With step-by-step instructions, this book teaches how to create dazzling and dramatic quilts based on traditional sunshine and shadow designs using quick and simple strip-piecing, 9-patch, and square block techniques.

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Easier to make than a conventional quilt or a painted floorcloth, a Floorquilt is the perfect way to turn the fabric you love into a masterpiece you can use. Plus, there's no sewing! Decoupage techniques and supplies are all you need to transform a piece of canvas into a beautiful, durable floorcloth. Ellen guides you every step of the way, from choosing raw fabric to applying a protective finish to the completed Floorquilt. Lots of how-to photographs and inspiring examples.

Readers of this book will learn how to create intricate-looking quilts using only simple precut fabrics and eleven easy weaving techniques. Featuring step-by-step instructions and illustrative photographs, this book will help quilters of all levels to master these weaving techniques.

Applique suddenly became colourful, easy and fun with Madeleine Millington's unique designs, brimming with character. Discover the tactile qualities of wool blanket fabric, using applique and simple hand stitching to produce imaginative and original designs. This title offers lovely Christmas projects, with angels, stars and hearts aplenty! Create a festive mood with an Angel Frieze or a Christmas Stocking. Make your own decorations, including a delightful Advent Calendar with heart pockets in which to hide small gifts.

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This work is a fantastic collection of quilts and accessories designed especially for kids - and the young at heart. "Covered with Love" features a huge range of quilts and other projects, from pillows and floor coverings, to table tents and board books. The projects feature designs appropriate for boys and girls, as well as designs that can be helpful to children's education - numbers, words, animals, and more. Also featured in this volume is a new technique for 'casual applique' for those who want quick results, and fantastic quilts and accessories that can stand up to multiple washes.

Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm machines.

Bestselling author and teacher M'Liss is back again with this essential tool for beginning quilters. The tool has everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt-M'Liss takes you step by step from start to finish. * Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M'Liss's tips and time-saving techniques * Lots of helpful how-to photos you'll use again and again * Portable, purse-sized book opens flat so it's easy to refer to while you work * Make 9 easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick 4-block quilt) * Detailed shopping list includes all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics

The project-based book starts with simple lessons in color and design concepts, then moves on to playing with different color "stories" using small. quick projects. Next, quilters get to tell their own stories, as they redesign blocks in new sizes, proportions, and settings. Hawley helps quilters think about how to create a theme for an individual or group quilt and leads her readers through the steps to make an artist's series of quilts based on the easy Century of Progress block sewn with squares and rectangles. Hawley then takes stitchers beyond piecing, providing, providing dozens of tips to enhance design by using pin tucks, machine embroidery, threadwork, and beading. This idea-packed book finishes with an illustrated glossary of color terms.

Beginners, make a stunning quilt "in one day"! One day! ONE!

* Second book in the popular Pizzazz series

* Perfect for beginners, classes, groups

Rectangles. So simple. So straightforward. By far the easiest shape to cut and piece--but up till now, the resulting quilts seemed a bit...limited. No more! Now beginners and more advanced crafters can make fabulous quilts by combining special fabrics with oh-so-simple rectangles--and they can have those quilts finished in just one day. Five great projects with simple construction and stunning results are perfect for classes and groups, too!

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Margaret J. Miller shakes up that been-there, done-that feeling with the half-rectangle triangle. Clear step-by-step directions, with how-to photographs and lots of triangle-placing tips, make AnglePlay into child's play. Quilters will be amazed to see curved designs start to emerge from straight-line piecing--a remarkable trompe I'oeil effect that's spotlighted in a gallery that will inspire and delight.

No Quilt Police Allowed - the Emphasis is on Fun!Inspired by the Japanese art of sashiko and the decorative embroidered embellishments of Victorian quilts, long-time hand quilter Linda Potter has developed Needle Magic, a fast and easy technique to make any quilt sparkle with gorgeous hand quilting, appliqu, and beading! Easy new Needle Magic techniques yield elegant, sophisticated, FAST results 4 projects feature colorful perle cotton quilting, embroidered appliqu, and intricate-looking beading Tips on choosing thread, batting, beads, and more A wonderful way to let your creativity loose!

