Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books
Design Originals Five-Minute Quilt Blocks: One-Seam Flying Geese
Book SynopsisLearn to make beautiful quilts in only 5 minutes with this clever one-seam technique. Get 12 great projects for making quilts, wall hangings, and table runners, with color photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions.
£10.79
C & T Publishing Cozy Wool Appliqué: 11 Seasonal Folk Art Projects
Book SynopsisCelebrate the seasons with this sweet collection of folk-inspired projects using wool appliqué and embroidery. Featuring the author's signature sheep and floral motifs, these 11 small, charming projects made with easy fusible appliqué will appeal to quilters, needlework enthusiasts, craft sewists, and more! Relax as you hand stitch these folksy, portable cushions and table runners with needle and thread. The mix of wool and cotton is fun to stitch, display and gift.Trade ReviewMake a start with wool applique with 11 seasonal projects for the home. Simple but effective shape and style embraces the joy of hand stitching wool motifs. Embroidery adds a homely touch. Make cushions and table runners. This small volume starts with general guidelines, pillow and table runner construction, stitch glossary and then straight into the handsome projects. The snowmen are my favourite. At the back of the book, you'll find all the pattern pieces to trace off as templates. Good for beginners. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *
£999.99
Electric Quilt Company,US EQ8 Lessons for Beginners: Step-By-Step Exercises
Book SynopsisThis book is perfect for the new Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) quilting design software user. The step-by-step lessons guide the reader through the basic tasks of drawing blocks, importing fabric scans and designing quilts. Lessons are easy to follow and cover all the basics of the software. Print patterns and yardage charts, learn to make quilt labels, design traditional and modern quilts, and have fun along the way! EQ8 has a fresh new look so this book is ideal for owners of previous versions of EQ. The exercises will steer the user through EQ8, demonstrating new features and uncovering old features that were hidden in previous versions of EQ. This is a must-have book for any EQ8 user!Table of ContentsIntroduction: Getting Started with EQ8 Chapter 1: Learning the EQ8 Basics Lesson 1: Basics of the Quilt Worktable, Lesson 2: Basics of the Block Worktable, Lesson 3: Basics of the Image Worktable Chapter 2: Quilt Worktable Lesson 1: Understanding Layers in EQ, Lesson 2: Creating a Custom Quilt Layout from Scratch, Lesson 3: Creating a Custom Quilt from a Block, Lesson 4: Making a Quilt Label, Lesson 5: Using Pre-designed Quilt Labels, Lesson 6: Making a T-Shirt Quilt Chapter 3: Block Worktable Lesson 1: PolyDraw Basics for Pieced Blocks, Lesson 2: Eight Point Star Grid and the Polyline Tool, Lesson 3: Drawing Arcs with the PolyArc Tool, Lesson 4: Drawing Basics for Applique Blocks, Lesson 5: Applique Motif vs. Applique Block Chapter 4: Important to Know – Yet Just for Fun Lesson 1: Creating Blocks with Serendipity, Lesson 2: Searching for Blocks by Categeory, Lesson 3: Searching for Fabrics by Color, Lesson 4: Understanding Rotary Cutting Charts in EQ, Lesson 5: Creating Your Own Default Project, Homework Index
£20.69
Martingale & Company Machine Quilting with Style: From Walking-Foot
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£26.09
C & T Publishing Quilt Builder Card Deck Set 2
Book SynopsisDeal yourself a quilt challenge with these delightful blocks to create dynamic quilts. The follow up to the best-selling Quilt Builder Card Deck, this second set of cards is perfect to spur your creativity with quilt blocks. Great activity for groups, quilting bees, and guilds distribute a card to each person and have them make the block.
£15.29
Lucky Spool Media From Collage to Quilt
Book SynopsisQuilter Sarah Hibbert finds inspiration in the everyday objects around her. Her unique approach includes using readily available, recyclable materials for paper collage, then she uses this design as the springboard for her quilts. From Collage to Quilt is the first craft book of its kind, detailing how to create a paper collage and turn it into a quilt. Sarah incorporates found objects, such as card stock, pages from magazines, and even canned food labels, into her collages which then go on to form the design inspiration for her incredible quilts. The result is stunning, and, with 15 projects to try, you can create your own masterpiece! Sarah's work is incredibly artistic, and soon, you’ll be able to execute one-of-a-kind designs at home.
£27.00
C & T Publishing Mariner's Compass Quilts Setting A New Course:
Book SynopsisSixteenth-century cartographers made beautiful sailing charts with colorful compass roses to indicate the principal winds, and a lodestone (often a fleur-de-lis motif) pointing north. They let their imaginations run free on these designs, and so can you when creating a Mariner's Compass quilt. Judy's students usually find that the sewing is much easier than they had envisioned, so don't let anyone frighten you away from this beautiful pattern. Judy shares stunning examples and projects, and gives 11 full-size patterns for traditional 16- or 32-point compasses, as well as designs based on the sparkling six-spoken wheels of Costa Rican carts and other dramatic off-center compasses. PRINT QUALITY WILL VARY FROM ORIGINAL EDITION: PODs are printed on uncoated (non-glossy) paper and the colour may appear more saturated. Information presented is the same as the most recent printed edition. Pattern pullouts (if applicable) have been separated and presented as single pages.
