Learn how to create stunning kaleidoscopic quilts by turning traditional square blocks into exciting diamond shapes. Dazzle your friends with your own fantastic kaleidoscopic quilts - all made using traditional square blocks! In "Blocks to Diamonds", lifelong seamstress and popular quilting teacher Cheryl Malkowski teaches you her innovative, yet simple, technique for transforming traditional square quilt blocks in exciting, new diamond shapes. Also included are easy-to-follow patterns for 12 quilt projects, expert hints and tips for mixing and matching colours and fabrics in new ways, and a full-colour quilt gallery for added inspiration.

Cheer up that dull spot in your home with an adorable flower-and-bug quilt. Includes 9 colorful quilts to hang on the wall, dress up a table, or snuggle in on the sofa. * Create a bouquet of floral quilts with 50 adorable blocks of appliqued flowers and bugs * Make 9 complete quilt projects in a lively, contemporary folk-art style * All 50 blocks are 8" x 8" for easy mixing and matching into one-of-a-kind quilts * It's all so easy with quick fusible applique and simple piecing

This collection of kaleidoscope blocks made a stunning display on museum walls; now you can make them for your own walls too! In this workbook, you'll go "behind the seams" to learn Paula's design approach and fabric selection process, as well as her drafting and construction methods. Includes patterns you can follow for all 12 one-block quilts!

Sarah's folding technique puts a new spin on an old favorite! Add extra dimension and texture to your log cabin quilts and decor projects. * 5 projects mix and match 3 log cabin styles to create traditional or contemporary looks * Create dramatic wall quilts, pillow tops, and table runners * Precision piecing method helps you make accurate, crisp strips * Inspirational quilt gallery

Step-by-step details outline the entire process for enhancing creativity in quilt-making -- how to plan, draft, choose color and fabric, cut, pin, sew, assemble, quilt, and bind. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.

This classic series of comprehensive books will take you from the basics to complete mastery with easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. In Volume 1, you learned the fundamentals of quiltmaking. In Volume 2, you'll build your drafting skills by using tools like graph paper and linking blocks. A must-have for every quilter's library! * Get a college-level education in quiltmaking from the comfort of your own home * This latest volume will inspire and challenge you to start designing your own quilts * Drafting exercises help you learn to make any quilt, any size, with or without a pattern * Loads of tips, techniques, and helpful charts * Bonus section with 11 projects

Teach yourself the tips, tricks, and techniques to start creating your very own stunning art quilts. Discover the amazing world of art quilts with this superb guide from renowned quilter and best-selling author Gloria Loughman. "Quilted Symphony" features simple step-by-step instructions that teach readers everything they need to know to start designing and making their very own dynamic works of art. This volume also includes four projects with full-sized pullout patterns to practice and perfect your newly acquired skills.

Inspired by nineteenth-century tile quilts, these projects work beautifully with today's colorful, contemporary fabrics, but they retain that folk-art style that makes them so much fun to sew and show off. * A contemporary take on a charming quilting tradition * Use your favorite applique technique-needle turn, machine applique, or fused * 6 projects teach you about designing and constructing various styles of tile quilts, from traditional to contemporary. * Big blocks of 10" x 10" or even 15" x 15" are great for bold contemporary fabrics

The rich heritage of handsome geometric patterns fashioned by Seminole Indian women into quilts and garments is preserved in this valuable book. Detailed instructions are given for replicating dozens of original Seminole designs in authentic colors. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.

In this instructive book, fresh designs for quilts, pillows, placemats, and other items update a traditional strippiecing technique and bring flexibility to a popular quilting style. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.

Five irresistible quilt projects based on the fabrics and cheerful cotton-candy colors of the "near past" -- the 1920s to the 1970s. Demonstrates easy ways to collect and use vintage fabrics as well as today's popular reproductions. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated 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.

Learn how to make stunning machine appliqued quilts that look hand-sewn. Discover the secrets to creating fabulous quilts that look handsewn - on your sewing machine. "More! Hand Applique by Machine" features 9 traditional-style wall-hanging projects that use a range of innovative new techniques to get that much sought-after hand-finished look.

Create a spectacular Art Deco design quilt with this easy-to-follow guide. Inspired by 1930s Art Deco style, these striking, stylized quilts are the perfect way to show off your creativity with bold colours and geometric designs. "Design Art Deco Quilts" teaches you everything you need to know to create your very own Art Deco masterpiece - from choosing the right fabrics to cutting, planning, and piecing - plus full instructions for a fantastic sample quilt, a full-colour gallery of 11 quilt ideas, and a visual tour through the history of Art Deco.

