Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisTwist & Turn Quilts offer intricate, curved-pieced designs perfect for showcasing movement and colour with circular or hexagonal patterns. Each of the 6 projects includes its own size, design, and instruction.

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Book SynopsisPacked with 110 quilt blocks in five sizes including project ideas, expert hints, tips & tricks, simple cutting charts, and helpful references tables.

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Book SynopsisMake a (quilted) statement with the help of renown quilt artist Thomas Knauer! Explore methods of using text in quilting to create impactful or whimsical messages.

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Book SynopsisCrazy quilting with 350 more seams! This new collection adds stitch combinations with more height and width to work in tricky spots! Get perfectly spaced crazy quilt stitches and embroidered perfection every time with templates.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the creativity of precut quilt projects that will have you quilting in a flash. Mix and match 12” blocks across 15 quilt projects, including those from Playful Precut Quilts.

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Book SynopsisCombine folk art and nature motifs to create a 30-block wool appliqué sampler quilt by best-selling author Erica Kaprow. This portable project is fun to make, and the whimsical designs will make you smile.

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Book SynopsisLearn to flawlessly construct basic quilting blocks with this pocket guide. Includes techniques and foolproof tips to solve common construction problems for basic quilt blocks.

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Book SynopsisBuild a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling vintage textiles into stunning new projects! Kathleen and Dale are expert guides from start to finish. Learn how to source vintage quilts and care for and restore them. Then transform them into a creative and personalized wardrobe full of history. Projects span from simple accessories, such as a tote.

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Book SynopsisCombine two charm packs to make 16 quilts, with two colorways for every project! Known for her modern geometric designs, Cheryl Brickey gives you projects for slashing your fabric stash.

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Book SynopsisContaining visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliquer's techniques, this updated, award-winning classic features two new projects and information on wool applique preparation and stitching, hand applique, and updated tools. With chapters on getting started, grasping the basics, understanding the equipment, selecting the right supplies, and learning all about applique, you'll then progress into 10 creative projects. Including step-by-step tutorials and over 550 photos and illustrations to practice applique, this is the ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all! Author Janet Pittman has been designing quilts for 20 years and has won awards for both her quilts and her books, including this one!

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Book SynopsisBecome a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze. Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing and simple machine appliqué. Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Then it's time to practice on 10 full-size quilts and 27 bonus pillow projects with lively colour combinations to provide movement and drama. In a personal forward, fabric designer Tula Pink discusses how she met Carl and came to collaborate with him on the colour choices for his quilts. 'Tula has contributed to this book and has waved her multi-coloured fairy dust throughout, but all the patterns belong to Carl and there are plenty of them. The coming together of these two talented collaborators is a yin-yang moment in itself.' Popular Patchwork Jun 2017Trade ReviewCarl Hentsch and Tula Pink have their very own mutual appreciation society. They met several years ago in a New York Fabric store where her first question to him on seeing his stunning quilt tops was ‘Who are you?’ (in the same incredulous, slack-jawed way that you might ask David Blaine after seeing one of his magic tricks). They are now firm friends; she admiring his patterns for their architectural and complex beauty and he admiring Tula’s flair for fabric and colour. Tula has contributed to this book and has waved her multicoloured fairy dust throughout, but all the patterns belong to Carl and there are plenty of them. He’s done that very clever thing of taking one technique and almost deconstructing it; putting the pieces back together in a whole host of new and exciting ways. The building blocks are reassuringly familiar and consist mainly of pieced and plain arcs and fans but the layouts with their overlapping circles, oversized elements and sinuous organic flow are something special. All the designs are variations of the New York Beauty block and you’ll need to be comfortable with foundation piecing and curved piecing. Anyone new to these techniques can read through The Basics at the front of the book. Each quilt pattern comes with an accompanying cushion pattern based on the same design; useful if you want to try out the techniques on a smaller scale project. The Twin Dragons quilt is based on the legend of Yin and Yang and is a free-flowing design shot through with purposeful Flying Geese to emphasise movement and direction. The coming together of these two talented collaborators is a yin-yang moment in itself. * Popular Patchwork *Table of ContentsA Note from Tula Introduction The Basics Choosing Fabrics & Thread Making the Blocks Cutting Pieces for the Blocks Foundation Piecing Curved Piecing Appliqued Center Circles Finishing Techniques Finishing the Quilt Finishing the Pillows Projects Bonus! A quilt project and a pillow project for each! Floating Orbs Pandemonium Twin Dragons Rust Crazy Tula Seeing Spots Foxhole Sorbet Papyrus Wedding Cake Appendix Block Index Foundation Patterns Circle, Background, and Arc Patterns About the Author