£999.99
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 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 Quilts of Chestnut Ridge
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£17.09
David & Charles 21 Sensational Patchwork Bags From the
Book SynopsisA collection that features 21 bags produced from 13 basic designs, specifically with quilters in mind. It also includes information on fabric selection, secure fastenings, and comfortable carrying straps and handles. Each bag is shown with variations in colourways or adapted for a different purpose, to inspire quilters to take the designs further.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Using this book; 1 Quilters' Portfolio; 2 Tuck-in Shoulder Bag; 3 Quilter's Pocket Book; 4 Crazy Patchwork Pouch; 5 Pudding Bag; 6 Camera Satchel; 7 Luscious Berry Bag; 8 Log Cabin Saddlebag; 9 Secret Pocket Sack; 10 Batik Bottle Tidy; 11 Tringle Rucksack; 12 Bollywood Handbag; 13 Starry Backpack; Equipment and Materials; Patchwork & Quilting Techniques; Bag Making Techniques; Stitch Library; Fabric Themes; Block Library; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index.
£12.74
C & T Publishing Basic Seminole Patchwork
Book SynopsisImportant Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.
£18.78
C & T Publishing My Cozy Village: 9 Quilt Blocks to Appliqué &
Book SynopsisMix and match your favourite house and village blocks to create an inviting neighbourhood with the small, cosy details of daily life. From the town hall to a country cabin, and the fire station to the village church, this quaint community is ready to welcome you home! Stitch a full-size quilt or four-block wallhanging from the full-size patterns and applique borders. Special embroidery and applique tips and techniques let you personalise your neighbourhood. With instructions for both hand and machine applique in this pattern pack, you can choose your favourite method and get stitching right away!Trade ReviewCreate a village. Unleash your creativity, create 9 different quilt blocks to applique and embroider. These cozy village quilt blocks feature typical buildings found in a village - cottage, church, houses, town hall and fire station, all surrounded by greenery. You could follow the exact instructions provided or adapt the blocks to reflect the place where you live and create a neighbourhood quilt. There are instructions to make a 9-block quilt, a 4-block wall hanging and applique borders plus tips and tricks. Mix and match blocks or add your own for endless ideas and personal quilts. Enjoy and start your neighbourhood quilt today. The instructions are provided in a booklet with full size patterns. It's an excellent idea to get together with other quilters in your area and create a community quilt. Recommended. yarnsandfabrics.co.uk, 3/2/2016
£15.59
C & T Publishing Bright & Bold Cozy Modern Quilts: 20 Projects • Easy Piecing • Stash Busting
Book SynopsisKim Schaefer is back with even more ways to infuse your home with fresh color and modern flair. Her new designs are innovative and irresistible in this follow-up to Cozy Modern Quilts. Whether you're a new sewer or a dedicated quilter, you'll love how easy and fun these quilts are to make…and you'll love the dent these projects put in your stash even more! • 20 brand new quilts with an impressive variety of colorways and styles • Choose from lap quilts, wallhangings, or runners to cheer up your space or whip up for a gift • Straight-line piecing with squares and rectangles makes it quick; bright, bold fabrics make it sophisticatedTrade ReviewInnovative, simply-constructed designs made from two simple shapes, a square and a rectangle, give you a great opportunity to use up your stash. Or use exciting new fabrics to create cozy lap quilts, wall quilts and runners. Modern Quilts Unlimited, 11/1/12
£16.14
Kansas City Star Books More Adventures with Leaders and Enders: Make
Book SynopsisImagine making more than one quilt at a time while watching your stash dwindle. Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Join Bonnie K. Hunter as she shows you how to get your scraps organised into usable sizes – and save money, fabric, thread and time. In this, the long-awaited sequel to Adventures with Leaders and Enders, find 12 more scrap quilts that can be pieced in between the lines of other sewing. Each is sure to inspire you to dig into your stash and start piecing.Trade ReviewI am a huge fan of Bonnie's technique. By using the start and the end of the fabric you are already sewing together you can create amazing quilts. The other brilliant thing is it isn't going to take you any extra time to get all the pieces prepared. The thing I also love about Bonnie's books is that you get patterns so that if you are not sure how to put your quilt together you don't need to worry. Bonnie's designs mean that no matter you colour of fabric you'll be able to put one of the designs together. The designs run from more traditional designs to ones with a more modern twist. This book will not only teach you Bonnie's technique it will inspire and motivate you. The templates aren't included but most of the designs use basic squares, triangles etc that you would normally make anyway. Scraps of fabric lying around will be a thing of the past. You'll be surprised how quickly you can make up quilt's from the squares etc. you have made. I truly believe Bonnie's technique of using leaders and enders is a one that all quilters should learn about! http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2015/12/more-adventures-with-leaders-and-enders.html -- Crochet Addict UK
£20.69
F&W Weekend Quilting
Book Synopsis16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend!
