Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisQuilting has a rich history in Maine and America and its popularity has surged in recent years as people return to traditional handcrafts. The history of quilting in Maine is a story of community and Maine State Museum curator Laurie LaBar coaxes stories out of objects and uses those stories to enlighten, entertain, and bring new voices to Maine history. The first book of its kind, Maine Quilts 250 Years of Comfort and Community is the accompanying volume to a major two-year exhibit at the Maine State Museum. Stories abound, and lesser known aspects of the state’s history are brought to light, but the star attractions are the quilts themselves. Ranging from surviving Colonial era quilts to present day creations, more than 150 are presented in full color.

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Book SynopsisScraps! We've all got them - big pieces, small pieces - some we've saved from our own projects, others we've acquired from other quilter-friends who know of our love and passion for great variety in our quilts. Bonnie is back! And this time she's introducing us to a world of string piecing. Strings are strips and scraps usually too small to be useful for other projects, but they are just right for these 13 new quilts. Dig into your scraps and create your own unique, one-of-a-kind string quilts, for each string quilt is unique - there are no two alike ever! Even when made in the same design, simply the fact that the fabrics vary so much quilter by quilter, it is impossible to duplicate a string quilt. Within these pages you will find a twist on traditional, time-honored designs along with some new ideas straight from Bonnie's scrappy imagination.

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Book SynopsisGet luscious colors and textures in your quilts with 12 all new projects from Piece O' Cake Designs. Best-selling authors Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins add felted wool appliqué to crisp cottons and linens for added dimension on quilts and home decor. Easy to stitch and easier to love, wool appliqué has no edges to turn under, making it ideal for beginners and experienced quilters!

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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 SynopsisLearn how colour, thread, and motif come together to create the quilt of your dreams! Machine quilters can get free-motion tips to boost your confidence. Make your thread a design element.Trade ReviewTools of the trade are covered first – including seam rippers! Next is a look at the colour wheel and then the 'Impractical Colour Wheel'. Different solid colour backgrounds are used to example different thread colours. Creating your own own Impractical Colour Wheel is suggested by using strips of fabric partnered with different colour and weights of threads. Inspiration is drawn from nature. Sunsets, flowers and the like for both colour and shape. There is a handy chart inside the front cover covering thread weight and needle sizes. The book concentrates on thread thickness, colour and how they enhance quilting. British Patchwork & Quilting * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisFree-motion fans, rejoice! Natalia Bonner is back with a follow-up to her wildly successful first book that boasts 50 new modern, sophisticated designs that encourage quilters of all skill levels to stretch their skills on a home sewing machine. A variety of simpler straight-line and free-motion motifs invite beginners to dive in, while designs that modernise more traditional patterns will challenge intermediate and advanced sewists. Fullsize patterns can be used for practice or marking quilt tops, and tips on a wide range of topics—supplies, embellishments, layering, and basting—open up a world of endless variations.Trade ReviewAchieve professional free-motion quilting results with this superb book. There are 50 contemporary designs for all skill levels. Use the full-size patterns for practice or to mark quilt tops. These free-motion patterns are the quilts of my dreams. This book not only gives the patterns, it talks about placement, scale and other design considerations. There's a good basics section, great patterns and superb layout and design with clear instructions. This book simplifies free-motion and walking-foot machine quilting designs for professional results that are achievable at home. Step by step instructions help to make the designs fool-proof and full-size template patterns are given for some of the designs. This is an excellent book for the confident machine quilter. Fresh and inspirational. * Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *As I am new to quilting the free motion part is the biggest thing I have been scared of. However Natalia has taken the fear out of it and really helped to see how each