Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisImagine a traditional quilt, its ordinary shapes gift wrapped with intricate fabrics. Celebrated author, teacher, and fabric designer Paula Nadelstern shows you how to design simple but stunning quilts with the help of vivacious fabric prints. Analyse fabrics to uncover their piecing potential for colour and symmetry. Make your own cutting templates and learn how to get the "seemingly seamless" look made famous by Paula’s kaleidoscopic quilts. Example piecing diagrams show just how easy it is to quilt a visual spectacle.Trade ReviewDec 2016 Paula Nadelstern's book is full of colourful, kaleidoscopic quilts. They look incredibly complex but come from the author’s realisation that the complex quilts she had previously made could be simplified in structure, still retaining the detail and illusion of complexity through clever fabric choices. Unusually, you start the book with the Gallery. Each quilt is described, a diagram provided of how it is constructed plus any notable detailing or story behind it. Fabrics used before they were cut are shown and compared to the pieces that are used in the finished quilt. They are all breathtaking in their patterns and colours. Following the Gallery is a section on Design Matters where you learn more about the method of fabric cutting. This is illuminating and you can see how the author’s use of clear templates allows her to find the pattern within a larger piece of fabric and piece it all together to create a kaleidoscope. This is a new take on creating a new pattern repeat and the results are fantastic.There are further instructions on piecing techniques, how to cut fabric and work with angles (the author works with traditional patchwork blocks). This book is great if you have a collection of ‘busy’ fabrics and want to give them a new lease of life. Finding a new pattern beyond what exists in your stash could be an addictive pastime. * Workshop on the Web *Stunning! What an incredible book. At first glance you might think, too complicated but look again - this book uses simple piecing to produce unbelievably complex-looking quilts. It's all about fabric choices and unlocking the potential in those fabrics to create magical quilts. Understand symmetry and create dynamic combinations that fool the eye. Self-drafted templates help you to fussy cut. This amazing book includes a jaw-dropping quilt gallery and a design section. It is then split into Design Strategies, Fabric, Piecing, Tools and Templates. This book is all about the fabric and Paula designs her own. It's about cutting the fabric and fitting a design around it. You'll learn how to use templates, how to mark and cut fabric, how to make seams look seamless and so much more but this is not really a step-by-step to making the quilts. I have not seen anything else quite like this book and I love it. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Jan 2017 The strapline 'discover the hidden potential of your stash' caught my eye as I am the owner of a large and ever increasing fabric collection! Many of my purchases languish in a drawer as I have no idea how i want to use them, so a book that promises new ideas and inspiration was a must read. Paula's suggestion is to use them in a kaliedoscopic quilt, and if you like this technique, the book will open your eyes to the many possibilities of this amazing method. Paula has been exploring the notion of kaleidoscopic quilts for many years, and explauns how cutting and joining fabric pieces not only creates whole new blocks but how using colours and shapes in the fabrics can create unexpected and eye catching patterns and designs. The book starts with a gallery, and the quilts are truly spectacular. They are displayed against black pages which I found gave them a dramatic setting, but it was a little hard on the eye. However, don't let this put you off as the book is truly a voyage of colour and creativity. The chapter on design features detailed explanations of Paula's design process and techniques which is very clever and clearly explained. I found the explanation of how to use stripes, circles, batils, ombres and other patterns to design a kaliedoscopic block really fascinating. There are no projects to complete as such but a wealth of information about how to draft patterns, draw templates and use the kaleidoscopic methods. This book provides a great insight into this method of quilt making. * Popular Patchwork *Table of ContentsQuilt Gallery Design Matters Design Strategies Seemingly Seamless Common Ground The Butterfly Effect Sea Foam The Kaleidoscope Legacy Details, Details, Details Line Fabric Prima Donnas Bilaterally Symmetrical Pseudo Symmetrical Medallion Layout Directionals Classic Stripes Wacky Stripes Ombre Allovers Prints Reads Like a SolidAlso Known as Tonals Black is the Best Black Black & White Weird Greens More Good Stuff Batiks Silk The Hand of Fabric Sashing and Border Ideas Piece Policies Tools Templates The Reason for Templates How to Make a Template Types of Templates The Template Fabric Interface Marking Clues on a Template How to Mark the Fabric How to Cut the Fabric Continuous Templates Drafting Angles Strip Piecing Detangling Angles Faux Curves Behavior Problems The Final Girdle About the Author

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Book SynopsisCelebrate any important event in life, from an anniversary or a birthday to a retirement or a memorial, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customisable settings.

