Want to make your quilting easier to carry with you? Try the quilt-as-you-go methods that women of the 1800s invented so they could work on small blocks in stolen snatches of time. This quilting approach has many other benefits: It allows shorter sessions for tasks that some find tedious -- no more weeklong cutting or piecing marathons. It makes sewing-machine work less cumbersome, makes use of small batting scraps, and doesn't require a frame. Based on research ranging from the women's diaries, to finds at quilt auctions, to clues shared by worldwide quilter chat groups, Portable Patchwork tells stories about the origins of this technique and the creative women who made or owned the quilts. Included are four projects demonstrating different quilt-as-you-go methods, allowing you to master this technique and add your own unlimited variations -- just as your foremothers did.

20 stunning patterns to color and love! Intricate paisley, whimsical nature scenes, lush animal prints. This is what Tula Pink's designs are known for--and now you can add your own touch to her distinct style in The Tula Pink Coloring Book. Get lost in patterns or make a hummingbird fly off the page with an unexpected combination of reds and pinks. There are no wrong answers here. The perforated pages are ideal for framing and gifting, though you may want to hold on to your favorites! Whether you've been on Team Tula for years or you're new to her designs, The Tula Pink Coloring Book is sure to get your creative juices flowing--one page at a time!

Freezer paper sheets are perfect for quilting and crafting. Use them to print patterns from an inkjet printer or to design your own templates and then iron on to fabric.

Features:

• 8 1/2" x 11" sheets for piecing, appliquéing, or any freezer-paper quilting technique
• Bulk quantity provides more sheets for bigger projects
• Sheets lie flat and are reusable
• Great for stabilizing fabric for printing
• 10 sheets free—70 sheets for the price of 60!

Expand your idea of what a T-shirt quilt can be! Create nine innovative projects from special tees and more. Learn how to cut into clothing and solve common challenges.

Traditional quilt blocks are made up of common elements such as Flying Geese, Square-in-Squares, and Quarter-Square Triangles. Each of the elements can be constructed in a variety of ways-choose the ones that are easiest and most efficient! In this one book, you will find each method carefully broken down, explained, and illustrated, along with comprehensive sizing information. It's the ultimate no-maths, no-stress reference for all common quilt block elements!

Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, Debbie Shore brings you a selection of 15 brilliant backpacks! The 15 designs are created using the full-size rigid template contained within the book. It is easy-to-use, durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus it is simple to position and use - there is no need to pin it. The backpacks are made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. But why stop there? The template can also be used for your own design variations. As you mix and match the techniques covered within the book, Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie's friendly style and easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the template.

As life gets less formal, neckties don't get worn like they used to, leaving your customers with a stash of unused ties. Show them how to recycle lonely ties into spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Christine Copenhaver draws on years of experimenting to teach the best techniques for working with silk tie fabric. Quilters will love using necktie colors, patterns, and textures to make striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. (These quilts look just as good in standard quilt fabrics!) Includes projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers. * Give old neckties a gorgeous new life with 16 quilted projects: lap quilts, wallhangings, runners, table topper, and pillow * Includes the best ways to clean ties, cut them the easy way (no templates!), combine colors, and tame tie fabric for quilting

Die gebruik van vetkwarte is nie net vir kwilters nie, maar is baie meer veelsydig. Naaldwerkers gebruik ook graag die klein stukkies materiaal wat in pragtige bondeltjies in materiaalwinkels, asook by handwerk- en kunsmarkte teen ’n billike prys verkoop word. Elf talentvolle ontwerpers van regoor die wereld verduidelik stap-vir-stap in 50 Lapblokprojekte hul gunstelingpatrone en -projekte. Hierdie unieke versameling vinnige en maklike naaldwerkprojekte sluit kontemporere idees vir doen-dit-self dekor, bykomstighede, en geskenke in – alles gemaak met behulp van vetkwarte. Dit wissel van eenvoudige projekte met een vetkwart na projekte met ’n paar vetkwarte vir ’n vinnige lappieskombers, en bevat meer komplekse projekte wat tot tien vetkwarte gebruik. Die versameling projekte bied die ideale oplossing vir naaldwerkers met ’n bondel vetkwarte wat wag om in iets moois omskep te word.

Organise a block-of-the-month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or opt to make it on your own. Other seasonal projects include a tabletop set, a project bag, a pillow and a throw. Inspired by her love of decorating for the seasons, Pat Sloan has created a stunning block-of-the-month quilt and an assortment of fun projects showcasing some of the block designs. Version I of the 85" by 85" quilt is made from vibrant batik fabrics for a bright and bold look. Version II uses more traditional colours and prints for a warm and toasty feel. To make either version of this quilt, you might want to organise or participate in a block-of-the-month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or you can opt to make it on your own from start to finish.

Now with easier-to-read lines and finer markings for accurate measuring, this ruler is perfect to use with Sara Nephew and Marci Baker's Not Your Grandmother's Log Cabin. If you only want to buy one ruler that can measure and cut almost any size and is still easy to handle, this is the one. The extra diagonal lines allow for keeping the 60 Degrees angle true. The right tools make the process so much easier!

