Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisAll batting is not alike, and it can make or break your final quilt. Never get the wrong one again and bring this resourceful, pocket-sized guide to batting with you to the store! Small but mighty, Know Your Battings will help you choose appropriate batting, use it correctly, and avoid common mistakes so you end up with a perfect quilt every time! Containing over 50 pages of terminology definitions and charts listing retailer batting names, finishes, roll widths, stitch spaces, recommended quilting comments, and so much more, you won't want to start another project without this guide!

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Book SynopsisDemystify the world of fusible products used in quilting. Whether you need an interfacing, fusible foam, or fusible web, correctly choose which one you need and learn how to best use it with this resourceful pocket-sized book, Guide to Interfacings. Containing over 50 pages of helpful information on types of fusible products, what to use them on, how they work, and so much more, you won't want to start another project without this guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right interfacing every time, resulting in a quilt or related craft you'll love! Author, owner of Poorhouse Quilt Designs, and trained engineer, Kristine Poor is famous for her use of fusibles to create structure in her projects and shares all her expertise to help you pick the right product every time!

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Book SynopsisMiss quilting but not how much time it usually takes to create a patchwork masterpiece? The Weekend Quilter is the perfect book for those who love to quilt, but don't have time for long, laborious projects. Featuring 26 step-by-step projects for traditional and modern quilts that are easy to make in a single weekend, create beautiful patchwork designs using a rotary cutter and sewing machine to revolutionize the way you quilt. Including specialist shortcuts and design techniques from five different artists, take back your favorite hobby and become a weekend quilter!

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Book SynopsisSee what one simple block can really do and build your skills one quilt at a time! Learn how to incorporate a partially foundation-pieced component into a regular pieced quilt with Creative Block Quilts. Further your skills as you work with one magical block to create 10 beautiful quilts that require different techniques and slowly increase in difficulty. With step-by-step instructions and coordinating diagrams and illustrations to guide you along the way, this is a must-have guide to creating stunning, intricate quilts using just one easy block! Written by independent designer who specializes in easy-to-complete quilting projects using embellishments, Deborah G. Stanley, and fabric designer and award-winning quilt author, Linda J. Hahn.

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Book SynopsisFrom free motion quilting to adding borders and sashing to blocks, experienced quilters will learn dozens of techniques for thread painting use raw edge applique. Showing each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, blocking, squaring, finishing the quilt, and so much more, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography will guide readers through to the completion of a beautiful thread painted quilt. Written by Joyce Hughes, and award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate pocket guide to quilting, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks on equipment, short cuts, organization, color, patterns, machine quilting, and more! Providing 101 great tips for beginning quilters but also filled with new information for experienced quilters, there’s something for everyone to try! Written by a nationally-known quilting trade speaker, columnist, and consultant, author Penny Haren shares her expert knowledge and teaches you all the tricks of the trade in this convenient and compact pocket guide!

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Book SynopsisBuild your skills, gain confidence, and have fun with improv piecing! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind that takes the intimidating technique of improv piecing and breaks it down to a smaller scale, making this guide an approachable how-to resource for quilters of every skill level. With 22 mini quilt patterns, step-by-step instructions on improv piecing, tutorials on how to select and combine scraps, and so much more, the featured quilting projects will allow you the freedom to test various ideas using scraps of different colors and patterns, resulting in adorable little quilts that are perfect for decorating and gifting. Create a charming collection of mini scrappy quilts and be inspired to keep going and move onto larger-scale improv! Author Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation has been quilting for more than 20 years. Her tutorials are featured on FaveQuilts.com, and in 2018 she published her first book, Stash Statement.

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Book SynopsisMake the most of the fabric you have and the fabric you want! Featuring 10 quilt patterns and two options for each – one “stash” and one “cash” – decide whether you want to use up your fabric scraps or the new yardage you just bought. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, helpful diagrams, and other helpful tips, Quilting with Stash or Cash offers so much to love with 20 total quilt designs and possibilities. You’ll also learn different ways to piece traditional quilt blocks for easy construction, make your stash fabrics work with patterns, cut and sort your scraps, add sashing and borders, and other techniques to strengthen your quilting skills. Also included with brand new patterns are the latest fabric collections you’ll find irresistible! Linda Hahn is a passionate quilter and the author of many award-winning and best-selling books, including New York Beauty Simplified and New York Beauty Diversified. Deborah Stanley is a talented independent designer whose work has been published in several books and magazines. She has designed consumer projects for several fabric companies including Banyan Batiks, Northcott, RJR, and Elizabeth’s Studio.

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by 16 stunning quilt designs that capture what we love the most about each spectacular season! From quilting artist Sherilyn Mortensen, who is part of the Sew Kind of Wonderful team, comes this brand new book that’s perfect for quilters of any skill level. Quilting Through the Year features four step-by-step quilting projects for every season – spring, summer, winter, and fall. Each design repeats, reshapes, or reorganizes the same or similar motifs, so once you’ve made a few blocks, the rest is a snap! From striped pumpkins for fall to colorful wildflowers for spring, you’ll love recreating these quilt blocks in different ways all year round. Using traditionally cut geometric pieces with no circles and no curves, each design is approachable and fun for every quilter to achieve. Author Sherilyn Mortensen is also the co-author of the best-selling book Mini Wonderful Curves, as well as the owner of Sea Sherilyn Sew and a Gammill quilt artist.

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Book SynopsisNothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 40 original quilt designs – all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, full-size quilt patterns, and expert tips, this cuddly and cute project guide provides endless inspiration for both beginner and advanced quilters alike. Practice a variety of techniques and styles to build your quilting skills, from applique and patchwork to string blocks, Irish chains, pineapples, and more. The provided quilt designs also include styles for boys, girls, and even gender-neutral ideas, so there’s truly something for everyone! Including original quilts by Mary Hogan, Suzanne McNeill, Choly Knight, Wendy Sheppard, Lynette Jensen, Jean Ann Wright, and several others, this must-have resource has the perfect design for your little bundle of joy!