it can be if you follow some simple steps. In seeing this book I have already ordered Natalia's previous book; Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting. Natalia takes you through a journey in this book. No matter what level of quilter you are I am sure you will be able to learn new free-motion techniques and designs that really will make your quilts pop. I don't feel this is a book you just want to flick through. This is the sort of book that you pick up and decide which design you want on your quilt and you just get started.The book isn't around long arm quilters. This is for the home quilter who just wants to expand their skills and designs to make your quilts even more special. The thing I love about Natalia and the book is she takes you through each design and how to achieve it but then uses the designs and techniques to add to others. You can build up the designs and create a picture or feel to your quilt. My husband complains that my designs are simple enough and that I don't use enough blocks of basic colour. With this book I feel confident that I could fill the space with free-motion quilting and make a quilt that really does show off the colours. I also like the Natalia uses flashes of colour in a quilt design and encompasses them with the free-motion quilting to give a whole new feel to the quilt. This book has so much to offer to any quilter. Why don't you see if you can expand your free-motion quilting? * Crochet Addict UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction Machine Quilting Basics QUILTING DESIGNS ALL-OVER DESIGNS AND BACKGROUND FILLERS Arcs and Circles * Rainbow * Macaroni * Noodles * Pearls * Polka Dots * Orange Peel Straight Lines * Checkerboard * Modern Cross-Hatching * Textured Straight Lines * Chevrons Soft Rectangles * Tubes * Maze Wavy LInes * Waves * Ocean Waves Swirls * Swirly Feathers * Pebble Swirls * Wavy Swirls * Angel Hair * Seaweed BORDERS Triangles * Modern Embellished Triangles * Cones * Perpendicular Straight Lines * Point-to-Point Chevrons * Point-to-Point Zigzags Straight lines * Mod Lines * Faux Piano Keys Feathers * Corner Feathers * Faux Trapunto Feathers Faux Scallops Text SQUARE BLOCKS Orange-Peel Variations * Starburst * Double Orange Peel * Triple Orange Peel Echoed Feathered Circle Straight-Line Motifs * Square Spiral * Diamonds * Alternating Straight Lines * Sunrise TRIANGLE BLOCKS Small Half-Square Triangles * Little Feathers * Arches * Arrows * Off-the-Block Lines Large Half-Square Triangles * Double-Feather Swag * Pebble Feather * Small Swag * Point-to-Point Arrow * Dashes and Ovals * Stripes Flying Geese * Point-to-Point Rays * Point-to-Point Straight Lines How to Choose Quilting Designs Patterns Resources About the Author

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Book Synopsis30 stunning antique quilts from one of the world's largest privately held quilt and textile collections.

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Book SynopsisAppliqué hexagons using stunning, floral designs with this block-of-the-month pattern pack from Becky Goldsmith of Piece O’ Cake Designs. This take-along sewing project includes 9 appliqué blooms that complement each other yet shine on their own in single-block projects. Individual templates for each appliqué shape make prep work fast and easy. Graphic, fast, and full of movement, these easy-to-piece wedge blocks are appealing to both traditional and modern quilters. Show off your favourite motif in Tequila Sunrise, a bonus one-block project.Trade ReviewOct 2016 Not quite a book, but a bit more than a pattern, the Hexie Garden quilt is a 24 page boklet that comes in a handy card envelope along with nine single sided A3 pattern sheets. The author is Becky Goldsmith, who runs Piece O'Cake designs alongside Linda Jenkins, although this booklet is a solo project. The main pattern is the Hexie Garden is a stunning applique design which is ideal to make as block of the month. I was quite surprised when the author states the blocks are fun and fast as hand applique and use of hexagon layout makes them look complex to construct.There are comprehensive instructions and I like the addition of tips of themes such as auditioning fabric and being careful with bias edges. The additional pattern, Tequila Sunrise, shows a vibrant, modern way of using a single block in a quilt and so encourages the reader to think of ways the hexagon blocks can be used. If you are thinking you would like to sew applique but are not sure where to start this would be a good introduction as it features techniques such as needle-turn and fusing, and talks about templates and overlays. Hexie Garden quilt is ideal if you have been looking for an unusual design to showcase your skills, or if you want to take your first steps into applique stitching without getting overwhelmed. * Popular Patchwork *Discover 40 applique