£17.59
C & T Publishing You Inspire Me to Quilt Projects from Top Modern
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£16.49
C & T Publishing Thread Stories: A Visual Guide to Creating
Book SynopsisTell captivating stories in fabric and thread! Acclaimed quilting artist Jennifer Day invites you to create realistic portrait quilts with thread painting. Turn your own photos of people and animals into one-of-a-kind story quilts, as you learn to masterfully stitch in the details. This step-by-step visual guide takes you from photo selection to editing, printing on fabric, thread painting, and free-motion quilting. With just a home sewing machine, quilters of all experience levels can capture and quilt life’s precious memories. Step-by-step visual guide to realistic portrait quilts, using your home sewing machine Print your own photos on fabric and tell one-of-a-kind thread stories Thread painting techniques anyone can apply to get that WOW! factor From award-winning quilter, artist, and teacher Jennifer DayTrade ReviewDay's photo-realistic quilts have been displayed at national and international quilt shows, museums, and the UN in Geneva. Her technique, which uses machine-sewn thread painting on top of a photograph printed on canvas, yields extraordinary detail and surprising texture. The author takes quilters through the various steps of her process, from selecting, editing, and preparing a photograph to printing on fabric to techniques for stitching a variety of details, including eyes, hair, and skin. Unfortunately, there are a number of unanswered questions, since Day jumps from the basics of preparing to thread paint directly to working with intricate details. This may leave beginners floundering as they try to figure out where and how to begin. A gallery of work from Day's students complements the numerous samples of the author's own work. VERDICT Day's quilts are inspiring, but the complexity of her techniques may be overwhelming, especially to quilters new to these methods. This distinct book is best suited to people with some background in machine-based thread painting. Library Journal, July 23, 2015 Many of us have seen thread painting and have marvelled at the level of realism achieved. Now here is your chance to learn how to do it. All the basics are covered, such as the photo to choose, how to print and the threads to use. No special equipment is required, because the stitching is done on a regular sewing machine. The devil, they say, is in the detail, and Jennifer provides that detail to ensure the finished product is true to the original. The book has step-by-step help and guidance, so you don't have to be particularly experience to be able to achieve a great picture. Down Under Textiles, Issue 25Table of ContentsIntroduction: Quilts Are Stories Photographs That Tell a Story Elements of a Great Photo Editing the Photo Tools and Supplies Sewing Machine Free-Motion Presser Foot Printable Paper-Backed Fabric Canvas Batting Scissors and Thread Snips Ruler Backing and Binding Fabric Threads! Gutermann Thread Precencia Thread Isacord Embroidery Thread Silk Thread Variegated Thread Photographs and Cameras Environmental Portraits Cropping Digital Cameras and Image Size Copyright Pixels, Megapixels, Resolution, PPI, and DPI Using Photo-editing Software to Prepare Your Photos Make Your Photo the Best It Can Be Posterization More Posterization Examples Printing on Fabric Types of Fabric Sizes of Fabric Poster Printing Getting Started Making a Quilt Sandwich Blending is Key Stitching Direction The Eyes Have It The Iris The Whites Stitching the Eyes Highlights Eyelashes Blending Skin Tones Auditioning Threads Starting the Blending Process Elisha (Diverse Skin Tones) Judy (Older Skin) Texture Lips Eyes Carson (Youth) Hair Dark Hair Streaks of Light White and Gray Hair Blondes Hands Elderly Hands Young Hands Clothing Using Free-motion Quilting Completely Covering in Thread Applique Combination Pet Portraits Taking the Perfect Pet Portrait Eyes Mouth Fur Whiskers Birds Free-motion Quilting Choosing a Free-motion Design Correcting Mistakes Don't Bee Too Hard On Yourself Using Applique Cutting to Remove Bubbles Covering Over White Dots The Flip Side Portrait Artists Barbara McKie Jayne Bently Gaskins Laura Rocke... //fill in later Student work Additional Jennifer Day Quilts Resources About the Author
£21.59
C & T Publishing Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers: 12 Projects from
Book SynopsisAre you swimming in fabric scraps from sewing garments, bags, and quilts? Learn to rescue and reuse fabric leftovers with 12 stunning, colorful quilt patterns for scrap lovers. Judy Gauthier teaches you her indispensible system for cutting usable squares from “real,” oddly shaped scraps, not just strips or precuts! Cut scraps into 3 ½˝, 4 ½˝, and 5 ½˝ squares - a magical combination for both beginning quilters and more advanced piecers - using traditional rotary cutting or Judy’s fast2cut® Simple Square Templates. Judy’s clever organizing and quilt-assembly tips will help you uncover hidden treasures from your stash. 'Find colourful ways to use up all your scraps, no matter what odd shape. May your scrap bag be forever empty. Recommended.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewBright and cheerful ways to use up your scraps to make beautiful quilts. 12 projects from easy squares make sensational quilts. Contents include using scraps; organize your scraps, fabrics, half-square triangles, notes and lovable projects. Sometimes scrap quilts can look like fabrics are fighting one another, but with Judy's eye for colour and good design sense, her quilts are harmonious. Find colourful ways to use up all your scraps, no matter what odd shape. May your scrap bag be forever empty. Recommended. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Leftovers Again? Yes! Organizing Your Sewing Room for Optimal Scrap Quilting Choosing Fabric for the Optimal Scrap Quilt Half-Square Triangles and A Few Important Notes The Windows in My Baby's Room Aromatic Rings Packages, Boxes, and Bows The Circus Comes to Town Blended Hexagons Star Baby Color Brick Road Owl's Well that Ends Well William Tell Clinging Vine Rectangles Squared Fretwork About the Author
