Designer Myra Harder presents time-honored Amish quilts along with a modern reinterpretation of each bold, graphic design. With varied color palettes and construction methods, she achieves dramatically different looks. Find two distinct patterns for every design: one traditionally Amish, one modern for a total of 16 extraordinary projects Explore the versatility of quilt designs such as Pineapple, Log Cabin, and Ohio Star Achieve effective results whether you prefer classic Amish solids or a brighter, lighter palette in prints

You already admire their work. Now, take an intimate look inside the design process of some of your favorite quilters! Best-selling author Cheryl Arkison and friends share 10 imaginative quilts inspired by daily life. Each project includes full assembly and finishing instructions, plus the creator's candid thoughts on the art of quiltmaking. Awaken your artistry to transform everyday ideas-such as the love of hockey or the joy of a bacon sandwich-into meaningful quilt designs. Use the included patterns, or get inspired to make your own original design concepts a reality!

Make the best use of fabric with these 15 exciting new projects that use 5" and 10" squares and fat quarters. From the authors of the hugely popular "Loose Change" come these 15 exciting new quilt designs. Perfect for 5" and 10" squares, and fat quarters, these fantastic projects offer quilters of all levels plenty of variety in colour combinations and block patterns. This volume also includes a number of cutting charts that show you how to use different pre-cut pieces to create your project.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year. Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko quilt featuring all the designs Each sashiko pattern is stitched onto a four-and-a-half-inch square piece of fabric making it very accessible to sew one swatch every day. You can record the date of each sample you stitch in the book to create a record of your sewing. All of the stitch patterns are illustrated with a photograph of the stitched sample showing some stitches in different coloured thread (this is used by the author to identify which stitches to do first), next to a diagram showing the stitch direction and the order of the stitches on the grid. All the patterns are sewn on four-and-a-half-inch fabric swatches which can then be pieced together to create the ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt. But as well as sewing the samples separately to make them into a large bed-sized quilt, the patterns can also be repeated to create larger designs over a wider surface area to make wall hangings, throws, table mats and smaller quilts - with this collection of 365 designs the possibilities are endless. Sashiko embroidery is a decorative sewing technique from Japan which was traditionally used to reinforce clothing and other textiles. It is an ideal stitch for visible mending and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. The technique of sewing horizontal and vertical stitches makes extremely attractive geometric designs that can be adapted to suit a wide range of sewing projects. Susan Briscoe is an expert in Japanese sewing techniques and has travelled to Japan numerous times. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and runs regular workshops teaching sashiko sewing. This is the first time all of these 365 designs will appear in one book. Susan has included the Japanese name and pattern type in the text and has grouped specific design patterns together so you can see how they develop and use the collection to build your skills and knowledge of sashiko patterns.

This is a superb step-by-step primer to all the basics of modern quiltmaking - from fabric selection to binding! In her trademark easygoing style, popular quilting blogger Elizabeth Dackson presents a step-by-step primer that makes quilting accessible to all! You can breeze through the quiltmaking basics - including choosing fabrics and tools, rotary cutting, chain piecing, and pressing - before trying out your new found skills with the 14 eye-catching quilt projects that make use of strip piecing, templates, large-scale prints, wonky blocks, and more. Sparkling with visual appeal, this book is ideal for beginners as well as experts who wants something fresh and new.

If you love working with jelly rolls, you'll love these creative designs from Scott A. Flanagan. He has created eight stunning quilts using precuts measuring 2 1/2" wide, each quilt includes a matching mini quilt design made from 5" charm squares. Choose the size you want to make - or make both. Find hours of fun sewing within these pages. Start with your favourite pack of precut strips or squares and start sewing!

This is an exciting collection of 15 projects that draw inspiration from everyday objects. This fabulous book shows how photos of the most ordinary objects - fireplace surrounds, a chain-link fence, raindrops on a deck - can inspire fascinating modern quilts. This collection is proof that beauty abounds when you see the world through a quilter's eyes! You can: choose from 15 enticing projects ranging from wall hangings to throws to bed-sized quilts - all with step-by-step instructions; view the pictures that inspired each project - along with a photo of the finished quilt; and, achieve a fresh look with innovative graphic designs for everyone from beginners to experts.

