Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quilts in Everyday Life 18551955 A 100Year
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Making the Lancaster Diamond Sampler
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases Other Small
Book SynopsisThe German immigrants to Southeastern Pennsylvania developed a rich and very colorful quilting heritage after they arrived in America. This book focuses on a rare subset of that tradition--the patchwork pillowcase. If antique Pennsylvania quilts number in the thousands, patchwork pillowcases number in the hundreds. Gathered from private collectors and museums, the pillowcases presented here were made from about 1820 to 1920. Over 250 color photos showcase a huge assortment of nineteenth century printed fabrics used in both pieced and appliqué pillowcases. Quilt designs range from a simple four-patch to a complex carpenter''s wheel, while color schemes range from reserved red and white to bold pink and cheddar. This book will delight the quilt historian and inspire the quilt-maker.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dare to Dance An Art Quilt Challenge
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Inspired by the Beatles
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd From Ensigns Bars to Colonels Stars Making Quilts
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Recycled Hexie Quilts
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Creating HawaiianInspired Quilts
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hmong Story Cloths
Book SynopsisHmong story cloths provide a visual documentation of the historical and cultural legacy of the Hmong people from the country of Laos. The Hmong first began making the story cloths during their time in refugee camps, and featured here are 48 vibrant story cloths that provide a comprehensive look at their lives and culture. The creation of a story cloth begins with the selection of fabric and images outlined onto the fabric. Long satin stitches of multi-colored threads fill in the image, while details are applied with intricate satin stitches and borders pieced together and hand-stitched. Topics include history, traditional life in Laos, Hmong New Year, folk tales, and neighboring people. The quality and diversity of content of the story cloths build upon one another to provide a holistic understanding of the Hmong culture and history. Augmented with personal stories and artifacts, this book is perfect for history buffs and textile artisans alike.
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Fiona Quilt Block
Book SynopsisTwo rectangles,14 projects, endless possibilities. The Fiona block, named for the author''s granddaughter, is the basis for creating a virtually infinite variety of quilt patterns that highlight the unique qualities of fabrics, whether they are batiks, designer collections, or scraps. The larger central rectangle is ideal for showcasing novelty cloth or favorite colors. Compose a wall hanging or bed quilt with many different fabrics or just a few, go classic or modern, and play with scale using the book''s five block sizes. Included are savvy techniques for adding sashing and cornerstones, an explanation of basic color theory, and helpful guidelines for selecting cloth and sewing supplies. The projects appeal to a wide range of skill levels, making this an inspiring and practical book for everyone from beginners to experienced quilters. For textile enthusiasts, it''s creativity made simple, or complex.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Heroes Quilts Past Present
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quilts of Cumberland County
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Inspired by the National Parks
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Twisted
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe result is highly original and of course singular!An invaluable instructional work! (www.quiltmania.com)
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Art Quilts International Abstract Geometric
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This lavishly illustrated text presents a showcase of the diversity of modern art quilting... the interviews give a fascinating glimpse into the inspirations, challenges and working methods of a variety of textile artists" - The Quilter, Winter 2018
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd World War II Quilts 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisMany American women made warm and attractive quilts to honor and benefit US soldiers during the period 1940-1945, either as outright gifts or as raffle items to raise money for the war effort. This book reflects extensive original research of newspaper and magazine articles of the era, and authenticates the patterns and designs available to quiltmakers, anchoring the quilts historically in time. Color photos and descriptive text identify many patriotic quilts made for donation to the Red Cross and organizations such as Bundles for Britain. When possible, original patterns and designs that inspired the quilts are included. The quilts can now be interpreted from factual and objective perspectives, enhancing their historic and emotional importance.
£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fly Me to the Moon
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd HERstory Quilts
Book SynopsisA long-overdue tribute to a selection of women who have shaped history through herstory, this rich collection of 108 mixed-media fiber art pieces celebrates extraordinary women who cracked glass ceilings, made important discoveries, or shook the world by breaking into fields dominated by men. The subjects of these exquisite quilts, by 85 artists from 7 countries, include politicians and scientists, environmentalists and entertainers, activists and artists, athletes and authorsand even a fictional heroine. The quilting medium mirrors the advances these women have made, as the art quilt movement has inspired women to express their creativity in a whole new way.Trade Review"This book is a tribute to the women who have shaped history through their accomplishments since 1920... Visual inspiration sits alongside information about the influential women featured." - The Quilter, Winter 2018
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Southern Quilts
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An excellent historical work and of course a source of inspiration for quiltmaking!" (www.quiltmania.com)
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Inspired by Elvis
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd PlayofColor Quilting
Book SynopsisThe energy,bold accents, and contrasts speak for themselves in these 24 projects. In the friendly, you-can-do-it tone that is her trademark, German quilt designer Bernadette Mayr offers you new ways to think about freestyle color piecing. These new designs offer you very colorful, playful, wild, and geometric quilts to make, or to make your own by experimenting with color. A few smaller projects, like pillows and a silk evening bag, focus color play into a smaller piece. This guide also serves as a complete resource for new quilters, offering 14 lessons on the important basic quilting skills like cutting shapes, freehand machine embroidery, and quilt assembly.