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Book SynopsisEncouraging crafters of all skill levels on their creative journey, this book contains felt and patchwork sewing projects with step-by-step illustrations and easy to follow instructions. The designs are quick and fun to make and with such a wide range of well-designed projects and techniques, there is something for everyone. From patchwork, quilting, and hand embroidery to English paper piecing and sewing with felt, readers can learn new skills or be challenged to try different techniques to create something very special. These pretty projects will inspire creativity and warm the heart.

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Book SynopsisBe Inspired by the StoriesThe 1922, The Farmer''s Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer? The magazine at the time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired.Laurie Aaron Hird provides everything you need to be inspired and create your own sampler quilt:   • 111 six-inch quilt blocks, with assembly diagrams for piecing the blocks and template cutting directions   • Complete instruction for making a sampler quilt in any traditional size: lap, twin, queen or king   • Download access to easy-to-print, full-sized templates for all 111 blocks, and printable quilt construction diagrams   • 42 letters from the 1922 Farmer''s Wife contest to give you a priceless glimpse into our country''s past

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Book SynopsisCountry Cottage QuiltingLearn how to make gorgeous quilting, patchwork, applique and sewing projects with Country Cottage Quilting, from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson.Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette''s heart-warming, quirky style.Inside Country Cottage Quilting:Patchwork and Applique Projects 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases.Techniques all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make Table of Contents• Australian-based designer Lynette Anderson’s designs are sold worldwide and her style has international appeal • Designs combine easy-to-sew hand stitchery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques - a key trend in patchwork • Lynette has a huge following on her blog and travels internationally to teach and exhibit at quilt shows

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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 SynopsisThe only illustrated history of 19th-century potholder quilts, their origins, and the women who made these quilts.Table of ContentsContents Chapter 1. A Field Guide to Quilt as You Go Chapter 2 The Search for the Origin of Potholder Quilts Chapter 3. The Earliest Potholder Quilts: 1837–1850 Chapter 4. Friendship and Presentation Quilts: 1851–1860 Chapter 5. The American Civil War: 1861–1864 Chapter 6. A Multitude of Fabrics: 1865–1900 Chapter 7. Fundraising and Folded Quilts: 1901–1969 Chapter 8. Quick and Easy Quilting: 1970– Twenty-first Century Chapter 9. Projects

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of beautiful Christmas designs from top designer Lynette Anderson. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. It features a wide range of ideas, a useful mixture of gifts and keepsakes for you to create, from quick-to-stitch gifts, including a Christmas Friends pillow, Santa's Sweet Stockings and Santa Tea Towel to beautiful decorations, including Star Tree Decorations, festive placemats and napkins, and a stunning wall hanging quilt. Beautiful fabrics, festive colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette''s heart-warming, quirky style.Lynette includes the basic techniques you will need to make and finish off the projects in this book, from transferring designs to binding a finished quilt. Beginners should find it very useful! With a festive mix of patchwork, applique and stitchery the delightful projects in this book will help you create a Christmas to reTable of ContentsIntroduction; Basic Techniques; Stockings; Snowman Pillow; Placemat/Napkin; Tea Towel; Hanging Quilt; Tree Decorations; Table Runner; Templates; Suppliers; Index.

