50 Little Gifts

Susanne Woods oversaw several successful compilation books in her former position as the Acquisitions Editor at C&T Publishing. She has been in the publishing industry for over 16 years, and she is an avid quilter and a long-time crafter and Publisher at Lucky Spool Media. She is the Secretary of The Modern Quilt Guild and founder of the Tri-Valley Modern Quilt Guild chapter. Susanne lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Filled with 50 gorgeous stitch projects this book will give endless ideas for gifts for friends and family. There are useful items that just about cover every occasion, from Bags to Bottle carriers. Each project comes with easy to follow instructions and a list of what you need. Measurements are given in inches, and there are a few pictures to guide you through the sewing process. Many handy hints and tips are littered throughout the book and the actual size templates are fabulous. All the projects can be used with fat quarters, so this is a perfect craft book for those needing a 'stash buster'. For beginner and advanced sewists, the projects are fun, they are also good for upgrading your sewing skills as the need for zips, embellishments and binding, to name a few, are key. As the projects are small they do not take long to complete, so a few hours of sewing will teach and remind you of the techniques involved. I adored the Tooth Fairy pillow and the Undercover Maker Mat is something that every sewing room needs. There is even a Butterfly Charm block for the quilters. A beautiful project in full colour that is amazing and clever.