Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world
realize their quilting dreams and prove it ain t what you do, it s the
way that you do it one simple shape at a time. In the follow-up title
to the bestselling Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts, Stuart
shows you how the easiest of shapes can make extraordinary quilts. The
book is divided into five main pattern chapters:
- One-Patch Quilts 20 quilts using a single, repeated shape.
- Strips and Squares 20 quilts that turn strips and squares into a
tessellated triumph.
- Triangles 20 quilts using half, square triangles, half rectangles
and equilateral triangles.
- Curves 20 quilts that show off your curves.
- Foundation Piecing 20 quilts to create unique blocks from the
easiest shapes using paper foundation piecing.
Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts teaches you the basics of quilt design;
this book is packed full of pattern blocks that use the simplest shapes
in order to build up your quilt. Each of the 100 blocks can be used to
make one of Stuart s quilt designs. Alternatively, quilters can adapt
any of the pattern blocks; they can personalize treatments, colours and
arrangements, add extra borders, and more. Making your own design is as
easy as 1, 2, 3;
1. Select a simple shape to work with.
2. Sew the shapes together to make the pattern block.
3. Repeat the block to build up the full, stunning quilt.
Alongside the patterns, and quilt design, Stuart has drawn on years of
teaching experience to include the ultimate quilting hacks, tips and
tricks, as well as his rules for successful quilting. The techniques
chapter cover basic skills, design skills, cutting skills, paper
piecing, easy appliqué techniques and advice on how to add border and
binding with the help of step-by-step photographs. This book is perfect
for beginners attempting their first quilt, and experienced quilters
looking for new inspiration. Stuart s designs and irresistible
enthusiasm reveal the power of simple shapes and will inspire you to
make spectacular quilts your way.
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