Art designer launches first in trio of craft books featuring her fabrics.

Debra Valencia has released a new sewing book, the first in a series of three that will feature the artist and designer's quilt and home décor fabrics.

Sewing Pretty Bags: Boutique Designs to Stitch & Love, is published by Fox Chapel Publishing and co-authored by Valencia's sister, Cheyanne.

The DIY book features fabrics designed by Debra Valencia and some of her favorite fabric designers with designs manufactured by Blend Fabrics, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Wilmington Prints, South Sea Imports, David Textiles and Spoonflower.

The book features 12 projects geared to the beginner seamstress and weekend crafter.