Make this darling bedroom set for a child, 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, eyes, mouths, sunglasses, tongues, and a halo, with suggestions for thirty additional emoji faces, plus four popular hand emojis (fist bump, peace sign, thumbs up, and praise) and the strangely popular poop emoji. With beginner-friendly projects and instructions, this book has everything you need to know to sew emojis!

All the project patterns are interchangeable, so you can create endless combinations of flowers and leaves. See how colour-saturated cottons, vibrant silks, and tone-on-tone chintzes breathe new life into botanical applique. The 14 sophisticated floral applique projects include pillows, table runners, and small tapestry-style quilts and wall hangings. There are full-size templates for 45 applique flowers, 2 butterflies, and 5 borders. Stitch up the projects as shown, or mix-and-match patterns to create your own masterpiece. PRINT QUALITY WILL VARY FROM ORIGINAL EDITION: PODs are printed on uncoated (non-glossy) paper and the colour may appear more saturated. Information presented is the same as the most recent printed edition. Pattern pullouts (if applicable) have been separated and presented as single pages.

Christine's quilter-friendly approach will open your customers' eyes to new and exciting ways to apply simple color concepts to their work. See successful color combinations in action with an inspiring gallery of eye-catching quilts. Chock full of hands-on exercises, this book teaches how to use value, temperature, and intensity to make quilts luminous and full of movement.

Based on the 8-pointed LeMoyne star, these quilt projects use the tried-and-true strip-piecing method that Blanche originally developed in 1979. Blanche and her daughter Helen have been exploring this historical star ever since, playing with different configurations and sizes, to captivate generations of quilters to come. The ten quilt projects include Lone Star, Touching Stars, Rolling Star, Broken Star, Star of Bethlehem, Double Star, and Blazing Star. A gallery of 25 additional quilts is included, together with lots of author tips for accurate results.

Stash-Busting Weekend Quilts pattern book.

Draw applique motifs or print them on these handy sheets with an ink-jet printer, fuse the paper to your applique fabric, sew on the motif, then just wash away the paper after stitching. Appliques are soft and flexible without the need to cut your quilt or remove freezer paper. Wash out for a softer end result or simply leave it in...it will soften over time.

Throughout Kim Diehl's 20-year career, thousands of quilters have fallen in love with her beautiful quilts and books. In her latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork, for those who love her style but don't have the time or inclination to add applique touches. Sixteen easy-to-piece projects range from bed quilts with supersized blocks to charming must-make minis. Play with simple Snowball and Churn Dash blocks or try showy stars and zigzags. Choose from wall quilts, table toppers, bedroom ensembles, and even a mini sampler quilt, all in Kim's sought-after style. Bonus: Simple Patchwork is jam-packed with dozens of Kim's tried-and-true tips you won't want to miss.

From politics to poetry, the hottest trend in quilting today is using fabric and letters to say something on quilt tops. Quilters everywhere are excited to incorporate their favourite phrases, song lyrics, inspirational words, political statements, or just simple personalisation on a gifted quilt. And when creating heirloom quilts for family, quilters everywhere are looking for ways to personalise, customise, and use text to show their unique perspective. From award-winning quilts containing powerful messages to sweet portions of poetry for a baby's bedroom, these alphabets encourage complete freedom to piece one-of-a-kind quilts using the structure of the patterns Sarah Fielke provides. More than just a collection of letters, Sarah has been careful to provide something for everyone. From paper-piecing to applique to improv, her six alphabets allow readers to create symmetrical chunky block letters, sophisticated cursive, and whimsical improvisationally pieced letters - all supplied in both lower and upper case. It's the perfect blend: quilters will love having the structure and reliability of patterns with the possibility of total customisation.

*Renowned quilt artist C June Barnes follows up her popular title Stitching to Dye with an exploration of raising the surface in quilt art * Learn how to create intricate raised stuctural effects on wall-hung quilts, and how to construct gorgeous three-dimensional vessels and fabric sculptures *Illustrated throughout with inspirational images of three-dimensional quilt workQuilt art doesn't have to be flat. These days, the most innovative quilt artists are creating intricate raised stuctures, using various folding, gathering, pleating, stuffing, padding, shrinking and layering techniques. This fascinating book is a guide to creating these stunning effects, from the simplest textured quilt to elaborate twisted and embellished three-dimensional structures, including vessels and hanging installations. Popular quilt artist C June Barnes, author of Stitching to Dye in Quilt Art, reveals the secrets of how these sometimes impossible-looking structures are put together, giving invaluable technical construction tips and a wealth of inspirational examples, including work from some of the world's leading quilt artists.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Applique artist Carol Armstrong delivers another irresistible treat for your needle! Cat lovers will adore these 14 wall-hanging projects showing true-to-life kitties at play and on the prowl in lovely garden settings. No templates are required -- the author's fun, relaxed lightbox technique brings the applique process within reach for every quilter. Plus, it's easy to mix, match, and personalize designs to suit one's taste.