motifs and 17 flowering projects including cushions, table runners, wallhangings and bed quilts. You have the option to download and print full-size patterns or photocopy the pull-out and there are how-to photos throughout this wondrous book. Discover 8 gorgeous cushion designs in two shapes and sizes, two table runners and a beautiful rose panel amongst other projects. The Euphoria quilt is worked in pieces and there is also a smaller Euphoria pattern. Discover how to make 40 stylised flowers with step-by-step instructions. These could be used individually or mixed together to make panels, cushions and more. You will also find how to make insects such as butterflies. Each project comes with a line drawing that can be enlarged by 400%. The work is stunning. This book is highly recommended. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisGet the look of complex piecing with a savvy shortcut — striped fabric! With 12 versatile quilt patterns using solid stripes, multicoloured stripes, and even chevrons, you’ll explore modern blocks with maximum impact. Slice apart striped fabric and rearrange it into something new to create illusions of movement, depth, and texture. Pick up useful techniques along the way, like cutting on the bias and arranging blocks in unexpected ways. Patterns range from beginner to more advanced, and each quilt is shown in two colourways—it’s easy to use any striped fabric from your stash!Trade ReviewApril 2017 Quilters, its time to take the creative approach that gives maximum impact for minimum fuss. Lauren S. Palmer lets you in on her savy time-saving secret and we'll give you a hint: it involves striped fabric! You'll also learn useful quilting techniques like cutting on the bias, plus tips and tricks for boundaries and breaking the rules of traditional quiltmaking to make 12 bold and beautiful projects. * Sew *A modern slant on stripes. Discover 12 projects that use bold striped patterns. Find colour options and 3 sizes for each project. The projects are equally divided into easy, intermediate and advanced. The book includes information on working with stripes and takes a creative approach to design. Includes tips for using stripes, cutting on the bias, matching seams and more. For each project you will clearly see the materials needed, cutting, construction and alternate colourways. Great attention to detail, easy-to-follow instructions and excellent photos throughout. My favourite is the Modern American quilt. This book not only provides 36 size options in 12 designs, it will get you thinking seriously about stripes and how to incorporate them into your quilts. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Notes on Using This Book Stripe Theory Working With Stripes Projects Easy Lines in the Suit Little Cabin Floor Hill Valley Shimmer Intermediate Absent Minded Firecracker Modern American Roll On Advanced Fern Beau Thai Chip Off The Old Block Escher About the Author

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Book SynopsisMind your p’s and q’s… precuts and quilt blocks, that is! Popular designer Vanessa Goertzen puts charm squares to the test with 18 projects using precut 5"× 5" squares. Start with fresh, simple blocks and build your skills to sew versatile snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or cutting your own charms from scraps or yardage, you’ll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing. Quilters of all types will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs! 'An excellent way to begin quilting or to use charm packs.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewUsing 5 x 5 inch squares known as charm packs, this book brings you 18 fab designs to quilt. Each design is beginner friendly. You can buy pre-cuts or cut your own squares. You can alter squares too. Fantastic blocks bridge the gap between traditional piecing and modern designs. Contents include fabric selection, tools, supplies and before you begin plus finishing at the end of the book. The designs include blocks made with squares, rectangles, easy corner triangles, half-square triangles, quarter square triangles and wonky designs. For each design you'll see materials, cutting, construction with diagrams and good photos. An excellent way to begin quilting or to use charm packs. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Selecting the Fabric Tools & Supplies Before You Begin Keeping it Square Modern Basic Chandelier Lickety-Split Rectangle Blocks Railroad Crossing Cat's Cradle Snowfall Easy Corner Triangles Scrap-Happy Up Ahead Solar Eclipse Madame Butterfly Half-Square Triangles Rock Star First Crush Charm Bracelet Hoodwink Quarter-Square Triangles Somersault Love Letter Wonky Talk Tipsy Lunchbox Finishing the Quilt About the Author

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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.

