Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to achieving beautiful and inspirational quilt blocks. Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterised by their use of beautiful oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations. Choose from patchwork, appliqué and sashiko blocks, organised into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you will need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.Trade Review'I don't think there are many quilters who won't get something from this informative and useful book. * Popular Patchwork (June 2007) *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Gallery Materials, Tools and Techniques Fabric Colour Schemes Equipment Cutting Piecing Appliqué Sashiko Finishing Block Directory Patchwork Blocks Sashiko Blocks Kamon Blocks Takarazukushi Blocks Index Resources and Credits

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Book SynopsisLearn how to sew 12 three-dimensional quilts each in 4 colourways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Easy piecing with no inset seams! Mix colour values for dimensional effects.Trade ReviewThis book aims to de-mystify 3S quilts, shapes which seem to float or come out of the quilt top. A 60 degree triangle ruler is required. A brief description of fabric choice and equipment is given. There are 12 projects – 11 quilts and one table runner, but interestingly most have a variety of size options, up to four are given. They are all made with the same method which is given on the 'making a quilt' pages. The project pages have the fabric requirements for all sizes and the sewing chart to follow for each quilt. This book does what it claims, to simplify 3D quilts. British Patchwork & Quilting * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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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 *

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Book SynopsisDon’t be square—discover exciting log cabins in varied shapes and formations! Best-selling authors Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting put an imaginative new twist on the classic block with bold colors and dramatic lines. Packed with possibilities, this collection offers 20 quilts each in 3 sizes, with a bonus chapter on throw pillows and shams. Quick-sew techniques (no curves here!) make it easy to stitch big quilts. Whether you’ve been quilting for months, years, or decades, these fresh layouts with straightforward construction are sure to inspire!Trade ReviewThese 20 quilts are a modern development of traditional Log Cabin blocks. They are simple blocks in clear bright colours. Only three techniques are used, Snowball block, half square triangles and pieced strips. There is an introduction to assembling the quilts but no quilting instructions, nevertheless the clear photos show the quilting designs. Each quilt has three size options; baby, a throw (60" by 72") and a bed quilt plus some cushions. There are alternative colourways for each quilt. It would be suitable for a beginner as the instructions and diagrams are easy to follow. * British Patchwork and Quilting *Table of ContentsSewing Basics 20 Quilt Patterns Barn Cabins Cabin Keys Dappled Dazzle Dilation Downtown Cabins Floating Cabins Framed Cabins Incline Jawbreaker Math Class Cabins Metropolis Nonchalant Outstretched Peaches & Cream Pinwheel Cabins Pushover Radiance Stacked Up Typhoon Pillows Resources About the Authors

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Book SynopsisGrow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing and free-form curves. Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus full-size templates and 6 quilt colouring pages to help you work your own quilt magic.Table of ContentsIntroduction Looking Parlor Trick #1: Partial-Seam Construction Herringbone Herringbone Pillow: Class Project Lavender Walls At the Crossroads of Modern and Grand Marion Lane Enough Negative Space, Positive Attitude The Happy Wanderer Parlor Trick #2: Blocks with Partial Seams Blocks Partial-Seams Block Baby Quilt: Class Project Mindful Balance Parlor Trick #3: Mini Made Fabric Miniature Play Mini Quilt #1: Class Project Mini Quilt #2: Class Project Mini Quilt #3: Class Project Parlor Trick #4: Y-Seams Lemoyne Star Lemoyne Star Pillow: Class Project Soigne Parlor Trick #5: Free-Form Curves Free-Form Curves Lolling Landscape: Class Project The Difference Between Things Cascade Additional Resources Coloring Design Pages Patterns About the Author

