Pursenality Plus: 20 New Felted Bags - Softcover

Wiechmann, Eva

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564776530 ISBN 13: 9781564776532

Publisher: Martingale, 2006

Synopsis

Knitters who had never "felt" this kind of fashion before are now hooked--they want more Pursenalities! This popular author is back with more fabulous knit-and-felt bags, along with fresh ideas for a "purse-onal" touch.

• Twenty all-new purses, bags, and totes feature seasonal colors and styles
• Bag embellishments range from grommets, pockets, and buckles to beautiful felted flowers
• Fast projects are worked on big needles with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarns; easy step-by-step instructions make felting a breeze
• Bonus--includes patterns for a cell-phone holder, an eyeglasses case, and a cosmetics pouch

About this title

About the Author

Popular author Eva Wiechmann has owned her own knitting and needlework shop, Eva's Needlework, since 1987.

Review

Sept 06 Eva Wiechmann's original Pursenalities book has proved so popular that she's created this extra volume with 20 additional designs for gorgeous felted bags. There are designs of various shapes and sizes to suit every taste, from casual bags to business bags, a colourful holiday bag to a bridal bag, and glitzy evening bags to a versatile green drawstring bag. There are even smaller custom made pouches for cosmetics, glasses and your mobile phone, although we particularly like the formal bag nicknamed 'Jackie O' and the Wild West style saddlebag named 'Pony Express'. There are plenty of designs and ideas in this book to get you hooked on felting and bag making and there are loads of ideas you can use elsewhere in your knitting. If you or someone you know loves new bags, this book is a great investment for gifts and special treats! * Simply Knitting * Issue 42 Just before you all shout at me that this is a patchwork and quilting magazine so what is a felted bag book doing within out pages - take a look. I know you're all a talented bunch and I'm sure somewhere amongst your fabric stash you have a pair of knitting needles and some wool lurking! This is a fabulous fresh and inspiring book, showing you how to create some eye-catching knitted and felted bags. You knit the projects on big needles with 100% wool and novelty yarns, and then follow the easy instructions for felting. There are some really funky designs which I've already tried and tested on 'the younger generation' and they've been a huge success. So if you're struggling for new ideas for gifts, or better still fancy a new bag for yourself - take a look at this one when you're next in the book store. * Fabrications * Mar 06 This cheerful assemblage of 20 handbags will do more than stop the felting-frenzied in their tracks; it'll keep them knitting and washing for months. There's a bag for every mood and wardrobe need in Wiechmann's follow-up to her popular 'Pursenalities': for the beach try the tropically fringed "Capri"; commuting time calls for the "Pony Express" saddlebag; and the couture inclined have a wealth of choice, from the hound's-toothy "Mrs. Watson" to the Chanel-chic "Jackie O". And if you're looking for just a taste, go for a stairstep-flapped eyeglass case or stripy cosmetics pouch. Wiechmann piles on the extras, with all sorts of handles, zippers, beads, mirrors and clasps adding visual pizazz and a professional-looking finish. * Yarn Market News *

Edition details

• Publisher: Martingale
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1564776530
• ISBN 13: 9781564776532
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 64