Mix 'n match 24 sensational paper-pieced star blocks in 9 quilt projects. 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. The original version of this book came with a CD. You can access the full content of this CD online at C&T's website.

*Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. Color Inspiration to Make Every Quilt a Knockout * Develop a keen color sense with Joen's easy visual coloring technique * Learn to use this foolproof technique to select your quilt's colors and fabrics Do you get stuck when choosing colors and fabrics for your quilts? Joen comes to your rescue with this amazingly simple, practically foolproof technique. Using visual coloring, you'll learn to select colors you love in nature and duplicate the effect in your work. You'll find tons of photographs, fabric-swatch examples, and gallery quilts using this color selection technique, plus 5 simple and beautiful quilt projects.

Zen and Now of Quilting Art is a fascinating adventure that takes the reader into the past of fiber art and its exciting history. From Ancient Egypt through the Victorian era and beyond the use of textiles is explored in the pages of this colorful and informative book. The technique of hand quilting as therapy is demonstrated in a unique manner that is interesting and enlightening. The Enhancement Method of hand quilting is demonstrated in easy to follow photographs and directions. Pattern for the Egyptian Medallion Quilt on the cover is included along with complete instructions for assembly. Fun to read, stimulating for the mind, let your creative juices flow as you create your own Art from the palette of fabric. Historian, Photographer, Artist or Quilter there is something of interest for all readers in this artful journey. Zen and Now of Quilting Art is a truly absorbing masterful creation visually stunning, a delightful read.

The Piece O' Cake ladies are back! This time they've added their special zing to thirteen Amish-inspired projects. Beginners and advanced quilters alike will be enchanted by the five large quilts and eight small projects, "fragments" that capture the spirit of the larger quilts in a fraction of the time.

OUT OF PRINT Capture the Moment...in Your Own Words * It's easy to add words, phrases, and monograms to your quilt projects using applique and embroidery in 6 different lettering styles * Decorate your quilts with playful lettering and preserve your memories * 8 traditional projects, including quilts, pillows, runners, and throws-great for home decor accents and gifts * Learn how to modify your favorite lettering style for stitching Leave a lasting impression! Personalize all your quilts with words and phrases in machine blanket-stitch applique and embroidery! Includes fullsize patterns for letters and numbers used in the projects. Complete alphabets and numbers for 6 lettering styles. Add even more variety with shadowing or combining techniques. Also, a resource list for more fonts!

Thread, Paint & Inspiration - the Sky's the Limit! * Create unique and impressive landscape quilts from photos you take - includes tips on taking good pictures, how to combine elements of several photos into one design, and how to use color effectively * Yes, you can create stunning pictorial effects using step-by-step techniques! * Learn how to paint your own fabrics and create striking silhouettes Let your inner artist out! Capture the glory of a sunrise or sunset, the stark outline of a tree against the sky, the placid surface of the ocean. Gloria has assembled a repertoire of techniques to give all your pictorial quilts breathtaking impact, from working with photographs to painting fabric, creating silhouettes, constructing backgrounds, and embellishing with stitching. Try one of three projects, or use the techniques in your own designs. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.

It's not nice to fool Mother Nature...but these easy, realistic flower designs will make her (and crafters everywhere) bloom with delight. Projects from top-selling author Carol Armstrong combine traditional piecing with amazing Applique, plus beading and fringe options to add dimension. Quilters can follow the clear directions, or create their own floral treasures with Armstrong's beautiful flowers and great ideas.

This authoritative new volume will be an essential purchase for quilters everywhere. It introduces numerous new techniques that show readers how to add fabulous special effects and embellishments to their landscape quilts. "Beautifully Embellished Landscapes" presents 125 tips and techniques using a huge range of materials, from paint and inks, to stamps and markers. This volume also looks at using exciting fabrics such as tulle and organza to create realistic trees, mountains, waterfalls, water reflections, and much more. "Beautifully Embellished Landscapes" also shows how to enhance fabrics by re-colouring, and how to include prints and photos in your design.

Take your art quilts to the next level with Jane and Elin guiding the way. Do the lessons and homework, check out all the beautiful gallery quilts for inspiration, and find lots of resources for further study.

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