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Tips and projects for group sewing events, on or offline. In this guide, the team at Generation Q Magazine shows you the best way to organize and run a virtual or in-person swap. To help get you started, they recruited some crafty friends to share 25 inspiring projects. All of the projects can be easily adapted to your taste, style, and skill level. Whether you're looking to have fun, learn new things, or exchange some fabulous gifts with friends, this easy-to-use book is your go-to resource for this popular community sewing activity.

Make every day a day at the beach with these whimsical, one-of-a-kind art pieces and fun folk crafts. Discover 25 sewing projects including stuffies, quilts, garlands, pillows, bags, and more-all with a bright and cheery seaside theme. Beginners and experienced sewers alike will find something fun to create from today's top designers.

Brown bag lunches don't have to be in brown bags! Sew colorful, customized baggies, bicycle bags, totes and more with these fun patterns. Why shouldn't your lunch bag match your personal wardrobe and eco-conscious lifestyle? The projects you can create with this book include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, picnic bags, and totes-quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques. Customize the outside with your favorite fabrics and insulate the inside. You can waterproof it with laminated cotton, oilcloth, nylon, or vinyl. Projects are fun, functional, and reusable-to make your sack lunches even greener. Bags can be, washed in your dishwasher or washing machine. Today's hottest designers share their sewing savvy with 25 projects, from a simple sandwich wrap to a sophisticated shoulder bag. Everyone in your family will want one!

Create charming fabric crafts inspired by the Japanese design movement that you can use to brighten up your home or give as gifts to friends. Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting- Zakka! These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery. It's scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels. Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning "many things," is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You'll love these bright, imaginative designs-make them for yourself and everyone you know!

This guide presents 26 original craft projects of all kinds-from quilts to mobiles, soft sculptures, ornaments and more, all featuring delightful birds! Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade gift or you want to create your own menagerie, the 26 craft projects in Little Birds will let your imagination take flight! Featuring designs by Mika Yamamura, Robin Kingsley, Heidi Allred and others, this volume covers a range of styles, from artistic to folksy to whimsical.