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Book SynopsisRedwork embroidery is a form of classic embroidery in which red thread is used to create patterns on a white or cream background. Here is a complete collection of creative redwork designs with whimsical flair. Blizzard Buddies has 10 unique redwork quilting projects with 17 embroidered interchangeable motifs to personalise your snow village. Includes detailed stitching art with finishing instructions for each project.Trade ReviewA stunning book full of fabulous ideas in red and white. Of course you could use different colours to change the look. It features 10 quilting projects with 17 interchangeable embroidered motifs to create your own snow-themed projects and quilts. Each one includes snowmen. The projects include tea towels, wall hangings, table runner, table topper, pot holders and the quilt. Each enjoyable project shows the skill level, finished size, materials, cutting and making instructions with clear photographs and excellent line drawings. There are instructions for how to use the embroideries. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisYou asked for it…you’ve got it! Best-selling author Angela Walters is back with 70+ all-new free-motion designs and variations to take your quilting to the next level. Tackle your quilt top one bite at a time, with ideas for quilting specific shapes—squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, diamonds, and hexagons—plus background fillers and borders. Quilt planning is easier than ever with step-by-step illustrations and detail shots of each motif, plus stunning full-page quilt photos and a handy visual index. Each versatile design is perfect for use with your longarm, midarm, or home sewing machine.Trade ReviewAngela Walters is undoubtedly the free-motion quilting queen. If you don't have the first book, I suggest you get it. In this follow-on title, there are more than 70 designs for quilting blocks, backgrounds and borders. All shapes and fillers are included. Basic shape quilting is lifted and enhanced with free-motion stitching with plenty of designs to choose from. You'll also find design tips and variations to help you quilt any shape. This book is full of examples in colour and line drawings and is well-designed. It will make you think again about the beauty of free-motion machine quilting. Highly recommended. * Karen Platt -yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Issue 24 This new book from bestselling author Angela Waters covers more than 70 all-new free-motion designs and variations to help you take your quilting to the new level. Shape by Shape is aimed at any quilter who has ever shied away from finishing off a top quilt top, breaking down the process into managable steps and providing ideas for quilting variations on specific shapes such as trianglesm circles and diamonds. There are plenty of illustrations and detailed shots to keep things nice, clear and easy-to-follow, and Angela's passion for quilting infuses the whole thing making it a joy to read. * Quilt Now *Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgements Index of Quilting Designs Introduction Section 1: Quilt Blocks Squares and Rectangles Triangles Circles Diamonds Hexagons Section 2: Background Fillers Starburst Design Ribbon Rows Offset Squares Pebbled Leaves Wavy Serpentine Lines Woven Arcs Woodgrain Variation Echoed Pebbles Paisley Feather Section 3: Borders Tiered Lines Serpentine Clusters Big and Little Zig Zags Double Wishbones Arcs Nested Swirls Triangle Wedges Angled Lines Swirl Hook Chain Conclusion About the Author