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Book SynopsisAn exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From the Sew Kind of Wonderful team comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 18 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 15 unique combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions. Authors Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen are the dynamic trio of Sew Kind of Wonderful. Their bestselling books include Mini Wonderful Curves, One Wonderful Curve, and Contemporary Curved Quilts.

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Book SynopsisKeep turning fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! The second installment of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts, this continuation features 12 more stunning quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles. Also included are clear explanations for essential quilting techniques and special treatments, such as custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more. Author Stephanie Soebbing is the owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin' with Stephanie where she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Simple Quilts for the Modern Home and Fat Quarter Workshop.

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Book SynopsisModern color blocked quilts are taking the sewing world by storm! A beginner-friendly project guide that’s sure to also intrigue experienced sewists with its design-savvy aesthetic, Color Block Quilt Making includes 12 step-by-step quilting projects that range in size from mini quilts and throws to throw pillows and bed-sized quilts. Every modern quilt pattern features geometric elements that will update any space or room in your home. Also included in this quilting book for beginners are sections on tools, techniques, and selecting fabrics, tutorials on blending colors, tips for choosing patterns, and coloring pages for each project to visually test a color scheme before you begin! Author Elizabeth Chappell is the founder of Quilters Candy where she offers patterns, tutorials, and courses. At Quilters Candy, she also hosts a podcast and an online membership guild for modern quilters to meet, collaborate, and share their knowledge and designs with one another in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Book SynopsisArt Quilts Made Easy is a beginner-friendly project guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting. It is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting. Including chapters on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines and basic tools and featuring an overview of the entire art quilting process, you’ll be ready to get quilting. With 12 landscape designs that capture beautiful botanicals and animals, the helpful illustrations and diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions will lead to an inspirational gallery of completed quilts.

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Book SynopsisFor quilters seeking to have some fun with improv quilting but aren't quite sure how to approach the technique, this is a must-have guide that offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block log cabins! With the log cabin quilt block structure, you can explore a variety of improvisational possibilities while still ending up with a quilt that beautifully goes together! Featuring a collection of log cabin quilt designs that use easy improv techniques, each project includes step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, expert tips, and more. Also included are sections on tools and supplies, log cabin basics, improv concepts and approaches, and design principles. Mary M. Hogan has been quilting for 25 years and specializes in improv quilting and using as many fabrics as possible. She is the author of Fast Fold Hexies from Pre-Cuts & Stash, Fast Fold Hexie Quilting, String Quilt Style, and Classic to Contemporary String Quilts.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a stress-free technique for creating beautiful hand quilted projects in a modern farmhouse style. From British author, teacher, and quilter Carolyn Forster this book is the perfect introduction to utility quilting - the ideal method for modern quilters who seek the satisfaction of hand quilting but like to get things done quickly. Utility quilting holds the quilt sandwich together using simple, all-over designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads. It’s perfect for use with today's big, bold fabrics as well as for classic mini prints. Featuring 11 projects with step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to finish your quilts by hand whilst enjoying the soothing power of classic needle and thread!

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Book SynopsisShizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project—from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy pull-out pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English—where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!

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Book SynopsisIf you have been invited to a baby shower, want to show your support for new parents, or want to make something pretty for your own lovely baby, then Made For Baby is just the book you're looking for! The arrival of a new baby is not only cause for celebration, it's also an opportunity to make handmade gifts. Sewing personalised presents for babies is more popular than everhere, and there's nothing more heart-warming than an exquisite handmade keepsake for a little one. You will find 20 beautiful projects including bibs, blankets, diaper bags, cute stuffed toys, and much more to transform your child's room into a joyful playground. Many of the projects are fat-quarter friendly, so it can be a great way to use up scraps of fabrics you have! The projects are presented with beautiful photography and charmingly illustrated step-by-step instructions. It is perfect for beginners while also giving the more experienced crafter inspirational ideas and patterns. AUTHOR: Ayda Algin has been working fulltime as an engineer for most of her life, but has always had a strong interest in interior decoration, crafts, and homemade food and art. In 2011, she decided to start a blog which she called "cafenoHut" and to start sharing her inspirations, crafts, memories, baking adventures, and interior ideas and designs. She really enjoys playing with yarn, paper, and fabric to make something interesting, joyful and colourful! Ayda shares her handmades at her Etsy shop called "deconohut". She is also a frequent contributor to craft and decoration magazines published in the U.S., U.K., and internationally.

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Book SynopsisZakka is a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty and style. In this book, Sedef Imer has created a collection of simple, pretty, and handy projects inspired by the art of Zakka to help organise and beautify your home. Suitable for all levels of sewists, you will be inspired by these fun and easy-to-sew projects that will brighten and adorn your home.

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Book SynopsisSweetly Stitched Handmades includes 18 original designs that incorporate Amy Sinibaldi's love for patchwork and embroidery, natural linen, and a carefully chosen color palette of patterns and prints. The projects range in difficulty so that a beginning sewer may easily complete a few projects from start to finish, while others are more difficult and a more advanced sewer may be challenged to learn some new techniques. Projects include a color-block baby quilt, a crayon-castle caddy, a jam-jar pincushion, an airmail tote bag, and a simple Home Sweet Home embroidery.

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Book SynopsisIn Modern Quilts Block by Block you will find 12 quilt projects using just one or two repeating block designs. Find basic blocks along with some new designs in these striking modern quilts. Traditional blocks get a modern update with the use of colour and design. Both the beginner and novice will enjoy quilting up these quilt patterns.

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