small backpack is just the right size for everyday use. The large backpack would be perfect to take to a flea market. It is just the right size fro stowing treasures while leaving your hands free to search for even more treasures. Each backpack has a cell phone pocket as well as a roomy pocket stitched into the lining. There are lots of directions and diagrams to take you step by step through the construction. Small: 10" x 12" x 4"; Large: 13" x 16.5" x 5.75".
Product Details: Softcover, B&W Illus., 8 1/2 x 11", 12 pages plus patterns.
29007 $15.00
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Image - Magazine Cover Embroidered Purses
Designs & Techniques

A sumptuous celebration of the embroidered purse in all its many forms - new in paperback. In this practical but inspirational book, acclaimed embroiderer and teacher Linda Tudor has created an essential guide to this perennial fashion item. The book covers: A history of embroidered purses from around the world, richly illustrated with some of the finest historical examples. Easy-to-follow, practical information on purse construction, from simple two-sided purses to elaborate gusseted and box purses, with easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations. Innovative ideas for purse embellishment, illustrated with outstanding examples from contemporary textile artists. Projects that contain all the information you need to make some beautiful purses from start to finish, including a Chinese silk clutch purse, a bonded silk and velvet purse and a cylindrical English patchwork harlequin purse. Combining design, textile art and embroidery, Embroidered Purses is a book for all those looking to create their own exquisite purse. Whether you are an embroiderer or textile artist looking for a practical application for your work or from a fashion background, this is the book for you.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos/Illus, 8 1/4 x 10 3/4", 128 pages.
  28016  $19.95

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Image - Book Cover Woodroses in Winter
Quilts, totes, tablerunners!
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 28 pages.
19103 $20.00
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Image - Book Cover Winter Time Tote Brushed Cotton (Flannel) Fabric Pack
Pattern in Woodroses in Winter, sold above.
22837  $52.99
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Image - Book Cover It's a Wrap
by Susan Breir
Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine stitching. Special sections on lids, handles, and embellishments offer unlimited options for your own variations.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos/Illus, 8 1/2 x 11", 80 pages.
  21891  $19.95
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Image - Book Cover Reinforced Cotton Clothesline
100 feet of 3/16" high strength line.
Used for making coil pots and baskets.
  27815  $4.59


Image - Pattern Front 21 Sensational Patchwork Bags
This irresistible new collection features 21 gorgeous bags produced from 13 basic designs, specifically with quilters in mind.. Each bag is shown with variations in different colourways or adapted for a different purpose, to inspire quilters to take the designs further.. These bag designs allow quilters to explore several new techniques on a small scale, while making something useful and beautiful at the same time.. Essential information is also included on fabric selection, secure fastenings and comfortable carrying straps and handles.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Illus., 8 1/2 x 11", 121 pages.
21129 $24.99
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Image - Pattern Front Sashiko Handbags
Fourteen inspiring designs to create beautiful, elegant, origami style handbags.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Illus., 8 1/2 x 11", 69 pages.
19712 $25.00
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Image - Pattern Front Brilliant Bags:
20 Beautiful Bags to Stitch and Love

Tote your belongings in a bag with signature style! Pretty, detailed illustrations are accompanied by complete instructions and a wealth of tips and ideas. Use a variety of materials including cottons, felt, organza, and scraps. Add ribbons, sequins, beads, and metallic threads to make it special. Twenty projects with complete supply lists, and trim ideas to mix and match.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos/Illus., 8 1/4 x 10", 128 pages.
19105 $25.95
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Image - Pattern Front Bag Boutique
by Indygo Junction
Create a beautiful bag or a pretty purse--these fun projects make it a snap to go form sewing room to shoulder! Customize these hot accessories to your favorite style with a range of easy techniques.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2 x 11", 96 pages plus patterns.
14560 $21.95
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Image - Pattern Front Quilted Bags & Purses
by Mary Jo Hiney
From large travel bags to small roll-style purses, these 20 patterns include all the carryall styles a quilter could desire. They range from traditional to shabby chic, from retro to contemporary. Most important, each one showcases the exquisite workmanship and close attention to detail that are the hallmarks of designer and best-selling author Mary Jo Hiney.
Product Details: Hardcover, Color Photos,
8 3/4 x 11 1/4", 144 pages.

13861 $24.95
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Image - Pattern Front Fast Fun & Easy
Fabric Bags

by Pam Archer
Make a tote bag, gift bag, cell phone case, lunch bag and more, then embellish to your heart's content.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos,
8 1/2 x 11", 64 pages.

13857 $16.95
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Image - Pattern Front Totes with Zippers
from Cindy Taylor Oates
Use the super simple instructions for inserting zippers, then choose from a variety of projects for yourself or to give as gifts to friends and family.
84583  $14.00
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