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Book SynopsisMaster precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square triangles, and precut strips with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you.Trade ReviewHow many times have you bought a precut and then stashed it away? I know I can see your stash. Unfortunately, I can see mine too. I'll own up to having 5 precuts sitting in my workroom, doing nothing. Action – get yourself a copy of this fabulous book. We all love precuts and this book will get them out of your stash and into fabulous makes. It gives you standard quilt sizes for all kinds of beds; standard precut sizes and their names. Then it tells you how many precuts are needed to give six kinds of quilts. This is extremely useful information. The book goes on to show how to cut up your precuts in different ways. I was blown away by this. I am not a very experienced quilter myself, but I think this is of use to any quilter. For example, did you know that you can cut a fat quarter 13 different ways? Borders, bindings and backings are also given along with yardage needed for different width borders. There are easy methods for cutting different triangles, stars and other shapes as well as blocks. You'll find invaluable tips and tricks. It's only 32 pages and it's a small sized book, around A5 size, BUT it is jam-packed full of time-saving knowledge and know-how. A great reference that is so easy to use. I think you are getting a lot for your money here if you are an avid quilter. * Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk * As a newbie quilter this book is fantastic. I am sure anyone who quilts will find this book invaluable. The spiral bound book provides with a quick and easy guide to quilting. Using pre-cuts makes quilting so much easier. It's difficult when you start out to be able to afford all the fabric you would like. Going into a shop you feel overwhelmed with the amount of choice you have. Choosing pre-cuts means you can get a fantastic array of fabrics that make brilliant quilts. The designers take the decisions for you and put together the fabrics that make amazing quilts. Once you have the fabric you want to use you can use the book to help make all the decisions about your quilt. The book starts by giving you all the standard quilt sizes including ones with a drop & tuck. You then have a breakdown of the standard precut sizes and names. This is all new to me and it's fantastically helpful. It takes the language and makes it easy to follow. The guide also breaks down how many precuts you will need for each size of quilt. You then have diagrams and sizes for cutting fat quarters into each of the sizes. From there it sets out how to cut layer cakes and charm squares. Then it gives you wonderful tips on using precuts. You then have a diagram that details what yardage is required for borders. Bonding and backings are then broken down in various sizes. I just can't believe how much information is packed in. It explains binding width and shows example diagrams of different bindings. Bias strips, opening seams and offset are explained. The back of the book breaks down triangles. It takes you step by step through the different designs you can make with them. The step by step instructions and sizing graphs make everything so simple. You can follow each step by step to make amazing quilts. This book is fantastic and is a wonderful information book for any quilter. I have been afraid of how to work with my pre-cuts but this book helps make more sense. I would highly recommend this book. I'll be using it time and again. It's useful to any level of quilter . * Crochet Addict UK *Table of ContentsContents Standard Quilt Sizes Bed, Comforter, Coverlet, and Bedspread Measurements Quilt sizes with Drop and Tuck Using Precuts Standard Precut Sizes and Names Precuts and Quilt Sizes Cutting From Fat Quarters (18" x 22") Cutting From Layer Cakes (10" x 10" Squares) Cutting From Charm Packs (5" x 5" Squares) Tips for Using Precuts To Wash or Not to Wash Handling the Pinked Edges Using Jelly Rolls for Binding Borders and Backings Yardage for Borders Cut on Crosswise Grain Yardage for Borders Cut on Lengthwise Grain Yardage for Quilt Backing Binding Yardage for Straight-Grain Binding Cut/Finished Binding Widths Bias Binding from a Square Cutting Bias Strips Size of Fabric Square Needed for Various Widths and Lengths of Bias Strips Calculating Square Size for Additional Widths and Lengths of Bias Strips Putting on Binding Needles and Threads U. S. /European Needle Sizes and Recommended Fabric weight Needle Type, Size, and Use Blocks from Squares and Half-Square Triangles Pinwheel Friendship Star Broken Dishes Birds in the Air Maple Leaf Shoofly Tricks with Squares: Easy Half-Square Triangles Make 2 at a Time Make 4 at a Time Make 8 at a Time Blocks from Turnovers Blocks from Strips Blocks from Combinations Jelly Roll Race Variations Number of Strips Needed for Standard Sizes Methods for Connecting the Strips

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Book SynopsisStarting with an inspiration photo or painting, choose fabrics to create your own artistic Log Cabin quilts. Learn to navigate visual pathways and composition, applying easy techniques and experimenting with colour. Student work is presented, showing that anyone can create an art quilt. Design and make your masterpiece with freeform Log Cabin blocks using this versatile method. "The book has easy to follow instructions and is illustrated throughout with fabulous images of work. A simple design idea that works and will transform your quilting. Great designs, great use of colour, fabric and stash." www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewKatie is one of my favourite quilt authors. She has the most wonderful ideas. If you are thinking traditional log cabin quilts, think again. This book takes you from inspiration to a modern interpretation of log cabin quilts. Make free-form blocks from any image. Contents include history, inspiration, grids, fabrics, cutting, construction, quilting and finishing plus a gallery. There are lots of ideas for composition. The book has easy to follow instructions and is illustrated throughout with fabulous images of work. A simple design idea that works and will transform your quilting. It doesn't, however make me think of log cabin quilts, but very very artful, yes. Great designs, great use of colour, fabric and stitch. * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsHistory of the Artful Log Cabin Quilt Traditional Log Cabin Quilts: Making Traditional Log Cabin Quilts My Traditional Log Cabin Quilts Artful Log Cabin Quilts Inspirational Photographs Composition What is a Good Photograph? Poor Photographs and How to Improve Them Grids Perpendicular Even Grid Diagonal Even Grid Diamond Grid Random Grid Open Grid Variable Grid Wonky Grid Radiating Grid Combination Grid Other Grids Fabrics Use a Full Range of Values Types of Fabrics and Fabric Content Cutting, Sorting, and Organizing Strips Cutting: Tools Technique Strip Sizes Sorting and Organizing Strips Enlarging the Grid Enlarging a Regular Even Grid Enlarging All Other Grids Using a Proportion Scale Enlarging One Block at a Time Block Construction Regular Even Grids: Using Strips of the Same Width Using Strips of Various Widths Wonky Grids: Using Strips of the Same Width Using Strips of Various Widths Cabbage Rose Blocks Circular Blocks Squaring up the Blocks Squaring Regular Even Blocks Squaring Wonky or Irregular Blocks Quilt Construction Put Together the Blocks Artful Log Cabins as a Background for Applique Quilting Fill Patterns Grid Quilting Spiral Quilting Other Quilting Patterns Combination Quilting Patterns Finishing Binding Sleeve Label Hanging Gallery About the Author