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Book SynopsisTriangles, hexagons, diamonds, and more! Learn to measure, rotary cut, and machine piece 60° shapes with ease. Sew 15 interesting angular quilts with no templates, no Y-seams, and no paper piecing! Any 60° triangle ruler or straight ruler with a 60° mark works with these patterns. Arrange blocks in straight rows or kaleidoscope layouts for wildly different looks. After learning triangle grid basics, you’ll be able to design your own angled blocks and quilts.Trade ReviewGet started with tools, fabrics and basics. This book teaches angles - triangles, trapezoid, diamond, parallelogram and jewel, plus strip-pieced quilts and a primer 'design your own blocks'. Each 60° shape section has great quilt patterns. The 60° shape is thoroughly explored through techniques and possibilities. Sheila has the same design philosophy as myself: one thing leads to another. Standard sizes make strips easy to rotary cut and piece. The colour section is basic with one glaring error, blue does not face yellow on the colour wheel. Basic quilting techniques include cutting, seam sewing, chain piecing. This book comes into its own when we get to the lessons. Great grids, instructions and quick reference charts, super blocks and fantastic quilts. Marks out of 10 - A plus for the quilt designs; as a designer myself I would still love to sit down and make most of these. Highly recommended as a thorough grounding in 60° shape, ease of use, inspiration for all levels and 15 wonderful quilt designs. -- Karen Platt * Amazon *

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Book SynopsisStow your stuff in these colourful zippered Eco Pouches and stay organised everywhere you go. Pouches are made of recycled plastic that is tough enough to handle even sharp quilting, sewing, and art tools. (They are also great for pens, jewellery, cosmetics, coins, and more!) This set of two pouches features two beautiful quilts by Christina Cameli. Eco pouches are durable and waterproof.

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Book SynopsisLet Mother Nature inspire you! Best-selling author Amanda Murphy (Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book) shares the next book in her free-motion quilting series, packed with exciting new motifs. This handy guide provides over one hundred original ideas inspired by the elements—water, air, earth, fire, and more. Gain confidence in your free-motion work with step-by-step instructions and branch out in your creativity with myriad ideas organised by element and design type. Let Mother Nature inspire you! Best-selling author Amanda Murphy (Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book) shares the next book in her free-motion quilting series, packed with exciting new motifs. This handy guide provides over one hundred original ideas inspired by the elements—water, air, earth, fire, and more. Gain confidence in your free-motion work with step-by-step instructions and branch out in your creativity with myriad ideas organised by element and design type.

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Book SynopsisPiecing meets fast and easy fusible wool appliqué in this follow-up to the best-selling Kim Schaefer's Calendar Quilts. Start a family tradition by hanging a new mini quilt in your home each month! Twelve seasonal wall quiltsone for each month of the yearare perfect for quick projects, gifts, scrap-busting, and block-of-the-month clubs. Cheerful motifs in Schaefer's signature style come with full-size appliqué patterns.

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Book SynopsisLearn about Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line while you create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with 12 album blocks. Journey through time with Barbara's historical profiles of women from the South and North. Dive into history with historical images and quilt blocks that were popular during the Civil War.Trade ReviewI love quilting history and this book gives us 12 blocks, detailing the history of the women behind them. This quilt is about love and friendship, and while some of the stories about the women are not always happy, their tragedies add to the creation of each block. Of course, in those days the women did not have an endless supply of beautiful fabric, instead using remnants of old dresses and shirts of family members. This again makes the quilts unique and personal. I love the idea of using old clothing, giving each block a memory of a person or event. Each block has full instruction and templates where necessary. You can use one or two blocks for your quilt or make one each of the 12 to create something precious and amazing. The ideas are endless and using your own colours and designs each quilt will be a unique heirloom for generations to come. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisTake your modern quilt designs from concept to completion with practical advice, colour and fabric ideas, quilting tips, and more. Includes four modern quilts patterns from award-winning quilt designer Heather Black.Trade ReviewA comprehensive book on how to approach the design and making of a modern quilt. There are also four projects showcasing different design concepts. Beginning with the Tools of the Trade, not the sewing tools you would expect but design tools. Low tech items such as pens, different types of graphs paper and design walls, to high tech tools where several computer programme options are discussed. Making a list of sewing skills, likes and dislikes is recommended. Inspiration and design concepts are discussed. Colour theory is next followed by an excellent section on quilting design and how this relates to modern quilting design. Backings, binding and fabric selection is then covered. The four projects include simple construction instructions that require some experience. Full sized templates are included. For those interested in developing their modern quilt designs this book is an ideal starting point. * British Patchwork & Quilting *Starting with just a pencil and some graph paper, you can create a quilt that is truly and uniquely yours! With guidance from award-winning designer Heather Black, you'll complete the whole quilt-making process, from the initial idea all the way through to the finished product. There's advice on choosing patterns as well as matchin colours and fabrics, meaning you can confidently master a brand-new design. * Sew Magazine *