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Book SynopsisQuilt the illusion of stained glass. This rich resource of approachable techniques from expert Allie Aller will let you jump right in with 6 stained glass—style quilts, from dazzling wallhangings to throws and bedcovers—full-size pattern pullout included. Outline pieced and appliquéd shapes 3 different ways—using trims, couching, and bias fabric strips. Explore your own ideas for both simple and intricate stained glass designs, and set yourself up for sewing success with tips on organizing your sewing space, using a design wall, and more. 'To sum up a lovely book that will have quilters itching to get started.' www.myshelf.comTrade ReviewMay 17 A couple of months ago, I was on a visit to Chichester Cathedral and saw the stained glass window by Marc Chagall in all its glowing ruby-red splendour, backlit by the afternoon sun. I stood transfixed. Allie Aller draws inspiration for her stained glass quilts from many sources, but the landscape windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany are a particular favourite and inspired the Tiffany’s Peacock quilt on the cover of her book. This is the most advanced project and comes with a full-sized pull out template to create a wall hanging. Whilst you could jump right in with this one, anyone new to stained glass quilting might want to work through the opening chapters, which outline the different leading techniques, fabric selection, and developing your own pattern. Allie describes in her introduction how she spent several years in the 1990s developing ideas for stained glass quilts and then moved into crazy quilting and hand stitching. Her recent return to the technique was inspired by the Modern Quilt movement and the graphic nature of stained glass quilting with its focus on composition, colour, line, shape, and fabric. This is evident in the Mondrian’s Window couch quilt project using different thicknesses of leading to outline bold colour blocks. If I ever get around to making this, it’ll go on my wall! * Popular Patchwork *Stained glass quilts have been around for a long time, but here is a book that “reimagines” them by updating the whole idea and making it more versatile. Why only use traditional materials when there are so many other choices, and why only use traditional methods when there are all sorts of other options? One of the reasons why handcrafts are currently so popular is the way so many of them have been reinvented for modern people’s time, tools and tastes. While traditional quilts are lovely mixing it up a bit and coming up with something fresh and new is the best way of keeping things up to date and this book manages all that well. The book begins by looking at patterns and ways of being inspired by them such as coloring books, old embroidery transfers and searching the Internet. The next chapter talks you through the process of making a typical stained glass pattern, from simplifying a drawing to resizing it, making into a set of templates and transferring the pattern to a background fabric. Then there is a look at “leading” options from basic iron-on to less conventional choices such as yarn and ribbons and how to use them complete with practice exercises. When you are ready there are six projects to make with patterns on a sheet at the back for a throw, bed and couch quilts and wallhangings. Everything you need is listed and most of the steps have a photograph so you can see what your work should look like. This is not a book on how to quilt for beginners; there are many of those around (check out the Search Press catalog) but a book that shows quilters how to do this particular style. Basic quilting knowledge is assumed but you don’t have to be too advanced to be able to tackle these projects. Subjects for the projects include a Tiffany style peacock, floral welcome wreath, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mondrian windows, leafy vines and abstract shapes inspired by wind and sun. There is a list of suppliers at the back if you are in the US and even a helpful look at good work habits including organizing a work table and keeping things tidy. To sum up a lovely book that will have quilters itching to get started. * myshelf.com *Creating a stained glass effect in quilting is fascinating. There are only 6 projects in this book from quilts to wall decor. There are also 3 ways to create the 'leading' without bias tape. The front cover shows a beautiful peacock and typical stained glass colours in the border of the cover that belong to another quilt called 'Mondrian's Window'. The back cover shows a beautiful 'vine' in gorgeous greens. These form the best three projects in the book in my opinion. Chapter One deals with design sources and strategies; the sources might surprise you, Chapter Two with Glass and Leading supplies and approaches - any experienced quilter will probably already have tried these methods, especially if they do applique. In the close-up of Frank's Window you can see how far out the leading is (and again twice in the instructions) and Chapter Three with Techniques and Exercises including a Gallery with some superb samples and Chapter Four with Work Flow plus Projects. The instructions for making the projects are clear. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: Design Sources and Strategies How to find, enlarge, and transfer designs to suit your needs A small stained glass project, from start to finish Chapter Two: Glass and Leading: Supplies and Approaches Fabrics, tools, and notions to use Couching, appliqued ribbon, and iron-on leading Chapter Three: Glass and leading techniques, with practice exercises Detailed explanations and practice sessions lead you through the three techniques How to set up your workspace for best results Gallery Chapter Four: Workflow and Good Habits Project One: Windy Sunshine; a summer throw Project Two: Leaf Vine; a bed quilt Project Three: Mondrian's Window; a couch quilt Project Four: Window for Frank; an improvisational couch quilt Project Five: Welcome Wreath; a wool and cotton wallhanging Project Six: Tiffany's Peacock; a classic stained glass wallhanging Conclusion Resources About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis mini book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters. Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Whether you're wondering if you should prewash your fabric or how to create a particular style in your quilt, you'll find yourself turning to Alex's sage advice again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your guild, quilt group, sister, mum or friend, or anyone else you know who loves fabric as much as you do.Trade ReviewAug 17 Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential advice on all things fabric-related in this packed pocket guide. From choosing fabric designs to washing and storing precious print, this tiny tome is a mine of information and a must own for fabric fans (that's us then!) * Pretty Patches *Table of ContentsFabric Grain A Few Words about Quality. Three Keys to Successful Fabric Selection - Color - Value - Character of Print Alternative Strategies for Choosing Fabrics - Fabulous Focus Fabric (or Favorite Designer) - Capture a Style or an Era Caring for Your Fabric - To Prewash ... or Not? Where and How to Store It

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Book SynopsisPiece beautiful blocks from your scrap bag or uniformly plan your approach from fabric yardage—with line drawings of each quilt to colour in, the choice is yours! Start with 8 quilt patterns, each shown in 2 distinct looks, plus get easy sewing and pressing tips to remake quilts in your favourite fabrics. Piece complicated-looking designs, learn special binding techniques, and uncover new ways to freshen up and use your fabric collection. Even beginning quilters will be able to jump right in and sew their own colourful stash quilts.Trade ReviewI love the way this book gives you two options for each quilt.You can either use scarps or yardage to create some amazing quilts. I love Joyce's designs, they are so refreshing. There are 8 different projects in the book and all of them are made the two ways. Joyce takes you through making each of the quilts, describing how to make each block and then to make each quilt. There are diagrams to help you to complete each of the projects. I love the fact that she also includes different quilt tops that you can sew. The designs are beautiful and add to each of the designs. With each of the designs you are provided with an outline of the design so that you can colour it and create you own design. I love the striking designs that use simple processes to create the most amazing quilts. I love this book. It gives you so many option and makes it so that you can choose whether you want to use your scraps or use yardage. This is one book that I want to make most of the quilts withing the book. I am so excited by the designs. * Crochet Addict UK *You have two ways to make each of 8 projects - either with yardage or with scrap. You can learn easy piecing methods and tips to create stunning complex designs and use your stash. Clear instructions include finished unit and quilt size, materials and construction, all with clear photos and diagrams. Easy to use. There is a blank quilt drawing design so that you can enlarge it and colour in your own preferred colours. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Introduction Betsy's Quilt Spinning Triangles Chain and Bar Confetti What's Up Snowbirds Safe Travels Wishing Rings General Sewing Instructions About the Author Supplies/Resources

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Book SynopsisYour childhood home, an old family caravan, the incredible skyscraper in your city - these are all the wonderful subjects that deserve to be recreated in fabric. Internationally acclaimed, award-winning quilter Gloria Loughman teaches you to capture your favourite place in fusible appliqué. Her simple technique is easy to master, yet yields stunning results. Draw from one of three included projects, your own photo or memory and downloadable bonus patterns to assemble your own scenes that are captivating, vivid and full of character.Trade ReviewJanuary 2018 Gloria Loughman began making large landscape quilts of the Australian bush after completing her studies in art and design in 1996. In Fabulous Facades, she explores how to create graphic quilts that resemble woodblocks and linocuts in a change of direction inspired by her daughter’s study of architecture and her husband’s photos of buildings. Each main shape is outlined with fine dark lines adding strength to the composition in a series of projects that include doorways, skyscrapers and even a cargo ship and camper van. As a trained secondary school teacher, Gloria is adept at making the process of design and construction easy to understand. She talks of design elements, colour balance, choice of fabrics and how to create texture and layers in a way that is straightforward and enthusiastic. The idea is to get you to a place in which you can dig out photos of favourite places and create your own unique design using her tried and tested methods. This informative book will inspire fans of