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Book SynopsisPick your project then pick your block: mix and match 8 super-easy projects with 16 adorable paper-pieced blocks just for Christmas. Simply follow Mary's clearly illustrated instructions to create fun and fresh holiday blocks. Plus, use her time-saving technique for paper piecing with less waste to create custom winter decor ranging from tree skirts and table toppers to gift bags, mug rugs, pot holders and more. Sew by number and watch your image emerge.Trade ReviewChristmas 2017 Warning: this book may get you hooked on paper piecing. It shares great stash and time-saving tips to help you make 16 festive blocks with the technique, which can be used to make eight home and gift projects - you'd need a workshop in the North Pole to get though all the possible combos. * Sew magazine *November 2017 If there's ever a time to inject a bit of fun and kitsch into your life, it's gotta be Christmas, right? In this jaunty little book, Mary Hertel encourages us to create our own festive goodies including a table topper, tree skirt and gift sack using 16 of her block designs. These feature well-thought-out characters including Santa and Mrs Claus, a cheeky elf, Rudolph, a penguin, a polar bear, a gingerbread man and a snowman. Other blocks feature details such as a smartly wrapped present. Perfect for paper-piecing beginners, the blocks, once made can be mixed and matched to create your own take on the projects, offering lots of variations. Whilst the designs and styling are not going to be everyone's cup of tea- I know that the eight-year old me would have fainted with joy at the excitement of a placemat featuring Rudolph and a gift sack covered in polar bears, and cut to several decades later and my own kids moan that I won't even allow them to have tinsel! I bet Mary Hertel allows heaps of tinsel in her house.I think I need to lighten up... let me take a look at that gingerbread man block again. * Popular Patchwork *Fabulous fun design for Christmas. With a little ingenuity, these designs could be adapted to year round, in fact some of them are seasonal more than Christmas - gingerbread men and polar bears, lending this book great appeal. Work from scraps using paper piecing and cut as you sew. This book provides a variety of whimsical projects such as place mats, Christmas stockings, table runners and more that are suitable to create for your own home, or to solve the gift-giving at Christmas. 16 paper-pieced blocks are mix and match providing much scope for a personal touch. There are 8 holiday projects. Simple fun designs with clear instructions, including photographs. * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Paper-Piecing Basics Tools Things to Know Preparing the Patterns Paper Piecing Joining Segments Projects Table Topper Tree Skirt Christmas Stocking Table Runner Place Mat Mug Rug Potholder Gift Sack Block Patterns Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Elf Rudolph Penguin Snowman Gingerbread Boy Gingerbread Girl Gingerbread House Polar Bear 1 Polar Bear 2 Polar Bear 3 Candy Cane O Christmas Tree Stocking Present About The Author

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Book SynopsisEach of the nine projects in this book are ones that can be pieced in a weekend. With a little pre-planning, you can have a finished top in no time. From table toppers to bed quilts, having the fabrics chosen and pieces pre-cut ahead of time will allow you to get right to sewing when the time is right.