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Book SynopsisPay tribute to The Stars and Stripes with patriotic quilts from Judy Martin. Features 16 new 2- or 3-colour quilts inspired by the 'Shakespeare in the Park Quilt' from her Creative Pattern Book.Trade ReviewAre you fascinated by the USA? Look no further – Red, White & Blue Star Quilts could be the book you've been waiting for. Designer Judy Martin introduces 16 jewel-toned quilts which incorporate classic blocks, such as the Rising and Evening stars. Whether it's a small and simple throw or beautiful bed quilt – every sewer who picks up this book will be spirited away to the land of opportunity in more ways than one! * Sew Magazine *

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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 SynopsisStay organized while on the go!Stow your stuff in these colourful zippered eco pouches and stay organized. Made from recycled plastic, the Carol Doak's Fabulous Stars & States Eco Pouch Set is tough enough to handle sharp quilting, sewing, and art tools. The large pouch features 50 paper-pieced stars based on the U.S States, and the small pouch features ten paper-pieced stars based on U.S National Parks. The stars are from Carol Doak's book 60 Fabulous Paper Pieced Stars. Set of two zip-top pouches: large 9.5 x 7 pouch and a small 8.5 x 5 pouchDurable, waterproof material is 100% recycled from plastic water bottlesRugged square-toothed zippers and boxed corners on the larger pouch for added stability

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Book SynopsisPerfect your patchwork with a visual, step-by-step guide to 21 popular quilt blocks. Piecing expert Patty Murphy shows you how with fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams, blunt points, and too-small blocks, and learn to avoid common mistakes in sashings, borders, and bindings. Though mistakes happen to all of us, these easy techniques will help beginning and intermediate quilters achieve quiltmaking success every time.Trade ReviewI enjoy reviewing books from time to time and I choose the titles carefully; I only have limited shelf space and I want something I am going to use, not just coffee table inspiration (although I don't totally rule that out!). I saw Piecing Makeover by Patty Murphy and it's alluring strap line, 'Simple Tricks to Fine Tune Your Patchwork' and I had a feeling with my love of quilting tips it was going to be my kind of book... If like me you like finessing your piecing and learning new tricks to improve your piecing accuracy, this is the book for you. I'm not familiar with Patty but her blog is here is you want to read more about her. It's easy to read with a photo rich layout, so you can get up close with common piecing issues and be given common sense and easy solutions to those problems. Either work you way through it for a bit of everything or head straight for the contents page and choose a particular block or feature that you'd like to discover techniques for and read some common problems and their solutions. As a fan of piecing/quilting tips - as well as Pinterest boards I keep a photo folder of screen grabs of some of the best I see online - I did wonder if there would be sufficient new stuff for me but yes, there definitely is. Patty's advice is knowledgable but not judgemental or dogmatic, e.g. in the basics section at the start of the book, the age old pressing seams debate is addressed in bullet points. Some quilters like to be told- definitely press one way/open etc. but I feel the decision needs to be based on many factors- fabric colour, bulk, the sort of quilting that will be used etc. so I agree with Patty, firstly you need to know what the different options are and then "Overtime you will learn to anticipate the best way to press a block and think it through before you start". I wanted to test a new tip on a project so I plumped for half triangle piecing. I had some cushions in mind using some souvenir fabrics bought in Amsterdam on a summer holiday plus some stash fabrics and the only way I had thought for piecing large half-rectangle triangles was hand drawn paper piecing templates on very large paper- I was planning on making 18" square cushions so larger than A4/letter paper allows. Patty suggests a method and I carefully followed her with some test fabrics. Like many of you I'm sure, I often have a mental block when working with diagonals so I referred constantly to the photographs, made sure my diagonals ran the same way and it worked a treat. It is still a tricky shape; once the block is pieced it needs trimming down and I put washi tape on my ruler to help with this as you can't line the ruler with the 45 degree diagonal line like you would with a half-square triangle. I'm working my way through this book. The pictures are large and there isn't too much text on the page so I find it a great book to read whilst sitting on my bed and I mark pages with post-it notes or commit tips to memory. As you can see, the Problem-Diagnosis-Solution concept repeats all the way through the book. In amongst the various advice there are some great rescue remedies for that moment when you think you've really messedup. Sometimes those moments create the defining feature of a quilt although it doesn't tend to feel like that when you realise your border fabric is 4" too short or you've trimmed a block a little too much. Full review and images: http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/piecing-makeover-patty-murphy-book.html * Very Kerry Berry *Traditional and modern designs for blocks with flawless construction. Step-by-step photos help beginners and intermediate quilters achieve perfection in quilt blocks. No more mis-matched seams. These professional tricks will fine-tune your patchwork and keep your lines in line. It's true sadly, that as a beginner quilter, I had mis-matched seams and would get frustrated that my blocks did not match up. It happens. This book will solve your problems and boost your confidence. The contents are: Tools, Cutting and Sewing, Pressing, Building Blocks, Classic and Modern Favourites, Putting It All Together. From cutting perfect strips, to tips I wish I'd known when I started quilting. This book is a perfect primer to make your patchwork perfect. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Wow this book is packed with everything you should know that will help you as a quilter. The book helps you with some basic techniques and how to solve common problems. It gives you what you need to know to build a foundation of skills that can be applied to your quilt making. Even if you feel that you are already quite good at quilting I am sure you will find information and skills that will help you perfect your techniques. The pictures are large and clear so you will easily be able to see what you should be doing. This is the kind of book I like to read through and mark off the things that are important to me. Then I will be using it to jog my memory as I get to each part of making my quilt. There are so many solutions to different problems when you are quilting. You will not believe the amount of information held within. Whilst it takes you through different techniques it also takes you through making different blocks. It shows you step-by-step how to make each block and how to make it in different formats. I love the fact that it even takes you through how to cut the fabric to create the different blocks as well as how to sew them together. As a newbie to quilting this book is fantastic. So much information that you will use on every quilt you will make. * Crochet Addict UK *Table of ContentsPreface How to Use This Book Basic Tools Cutting and Sewing The 1/4" Seam Easing in Seams Prewashing FabricYes or No? How to Avoid a V" When Cutting Strips] Pressing Pressing vs. Ironing Setting the Seam Whether to Use Steam Open or Closed? Furling Seams Building Blocks Strip Piecing Four-Patch Blocks Nine-Patch Blocks Half-Square Triangles Quarter-Square Triangles Flying Geese Blocks Classic Favorites Dutchman's Puzzle Log Cabin Square in a Square Pinwheels Sawtooth Star Ohio Star Ocean Waves LeMoyne Star Modern Favorites Sewing with Narrow Strips Drunkard's Path Bear Claw Half-Square Rectangles Equilateral Triangles Hexagons Diamonds Kansas Dugout Putting It All Together Squaring Your Blocks Coping Strips Sashings Setting Triangles Border Issues Bias Binding About the Author

