Member Review

In the introduction, the author, Atsugo Matsuyama, mentions her fascination with princesses and beautiful clothes as a child. Even now she loves making pretty things. Her new book Sew Cute Quilts And Gifts sincerely reflects this love.

With 30 patterns to choose from, including bags, quilts, and accessories, there is a good variety of traditional and whimsical. Beautifully photographed, the patterns include detailed information on the materials required and lots of diagrams.

It is helpful that you get not only the cutting instructions but step-by-step construction details as well. Full-color pictures and color diagrams are helpful and the patterns are easy to follow.

There’s a good deal of variety in shapes and sizes of the bags. Certainly, the materials chosen seem a bit traditional, but they could be swapped out for something more modern.

The quilted home section includes patterns for a wreath, corsages, mini framed quilts, and ornaments. There are even a couple of quilts and a playmat included.

Full-size templates are available at the back of the book to be traced or photocopied.

If you liked the author’s first book Happy Flower Quilts, you will love this one. If you haven’t tried either book, I think you can’t go wrong trying this one out. Enjoy!