£999.99
Taunton Press Inc Kaffe Fassett′s Brilliant Little Patchwork
Book SynopsisKaffe Fassett's fabrics, with their trademark range of colourways in each pattern, are the perfect choice for his 20 different patchwork cushions in this book. He has created a cornucopia of eye-catching designs, with something for every style and for every level of patchwork skill, using both his sumptuous florals and his neat geometric prints to great effect.
£18.04
Taunton Press Inc Fabulous Mini Quilts
Book SynopsisFeatures twenty thoughtfully designed, 16-inch square quilt patterns that are perfect for time-pressed quilters and a great skill-developing 'workshop.' This book provides quilters with the expert guidance that's needed to master new techniques including: hand-tying a quilt, precision piecing, applique, embroidery, curved piecing, and more.
£999.99
Martingale & Company Urban and Amish: Classic Quilts and Modern
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Little Gems: 15 Paper-Pieced Miniature Quilts
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£21.59
Martingale & Company Simple Fun Quickly Done 18 EasyToSew Table
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£19.79
C&T Publishing Traditional Fat Quarter Quilts PrintonDemand Edition
£14.99
C & T Publishing Clearview Triangle TM 60 Degrees Acrylic Ruler
Book SynopsisNow with easier-to-read lines and finer markings for accurate measuring, this ruler is perfect to use with Sara Nephew and Marci Baker's Not Your Grandmother's Log Cabin.
£29.69
Lucky Spool Media Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle:
Book SynopsisThe HST is a workhorse block unit that can be used to make beautiful, timeless quilts. This book shows you the multiple methods for making them (from the slow to the speedy) and combines HSTs with other pieced blocks that complement the triangle blocks. The book is organised into four main sections: patterns that feature Colour, Scale, Patchwork Play and, finally culminating with a chapter on Half-Square Triangles only. This final chapter features an inspirational index of over 12’’ 60 HST block designs and encourages the reader to design their own quilts using a single block or combining a few.Trade ReviewThe Half-Square Triangle (HST) is a quilt making staple. Whilst the HST may be a simple block, it yields complex results. A series of 12 patterns start with a beginner friendly, fast and easy design and progress to more challenging designs. The HST is a basic block unit that can be used to make beautiful, timeless quilts. This book shows you the multiple methods for making them (from the slow to the speedy) and combines the HSTs with other pieced blocks that complement the triangle blocks. The final chapter features an inspirational index of over 60 HST block variations and encourages the reader to design their own quilts using a single block design or combining a few. * Sewing World *In this interesting book all the 12 quilts are entirely made with half square triangles (HSTs). There is an introduction to making HSTs, all are made larger than needed and trimmed to the correct size. The designs progress from simple rows of HSTs to a quilt resembling a medallion quilt made from 3 different sized HSTs. Scrappy HSTs can even be made by sewing 2" squares and small rectangles of fabric together to form squares. A gallery of 60 blocks shows HSTs in different arrangements. There are black and white grids to photocopy and colour. An original approach to a simple block. * British Patchwork and Quilting *Jeni takes the maths out of quilting and makes it easier for you to create amazing designs with half-square triangles. After she has shared her cutting menus so that you can create without having to do the maths, she then builds on this with 12 beautiful step-by-step designs. Each of the designs is presented in it's finished format. You are given details of how the look was created. You are then taken through the materials required, the cutting required and how to assemble the HST's. From there you are given details of how to add the borders. At each stage there are pictures to guide you on your way. I love the modern designs and colours that have been used in each of the projects. However these are only guides so you can make your own look for your own taste. Jeni takes you through everything you need to know about colour & scale. The book is jam packed with different designs that you can use with your HST's. As a newbie to quilting I found this invaluable. I love the fact that you can make the projects or use the information to create your own designs. I love the section on Patchwork Play. It's so much fun and seems such an easy method to create a unique quilt of your own. I also love the fact that you get projects to be able to try new methods out. The block party is filled with an amazing array of block designs. It