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Book SynopsisCombining timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics, this offers a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch. Featuring 12 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today’s pre-cut strips, you can lose the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on quilting and jelly roll basics, you’ll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs – from flying geese and half hexies to lone star, pyramids, and more – using up-to-date fabrics. Most quilts are made using Creative Grids® rulers and quilting tools with shortcuts for cutting and piecing also provided, all of which make the process easier and more rewarding. With this guide, you’ll quilt beloved, classic designs while taking the guesswork out of selecting and combining fabrics and opt for modern pre-cut jelly roll fabrics.

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Book SynopsisThis is a must-have book for beginners and advanced quilters that includes 15 new charted patterns, also known as pixel or grid quilting, including a single heart, swan, Christmas tree, potted flower, and butterfly pattern. All the designs can be made with the traditional nine-patch block, one of the first and easiest blocks that novice quilters master. By following the color and placement charts using nine patches of varying sizes, quilters can take a pixelated approach to create their own unique novelty quilts. Nothing will keep quilters of all skill levels from tackling any of these designs, and they can even sprinkle in some additional block designs within their nine-patch grids. Depending on the fabric a quilter chooses, these charted designs can take on a modern spin or a traditional one. Author Jo Ann Lepore also offers professional advice on choosing tools, fabrics, and other materials. Quilters will love this super approachable guide to creating beautiful, pieced quilts.

