Gailen Runge: 7 books

It’s the hot new substrate that wears like leather but sews up like fabric—create more with kraft-tex! This game-changing material is the perfect accent for wallets, totes, and purses. Don’t fall into the same traps as beginning bag-makers. Experts Betsy La Honta and Gailen Runge use their design...

This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender—perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and...

• 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions—ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists• Learn 26 basic embroidery stitches and how to transfer embroidery patterns to fabric• Full-size embroidery designs with instructions for color and stitch placement Today's...

Get the most out of your precuts with this pint-sized guide to precut squares, strips, and fat quarters! How many charm squares do you need for a specific size quilt? What’s the best way to slice up a layer cake into half-square triangles? Never be stumped at the quilt store again with this forty-eight...

Sew a tempting trio of bags that works well together or separately - great for shopping trips, a weekend getaway, or date-night essentials! Cut into your favorite fabrics for this 3-in-1 tote bag pattern, purse pattern, and wristlet pattern. Keep your contents secure with a magnetic closure, pockets,...

Make this darling bedroom set for your favorite kid, young adult, or anyone young at heart! Combine thirty-five popular emojis to create four fast, fun and easy projects—a twin-size quilt, throw pillows, a pillowcase, and a bolster. Then mix and match sixty facial features, including hearts, tears,...

Trade in your sad sack for a flashy new backpack in brilliant kraft-tex—the textile that looks like leather but sews like fabric. Weaving kraft-tex into beautifully textured panels, you'll learn advanced bag-making techniques: adding interior and exterior zippered pockets, a cargo pocket, adjustable...