Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisOffers solutions for quilters' biggest problem - designs that use up their fabric hoard or 'stash'. This book features 20 patchwork projects, with photography and instructions. It also includes bags, cushions and soft toys.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Layer-Cake Quilts; 2 Stitch-a-Strip; 3 Squaring It Up; 4 Bits and Pieces Quilts; 5 Small but Satisfying; Finishing a Quilt; Acknowledgments; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe basis of all the quilts in this book is just half a Jelly Roll. Each Jelly Roll makes two different quilt designs each made from twenty strips from the Jelly Roll. Readers will be delighted to find they get two quilts for the price of one. The two designs from the same strip roll look totally different both in design and color. Each is described with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Readers can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and will find loads of inspiration for making a range of cot quilts, play-mats and wall hangings for their loved ones. Any of the designs can be adapted to make a larger quilt by referring to the vital statistics section, which contains all the required information and a few small calculations to make any size quilt the reader wants.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting started The Quilts Chapter 1: Building Blocks & Sherbert Lemon Chapter 2: Speedwell & Bubblegum Chapter 3: Square Dance & Strip the Willow Chapter 4: Sailing Boats & Roller Coaster Chapter 5: Stardust & Playmates Chapter 6: Snapdragon & Fairy Steps Chapter 7: Spinning Top & Train Tracks Chapter 8: Kaleidoscope & Jigsaw Chapter 9: Teddy Bears & Loving Hearts General techniques Index

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Book SynopsisJelly Roll Quilts features 12 award winning designs for quilts to make using jelly roll fabric rolls. The 12 winning quilt designs are from the finalists of the 2010/2011 Jelly Roll Dreams international quilt competition. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by Pam and Nicky Lintott, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing readers with an alternative colour variation. Step by step instructions illustrate how to make each quilt to ensure a perfect result every time.Each design comes with a full colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll to make. Perfect for ideas to use up your jelly roll collection.Table of Contents• Features unique, prize-winning quilts from the finalists of the second international Jelly Roll quilt making competition • Outstanding author sales of 250,000 copies worldwide • Supported by its own buzzing social media site - www.jellyrollquilters.com - and wide publicity in the quilting press generated by the competition

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Book SynopsisBest-selling quilt making authors Pamand Nicky Lintott take inspirationfrom their collection of English andAmerican antique quilts someof which are over 100 years old and recreate them using pre-cutJelly Rolls. Each quilt design comeswith full colour styled photographs,comprehensive making instructionsand diagrams, and requires just oneJelly Roll to make.Table of Contents• Pam and Nicky Lintott's Jelly Roll quilt books have sold over 270,000 copies worldwide • Features historical quilts from Pam Lintott's private collection, with detailed instructions for modern Jelly Roll versions • Huge interest in historical quilts, as indicated by the massive popularity of the Quilts exhibition at the V&A museum in 2011

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Book SynopsisThe projects combine simplepatchwork and appliqué, feltand trim embellishments, anddecorative stitchery.Each chapter has its own charmingmotifs and colour theme, andthe projects cover a range offestive gifts and decorations.Designs are suitable for stitchers ofall abilities, whatever time they haveavailable, with each chapter offeringdesigns that can be completed ineither 3 hours, 2 days or a week.Table of ContentsIntroduction Vintage Christmas • Album cover, Cushion, Cone decoration Children’s Christmas • Stocking, Finger puppets, Reindeer Christmas Table • Table runner, Napkin holder, Wine scarf White Christmas • Tree skirt, Candle mats, Decoration Christmas Night • Quilt, Stocking, Pillow case Christmas Welcome • Garland, Door hanger, Card holder Christmas Kitchen • Apron, Baskets, Gift tags Christmas Party • Invitation, Decoration, Tree trim Quilt a Gift Index

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Book SynopsisJo Colwill taught Kirstie Allsopp to create one of her beautiful cushion designs on Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and now she can teach you too! This gorgeous collection of cushion and quilt projects are all inspired by Jo Colwill''s life on her Cornish farm. Learn how to sew with step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams and clever tips and tricks. For most of the projects, patchwork is combined with appliqué and hand embroidery, and the sewing techniques are clearly described to help you to achieve professional results. There's a wide range of designs to suit everyone, whether you're a beginner looking for a quick and simple cushion project or an experienced quilter wanting more of a challenge. You can make the projects just as they are or modify the ideas to create your own individual style. The book also includes a full-size quilt pattern for the featured Advent Quilt design.Table of ContentsCushions: Vintage Button cushion Pie Crust cushion Cornish Wave cushion Faded Roses cushion Daisy and Lavender cushion Vintage Frill cushion Cowslip Country cushion Bolster cushion Butterfly cushion Oxford Edge cushion Rose Basket cushion Ric Rac cushion Quilts: Cornish Hedge quilt Wobbly Dog quilt Flower Bed quilt Advent Calender quilt (with pull-out pattern) Applique Techniques Quilting Techniques Embroidery Stitches General Techniques – cutting, piecing, pressing, binding etc.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to a Japanese sewing craft. Step-by-step instructions for stitching patterns inspired by natural motifs, including 60 traditional patterns, and suggestions for basic sewing projects. The perfect introduction to a Japanese sewing craft. Step-by-step instructions for stitching patterns inspired by natural motifs, including 60 traditional patterns, and suggestions for basic sewing projects.

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re perplexed about piecing, baffled by binding, or curious about cutting, Barbara Weiland Talbert has all your quilting quandaries covered. With answers to more than 200 common quilting questions, this handy reference guide will earn a permanent place in your sewing room. You’ll turn to it again and again for sensible solutions to difficult problems and step-by-step instructions for tricky techniques. From quick-cutting geometric shapes to coaxing the wrinkles out of polyester batting, here is the best quilting advice on the block.

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Book SynopsisHelps you discover the secrets to creating fabulous looking quilts - from just one block. This title shows you how one simple block - Squares within Squares - can be turned into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts. It teaches you how to rotate, resize, and rearrange this block to create 14 stunning projects.

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