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Book SynopsisJoin a trio of quilting experts as they show you how youcan infuse a more modern aesthetic into your quilts.  Authors Kiley Ferons, Megan Saenz, and ElyseThompson present 20 quilting projects featured in the pages of Modish Quilter from small projects for the home and quilted wall hangings to statement-makingbed quilts each piece celebrates the trend of modern quilt design.  Each project includes full-size or easilyresizable templates, step-by-step instructions including materials lists,fabric requirements, and pattern guidelines. Smaller quilt projects such as accents pillows allow you to strengthenyour skills as you progress towards larger, more design intensive designs.  Whether new or an experienced quilter, you'llappreciate the call-out sections and tutorials for specialized quilting skills andtechniques including couching, rope sewing, English paper piecing, applique,and how to make specific traditional blocks. 

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of Block Genius, this expanded and revised edition contains new smaller blocks for miniature quilts, new quilt settings, new sampler quilt patterns, and even a "create your own block" technique! Featuring 300 pieced quilt blocks that can be made into 1001 blocks, plus helpful tips to create even more blocks with easy math in a user-friendly chart format - you'll become a Quilt Block Genius! Author, sewist, photographer, and editor Sue Voegtlin wrote, sewed, photographed, and "did the math" for Block Genius, which has been used as a beginner quilting teaching book. Quilt Block Genius continues the process of creating different sized blocks for countless possibilities.

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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 Synopsis A special, limited edition of the best-selling title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebookto mark the 20th anniversary, with a brand new chapter. Dive into the mesmerizing world of this traditional Japanese stitching technique and create timeless textile art. Discover the enchanting world of sashiko and explore the rich history, intricate patterns, and the essential techniques required to create this unique style of embroidery. This beautiful practical guide covers: ? The fascinating origins and cultural significance of sashiko, revealing its function for making clothes warmer and more durable. ? Step-by-step guidelines for how to get started, from selecting materials to mastering the stitching. ? Over 100 traditional patterns, allowing you to become a true expert. ? Inspiring project ideas and an immersive gallery showcasing the beauty of the art form. ? A brand new section featuring 12 sashiko designs and instructions for one new project. Susan Briscoe, an experienced sashiko teacher, discovered the wonders of the approach during her visits to Japan. She learned from local experts, immersed herself in the craft, and shared her passion through exhibitions and teaching. Susan brings her unrivalled expertise and contagious enthusiasm to help you embark on your own sashiko adventure.

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Book SynopsisYou will be inspired when you see the variety of designs and fabrics you can combine to make irresistible children’s quilts. Fun and whimsical, warm and cuddly, or sweet as can be, there is a design in this book that will fit the personality of your child or grandchild to the tee. Make a quilt for each child, or create just for the joy of giving to your favorite fund-raising charity. Either way, both you and the child will have an everlasting memory of the wonderful quilt you created. Children will love the quilts made from this book. Whimsical themed fabrics with animals, race cars, bugs and colorful shapes will intrigue and delight each child who receives the quilt. Sized just right for child’s beds, cribs and your favorite rocking chair, you will see the happiness in their eyes when you wrap them up in these special quilts. Written for both beginner and experienced quilters, the book features full color photos, step-by-step instructions and drawings that will guide you through each step of the quilting process. 'Great ideas, adaptable designs and lots of fun.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewMake quilts for kids from a gift for a newborn to toddlers. These designs can be made in a day. The sampler quilt is a beginner's project using many of the blocks in the book in one design. You could just as easily keep repeating certain blocks or add more blocks that you know to vary the design. Baby Blocks is an even simpler beginner's quilt, Bugs is similar and Baby Bricks is simple enough and very effective. Here's My Heart is classed as beginner's but with its two-blocks plus borders, I thought that this on was moving up to an intermediate skill level. Both this, Nine-Patch and Critters use triangles. Chevron is another I thought would be better classed as intermediate. It is probably my favourite quilt in the book, but also seems aimed at a much older teenager, if not adult. Check This, and Let's Go are two more beginner's quilts. Call of the Wild is based on strip blocks alternating with squares. Around The Block is also an effective way of using up strips. The instructions are clear, with great photos of the finished quilts and step-by-step line drawings of construction. Great ideas, adaptable designs and lots of fun. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *September/October 2014 You will be inspired when you see the variety of designs and fabrics you can combine to make irresistible children's quilts. Fun and whimsical, warm and cuddly, or sweet as can be, there is a design in this book that will fit the personality of your child or grandchild to the tee. Make a quilt for each child, or create just for the joy of giving to your favourite fund-raising charity. Either way, both you and the children will have an everlasting memory of the wonderful quilt you created. Children will love the quilts made from this book. Whimsical themed fabrics with animals, race cars, bugs and colourful shapes will intrigue and delight each child who receives the quilt. Sized just right for child's beds, cribs and your favourite rocking chair, you will see the happiness in their eyes when you wrap them up in these special quilts. Written for both beginner and experienced quilters, the book features full colour photos, step-by-step instructions and drawing that will guide you through each step of the quilting process. * Workbox *Table of Contents* 12 captivating design techniques allow you to choose your style, add your colors, and create the perfect quilt to keep or give as a gift * Add fun to your quilts with these kid friendly designs. Choose whimsical fabrics and watch everyone's face light up when they see the very special quilts you made just for them * Step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and clear drawings guide you through each block technique. General instructions cover tips and secrets to cutting, piecing and finishing the quilt like a pro