has so many designs the only problem you might have is trying to pick which blocks you want to start off with. I think this book is one I'll be using time and again. I can't wait to get started on my project and seeing how mine comes out. My fingers are crossed and I am very hopeful that it will turn out well. I am sure it will with all the clear and easy to understand. * Crochet Addict UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction Techniques - Traditional Construction Method - 4-at-a-time Construction Method - 8-at- a-time Construction Method - Trimming Chapter 1: Colour - The affects of colour and fabric choices - Colour basics - Fabric placement quilt pattern - Warm/cool value quilt pattern - Black/white + colour quilt pattern Chapter 2: Size Matters - The affects of scale - Super sized quilt pattern - Two different sized HSTs quilt pattern - Three different sized HSTs quilt pattern Chapter 3: Patchwork Play - Incorporating other elements into a HSTs - String HST quilt - Patchwork HST quilt - Scrappy QST quilt Chapter 4: Half-Square Triangles Only - Index of different 60 HST blocks - Single block quilt pattern - Quarter block quilt pattern - 32 block sampler quilt pattern Chapter 5: Tools & Quilting Basics - Tools specific to HSTs - General quilting tools - Basic quilting techniques Resources & Acknowledgements
£16.19
C & T Publishing StabiliTEE Fusible Interfacing 60 x 72 pack
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£23.03
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Recycled Hexie Quilts
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quiltings Frolicks Bees 100 Years of Signature
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Amish Quilts of Lancaster County
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£25.19
David & Charles Modern Vintage Gifts
Book SynopsisSew a little love and give the gift of handmade!The long-awaited follow-up to Helen Philipps'' bestsellers Simple Sewn Gifts and Pretty Patchwork Gifts, Modern Vintage Gifts is a bright modern collection of over 20 patchwork and sewn projects, designed to make you smile and have fun with fabric.Helen Philipps'' trademark style and skill with design is translated into a stunning collection of highly ''giftable'' projects for home accessories, toys and gifts. The projects are all simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, exploring a wide range of sewing techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, appliqué, colour play, embroidery and embellishment.Projects include small quilts, dolls, bags, pillows, hearts, puppies, flowers, stars, angels and more all in a gorgeous coordinating colour palette, with charming hand-drawn illustrations and exquTable of ContentsIntroduction Materials Equipment Tulip quilt Sweet doll Fabric eggs Pinwheel cushion Spring bird applique hearts Puppy applique doll quilt Text fabrics cushion Little bear Patchwork drawstring bag Blue and white quilt Fabric birds Fabric pumpkins Pumpkin pillow Hexagon cherry potholder Flower applique picture Big flower applique pillow Star quilt Star pincushion Christmas angel doll Red and white birds quilt Holly coaster set Applique gift tag set Merry Christmas cushion Basic techniques Suppliers Acknowledgments Index
£13.49
Interweave Press Inc The Quilting Arts Idea Book
Book SynopsisWritten for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process.Trade Review"This lovingly photographed idea book includes clear directions augmented by useful tips to help experienced quilters use their artist's eye." --Publishers Weekly
£22.79
Taunton Press Inc sew + quilt
Book SynopsisIn sew + quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment to add texture and color to quilt projects. . Each fundamental technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more-generous yet accessible patchwork projects that build on the basics. . A mix of traditional and modern patterns for both smaller, faster quilts and larger quilts. . Step-by-step instruction, with lots of illustrations and photos, plus tips and advice on everything a quilter needs to experience the joy of making something beautiful and personal. AUTHOR: Susan Beal is a jewelry designer and author of many craft books, including Bead Simple, Button It Up, and Hand-Stitched Home. She blogs at WestCoastCrafty.com and lives with her family in Portland, Oregon. SELLING POINTS: . This book is primarily a guide/reference manual more than just a project-based book. Must-know techniques are at the heart of the book and instruction is presented logially so that quilters build on their skills. . The book is a beginner-friendly way for quilters to embrace the current methods of embellishing quilts with hand-stitching. Projects are accessible to everyone. Hand-stitching and patchwork quilting are inexpensive. . This book will appeal to beginner quilters as well as quilters who want to break into adding hand-stitched embellishments to their quilts. 110 illustrations
£17.59
Lucky Spool Media Stitch Your Story: Six Complete Alphabets to