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Book SynopsisCreate amazing quilts with only two blocks! This pattern book is packed with 11 different designs that each combine two different blocks into one brilliant quilt. See how combining two blocks can add interest and even create whole new patterns.

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Book SynopsisStart and finish your quilt like a pro! Master the use of 2 ½˝-wide pre-cut strips with this complete and indispensable guide.

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Book SynopsisPaper piece gnomes, animals, flowers, and other nature motifs with best-selling author Mary Hertel’s new collection of 17 paper pieced blocks. Create seven projects to decorate the home.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 98 modern quilting designs, Quilting Rhythm is filled with imaginative and sophisticated patterns for home free-motion quilters and those who use digital designs. Each design includes a digitized file.

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Book SynopsisClamshells are a day at the beach with sew-lebrity Laura Coia’s clamshell patterns and QAYG techniques, featured on SewVeryEasy YouTube channel. Make beautiful clamshell quilts and home decor projects.

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Book SynopsisCraft stunning quilts while being resource-savvy. Revolutionize your approach to quilting by eliminating fabric waste and embracing sustainable crafting. Each project serves as a catalyst for additional projects, using all the scraps and leftovers. This mindful approach intentional fabric buying, using what you have, augmenting as needed, and minimizing waste embraces purposeful designs in a collection of beautiful projects. Zero Waste Quilting offers practical insights into sustainable crafting by exploring how to use your stash, shop responsibly, and evaluate leftover fabric. As a bonus, you'll find resources for additional reading, informed viewing, and profiles of shops offering responsibly sourced fabric. Make every stitch count by bridging the gap between crafting and being environmentally conscious.

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Book SynopsisLearn techniques to tame silk's challenging qualities and create gorgeous silk quilts, breathing life into quilt projects ranging from bed-sized quilts to home decor items. Master the art of quilting with cherished silk fabrics!Learn techniques to tame silk's challenging qualities and create gorgeous silk quilts! From working with reclaiming materials like ties, scarves, and garments to exploring the history of sericulture and its use in historic quilts, you'll find the secrets to quilting with silks. Discover key techniques when working with silks, including traditional machine piecing with fusible interfacing, improv piecing, fabric foundation piecing, fussy cutting, appliqué, finishing, and more! From sarees to kimono, you'll explore ways to combine various silks in one project. Put newfound skills to work, breathing life into quilt projects that range from bed-sized quilts to home decor items. Perfect for quilters of all skill levels, whether you're a traditionalist or a modern

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Book SynopsisJam-packed with Kim's tried-and-true tips. Quilters everywhere have fallen in love with Kim Diehl's beautiful quilts, and you can too! In this latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork for those who love her style but don't have the time or inclination to add appliqué touches. Make your way through sixteen easy-to-piece projects from wall quilts, table toppers, bed quilts with supersized blocks, and even a charming mini sampler quilt, all in Kim's sought-after style.

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Book SynopsisArt quilter Lisbeth James travels to inherit a family home in Texas. There, she finds family, love, and a wedding dress that inspires an unforgettable quilt. Family secrets, a second chance at love, and a stalkertrouble is right around the corner. Adopted as an infant, art quilter Lisbeth James has no clue about the family waiting for her. After her maternal grandmother dies, Lisbeth inherits the family home and travels to Texas to claim her inheritance. There, she finds long-lost family, a man who makes her heart flutter, a feeling she has not known since the passing of her ex-fiancé, and a hidden treasurea stunning wedding dress that inspires her to make a double wedding ring quilt. Yet beneath the newfound joy, she discovers a stalker and pieces of her past, she senses foul play in her ex-fiancé's seemingly accidental death. Weaves timeless themes cherished by readers of all ages: second chances, finding family, and new loveThe relatable main character, an avid quilter, stumbl