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Book SynopsisHelps to learn how to create the stunning heirloom quilt that has been picking up prizes around the world, while learning more than 30 sewing machine techniques in the process.Table of ContentsAnyone with a mid-range sewing machine can achieve all the techniques in this book Eagerly awaited by quilt industry experts who know Pauline's work and are confident of the project's success

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Book SynopsisAuthor Antonie Alexander's quirky, vibrant quilts are designed with matching softies -- portable, loveable buddies -- that not only coordinate with the quilt, but carry the warmth and comfort of your own special room wherever they go.Trade Review"This delightfully fun book offers a range of project quilts... Basic applique, quilting and finishing instructions help you piece together a cheerful treat." --Make It Today Magazine "This whimsical book offers 10 kid-theme quilts and at least one soft toy to go with each. Each project comes with step-by-step instructions, and the book provides general quilt-and toy-making basics." --American Quilt Retailer

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Book SynopsisLearn how to quilt in six easy lessons with this superb illustrated guide to fabrics, tools and techniques. Four simple projects allow beginners to practice their newfound skills. Perfect for the first-time quilter, First-Time Quiltmaking, New Edition is also great for introductory quilting classes. Six simple lessons include beginning basics, preparing the fabric, sewing accurate seams, assembling the quilt top, making the quilt sandwich, and finishing the quilt. This new edition includes two brand-new patterns using pre-cut fabrics that are so popular with quilters—they make quick-to-finish projects even quicker.

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Book SynopsisThis remarkable book features fifty quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, some of which were presented on Barbara’s blog in 2011. Many of these blocks weren’t designed until the 1930s, but Barbara selected each one for the unique symbolism its name lends to recounting stories of the war during the mid-1800s. Dig into those prized reproduction fabrics and enjoy mixing and matching blocks to make your own tribute quilt. Images of sampler quilts are included for inspiration. * Journey through this historic time in American history with Barbara Brackman, bestselling author and quilt historian * Learn more about Civil War women through this special compilation of quilt block patterns, combined with period photos and first-person accounts * Choose from a variety of pieced or appliquéd blocks, each shown in two colorways with instructions for assembling two sizes (8” and 12”)Trade ReviewIf you are a history buff like some of us here, along with quilting, Barbara Brackman introduced the Civil War Sampler: 50 Quilt Blocks with Stories from History coming out from C&T. The blocks and possibilities are endless and have appear on her blog but you can get them and the history in her book. Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, 11/15/12 Each week throughout 2011, renowned quilt historian Barbara Brackman posted instructions for making a patchwork block on her blog to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. Although the blocks were traditional, most had been published in the 1930s in newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune and the Kansas City Star-not many actually dated from the Civil War era. But Barbara uses the symbolism of the block names and words taken from the diaries and journals of the time to acknowledge the war's events and honour those who lived through them. The series became extremely popular, and Barbara was encouraged to package them, along with a few new features, in this book. She provides instructions for cutting the fabric to make both 8 in and 12 in blocks, a diagram to help you construct it, photographs of the block made in two different colourways, and a historical note that explains the significance of its name. There aren't detailed step-by-step instructions for making a quilt from all 50 blocks-that's up to your imagination. Australian Homespun Magazine, April 2013 Here is an opportunity to learn more about the lives of Civil War women and travel through this period of American history with this special compilation of 50 quilt block patterns, combined with period photographs and first-person accounts. Choose from a variety of pieced or appliqued blocks, each shown in two colorways with instructions for assembling two sizes, 8" and 12" blocks. Look out for the display of Foxy Quilters, Barnsley, which are based on Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler. The quilts will be touring the quilt shows this autumn with Grosvenor Shows at Harrogate, Edinburgh, Malvern and Duxford. Fabrications Quilting For You, April/May 2013 This is another stunning book from quiltmaker and historian Barbara Brackman. The book is based on the blog she ran in 2011, publishing one quilt block a week and sharing one personal account linked to the American Civil War as 2011 was the 150th anniversary of the start of that conflict. The book contains 50 blocks and each one has a personal recount of an interesting historical piece or both, some relating to the blocks and all relating to the war. There are cutting and piecing instructions to make all of the blocks as either 8 in or 12 in and each block is shown in at least two colour variations. This is another lovely book of Barbara's to add to the collection. Australian Quilters Companion, July 2013