travel and architecture. * Popular Patchwork *Subtitled 'Create Breathtaking Results With Fused Fabric', this book shows you how to take photos of facades and make quilts. It includes Design, Color (retained American spelling), Fabric, Creating a Pattern, Construction, Putting It Together, Finishing and Projects as well as a gallery of work. The book deals with a theme - the theme of facades - architecture, doors, buildings, skyscrapers, shape. Gloria explains how the technique can be applied to other subjects. All patterns are available as a download. Looking at Gloria's photos and finished quilts is very inspiring. Other artists work is included too. There are many examples of buildings from around the world. A detailed account is given of the method and techniques used. This is a fabulous addition to Gloria's already published books. It gives practical information that is easy to follow accompanied by fabulous photos. Very inspiring use of photos to art quilts. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction How To Use This Book Design Old Buildings New Buildings Choosing Your Facade Elements of Design Line Shape Texture Using the Elements of Design Editing Exaggeration Unity and Harmony Repetition Balance Focal Point Movement Contrast Finding an Image Cropping Backgrounds Scale Light and Shadows Color Color and Culture The Art of Color Color Combinations The Color Wheel Color Schemes Color Balance Working with the Original Color Scheme Color and Perspective Fabric Dark Fabrics for the Base Fabrics for Walls Fabrics for Trims Fabrics for Glass Fabrics for Sky Fabrics for Foreground and Water Overpainting Commercial Fabrics Creating Textured Fabrics Steps to Prevent Fraying Creating the Pattern Drawing the Design Using Perspective Photocopying and Using Your Computer Photocopying and Tracing Using Apps Construction Preparing Freezer-paper Patterns for Bases Basic Construction Information Seaside Cottage Multiple Buildings Special Features Stone Walls Windows Wrought Iron Backgrounds and Foregrounds BackgroundSky Commercial Sky Fabric Painted Sky Collage Sky One Piece of Fabric Sky BackgroundForest Printed Fabric Forest Abstract Forest Foreground Paved Footpath Water Doorways Design Preparation Construction Special Doorways Skyscrapers Other FacadesBoats and Cars Finishing Faced Edges Projects Old Doorway Italian Village Campervan About the Author

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Book SynopsisLet your creativity take flight with quilting inspiration from butterflies of the Tiputini Biodiversity Research Station! Beginning with the magnificent 12-block sampler of butterflies and wreaths—an ideal block-of-the-month—you’ll sew 8 enchanting projects that capture nature’s beauty. Introduce contrast, embellishment, and negative space as you sew large quilts, pillows, wallhangings, and place mats. Full-size appliqué patterns are included, plus an easy guide to raw-edge fusible appliqué. 'A wonderful book for any lover of butterflies.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewLove butterflies? Find 12 full-size patterns and 6 wreath patterns that incorporate beautiful butterflies. Raw edge applique and a block a month for the Tiputini sampler, plus 8 projects from quilts to cushions and place mats. There is a dramatic black and white quilt and I love the place mats. All the instructions are included, techniques tips and template patterns. A wonderful book for any lover of butterflies. They can also be transformed by changing the fabric. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction How To Use This Book Techniques, Tools, and Materials Tools and Supplies Great Raw-Edge Applique Simple Paper-Foundation Piecing Your Quilting Personality Projects Tiputini Eclectic Butterflies Funky Butterfly Placemats Twilight Butterfly Pillow Glitzy-Glam-Butterflies Easy-Breezy Butterflies Just Be You Wallhanging Butterflies Rising Patterns

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Book SynopsisRooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with 35 must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art - how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons and charms.Trade ReviewAre you a magpie hoarder of scraps of fabric, fancy threads, shiny beads and odd charms? Do you have leftovers from other projects, broken jewellery or old clothes? If the answer is a loud yes (and it usually is with crafters) this is the book for you. Repurpose all this junk (ahem stash of treasures) into something beautiful with this useful primer. I had heard of crazy quilts but was unsure what they were or how they were made. You don’t need to be a quilter to make them or even own a sewing machine (although it helps) as after the irregular shaped pieces have been stitched onto a base the real fun begins. It is all about surface decoration, taking a few simple embroidery stitches a long way and having fun with your stash. This is not a book of projects as the nature of crazy quilting does not lend itself to this type of thing; it is all about what you have and what you want to do with it. Instead the book guides you through what you need, how to do the basic part and then lets rip with a glorious range of different ways of embellishing your seams. There are plenty of helpful diagrams and lots of examples of sections from finished work; it would have been great to have seen a Victorian sample but this is all modern. It is the sort of book filled with color and instantly doable things that make a crafter want to raid their hoard and make something. The author’s approach is very hands-on and suitable for anybody who has this