Patchwork USA: 24 Projects for the Perfect Sewing Getaway: Daytrips, Weekend Retreats and Long Summer Vacations

by Heidi Staples

Planning a sewing getaway? Heidi Staples of sewing blog Fabric Mutt presents everything needed to have a successful trip, including helpful packing and organizing tips. Each section of this fun, colorful book is organized with travel in mind, offering small, medium, and large projects to be achieved while on the perfect sewing
— Small projects include a Bookmobile Sleeve, Road Trip Pillow, Snapshot Needlebook, Sewing Bee Pincushion, and Coffee Shop Coasters
—Weekend Bigger projects include a Patio Pillow, Beachcomber Pouch, Kitchenette Set, Scout’s Honor Pouch, and a Color Book
—Summer Extended projects include a Big Bear Cabin Quilt and Palm Springs Bag
Get ready to have a fabulous sewing retreat!

Genres: Crafts, Sewing, Quilting

144 pages, Hardcover

Published June 26, 2019

Reviews

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in three sections Patchwork USA is a project book with something for sewists of all skill levels. 

The Daytrips section are simple projects, Pincushions, Pillows and I absolutely loved the Postcard Kit project.  All these are easy projects everyone can enjoy making and  each one takes a small amount of time. 

The Weekend Getaways and the Summer Vacation projects take a little longer to complete and are larger.. Bags, zipper pouches and even a quilt are included.

What is great about this book, is the enormous wealth of sewing information given, Advice on fabric choices and cutting, colour scheme help and a handy tool kit guide are invaluable to every stitcher. 

I adored the Share the Journey section.  It gives ideas on different ways to gift your projects and other way that they can be used. There are a couple of recipes and a music playlist to help make your sewing 'vacation' a pleasant and fun experience.

I will be using this book to enjoy a fun afternoon sewing with God-Daughter. the projects are fun and for a crafty day of sewing and developing new skills it is just perfect.

[Jessi Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book definitely assumes that you are a fairly experienced sewist. The projects are darling and approachable; just know you may need to access another YouTube video on how to install a zipper or see spray basting techniques. This is a great staple in your quilting library for gifts or even small quilts. I highly recommend.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Even if I didn't want to make any of the projects, which I do (all of them), I would still love it. The way it is written and the tips, photos, stories, and quotes are all just lovely. A must have for sewists.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kinda want to make everything in this book.

[Astrid Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, not very useful to me.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute little projects. the theme of a journey ties the book together

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the extra tidbits at the end with recipes, gift ideas, and a road trip playlist!