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Book SynopsisTravel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, the book’s exquisite fusible appliqué projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics—choosing the right fabric, thread, and needles for hand-stitched or machine appliqué. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey’s stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces.Trade ReviewNovember/December 2015 Travel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the ottoman empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry the book's exquisite fusible applique projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics- choosing the right fabric, threads, and needles for hand stitched or machine applique. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey's stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces. * Workbox *Table of ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments Introduction Photo Gallery of the Projects Getting Started Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Feet Sewing Machine Stitch Threads to Use on a Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Tension Sewing Machine Needles Hand Sewing Supplies General Sewing Supplies Fabric Selection Batting Fusible Web Fabric Quantities Working in Sections General Information How-to Instructions Transfer of Applique Design Tracing Designs onto Tracing Paper Tracing Designs onto Fusible Web Cutting Out Designs and Placement Positioning the Design Using Tracing Paper Fusing Multi Piece Flowers Machine Applique Machine Applique: Corners Machine Applique: Inside V" Angles Quiltmaking Basics: How to Finish Your Quilt Pressing the Seam Allowance Mitering the Borders Pinning the Quilt Machine Quilting Basics Binding the Quilt Projects Gelibolu Bag Sultan's Cushions and Bed Scarf Nicaea Table Runner Eyup Table Runner Blue Cini Topkapi The Peacock Istanbul Supplies and Resources List Bibliography Tile Photo Locations in Turkey About the Author

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Book SynopsisDesign a completely unique quilt using a library of over 6,000+ blocks with the Electric Quilt 8 Quilt Design Software. Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) is the most user-friendly quilt design software on the market! It's redesigned from previous versions with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning. EQ8 comes with more than 40 new and updated features, including thousands of new block designs and fabrics. With EQ8, you can design your own quilts using the 6,000+ included blocks and fabrics (or add your own!). Print your fabric yardage, rotary-cutting charts, templates, or foundation patterns and sew your unique masterpiece! In EQ8, you can Design quilts at any size – Start with a layout from the library, or choose a pre-designed Quick Quilt project for instant inspiration. For complete control, design your layout from scratch! Draw block patterns of all sizes and styles – EQ8 has full drawing capabilities to create any kind of block. Draft your block from scratch, use the built-in grids or import a photo or sketch to trace. The Block Library is full of over 6,000 pre-drawn designs ready for you to use in your quilt designs. Use these blocks as they are, or edit them to add your own touch. Scan and import fabric – Scan your fabric or take a picture of it, then import the image into EQ8. Use the scaling, straightening and cropping tools to make sure your fabric looks as accurate as possible. You can also add fabrics from the web! The EQ8 Fabric Library comes pre-loaded with 6,200 fabrics from top manufacturers! Calculate yardage – Get yardage estimates for your quilt, including borders! You choose the appropriate fabric width to get the most accurate requirements. Using fat quarters? No problem! If you make changes to your quilt, your yardage automatically updates. Print patterns – Print patterns for the blocks in your quilt. EQ8 uses the sizes you defined for the blocks and adds the seam allowance, where necessary. Choose to print templates, foundation patterns, rotary cutting charts and pictures of your blocks and quilts. Export images – Are you submitting your quilt design to a magazine? EQ8 exports high-resolution images perfect for print publications. Export web images to post on your blog, website or on social media. Link your Facebook account to EQ8 so you can easily share images of your designs with your friends and followers. The EQ8 package contains a software download licence. The licence is used to claim, download and install the software from ElectricQuilt.com. Users can choose the Mac or PC version during the claim process. Complete instructions are included. System Requirements: Minimum System Requirements DISCLAIMER: EQ8 will not run on Chromebooks or any devices running Android or iOS. EQ8 requires Windows or Mac operating systems, as listed below. Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 macOS Monterey (12), Big Sur (11) Intel and M1 processors, Catalina (10.15), Mojave (10.14), High Sierra (10.13) If you want to run EQ8 on BOTH platforms, you must purchase the EQ8 Migration Kit to get the installation files for the second platform. Internet Access Required Internet access required for downloading, activating, periodic validation and accessing the support materials. You can be disconnected from the internet for general use of the software. Activation Unlimited installations. Two (2) computers may be simultaneously active. Activations can be easily transferred between computers. Activations are done through electricquilt.com Space Requirements 850 MB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation. Recommended Resolution Screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 or greater. (A Minimum of 1024 x 768 is required).Trade ReviewHonestly EQ8 has blown me away, it does so much more than I thought it could and I haven’t even had time to explore all the features yet! This review took me many more hours than expected as I kept finding new exciting things to do with it. Like the serendipity tool that lets you merge blocks together, tilt them, frame them, create kaleidoscopes with them etc, the photo editing tools, the ability to draw your own blocks from scratch, the masses of existing blocks to choose from and edit should you choose. I feel like months, or even years down the line you would still be discovering cool new things you can do with this software when designing quilts and blocks. Like with most software it takes time to get to grips with it and explore its full potential but there are plenty of resources to help you the quick start guide that comes with it, the free online classes, their YouTube channel and website, the Facebook group and the supporting books you can purchase. If you like to design your own quilts EQ8 will certainly help you take that to the next level. -- Fiona Pullen * The Sewing Directory *