£21.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Scrap Happy Quilts from Georgia Bonesteel
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Visioning Human Rights in the New Millennium
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Magic Memories 45 Years of International Quilt
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd OURstory Quilts
Book SynopsisToday's renewed interest in our basic rights has become part of popular culture and breaking news, and this colorful new way to approach human rights answers the demand for new perspectives on the issues. From the Mexican border to the #MeToo movement, 65 images made in fabric combine with personal stories and history to keep top of mind.
£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Exploring Your Artistic Voice in Contemporary
Book SynopsisThis compact guide will make a huge impact on how you choose to express yourself in quilt art.Think of the artists whose work you admire, individuals with a distinctive style or perhaps several styles developed over the years. You might like their use of color, materials, craft expertise, and subject matter. But above all, you recognize in these makers an authenticity, a confident approach to the quilt medium. That is their artistic voice. Develop your own unique artistic voice, see your work mature, and become confident and happy with what you are doing in the studio. Renowned quilt artist Sandra Sider acts as a companion along the path to discovering your voice, and offers photos of dozens of her own quilt design successes and failures as examples to learn from. Even blind alleys, detours, and the road not taken can lead to developing one's voice as a quilt artistindeed, as any sort of creative maker. Topics include how to write a powerful artist''s statement for yourself, when to st
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Civil War Quilts
Book SynopsisAmazing history of how quilts impacted women and men, plus practical patterns and instructions for making inspired versions of your own.
£35.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Deeds Not Words
Book SynopsisAn unusually creativehonoring of the 19th Amendment''s centennialit was ratified August 18, 1920. Twenty-nine award-winning textile artists from across the United States each crafted a quilt celebrating women's suffrage. These dazzlingly varied, sometimes troubling, always inspiringartworks reflect the long and continuing fight for equal rights for all. Introductions summarize the history of women's suffrage, an even more complicated subject than you might think, then dozens ofart quilts continue the learning.Male artists are included to acknowledge the support of many men for women's suffrage, and African American artists and suffragists are recognized as well. Although the 19th Amendment made a huge stride forward for women's rights, in many voting situations that right extended to white women only because of prejudicial practices.All royalties will be shared equally between the New England Quilt Museum and Texas Quilt Museum.
£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd New Directions
Book SynopsisA collection of the best art quilt info, including the cream of the crop in terms of beautiful artwork and informative articles. This is not only inspiring—with plenty of eye candy!—but also a great reference for collectors, art venues, museums, professional artists, and art enthusiasts.
£19.94
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quarantine Quilts
Book SynopsisLearnhow our creative development is shaped by experiences that isolate us from other people. The insightful words of 97 contemporary quilt artistscombine with evocative photos of their quarantinecreationsduring the COVID-19 pandemic''s first months. Giving us a fascinating perspective, these visual and personal stories ofconcerns, despair, and ideascan help connect our own experiences with pandemic to the larger world of creativity.Topics include Coronavirus Circling the Globe;Home Is Where the Art Is;Be Smart, Be Vigilant;Pandemic Patterns;Pandemic Landscapes; andPolitics and Protest.Learn from makers'' notes, their reactions to and experiences with COVID-19, and the visual results of creators'' new ways of thinking.Front cover image: quilt by Anne Bellas. Half of the author's royalties will be donated to Doctors Without BordersTable of ContentsContents Foreword Preface Introduction What History Has Taught Us 2020 Quarantine Art Projects Quarantine Quilts Exhibition The Quarantine Quilt by Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts 1. Coronavirus Circling the Globe 2. Home Is Where the Art Is 3. Be Smart, Be Vigilant 4. Pandemic Patterns 5. Pandemic Landscapes 6. Politics and Protest Index of Artists
£999.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd AllStar Quilts of Valor
Book SynopsisCelebrates the Quilts of Valor mission: to "cover military touched by war" with quilts
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fiber Expressions
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd History of the Patchwork Quilt
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd New Quilts Interpretations Innovations
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Quilt New Directions for an American
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£9.99
C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts Accentuate the Negative Making the Most of
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£17.09
C & T Publishing ABC 3D Tumbling Blocks and More
Book SynopsisBe inspired to explore the world of 3-D with the full-color photos and step-by-step illustrations.
£20.39
F&W Weekend Quilting
Book Synopsis16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend!