type of stash, basic sewing skills and plenty of time. However, as this is a craft that can be done on a lap it is ideal for relaxing with in front of the TV even this might not be a problem. Highly recommended. * Myshelf.com *When I heard the Sharon Boggon was writing a book on crazy quilting, I knew I had to have it! I pre-ordered it, and when it arrived, it flew to the top of my book stack. Sharon blogs – and has for a long, long time! – at Pintangle about crazy quilting and other artistic and stitch-related interests. Her encrusted approach to crazy quilting has fascinated me for years. I love to look at her elaborate crazy quilt squares, with exquisitely arranged ground fabrics, perfectly placed and spaced stitches, ingenious stitch combinations, fantastic textures, and judiciously and tastefully added embellishments. Her work is really a feast for the eyes! And while I’m not a crazy quilter myself (I did dabble a bit with it – and goldwork – here), I love to look at beautifully executed crazy quilting. There’s a lot to learn in crazy quilting that can be applied to other types of stitchery, too. I appreciate especially the freedom of crazy quilting. I think it’s a perfect outlet for creative stitchers who like to sew and who enjoy playing with fabric, threads, beads, ribbons, texture, and color. Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design is a colorful volume that is bound to catch the eye of any needlework enthusiast. The title relays a little bit about what’s inside, but this is much more than just a design book. It’s crazy quilting from start to finish, made accessible to the beginner but super useful for the advanced CQ-er as well. The book covers a lot of content in its 144 pages! Not only will you learn all about the materials – fabrics suitable for crazy quilting, threads, embellishments, tools, and the works – but you’ll also learn about designing squares (and layouts), constructing them, planning embellishment, color choices, textures, movement, stitches, decorative treatments, and pretty much everything that you need to know to create outstanding crazy quilt projects. Throughout the book, the reader is treated to photos of Sharon’s gorgeous work. I remember when I first saw the piece above on Sharon’s former blog “In a Minute Ago,” and was struck by it. I love the colors, the arrangement, the needle painting! I think Sharon is one of those natural-born teachers who not only easily spreads enthusiasm for her subject, but who knows how to make the subject approachable and achievable. She breaks down method and technique into logical, manageable steps, taking the learner from basics to beyond seamlessly. There’s no huff-and-puff, no unachievable loftiness. It’s as if you’re on an mild, pleasurable stroll down the path of learning, and the next thing you know, you get it! Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design is written in a really easy, friendly tone that’s just plain nice to read. Aside from the excellent instructional content that you’d hope for from any technique book, I think this is what I like best about the book. From the learner’s perspective, there are a few sections in the book that raise it above other books on the same subject. After all, there are lots of books on crazy quilting out there! For example, I especially appreciate this section on movement. The whole notion of “movement” in visual art can be applied to more than just crazy quilting. Once you consider movement in design, you’ll find yourself applying the concepts in this section to other pieces of needlework, too! Sharon thoroughly discusses and instructs on the structure of squares in crazy quilting designs and how to consider the placement of embellishments in a way that they will draw the eye around the piece and encourage it to see and explore. She demonstrates how to create something that, although it might be seemingly disordered due to heavy embellishment, is actually pleasantly ordered so that the eye makes sense of it almost upon contact. While crazy quilting often celebrates an abundance of decoration that can often seem haphazard and perhaps even “overdone,” Sharon shows how the judicious placement of key decorative elements brings an order to the disorder, making a piece a real pleasure to explore rather than just a mass of confusion. Another section that I really like in this book is the section on color. Lately, I’ve been drawn to any book that discusses color. Color Confident Stitching, which I reviewed earlier this year, has been my go-to book lately when I want to think about color in designs. I’ve also reviewed Color Confidence in Embroidery, which discusses the subject at length and provides needlepainting projects that demonstrate beautifully the blending of colors in embroidery. I always learn something from every author’s take and interpretation of color. Sharon has a real knack for color combinations that work, and so I was eager to read this section of the book. It doesn’t disappoint – I picked up some good information and perspectives for making color choices. Have you ever noticed that there are creative folks who have an intuitive, natural sense for color, while other people rely on more of an almost-scientific approach to the subject? I think you’ll find Sharon’s section on color pretty helpful, if you flounder on the question of color in needlework design in general! Of course you will find thorough information on embellishments other than thread and beads. There’s a good section on lace, braids, doilies, hankies – and other stuff! – and how to use it all effectively… …and plenty of luscious silk ribbon