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Book SynopsisA pick-your-own-style quilt book featuring 30+ quilt blocks, 8 quilt top layout formulas, and all the math done for you so you can focus on creating your own design!In this design-it-yourself quilt book, the quilter is in the driver’s seat, empowering you to decide what size, layout, and combinations of blocks you want to use to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Unlike a traditional book of quilt patterns, this book does not prescribe a design. Instead, Quilting Adventures gives you a range of block options that all work together so that you can pick and choose and mix and match those blocks to create your own unique design. The book encourages and supports you, the quilter, as you explore designing your own pattern, providing all the tedious legwork (a.k.a. the math) so that you can focus on creating a final design that is all your own. In addition there will also be a suite of pre-designed patterns as inspiration for anyone who prefers a little extra structure to start. Quilting Adventures includes:• 30+ modern quilt block designs• 8 quilt top layout formulas• 9 patterns that you can follow or use to help inspire your own design• All the math & worksheets you need to get started• Instructions that are easy to follow for beginners and advanced beginnersWhether you're a beginning quilter or an experienced maker looking for a fun, new challenge, Quilting Adventures will give you the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely your own.Trade Review"Amanda shares her journey into quilting and some of her challenges, which will connect with the reader. This book is ideal and should be used as a part of your process because it provides all that you need to create your quilt." —Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite"Quilting Adventures is not your average quilt block book. Amanda provides readers with the creative freedom and confidence to think outside of the block (pun intended), and design and make their own, one-of-a-kind quilt top compositions. The clear, step-by-step instructions and quilt math all worked out makes this the perfect book for those that are feeling adventurous and thinking of dipping their toes into quilt design, and for seasoned quilters and designers that want to put something unique effortlessly."–Wendy Chow, author of Urban Quilting

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Book SynopsisWith its three grid styles (1/4, 1/4 diagonal, and isometric), our graph paper provides a reliable foundation for designing and planning your quilting projects. The perfect graph paper for planning quilts and general craft projects

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Book SynopsisTurn fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! A great resource for quilters, especially beginners, fat quarters are bundles of colorful, coordinating fabrics so all of the “choosing” is already done for them! Fat Quarter Quilt Club features 12 quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles, plus insightful details on how to choose fabrics and colors to use in your quilt projects and essential quilting techniques. Also included are clear explanations for special treatments and techniques, from custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more. Stephanie Soebbing is the owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and the Fat Quarter Shop where she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She is also the best-selling author of Super Simple Quilts for the Modern Home

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