Book SynopsisFrom politics to poetry, the hottest trend in quilting today is using fabric and letters to say something on quilt tops. Quilters everywhere are excited to incorporate their favourite phrases, song lyrics, inspirational words, political statements, or just simple personalisation on a gifted quilt. And when creating heirloom quilts for family, quilters everywhere are looking for ways to personalise, customise, and use text to show their unique perspective. From award-winning quilts containing powerful messages to sweet portions of poetry for a baby’s bedroom, these alphabets encourage complete freedom to piece one-of-a-kind quilts using the structure of the patterns Sarah Fielke provides. More than just a collection of letters, Sarah has been careful to provide something for everyone. From paper-piecing to appliqué to improv, her six alphabets allow readers to create symmetrical chunky block letters, sophisticated cursive, and whimsical improvisationally pieced letters - all supplied in both lower and upper case. It's the perfect blend: quilters will love having the structure and reliability of patterns with the possibility of total customisation.Trade ReviewFrom song lyrics and political slogans to sweet sentiments for a baby's room, words and letters are one of the hottest trends in modern quilting. In Stitch Your Story, expert quilter ans bestselling author Sarah Fielke has created six alphabets that can be used to make statement designs. Offering something for everyone, this delightful collection is perfect for crafters looking to personalise, customise and stitch their own heirloom pieces. We Say: Through paper piecing, applique and improvisation, this engaging volume can be used to stitch everything from chunky block letters to sophisticated cursive. * Craft Focus *
£999.99
Martingale & Company Moda AllStars Merry Makers
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£21.59
C & T Publishing The New Ladies' Art Company Quick & Easy Block
Book SynopsisNow in an easy-to-use reference guide size, this updated block tool includes 110 authentic blocks from America's first mail-order pattern company, the Ladies' Art Company. Each block has instructions for 5 sizes, design details, construction diagrams, inspiration blocks, and even a project! The projects will be a breeze with helpful design hints specific to each block, including pairing them with plain alternate blocks, creating secondary patterns, and using precuts. Make the blocks your own with line drawings ready to fill in with your own colours, plus values-only blocks to spur your creativity, then fly through construction with easy rotary-cutting charts, yardage requirements, diagonal measurements, and more.
£16.19
C & T Publishing Free-Motion Block Designs: 75+ Designs from
Book SynopsisWant inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs - JUST designs - and will lay flat on your work surface to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving. Part of a new series, this visual guide is filled with over 75 diverse block designs from your favourite designers to get you stitching.
£11.39
Collage Quilter Collage Quilter: Essentials for Success with Collage Quilts
£22.15
Taunton Press Inc Kaffe Fassett′s Quilts in America
Book SynopsisTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of his highly successful series of patchwork and quilting books, Kaffe Fassett has returned to his American roots. Using the collection of American vintage quilts in Britain's American Museum in Bath as his inspiration, Kaffe has chosen 18 different quilts as the basis for his 20 new designs in this book. . Designs feature both his latest fabrics and his much-loved classics, mostly from the Kaffe Fassett Collective but also his latest collection of Artisan fabrics. . An introductory section, this book features the original quilts that inspired Kaffe, and tells the reader something about their provenance. . The new designs demonstrate Kaffe's vivid and unique colour combinations, giving new meaning to familiar block patterns such as Tumbling Blocks, Starbursts, and Log Cabins. . Photographed in bucolic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. . Each pattern contains full step-by-step piecing instructions and detailed diagrams. AUTHOR: San Francisco-born artist Kaffe Fassett is a name every quilter knows. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. More than a decade ago, Fassett partnered with Rowan to create the Kaffe Fassett Collections, which debuts new fabrics each fall. He has written numerous quilt best-sellers including Heritage Quilts, Kaffe Quilts Again, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, an autobiography, and Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance. SELLING POINTS: . Best-selling series. This is the 20th book in the Kaffe Fassett Patchwork and Quilting book collections. In total, these books by Kaffe Fassett have sold more than 400,000 copies. . Special market opportunities. Museum and libraries will love this book. The featured quilts are rare and are drawn from an historic collection. . Author with authority: Kaffe Fassett is a world-renowned texture artist whose work has been commissioned by British royalty, American fashion designers as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company. His works have been exhibited in museums around the world and have drawn record-breaking attendances (an exhibit of Kaffe's quilts drew 120,000 people to the Japan World Quilt Fair in 4 days.) . How-to instruction: The stunning photos are just the start: Each pattern features a sumptuous photo of the project, a materials list, and written instructions with useful tips, plus colour diagrams and templates for piecing the quilt.
£18.75
C & T Publishing Doodle School: A Daily Design Challenge to Up
Book SynopsisTransform into a skilled free-motion quilting expert with a month-long series of daily design prompts. Once you’ve completed your daily doodle challenges, show off your skills with a sampler quilt that features all of your doodle challenges.
