Easy, Fast Gift Ideas

If you're still looking for the perfect gift for your favorite sewist or quilter - consider this New Release by Cassie Barden - The New Handmade. There are great projects for both fashion and home decor - simple sewing skills and your creativity will make any of these projects fabulous presents for your friends and loved ones!

Here's a very practical gift for your young aspiring students - a simple laptop sleeve. Made in their favorite colors and personalized with their monogram or other embelllishments. It's sure to be a popular item on campus!!

If you need to make it a little more durable, consider using cotton canvas or even decorator weight fabrics. You can't go wrong with whatever combination of elements you choose - they are going to love it!


Another fantastic project is the Dinner Party Grocery Bag pictured above (bright colorful flowers with red straps). The bag finishes at 12" x 13" and depending on the elements you incorporate (e.g. inside pockets) it would make a great book bag, diaper bag, carry-all tote....and the list goes on! Use an oilcloth lining (water & mess resistant fabric) and explore the possibilities!

This practical messenger bag/purse is perfectly sized at 9" x 10" and has a wonderful array of useful pockets, a low profile design, a longer cut strap that you can wear across your chest, and a side pocket for your cellphone. Add the plastic quick release clip for a professional finish to this wonderful little bag.

You'll love the variety of projects presented in this book - including the home and decor projects - from potholders to pocket placemats, cotton cuffs and crafty aprons - express your style and handmade creativity with these fun, useful accessories and gifts!

Stay in Stitches!