Rev up the sewing machine, because these 21 fresh and modern projects make perfect personalized gifts. Ranging from wall art to tote bags to baby accessories, they feature free-motion stitching, as well as a variety of mixed-media techniques—including painting, layering, and journaling. An ample introduction to the basics encourages creative exploration with fabric.
Cynthia Shaffer is a quilter and creative sewer whose work has appeared in numerous mixed-media, quilting, and paper craft books and magazines. She has contributed many projects to successful books for Sterling, including Stash Happy: Appliqué and Stash Happy: Patchwork as part of the Stash Happy series, as well as Serge It! She lives in Orange, CA.