Fat Quarter: Christmas

“Whether looking to add a last-minute touch to Christmas gifts or wanting to deck out a home in handmade flair, “Fat Quarter: Christmas” offers a wealth of cheery, whimsical projects, including hanging hearts, Christmas tree bunting, fairy light shades, gift bags, card ribbons, snowflake garland, napkin rings, mantle edging, and so much more”

“This creative collection transforms fat quarters into 25 stylish Christmas projects ranging from tree and table decorations to fireside accessories and gifts. Concepts are quick and easy, and require only basic sewing skills, a machine and an iron. Beginners are given straightforward instructions and advice on techniques (using a sewing machine, pinning, interfacing, creating box corners, binding edges and finishing methods), and each design has comprehensive easy-to-follow pictures and instructions. After decorating the house, you can glam up your gifts using parcel rosettes, gift tags, and gorgeous reusable gift bags; a beautiful collection of simple, stylish uses for old fabric remnants.”

Jemima Schlee is a prolific writer and contributor to craft magazines, including ‘Country Homes & Interiors’. Jemima worked as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd before training as a teacher and moving to Brighton, where she now teaches deaf teenagers, in addition to her crafting. She has also written the very successful ‘Take a…’ series of craft books for GMC. Titles include Take a Tea Towel, Take a Bandana, Take a Ball of String, Take a Tin and Take a Seat.