Build your skills, gain confidence, and have fun with improv piecing! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind that takes the intimidating technique of improv piecing and breaks it down to a smaller scale, making this guide an approachable how-to resource for quilters of every skill level. With 22 mini quilt patterns, step-by-step instructions on improv piecing, tutorials on how to select and combine scraps, and so much more, the featured quilting projects will allow you the freedom to test various ideas using scraps of different colors and patterns, resulting in adorable little quilts that are perfect for decorating and gifting. Create a charming collection of mini scrappy quilts and be inspired to keep going and move onto larger-scale improv! Author Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation has been quilting for more than 20 years. Her tutorials are featured on FaveQuilts.com, and in 2018 she published her first book, Stash Statement.

Create adorable scrap blocks like you've never seen! This one-of-a-kind scrap block pattern book features 60 fresh and modern patchwork block character patterns, including charming baby dragons, raccoons, elephants, lions, bunnies, foxes, and more. Ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to a whimsical drawing and sewing technique, each scrap block pattern template is easy-to-use and includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko's modern style brings a breath of fresh air to the quilting world with her charismatic animal designs that are completely original and unlike anything you've ever seen before, making this project guide a must-have for passionate quilters and hobbyists!

Both new and experienced quilters will find a wealth of information on their chosen craft in this book. An introductory section discusses different types of quilts and presents a short history of quilting. Readers are enlightened with descriptions of Amish quilts, Baltimore Album quilts, Hawaiian quilts, crazy quilts, medallion quilts, and many others. Sections that follow describe the different kinds and shapes of blocks used to construct a quilt, as well as the patterns and tools required for quilting, color schemes, fabrics, cutting tools, machine piecing, quilting with triangular shapes, paper and hand piecing, applique, creating borders, quilt backing, hand quilting, machine quilting, binding, and adding extra decorative touches to a finished quilt. The book's final section advises readers on ways to improve quilting skills. Suggestions include taking quilting courses, keeping a journal, connecting with other quilters, and using the Internet. A grand total of 200 quilting questions and answers are complemented with approximately 100 color illustrations.

Choose from a variety of different quilt patterns in all different kinds of sizes and layouts. This book is filled with 13 fun holiday designs that bring the magic of Christmas to life. Whether it's for your own home or to give as a gift, choose from a variety of different projects from quilts, cushions, ornaments, table runners, and place mats in all kinds of sizes.

Nothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 40 original quilt designs - all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, full-size quilt patterns, and expert tips, this cuddly and cute project guide provides endless inspiration for both beginner and advanced quilters alike. Practice a variety of techniques and styles to build your quilting skills, from applique and patchwork to string blocks, Irish chains, pineapples, and more. The provided quilt designs also include styles for boys, girls, and even gender-neutral ideas, so there's truly something for everyone! Including original quilts by Mary Hogan, Suzanne McNeill, Choly Knight, Wendy Sheppard, Lynette Jensen, Jean Ann Wright, and several others, this must-have resource has the perfect design for your little bundle of joy!

A creative person's guide to the longarm quilting business Professional machine quilters are in high demand, and you can be one of them! Learn the secrets to success in this dynamic, interactive guidebook for creatives. Chock full of exercises, tips, interviews, graphics, and sample forms and contracts, it's everything veteran longarm quilter Shelly Pagliai wished she'd known before launching her business. Turn your creative skills and passion into a successful business with the author's detailed advice on studio setups, business plans, finding and working with customers, money matters, and more! This book is ideal for anyone thinking about starting or expanding their own professional longarm or custom quilting business. - Turn your dream into a reality! Learn the business of longarm quilting for others with this fun and interactive guide - Get expert advice to run your business, from time management and marketing to pricing, taxes, insurance, and more - Launch like a pro with sample forms, contracts, and exercises to work out the nitty-gritty details