£17.59
David & Charles Quilt Improv
Book SynopsisTake inspiration from simple objects to create 12 beautiful, contemporary quilt blocks. Create original quilts from each block design and adapt them to your own style. Learn how to interpret print, pattern and shapes into unique quilting ideas and experiment with a range of innovative techniques for impressive, professional results. Covers techniques such as square piecing, basket weave, half-square triangles, chevrons, quarter circles and portholes.Contents:How to use this bookBlock instructionsQuilt projectsTechniques
£15.29
David & Charles New Ways with Jelly Rolls
Book SynopsisSew modern quilts with these jelly roll designsLove modern quilts? Love jelly rolls? Pam and Nicky Lintott have designed 12 thoroughly modern quilts made using jelly rolls for quick and easy piecing. Their designs and instructions are easy to follow and the quilts come together very quickly for fast results.As well as the 12 stunning quilt tops there are designs and instructions for using up the remaining jelly roll strips to create beautiful backs for each quilt - creating a collection of 24 quilt designs!All the designs feature step by step instructions and flat shots of the quilts for extra clarity. Jelly rolls are the ultimate pre-cut fabric bundle and give you a head start on any quilting project. These modern quilt designs lend themselves incredibly well to using jelly rolls, making them quick and easy to piece with stunning results.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Quilt Projects Techniques About the Author and Acknowledgements
£15.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts
Book SynopsisBuilding on the popularity of modern quilting, the book features 14 patchwork projects with a modern look which use rainbows as the overall colour theme. The book enables readers to create their own rainbow look, from selecting which colours to use and choosing the appropriate fabrics for a project. Starting from the basics of patchwork the book includes tutorials on creating simple blocks, finishing a quilt and making an envelope cushion, alongside the basic tools and techniques used. Each of the 14 projects is broken down into easy to follow steps with detailed illustrations, making the book accessible for confident beginners as well as more seasoned quilters. The projects range in difficulty and time requirements, meaning that there is something for everyone depending in their time available and skill level. The five cushions and three mini projects are great for beginners, offering a smaller scale project that can be completed within a day and help to develop some of the skills required for making larger quilts. The six quilt projects include two large bed sized quilts, two lap quilts, a single bed quilt and a picnic blanket. All of the skills required to complete the quilts are included within the book, along with details on the authors inspiration, fabric choice and a colouring page.
£14.99
Martingale & Company Double Take Quilts with That Hopscotch Twist
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£15.19
Martingale & Company House Party Coordinated Quilts and Pillows That
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£17.09
C & T Publishing Quilter's Academy Vol. 5 - Masters Year: A Skill
Book SynopsisWith a bachelor’s degree under your belt, it’s time to advance your quilting studies to the next level. Your favorite instructors, Carrie and Harriet Hargrave, are back in this fifth book of the best-selling Quilter’s Academy series. Embrace the beauty of medallion quilts as you study historic and award-winning examples. Learn advanced techniques and precision drafting and math that naturally build upon everything you’ve learned thus far. Working through the lessons at your own pace, you’ll be challenged and inspired to design your own medallion masterwork.Trade ReviewThe fifth volume of this ongoing series focuses on medallion quilts, a traditional quilt design that is experiencing a renaissance among modern quilters. The goal of the series is to provide quilters with comprehensive information about quilting techniques and history via a series of lessons that build upon one another. The coverage is broad, including tutorials, historical background, projects, and tips for better quilting, and the authors cover everything from types of medallion quilts to tips for piecing borders to techniques for designing medallion quilts that are balanced and attractive. Both Hargrave and Hargrave-Jones are experienced quilt designers and authors, and their mastery of the topic shines throughout. The projects are easy to customize based on personal taste—the authors purposely used traditional fabrics for a timeless effect—and by the end of the book, quilters will have a repertoire of skills that will allow them to create their own custom medallion quilts. VERDICT Quilters of all skill levels have much to gain from this thoughtfully presented, engaging, and educational book. * Library Journal USA *
£20.69
C & T Publishing Shifting Perspectives
Book SynopsisSew a stack of blocks, then trim to create stunning visual effects. Includes a multiview lens.
£20.69
C & T Publishing Ricky Tims Convergence Quilts: Mysterious,
Book SynopsisPopular quilting expert Ricky Tims presents an imaginative, new piecing technique that quilters will adore! Convergence quilts feature two or more fabrics cut into strips, sewn together, then cut and pieced again. Nothing could be simpler - or more magical! Ricky offers lots of creative guidelines but no hard-and-fast rules, so every Convergence quilt is a unique work of art.
£20.39
A. S. N. Publishing More Jelly Roll Quilts
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£9.99
Annie's Say It With Quilted Skinnies: 8 Clever Wall
Book SynopsisSay It With Quilted Skinnies is your answer to unique and beautiful wall hangings you can make in a weekend. Whether you are a sewer or a quilter these designs will appeal to you. Create personalised wall art you can add your own flair to. Pick your own fabrics, add your own embellishments and wait for the compliments. This is the second book of Skinnies by Margie Ullery. Skill level: Confident beginner
£10.44
