Sew Gifts!: 25 Handmade Gift Ideas from Top Designers
There are some super fresh and modern gift ideas in this title, which use a combination of patchwork, quilting, appliqué, embroidery and simple sewing. The book is a joint collaboration from a group of respected designers and the beauty is that the projects are all stunning and achievable items to make. For me the winners would have to include the Zippered Dresden Pouch by Elizabeth Dackson, the delightfully embroidered Sweet Bird Drawstring Bag (for its charming folk art appeal) by Gail Pan, and the Artist's Sketchbook Cover and Pencil Pouch by Adrienne Smitke, but there are other interesting ideas such as a fabric backgammon set and a casserole carrier. The range of items gives this book an edge over many handmade gift titles and I'd be delighted to give or receive any of the projects contained within its pages!--Popular Patchwork Magazine, February 2014