

Its a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls
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Florida Pam
> 24 hourI learned to make these baskets from the internet. When I bought the book, I hoped to improve my skills. Unfortunately, the book is too little too late. I paid for a book that didnt teach me anything new.
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Theresa
> 24 hourBought this book because I had borrowed my friends for far too long. Great book to get you started with this type of craft. I disagree with this author on one issue. When cutting the fabric it should be cut on the bias (less chance of fraying).
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Carol Lovejoy
> 24 hourGave me good instructions. Had fun with my projects.
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Miss mollie
> 24 hourGreat diagrams and instructions.
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J. Wolf
> 24 hourThis is the first time Ive reviewed a craft book, though I have a history of buying many and never really using them. I had to write to add my recommendation for this book to those others have written. The directions in this book are so clear and the project pictures so inspirational that I immediately went to work to make my first bowl. That was followed in the same day by another. I had a full box of fabric I considered too ugly to use for any quilts, but I dug into it and found it had new life as bowl material. In fact, the ugliest fabric I used looked fantastic when cut into strips and wrapped around the clothesline into the bowls coils. (Note: finding the clothesline in a local store is the hardest part of making these bowls. Be sure to do some comparison shopping before purchasing your clothesline. I found mine at Wal-Mart for less than a quarter of the price it was at the hardware store). You do not need a fancy sewing machine to make these bowls. Any machine that does a zig-zag stitch will work. I decided to use my Berninas walking foot after some experimentation, but it certainly isnt necessary to be successful. I am already thinking about my next bowls and the great gifts they will make for birthdays and Christmas. The possibilities for embellishment are endless. I am already imagining how I can twist funky yarns or metallic floss around with the fabric to create a whole new surface texture. Also, dont feel like you are limited to using 100 percent cotton on these bowls. On my second bowl I used a metallic-looking lame and some thin velvet strips and they were gorgeous. I plan to do some beading to really make this bowl zing. You are only limited by your imagination in making these bowls your own individual creations. I dont consider myself an artist. I usually need clear instructions to get a project going. But on these bowls I really felt like I created something special right from the get-go. I recommend this book and the bowls very highly.
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Barb
> 24 hourI would like to have seen more purses/bags in this book, but purchased it for the technique. The book covers the process very well. I will keep this book. It could also be a way to do an artful wall hanging.
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Bettybakebake
> 24 hourI had a bunch of long strips of vintage fabrics for rugmaking. I was looking for more ideas on using my stash. Lots of pictures. I did kindle first but the actual book is very worth it.
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Donna W.
> 24 hourI really like this book. It is easy to follow and I have begun to make my first bowl!
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Vicki Williams
> 24 hourBook has some amazing projects involving wrapping fabric strips around cotton clothes line. I havent tried anything yet, but I have all of the materials listed to make a bowl.
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Susan D
> 24 hourThis book has been very useful as a fun guide to several projects. I received it, in great condition and it arrived without delay. Many thanks.