JANUARY 2009
Quilting Arts Magazine has some GREAT stuff again in the current issue.
There are TONS of projects for download when you sign up (no charge) on the website.
I have been making these bags like crazy - using all kinds of embellishment techniques,
Click the image to watch a video on how to make the bags - as seen on the Quilting Arts Television show!
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 The project is by Melanie Testa. Click to visit her website.

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These projects are GREAT for trying out you freemotion and threadpainting skills

You can always start with an embroiderd quiltin pattern, and do some echo quilting to warm up.

Try embroidery or applique. Try mixed media.
Try a bag out of photo fabric you print yourself.

Treat yourself to a beautiful "RIRI" zipper.
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The bag on the left is a free project available from another contributor to Quilting Arts Magazine.

Click here to visit the website and download the project.