Discover the captivating history of applique with this revised edition of Barbara Brackman's classic book. Fully revised and updated, this is the classic compendium of applique designs. Featuring 2,000 traditional and modern applique patterns from the 19th and 20th centuries, plus 5 applique quilt projects and an authoritative and entertaining history of the technique, this is a book no applique lover can afford to miss.

This title helps you add a touch of sophistication to any ordinary quilt with these stunning designs from award-winning quilter Don Linn. You can learn how to take an ordinary quilt and turn it into a spectacular heirloom with more than 60 graceful and versatile designs - including art deco motifs, flowers, and Japanese crests - for hand or machine quilting, applique, and embroidery. "Sophisticated Stitches" features full instructions for each design, a comprehensive supply list, and expert hints and tips for showcasing your work in individual blocks, medallions, and open spaces, as well as advice on creating your very own designs.

This is a precious collection of beautiful quilted gifts for every occasion, including birthdays, mother's day, weddings and Christmas. Create elegant home accents using pieced patchwork and applique, all with Barri Sue Gaudet's stylish country charm. The complexity of each project reflects the amount of notice you might receive for an occasion, meaning gifts for a dinner party's hostess are quick-to-stitch and presents for a new born baby are more heirloom. Embellish your designs with embroidery for an extra special personal touch that friends and family will adore.

Mom is gone, the last of the four generations of Stadels who lived on Stadel Mountain. The 1870's farmhouse lies quiet, but for an old dust covered trunk. Memories of life on the farm draw us to the trunk.
The eager hands of the fifth generation gently open the lid to reveal twenty- four family quilts. Vibrant splashes of colorful fabrics stitched together in quilted patterns spill from the trunk. Quilts containing stories stitched from threads of time reveal the family's history. The beautiful quilts hide a box filled with photo albums, prose and poetry written by Mom. Our minds begin to create chapters of our family's role in the development of the Catskill Mountain area of New York. And thus, Quilts Stories From Stadel Mountain was written.
Co-authors, Gloria Driscoll and Carol Gendle, are daughters of Mae Stadel Reisinger. Gloria is the eldest of Mae Stadel Reisinger's children. She is a registered nurse, mother of three, avid quilter and quilt teacher. Gloria was featured in the "Yesterday Today" article of the February, 1999 issue of Quilting Today magazine. Carol is the youngest of Mae's children and mother of 2. She is a retired elementary teacher, quilter, and family historian.
The quilts and their stories have been juried into the New York Quilts in Troy, NY and the Bennington Quilt Show in Bennington, VT. Gloria and Carol have lectured for school, church, historical, and quilt groups, and their local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A presentation was also given for a women's studies class at the State University of New York at Binghamton. It is most unique that the twenty-four quilts, artifacts, historical references, and writings compiled to create this book come from one source, Stadel Mountain.

If you've ever struggled to make a Lone Star quilt the old way, you're in for a pleasant surprise! These scrappy little Lone Stars come out with perfect points every time, and they're easier to make than traditional Lone Stars. Everything you need to succeed is covered here, from tools and supplies to binding and finishing your quilts.

Discover the secrets to creating stunning Italian mosaic inspired quilts with these 10 original projects. Re-create the grandeur of Italian mosaic floors with these 10 fantastic pieced designs. "Viva Venezia!" features expert hints and tips on everything you need to know to create stunning mosaic inspired quilts - from choosing the right fabrics and colours to speedy new strip piecing techniques. With 10 original projects, including a spectacular Venetian Sampler medallion quilt, you're sure to find something you love.

Make 24 beautiful miniature quilts, each in a day or less, with techniques that dramatically speed up your paper piecing.

Rediscover the traditional Dragonfly block with these 12 dazzling designs & 6 variation. Everything you need to create daring, dramatic, and dazzling new quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block is here in this comprehensive workbook. Try your hand at any of the 12 fabulous complete quilt projects, or use the easy-to-master design techniques that "Dancing Dragonfly Quilts" teaches to make your own original Dragonfly designs. This title features: 12 captivating projects; Design & piecing options; and, 6 block variations.

Suitable for those who like Lone-Star quilts, this collection contains 14 Lone Star blocks, 4 stylish quilt settings to mix and match, and 14 wallhanging designs to make use of your cut-offs. It also features the 'Diamond Free' technique for turning squares and rectangles into stars with perfect points and no y-seams."

Rediscover the joy of applique with this freeform technique that lets your imagination run riot. Make applique exciting again with these 8 freewheeling and original projects. "Applique Outside the Lines" teaches readers an innovative new freeform applique and piecing method, so let your imagination run wild and fall in love with applique all over again.

From the basset hound's mournful sincerity to the corgi's lively alertness, Carol Armstrong's designs capture that certain something that gives each breed its characteristic look. Now you can immortalize your own canine companion with her easy applique and quilting techniques.

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