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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Quiltmaking
Add a touch of warmth to your home with these 12 original projects
that combine traditional patchwork with charming country-style
applique. From best-selling author and award-winning quilt
designer, Kim Diehl, comes this fabulous new volume featuring 12
original projects in Kim's signature style. With their combination
of traditional patchwork and country-style applique each project is
perfect for adding a touch of warmth and comfort to your home - but
with such beautiful artistry, they could easily end up on the wall
instead.
Have a ball blending cottons with rich wools, lustrous silks, and
textural home decor fabrics for quilts that beg to be touched.
Weave unconventional textiles together like a pro with the best
advice for cutting, sewing, and pressing fabrics of texture and
sheen. Craft 14 pieced and appliqued projects, like table runners,
quilts, pincushions, and tote bags. Dimensional and exciting,
mixed-fabric quilts are ripe for using up scraps and expanding your
horizons.
Break down the process of modern quilt design with scientific
design principles. Applying the concept of negative space in eight
key ways, you'll start with traditional blocks or quilts and
transform them into modern masterpieces, step-by-step. Each chapter
teaches skills such as removing elements or disintegration, with a
quilt project for each technique! Complete with tips on piecing,
choosing fabrics, and machine quilting for an artistic finish, this
book has something for every quilter.
Cut up your favourite fabrics with intention! Lifelong fussy cutter
Angie Wilson teaches you how to look at your fabric stash with new
eyes and piece the best bits together, like a colourful collage of
your favourite things. Try your hand at 14 totally fun, unique
projects for both beginners and seasoned quilters. Use templates
and illustrated tutorials to zero in on motifs and create secondary
patterns from your fabrics, while you fussy cut for colour as well
as design. Frame your motif, cut your fabric and love the results!
Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork
techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing
trick in just 15 minutes or less and watch your skills soar to a
whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts
and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing and free-form curves.
Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the
eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus
full-size templates and 6 quilt colouring pages to help you work
your own quilt magic.
Is your fabric hoard growing on a daily basis, taking over shelves,
spilling out of drawers, stacking up on chairs? Take action now -
make a stash-buster quilt! Lynne Edwards, world-renowned quilt
maker, teacher and author of the bestselling Making Scrap Quilts to
Use It Up!, continues her campaign to help you reduce your fabric
collection, leaving you free to go out and buy more! In this
colourful book, 20 scrap quilt projects are described in
step-by-step detail, complete with easy-to-follow piecing diagrams.
Additional quilts are pictured to provide added inspiration for
combining your leftover fabrics. Time-saving techniques are
featured to help your quilt grow speedily. Arranged in six
chapters, the book starts with Layer Cake quilts, where several
squares of fabric are layered and then cut into wedges, just like
cutting the slices of a layer cake, to create three different scrap
quilts, each with a variation. The next chapter, Stitch a Strip,
looks at quilt designs made from patchwork strips, while Squaring
it Up gives you quilt designs to make from fabric squares. The Bits
and Pieces chapter looks at joining different shaped pieces into
attractive blocks and designs. Finally, the Small but Satisfying
chapter includes a selection of smaller projects from bags to soft
toys to ensure every last scrap is used! The book ends Lynne's
expert advice for finishing a quilt including how to add borders to
your quilt, how to attach the quilt backing, how to bind a quilt
and advice on quilting the finished item. So, don't let your fabric
obsession get the better of you - get creative, use up that stash
and then you'll have the perfect excuse to restock!
Wild by Design explores the American tradition of freewheeling,
improvisational, often asymmetrical quilts, whose makers
experimented boldly with design, color, and pictorial motifs. It
examines both the aesthetics and the social history of quilts from
the early nineteenth century to the present, including Amish,
African American, and modern art quilts. From the state fair to the
clothesline, women have sought ways to exhibit the beauty and
optical effects of their quilts. The "quilting frolic" of the
nineteenth century was for many women an alternative to the art
academy and the salon. Janet Berlo reminds us that quilts were a
valued form of artistic expression, meant to be shared and admired
among the company of other women. Over fifty applique and pieced
quilts are illustrated, chosen from the collections of the
International Quilt Study Center for their outstanding visual
qualities. Each is accompanied by a lively dialogue among quilt
experts that illustrates the varied dimensions of quilts as
aesthetic objects of the highest order and as reflections of the
lives and societies of their makers. This multifaceted analysis of
quilts sheds light on the histories of women, textiles, and
American art and culture.
Laura Preston, founder of the textile studio and quilting shop
Vacilando Quilting Co., has created the ultimate resource for
modern quilters. Her minimalist quilting method uses geometric
shapes and bold, solid colours to simplify traditional quilting
techniques, for stunning, contemporary quilts in less time. With
large fabric shapes, quilt tops come together quickly, making these
projects perfect for beginners. Advanced quilters will find this a
valuable source book for modern techniques such as creating curved
lines and working with negative space. Every quilter can find
something to fit their schedule and skill level, with projects like
quilted throws, pillows, table runners, decorative wall art and
blankets of all sizes, from baby to adult. Laura's friendly
instructions take readers step-by-step through each pattern, with
comprehensive visual guidelines and helpful tips. Readers will
learn the foundations of quilting, including techniques for
cutting, piecing, assembly, machine sewing and finishing. A
contemporary colour palette and clean lines inspired by the
American west make these designs both fresh and timeless. Faster to
finish than traditional quilts, with plenty of room for
personalisation, these patterns make heirloom-quality gifts for
friends and family, and add the perfect modern touch to any room.
This book will have 20 patterns with a photo for each, plus
step-by-step images.