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Book SynopsisJoin fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the journey through authentic, pioneer-era creations from the Poos Collection-each featured in full colour on a 2-page spread. Ideal for traditional quilters and quilt history buffs, this robust offering of 30 antique quilts also includes 5 quilt projects that readers can recreate at home. Offering access to the authors' privately held family collection, this book gives an in-depth look at the importance of quilts to the pioneer life. As you view the quilts, you'll also read accounts of the Great Migration, including information on preparation for the long journey and a depiction of real life on the prairie.Trade ReviewThe authors are the proud owners of a large quilt collection from their pioneer grandmother. They are documenting their historic collection for all to see and enjoy. In this book, you will find 30 quilts from the famous Poos collection. These are photographed in detail. 5 projects give instruction for you to make a quilt from an antique design. The book begins with an introduction based on historical research and diaries from the 1800s about life on the Plains and migration west. There are superb reproductions of the quilts, each with a description. The 5 patterns have been re-created for the modern quilter and are suitable for the intermediate skill level. The large Delectable Mountains quilt is c. 1850, Wild Goose Chase from c. 1875, Cake Stand from c.1890, Red and white Nine Patch from c. 1870 and Double Four-Patch Crib Quilt from c. 1880. You'll find everything you need to know to make these 5 wonderful quilts. They are not my favourites from the book however, but each of these quilts is a piece of history. * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Great Migration Our Pioneers and Migration Pieces of the Prairie Esther Heinzmann Tells the Tales of the Prairie through Quilts Projects Delectable Mountains Wild Goose Chase Cake Stand Red and White Nine Patch Double Four Patch Crib Quilt Endnotes Meet the Authors

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Book SynopsisSew 13 unique quilt projects ranging from a table runner to a bed quilt.

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Book SynopsisHave 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 appliquéd 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.Trade ReviewA sumptuous cover with the subtitle 'using wool, silk, cotton and home decor fabrics' so this is textiles as in fabrics, not techniques. There are 14 fabulously coloured and exciting projects in this book, including pin cushion, bolster pillow, throw, table runner, needle case, tote, wallhanging and quilts. You'll discover fabric guidelines, how-to's on wool applique, double-fold binding, embroidery and favourite tools of the trade. The projects show the materials, block size, construction, methods, assembly, templates and finishing. The projects explore a wide variety of piecing and applique techniques. Lynn encourages you to engage in quilting with a free spirit, a willingness to embrace eclectic fabrics and come up with something a little bit different. This is a book that really appeals to the designer in me. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Exploring New Textiles, Eclectic Fabric Guidelines Techniques Wool Appliqué . . . My Way Machine Appliqué Embroidery Favorite Things Projects Umbrian Fields Wallhanging Throw Needlecase Market Totes With Appliqué With Pieced Header Bohemian Dance Wallhanging Queen/King Sisters Wallhanging Throw Echoes of Italy Runner Bolster Dividends Pincushion Bolster Table Topper

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Book SynopsisBorrow 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.

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Book SynopsisKeep 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.

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Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. In the sixth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah’s tranquil quilt retreat in the Appalachian Mountains is interrupted by an alarming presence in the surrounding forest. Trade ReviewIn this the 6th book of Carol Dean Jones's quilting mystery series, Sarah is on a peaceful quilting retreat. She befriends Holly Harper and once again, set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, a mystery occurs. A woman has disappeared from the lodge and when Sarah discovers that the woman is the mother of one of the women staying at the retreat, well she can't help but get involved. Having suffered a sprained ankle Charles is soon by her side and helping with the investigation. Moon Over the Mountain is probably the most descriptive of all the books so far. It is filled with the culture of the people, the customs, the mountain walks are just divine to read about and of course the quilting is a major factor. The Crafts Museum visit is something I would love to go to. The mystery is good and again this quick read has some fabulous characters. The local characters are amazing and I especially liked Ricky, although it isn't all good for him. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. In the first installment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, one of Sarah’s new friends is murdered, and she and her feisty friend Sophie are determined to find the killer.Trade ReviewSarah Miller is approaching her 70's and her children Martha and Jason are worried about her. Her husband has died in an accident and now alone, Martha and Jason suggest she moves into a retirement village so she can be with more people. Daydreaming about her life and watching the residents of the Cunningham Retirement Village, Sarah decides to see what's to do and make some friends. She soon signs up for computer classes and a quilting class, deciding to make a quilt from her late husbands ties. This cozy mystery is fun to read. Sarah reminds me of an older Agatha Raisin, and very soon when murder and mystery begin, Sarah and her new friend Sophie find themselves in the thick of the investigation. Of course, quilting is at the main core of these fabulous novels, and what I love is the history and information given throughout the book. There is also an accompanying quilt pattern with each book. Full instructions and materials are listed, so it's very easy to catch the quilting bug and sew along with each novel. With funny, amazing characters these quick reads are just the thing to settle down with. I read Tie Died in just a few hours and with tea cake and delicious unexpected twist it was the perfect book for me. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisA 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, appliqué, and quilting designs before making a commitment to a full quilt. Makers of all skill levels will love the satisfaction of a quick finish.

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Book SynopsisTake on your next quilting feat with a champion quilt! From expert quilter Sandra L. Mollon, recreate the 'Seasons of Life' quilt, which is now a part of a permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Kentucky, USA. Appliqué each block for your very own stunning creation. There are 13 unique blocks with a pieced and scalloped border encircling the block.

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