£16.19
C & T Publishing Magic Add-a-Strip Quilts: Transform Simple Shapes
Book SynopsisGive simple quilt blocks a touch of magic - the add-a-strip way! Slice into basic shapes like squares, triangles and diamonds. Then piece in a 1" strip of contrasting fabric to create dozens of new designs! Quilters of all skill levels can piece geometric patterns that look complex thanks to this innovative technique. Each of the ten quilt patterns comes with a second variation to inspire your colour choices, plus great ideas for sashing, resizing blocks and adding your personal touch.Trade ReviewThis is a great idea to make simple quilts look more complex. Basic blocks are sliced, a strip is added and magic happens. There are 10 designs to choose from, plus 20 variations. These simple techniques have endless possibilities. Often quilts look complicated until you understand how they are made. This book transforms simple designs into dynamic quilts. You'll find everything you need to know - cutting, slicing, piecing, finishing. Each quilt pattern has a main photo, block size and finished quilt size, materials, cutting, construction, a large layout diagram and alternative designs. Finishing and binding techniques are given at the back of the book along with templates. A superb way to make simple design shine. * Karen Platt - www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *
£21.59
Kansas City Star Books Addicted to Scraps Eco Pouch Set
Book SynopsisSet of two zip-top pouches: 9.5 x 7 pouch features the Wild and Goosey quilt image and the small 8.5 x 5 pouch features the Box Kite image by Bonnie K. Hunter.
£13.21
C & T Publishing Wild Birds: Designs for Applique and Quilting
Book SynopsisImportant Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.
£19.79
C & T Publishing Artful Improv: Explore Color Recipes, Building
Book SynopsisLearn to use simple design principles to create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn 5 easy piecing techniques to add to your improvisational toolbox—angled stripes, circles, blocks, curved strips, and inset strips—and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on colour combos and negative space to discover your personal style, and then add dazzling texture with freemotion stitching. With finished art quilts as unique as you are, you’ll want to hang one in every room!Trade ReviewCindy has put this book together to help inspire you to create your own quilts. She has designs that you can follow but she also gives you the inspiration to create your own. She teaches you simple design principles that help you create your own unique art quilts. She empowers you to let go of rigid rules and to make inspirational quilts. She teaches you simple design principles that help you create your own unique art quilts. She empowers you to let go of rigid rules and to make inspirational quilts. I love the fact she doesn't use precise measurements.This means you are able to create spontaneous designs that are more like art. It's so inspirational that she says it's okay to make mistakes and gives you the support you need to get better and better at making this artful quilts. The free design of the quilts and the idea of just going with it and creating something unique. Making a present is special but making a unique present is something else. Cindy takes you through the whole process and gives you everything you need for you to create your own amazing quilts. I love her use of colours and how you can uses small pieces of material to make an impact on a block of colour. Once you have read the different sections of learning how to design your own quilt, you can then go on to follow some of Cindy's instructions to create different parts of the different designs. Each of the types of design come with step-by-step instructions of how to create them. You can use them to create Cindy's designs or your own. The book is full of inspiration and colour. It's full of beautiful designs and support for you to create your own. * Crochet Addict UK *Permission to play. If you love colour, design, surface stitch – you are in the right place. Explore and enjoy. This book includes chapters on colour, design, improvisation, building blocks, negative space, putting it all together, quilting and finishing. This book is full of fun. If you are feeling adventurous and bold, stop by here now. Gain colour confidence, get to know the principles of design, learn how to improvise. Then go ahead and make your own stunning quilts. Easy to follow ‘teaching sessions’ so that you can use your own creativity by learning the processes and adapting them to suit your purpose. Full of fabulous ideas and finished pieces. One of my favourite quilt books fo the year. Superb and highly recommended. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsHow to Use This Book What is Improvisation? Getting Organized Sorting by Size and Color What to Do with Scraps Saving the Leftovers Creating a Color Recipe The Color Wheel Using a Color Recipe Increasing Your Color Confidence Elements and Principles of Design Elements of Design Principles of Design Using the Elements and Principles of Design as You Work Working Improvisationally Creating a Design Wall Auditioning Designs Give it Time Building Blocks for Improv Angled Stripes Improv Circles Improv Blocks Curved Strips Inset Strips Putting It All Together Learning to Love Negative Space Creating Balance Adding Texture Quilt as Desired Hand Stitching Machine Stitching A word About Thread Finishing Touches To Bind or Not to Bind? Facings Dealing with Irregular Edges Alternatives to Sleeve and Slat Hanging Resources About the Author