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Book SynopsisElevate your quilting skills with flawless binding techniques!Marci Baker is your guide to the world of quilt bindings through a step-by-step journey, revealing the joys of achieving a polished finish. Whether you're tackling your first quilt or your hundredth, learn the art of basic double-fold binding to ensure every corner lays perfectly flat. Explore a spectrum of binding techniques, from knife-edge to mock piping, and embrace decorative options like prairie points and loops. With detailed instructions and variations, you will be well on your way to perfect the finishing touches on a quilt that truly shines. Explore 25 binding techniques and practice your newfound skills with five projectsLearn how to tailor your binding selection to the quilt, making key decisions on width and mastering corner mitering for various stylesGain tried and tested troubleshooting techniques to ensure that your quilt binding looks fabulous every time

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Book SynopsisBuild vibrant colour palettes for stunning contemporary quilts. Learn to craft stunning ombré colour palettes and apply them to gorgeously designed modern quilts!This collection includes ten full-size quilts and four small quilt projects, each perfectly designed for a palette of beautiful gradient colours from modern quilt designer Amber Elliot. From timeless stars to hypnotic medallions, explore a range of styles for a variety of skill levels. Dive deep into a new understanding of colour, following Amber's guidelines and methodologies for creating a palette. And, after working through each inspiring project, apply your colour-picking knowledge to elevate all your quilts. In this collection, contemporary colour choices meet breath-taking modern design!

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Book SynopsisEnrich your quilted projects with easily pieced braids!Explore your quilting creativity with an easy-to-master braid technique that opens a world of possibilities! Learn diverse ways to incorporate braids into your quilted projects, playing with sizes, colors, squares, and pieced strips to create unique designs. Practice and show off your newfound skills with 13 easy-to-follow projects. Turn your quilting projects into masterpieces with braids that frame the entire quilt, border a panel, accent a motif, and more! Braids can elevate your quilting game and make each stitch a testament to your artistic flair. Learn a must-have braid technique that adds a touch of sophistication and versatility to your quilting toolkit Show off your new skills with 13 quilted projects, including bags, pillows, and full-sized quilts, and more Embrace creative freedom! Braids allow you to use fabric scraps or follow a specific color plan

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Book SynopsisMake every landscape a quilted masterpiece!Capture the essence of your favorite scenes--from a vibrant summer sunset to a blooming garden. Renowned quilters Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell guide you through their expert techniques for transforming your cherished photos into stunning landscape quilts. With their insider tips and tricks, you'll feel like you have personal instructors helping you every step of the way. Master fabric selection, design, cutting, painting, and more with detailed guidance from Nancy Zieman and Natalie SewellExplore 50+ stunning quilts from the authors' collections, along with nine finishing techniques to perfect your creationsLearn to add structural elements, craft captivating water scenes, expand landscapes, and design unique stylized quilts, making every quilt a timeless masterpiece

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Book SynopsisFrom the early 1880s through the second quarter of the twentieth century, American women made crazy quilts in colossal numbers. The velvets, satins, silks, wools and cottons of the crazy quilt era reflect abundance in the economy of the society-at-large. Just as they filled their scrapbook albums with trade cards, calling cards, photos and memorabilia, crazy quilt makers embellished their quilts with their most favorite things. The result was newsworthy...literally. Newspapers picked up on the accomplishments of these talented women and shared them with their communities. This new book contains over 200 newspaper articles dating from 1880 to 1945 that trace crazy quilt patterns and articles in women's magazines and pamphlets. The fascinating text is illustrated with quilts that are contemporary to the source articles. All of the pictures are close-ups, showing their intricate pieces and extensive embellishment. This unusual book enriches the history and appreciation of the

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Book SynopsisDo you have your children's artwork hanging on your walls or refrigerator doors? Have you saved their artwork since they were young, but you don't know what to do with it? This fun, do-it-yourself quilting book offers a chance to preserve your children's artwork by incorporating it into quilts and other fiber art projects. Small quilts for wall hanging or full-size quilts for snuggling will be enjoyed all the more when they are decorated with these childhood keepsakes. Projects range from simple and quick to elaborate and time-consuming works of art. Chapters include artwork selection, techniques, combining multiple pieces of art, product lists, and a glossary of terms. A gallery of completed works will inspire your own creative ideas. Instruction for both novice and seasoned quilters is provided. What a great way to recreate and preserve the artwork from the special children in your life.

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