Go ahead - take a dip. This DIY book teaches you how to dye cloth by hand to create unique fabrics to use in modern quilt designs. Includes instructions for setting up a home dye studio with minimal equipment and teaches key mixing techniques. You'll be able to make any color you want, including any value (lightness and darkness) and gradation, allowing for an unlimited palette and endless inspiration. - Learn how to dye fabrics expertly using simple recipes for stunning effects - Features 9 modern quilted projects - in multiple colorways - showcasing the beauty of hand-dyed fabrics - Learn how to create a truly individual quilt for which you're the fabric designer, quilt designer, and quiltmaker

Download foundation patterns for the "Power to the People" quilt here.It's easy to see why batiks are so popular--they're beautiful! And this collection of fabulous patterns can help you make the most of these richly colorful quilt fabrics. Choose from 12 inspiring, traditional projects, each with a suggested quilting design Discover new ways to show off batiks or other favorite fabrics in quilts using precut strips, fat quarters, and/or yardage Learn fascinating tidbits about batik fabrics, including their history, waxing and dyeing techniques, colorways, and moreVideo

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Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back too.

With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.

For burgeoning sewers, this technique-focused book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing – tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more – to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, appliqué and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.

From the pages of Barbara Brackman's Third Edition of the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book, BlockBase+ brings over 4,000 quilt blocks to your computer screen. Barbara's decades of research are available to you in this organized and user-friendly software for Windows (R) and Mac (R) computers. Packed with complete publication information for each block, robust search features, exporting and printing capabilities - it's the perfect quilting tool for all skill levels! Customers receive both Mac (R) and Windows (R) versions of BlockBase+ upon purchasing. VIEW BLOCKS - Take a "scroll" through 4,264 blocks organized in categories of One Patch, Non-Square, Fans, Wheels, Stars, and many more! Zoom in on a block to see it in full detail! Learn the original published names for each block and from what source each was first published. Some blocks have multiple names and sources! FIND BLOCKS - BlockBase+ comes with advanced search features! If you have the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns by Barbara Brackman, you can use the search feature to find a block based on the Brackman ID listed in the book. Or you can search by keyword, source, or category (skill level, piecing style, etc.) to scour the database for blocks based on specific criteria. PRINT BLOCKS - BlockBase+ is a block-printing powerhouse! Choose to print a picture of the block, templates, rotary cutting chart, or foundation pattern - in any size! Each printing style comes with customizable settings so your printout fits your needs. Enter the desired finished size and seam allowance, then print! Use the interactive print preview to move and rotate pattern pieces on the pages and add new pages if necessary. Includes a 1-inch scale square to ensure your printouts are true to size. Not ready to print and sew? Save your customized preview as a PDF file to come back to later! EXPORT BLOCKS - Every block can be exported as a low - or high-resolution PNG or JPG file to use in documents, on the web, or just to show your friends the next block you plan to sew! If you have a fabric cutter, BlockBase+ can export SVG files for use in fabric-cutting machines. Choose the size and save the file for your cutter! PREVIEW LAYOUTS - Choose a block to view in seven pre-designed quilt layouts. The selected block will display in a simple click-through dialog box so you can preview that block in different settings. You'll be amazed by the secondary designs created when some of these blocks are repeated in a layout! Electric Quilt Software NOT required, but Electric Quilt 8 owners can link BlockBase+ to their EQ8 if they wish. The BlockBase+ package contains a single-user software download license and instructions for claiming the download and installing. Licence is non-transferable once claimed. No media device included. System Requirements Disclaimer: BlockBase+ will not run on Chromebooks or any devices running Android or iOS. BlockBase+ requires Windows or Mac operating systems, as listed below: Windows 11, Windows 10 macOS Monterey (12), Big Sur (11), Catalina (10.15), Mojave (10.14); Intel or M1 chip processors Internet Access Required Internet access required for downloading, activating, periodic validation, and accessing the support materials. You can be disconnected from the internet for general use of the software. Activation Unlimited installations. Two (2) computers may be simultaneously active. Activations can be easily transferred between computers. Space Requirements 250 MB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation. Recommended Resolution Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 720, or greater.

The ultimate guide to achieving beautiful and inspirational quilt blocks. Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterised by their use of beautiful oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations. Choose from patchwork, applique and sashiko blocks, organised into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you will need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.