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Quilted Bags and Gifts {Book Review and Giveaway)

June 9, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 41 Comments

Quilted Bags & Gifts

Quilted Bags and Gifts, 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give by Akemi Shibata is a lovely collection of bags and other charming patchwork projects. Originally published in Japan, this lovely book has now been released in English. I love Japanese sewing books but it can be a challenge to work out how to construct items when you don’t read Japanese. Zakka Workshop have translated this lovely book so it can now be  enjoyed by more readers.

Hexagon Coin Purse and Zip Pouch from Quilted Bags and Gifts by Akemi Shibata

The projects are beautifully photographed and styled. Each project includes comprehensive diagrams, cutting instructions, and construction steps to guide you through the process. Utilising a combination of techniques including patchwork, appliqué, and quilting, Akemi Shibata has designed a wonderful collection of projects. In her signature style she combines Japanese taupe fabrics with brighter patchwork cottons to great effect.

Quilted Bags and Gifts by Akemi Shibata

Quilted Bags and Gifts includes full sized templates which is a feature I appreciate. The front of the book includes some general tips and tricks to get you started. We really recommend this book to sewists and quilters who love the Japanese style, and enjoy making bags, pouches, totes, and other small gift items.  Quilted Bags and Gifts is being released on June 14, but is already shipping from Amazon. Zakka Workshop will be stocking a range of handles and bag hardware (from July) so that you can create the bags in this gorgeous book.
Quilted Bags and Gifts by Akemi Shibata

I made the Floral Coaster from Quilted bags and Gifts using some of my favourite retro florals paired with polka dot linen. I added some hand quilting detail which gave it a vintage look – the perfect complement to my favourite tea cup. I think it turned out really cute. I can’t wait to make a set of these sweet Floral Coasters. The instructions were clear and the diagrams were helpful. It was so nice to make an item from a Japanese book and to be able to read the instructions. It was a fun, quick project to make.

Floral Coaster - made from Quilted Bags and Gifts by Akemi ShibataZakka Workshop are generously providing a copy of Quilted Bags and Gifts to one lucky reader. To enter, simply log into the rafflecopter giveaway box below with your email address or facebook account. Complete as many of the giveaway options as you wish – if you already follow A Spoonful of Sugar or Zakka Workshop on facebook/pinterest etc, just click the button below for an automatic entry. Giveaway is open World Wide until June 15, 2016 . The winner will be notified by email and announced here on this post. Good Luck!
Floral Coaster from Quilted Bags and Gifts by Akemi Shibata

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Disclaimer: We were provided with a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are our own.

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Comments

  1. Capi says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:07 am

    This looks like a beautiful book. Am thrilled that it is available in English. Hooray.

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  2. Ali says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:14 am

    A gorgeous looking book…and your coaster is lovely too 🙂 x

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  3. Anne Marie says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:20 am

    I would love this book – beautiful projects.

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  4. Deanna says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I think the little pouches are darling!

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  5. Mary Preston says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:48 am

    A beautiful book thank you.

    I do love to make gifts for family & friends. Always appreciated.

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  6. Deanna says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:49 am

    I think the little pouches are darling! I love to make things for my two daughters.

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  7. Linda says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Book looks so neat! Thank You !

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  8. Kathleen says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I like to make gifts for my friends and family of course. But mostly now I make things from my sweet grandbaby girl! I have so many things I want to make for her, and have already made quite a few. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  9. Tammy says

    June 9, 2016 at 11:00 am

    I like to make gifts (like these quilted bags!) for my best friend – she’s a crafty lady, too & appreciates the work and love that goes into them. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. Chris says

    June 9, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I sew for friends, family and mostly charity these days. How many quilts does one person need? So bags are a nice change of pace.

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  11. Suz says

    June 9, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I make all my friends- especially those who love hand made pieces!

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  12. Kay says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I like to make gifts for friends for birthdays and Christmas, my family don’t appreciate them as much though. x

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  13. Anna-Marie says

    June 9, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    This book looks lovely. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  14. Martina says

    June 9, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    For friends and family the most, but also for people who just are in need of a hug, a sign of love. Love the floral coaster! So sweet!

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  15. Debbie says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    I make gifts for my family and co-workers. Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. Lynda Taylor says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    I love making things for family and friends but only the ones that appreciate the work that goes into them. Some people don’t appreciate hand crafts . I mean especially like the lovely ones shown here. I know a few people who would love the floral coaster like you made.
    Thanks for the competition.

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  17. susan hatfield says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Love to sew gifts for my sister, my kids, and my grandkids! This looks like a really gorgeous book to create with!

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  18. Mary Helene says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    I love making gift first for my grand daughter., she is so appreciative of hand made gift.

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  19. Debra Thompson says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Great book–beautiful projects to sew. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  20. Kathy Luehrs says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:15 am

    love the book – cute projects

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  21. Mary Hawk says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:34 am

    Love those hexie bags!

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  22. Emma says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:30 am

    This is such a beautiful book! I like to make gifts for my parents and ten siblings. They all really love the things I make them 🙂

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  23. Monica says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:16 am

    I love quilted gifts.

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  24. Colleen says

    June 10, 2016 at 3:23 am

    This book looks lovely. I always enjoy the Japanese patterns. It’s an extra bonus when they are translated.

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  25. Allison says

    June 10, 2016 at 3:32 am

    I love making gifts fro friends – they are always so surprised and pleased when they get handmade presents !!!

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  26. Nanna Chel says

    June 10, 2016 at 5:53 am

    I love making gifts for my granddaughters. This book looks fascinating.

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  27. Marianne Dubbeld says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:40 am

    What a lovely book!

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  28. Susan Stanton says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I make gifts for my family and friends. It’s so much fun to surprise someone with a hand made quilty gift!

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  29. Brenda Ackerman says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I have so much fun creating and making gifts for friends and family all year long. Your book looks fantastic!

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  30. Beth Krncevic says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:31 am

    So many pretty things to make. I’ll have to add this one to my xmas wish list.
    I have 5 nieces and 2 sisters-in-law I make pretties for so I’m sure I could find a home for every project in the book.

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  31. Janet G says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Love the pattern, I recently made my very first bag and am thrilled with the results. Now of course I’m addicted and have yet another sewing passion (addiction) to feed. 😉

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  32. Susan Shamekh says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I love making gifts for most people (as long as I now they appreciate handmade things)

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  33. Gloria says

    June 11, 2016 at 5:00 am

    I make gifts for friends – well the ones who appreciate unique, handmade presents. I learnt the hard way that some people do not! Silly, silly people when there are such lovely things such as those in this book.

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  34. Elizabeth Johnson says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:34 am

    I love to make thing for my family and friends! This book is something I would love!

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  35. Hildy says

    June 11, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I love to make gifts for my mom. She always loves when i have something for her.

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  36. Susie says

    June 12, 2016 at 6:53 am

    I love to make gifts for my sister, mother and sweet friends. For birthdays and Christmas.

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  37. Elaine C says

    June 12, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Beautiful book i would❤️ To win

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  38. Elaine says

    June 12, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I sew for my family. Nice book .

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  39. C.J. says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    I am new to sewing, so I confess: so far I’m just making “gifts” for myself. I’m hoping to be polished enough in my stitching to make gifts someday, but in the meantime I’m having fun practicing!

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  40. Shelley says

    June 12, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks for a wonderful book review. The projects look fantastic. I like to make gifts for friends as “just because” gifts rather than for birthdays and holidays.

    Reply
  41. Kathleen says

    June 13, 2016 at 3:12 am

    Making beautiful items for my girlie girl friends since I’m a mother of sons.

    Reply

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