Imagine making more than one quilt at a time while watching your
stash dwindle. Sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Join
Bonnie K. Hunter as she shows you how to get your scraps organised
into usable sizes - and save money, fabric, thread and time. In
this, the long-awaited sequel to Adventures with Leaders and
Enders, find 12 more scrap quilts that can be pieced in between the
lines of other sewing. Each is sure to inspire you to dig into your
stash and start piecing.
Make 11 new scrap-quilt projects with Judy Gauthier's simple, fun
cutting techniques. Use remnants in odd shapes and sizes and fabric
prints you never thought would go together.
Are you buried in scraps-big pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks,
strips, and parts? Bonnie K. Hunter fans will love her newest book
of playful string-quilt projects! Sew a dozen vibrant quilt
patterns using the small leftovers from other projects that seem
too tiny to save, yet too big to toss. Learn Bonnie's basics for
foundation piecing narrow fabric pieces and turn them into dazzling
scrappy blocks and one-of-a-kind quilts.
The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Step inside the Poos
Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections
in the world. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented
by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Featuring
stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890, this collection of
blue-and-white beauties will inspire you to make gorgeous quilt
projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.
A well-dressed table is just stitches away! Best-selling author
Judy Gauthier shares twenty quilted table runners you can display
year round, plus coordinating placemats and napkins. Step-by-step
instructions are included, as well as basics on piecing, pressing,
and understanding colour values. Try out new patchwork, applique,
and quilting designs before making a commitment to a full quilt.
Makers of all skill levels will love the satisfaction of a quick
finish.
Talented author Mandy Shaw shares her fresh approach to quilting
with an emphasis on fun, fast results, and fabulous quilts! Full
step-by-step instructions guide you through 10 gorgeous quilting
projects ti stitch and sew that have plenty of 'wow' factor, but
won't take a lifetime to complete. All the projects can be made
using fat quarters and when the main project is finished, Mandy
shows you how to use up the remaining scraps of fabric to sew
delightful accessories, toys, home decor items and gifts. Projects
include wall hangings, a cot quilt, picnic rug and 'Welcome'
sampler. With a clear and comprehensive section covering
techniques, tips and templates, this is a book for quilters and
sewing enthusiasts to dip into again and again.
The staff of the fictional Elm Creek quilter's retreat-and 72 of
author Jennifer Chiaverini's real-life friends-contributed 140
blocks to this beautiful sampler quilt that became Sylvia Compson's
wedding gift inThe Master Quilter. Now you can join quilters around
the world in making this much-loved quilt. Sylvia's Bridal Sampler
makes a wonderful wedding gift, guild project, or raffle quilt.
Keep turning fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! The second
installment of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts, this continuation
features 12 more stunning quilt patterns and step-by-step projects
using these convenient bundles. Also included are clear
explanations for essential quilting techniques and special
treatments, such as custom ruler work, free motion quilting,
straight-line quilting, and more. Author Stephanie Soebbing is the
owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin' with Stephanie where
she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She
is also the author of the wildly popular Simple Quilts for the
Modern Home and Fat Quarter Workshop.
Borrow from history for your next quilt with ninety free-motion
quilting designs reinterpreted from eighteenth- and
nineteenth-century quilts. Honour the elegance of the past with
collector Bill Volckening and quilter Mandy Leins, who modernises
motifs such as the orange peel, feathers, and quarterfoil into
continuous-lines designs that are perfect for all of today's
quilts. Plus, learn tips for marking, combining motifs, and
quilting.
Keep your mind sharp and have fun with over 60 word puzzles for
quilters and sewists! With a wide variety of games from crossword
puzzles and word searches to crisscrosses and word mines, you'll be
entertained for hours, whether you're on a cruise, waiting in an
airport, travelling to a retreat or just relaxing at home. Large
print is easy on the eyes, and instructions and solutions are
included.
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.
Discover how value creates a focal point, develops dimensionality,
and lends a painterly effect to your quilt 5 projects with
full-size patterns feature 3 applique styles: turned-edge,
raw-edge, and free-edge Learn how to choose fabrics with value in
mind to achieve different effects
Traditional crazy-quilt techniques look fresh and new when used to
create a quilted scrapbook of family photos and treasured memories.
Incorporate your vintage scraps and favorite fat quarters, along
with meaningful trinkets that you've collected on your journeys.
Lovingly embellished by hand, these small projects are sure to
become your prized family heirlooms for generations. - 10 projects
to tell the stories of your life in unique, creative ways - Learn
24 basic and combination embroidery stitches to create
never-before-seen motifs - Mix and match full-size, traceable
embroidery designs - Embellish your quilts and pillows with photos,
beads, buttons, and personal mementos
Give simple quilt blocks a touch of magic - the add-a-strip way!
Slice into basic shapes like squares, triangles and diamonds. Then
piece in a 1" strip of contrasting fabric to create dozens of new
designs! Quilters of all skill levels can piece geometric patterns
that look complex thanks to this innovative technique. Each of the
ten quilt patterns comes with a second variation to inspire your
colour choices, plus great ideas for sashing, resizing blocks and
adding your personal touch.
Working with medium- to large-scale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple 'Stack-n-Whack'(R) cutting technique. By stacking identical repeats of fabric, quilters can efficiently cut the pieces needed for all the blocks. Each block will be unique and unexpected, keeping the quilting experience fresh and exciting! With over 200 how-to illustrations and dozens of color plates. Designs include the classic LeMoyne Star, Hybrid Lilies, Kaleidoscope Pinwheel, Hexagon Star, Diamond Ring, Morning Star, and others, all pieced with construction methods that eliminate set-in seams and ensure quick, successful results. 8.5 X 11.
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