£21.59
C & T Publishing Ultimate Applique Guidebook 150 Patterns Hand
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£25.49
C & T Publishing Foolproof Crazy Quilting: Visual Guide—25 Stitch
Book SynopsisLearn crazy quilting, the ultimate art of hand embroidery and embellishment. Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston's gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts. Learn which fabrics, threads, and needles to use; how to piece crazy quilt blocks; how to embroider with thread, ribbons, beads, and other embellishments; how to assemble your blocks into a finished quilt; and more. Trade ReviewMay 14 Crazy quilting can be very free-form and experimental, but there are some essential fundamental techniques which can be finicky and hard to master. Jennifer Clouston's book attempts to demystify the processes involved, and does so very successfully. An interesting potted overview of crazy quilting leads on to effective guides on materials, foundation piecing and seam treatment, and also a rather brilliant idea for storing scissors and thimbles for easy access, which we won't give away here... There's an almost forensic dissection of the constituent parts and techniques for many blocks, accompanied by some excellent, detailed photographs, that will prove extremely instructive and informative for quilters of all levels. Overall the book is a good exploration of a sometimes overlooked, but nevetheless fascinating, area of quilting. * Popular Patchwork *Table of ContentsContents [Chapter title] Acknowledgements Introduction A Brief History of Crazy Quilting Choosing Fabrics and Foundation Piecing Choosing Fabrics Foundation Piecing Requirements for each Crazy Hexagon Method Seam Treatment Requirements Basic Sewing Supplies Needles Threads, Requirements Silk Ribbon Requirements Beading Requirements Embellishing Requirements Crazy Hexagons Hexagon 1 Hexagon 2 Hexagon 3 Hexagon 4 Hexagon 5 Hexagon 6 Hexagon 7 Hexagon 8 Hexagon 9 Hexagon 10 Hexagon 11 Hexagon 12 Hexagon 13 Hexagon 14 Hexagon 15 Hexagon 16 Hexagon 17 Hexagon 18 Hexagon 19 Hexagon 20 Hexagon 21 Hexagon 23 Hexagon 24 Hexagon 25 Embroidery Stitch Dictionary Single Feather Stitch Double or Multiple Feather Stitch Straight Feather Stitch Knotted Feather Stitch Herringbone Stitch Whipped Herringbone Stitch Chevron Stitch Detached Chain - Lazy Daisy Chain Stitch Whipped Chain Stitch Lazy Daisy/Bullion Combination Stitch Weather Stitch Zig Zag Stitch Chain Feather Stitch Fly Stitch Stab or Straight Stitch Fern Stitch Colonial Knot Stitch Pistil Stitch Stem Stitch Blanket Stitch Closed Blanket Stitch Open Blanket Stitch Blanket Stitch Fan or Pinwheel Stitch Up and Down Blanket Stitch Cretan Stitch Whipped Spider's Web Stitch Bullion Knot Stitch Alternating Chain Stitch Cretan and Herringbone Stitch Combination Stitch Silk Ribbon Stitch Dictionaries Threading and Knotting Stitch Threading the Needle Stitch Knotting the Ribbon Stitch Fastening Off Stitch Stab Stitch Twisted Stab Stitch Bent Stab Stitch Whipped Stab Stitch Padded Stab stitch Whipped Chain Stitch Ribbon Stitch Padded Ribbon Stitch Loop Stitch Loop Stitch Bud Plume Stitch Ruched Roses Stitch Coral Stitch Curling Backstitch Stitch Spider Web Rose Stitch Loop Stitch with Colonial Knot Bead Stitch Detached Chain Stitch Bullion Detached Chain Stitch Fishbone Stitch Fern Stitch Split Stitch Beading Instructions A Few Points to Keep in Mind Single Bead Beaded Backstitch Beaded Sequin Beaded pointed Petal Beaded Rounded Petal Bugle and Seed Bead Chain Beaded Tassel Bugle Fan Sequin Fun Bugle Bead Leaf Beaded Chain Beaded Grape Beaded Bee Beaded Feather Upright Bugle Bead Beaded Forget-me-not Beaded Daisy Daisy Chain Freeform Bead Cluster Inspects, Webs and Miscellaneous Embroidery Instructions Dragonfly Spider Round Spider Web Straight Spider web Agapanthus Fushia Detached Chain Butterfly Delphinium Small Beaded Bee with Organza Ribbon Leaves Tiny Beaded Bee Silk Ribbon Bee Detached Chain Ribbon Butterfly Loop Stitch butterfly Ribbon Stitch and Fly Stitch Combination Rose Buds Detached Chain Bud Colonial Knot Bud Embellishment Instructions Buttons Plain Buttons Tied Buttons Bow Buttons Single Bead Button Simple Beaded Button Upright Bugle Beads and Beaded Tassel Beaded Pointed Petal Button Button Cluster Layered Button Stab Stitch Couching Knotted Couched Ribbon Couched Bow Couched Ribbon Garland Charms Couched Braid or Trim Ric Rac String of Beads Freeform Flower with Beads Center Ruched Slik Ribbon Garland Finishing and Joining the Hexagons Requirements for the Completion and Joining of the Hexagon Method Gallery Crazy Quilts Crazy Wall Hangings Crazy bags Crazy Trinket Box Indian Work About the Author
£19.54
Martingale & Company Candy Store and More: 1930s Quilts Made New
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£15.19
