Turning functional items into objects of beauty is the goal of this beautiful yet practical book. By using textiles to cover, quilt or otherwise enhance everday items, acclaimed textile artist Susan Cooper shows you how to create works of art that will bring you pleasure every time you use them, from marking your place with a baroque bookmark to heading out on a shopping spree with a glorious handbag.

Learn how to dye your own fabrics. Using quilting techniques to create fabulous designs. Explore the wonderful world of beading. Turn the everyday into the beautiful using the 'textile touch'.