instruction! The technical instruction in the book is excellent – lots of clear step-by-step photos that will make learning a breeze! There’s a thorough stitch dictionary with classic stitches and all kinds of variations and lovely combinations. Finally, what every crazy quilter craves – lots of inspiration for seam treatments! You’ll find pages and pages of seam treatment ideas! Again, these can be applied to other types of needlework besides crazy quilting, too. They’d be really fun in band sampler format, if you just wanted to practice or play with bands of stitches. In a Nutshell A terrific book! And on so many levels! All pros, no cons. https://www.needlenthread.com/2017/08/visual-guide-to-crazy-quilting-design-book-review.html * Mary Corbet's Needle n Thread *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Process of Making a Crazy Quilt Project Choosing a Suitable Crazy Quilt Project Part 1 Crazy Quilting and the Encrusted Style The Foundation Fabric How Much Fabric? Fabric Choice Fabric Type Using Men's Ties Design Considerations When Choosing Fabric Sourcing Crazy Quilting Materials Part 2 Using Design to Take your Viewer on a Journey Emphasis and Subordination Movement Using Repetition to Create Balance Using Color Using Composition and Design to Manage the Bling Part 3 Piecing a Crazy Quilt Project Stitch-and-Flip Foundation Piecing Embellishment Decisions Including Lace, Ribbon, Braids, Doilies, Hankies, and More Adding Prairie Points Part 4 Stitching Starting and Finishing Thread Needles Silk Ribbon Embroidery Beads Marking Your Fabric Decorating Your Seams and Designing Stitches Combining Stitches Part 5 Stitches and Techniques Foundation Stitches Buttonhole Stitch (Blanket Stitch) Chevron Stitch Cretan Stitch Feather Stitch Herringbone Stitch Linear Stitches for Motifs and Flourishes Backstitch Chain Stitch and Chain Stitch in Silk Ribbon Couching Running Stitch Stem Stitch Motif Stitches Bullion Knot Buttonhole Wheel Detached Chain Stitch Fargo rose Fly stitch French knot Leaf stitch Straight Stitch Part 6 Adding Beads, Sequins Buttons and Charms to Your Block Using Beads, Sequins, and All Those Fun Shiny Bits! Bead Tassels Using Sequins Creatively Don't Forget to Add a Spider! When to Stop About the Author

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Book SynopsisA follow-up to the bestselling Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern by Jera Brandvig. Jera is back, this time with a romantic take on her quilt-as-you-go designs. Try your hand at 9 projects, including an elegant sampler with 51 mix-and-match blocks. For quilt as-you-go enthusiasts, Jera shares three optional joining methods, including her technique that makes your quilt reversible! No matter how busy your schedule, you can set attainable goals and practice quilting patchwork blocks in small, manageable pieces.Trade ReviewA follow on from the best selling Quilt As You Go Made Modern. Jera has come up with another winner, based on the ever-popular vintage theme. The book gives materials and tools, information on batting and quilt sizes plus everything you need to know about what is unique about this way of quilting. It has become one of my favourite techniques for working on a domestic sewing machine. It is far easier to join the blocks, having quilted them, than to quilt the whole top in one go. 51 classic vintage blocks (12 inches (30cm) square, nine projects and three joining methods are included. You can even make your quilt reversible. Easy to follow instructions and great photographs and line drawings. The book is suitable for all levels of quilters. Versatile and easy, qaygo can be applied to any quilt block. It is absolutely fantastic with quilts small and large, a cushion and a table runner. The smaller quilts could be used as wall hangings. There’s a little bit of improvisation in there too. Recommended. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *January 2018 This is a follow-up book to the popular Quilt-As-You-Go Made Modern, also by Jera. It features 51 blocks, nine projects, and three joining methods; including her very own technique that makes your quilt reversible by quilting each block individually on a backing and using joining strips on the front and back of the assembled quilt. Whilst the first book focussed on improvisational techniques in a modern style, this one is about using vintage fabrics in classic block designs. There are useful sections on tools and supplies, working with batting, and choosing your fabrics. Each project is laid out in an easy to follow fashion that is packed with photos and diagrams. Overall, a well considered book that is a delight to look through with a warm, encouraging tone of voice. * Popular Patchwork *Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Working with Batting Fabric Selection The Quilts High Tea Sampler Oh My Stars Bright Blooms Whimsy Windows Simon's Quilt Summer Nights Lucky Star Vintage Ohio Star Flower Box More Quilt Inspiration 50 Quilt Block Patterns Finish It with Quilt As-You-Go Quilting & Squaring Up Blocks Assembling the Blocks Adding Backing and Binding About the Author Resources

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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 SynopsisLearn how to make simple, one-of-a-kind quilts using large-scale print fabrics! Easy Stack is a quick-cutting, fabric-efficient way of making great quilts that are rotary cut and machine pieced. Using only 4 fabric repeats and easy-to-cut strips, you can create 3 kinds of fun and unique blocks. Then play with 8 setting options, with 4 quilt sizes for each option, to create an endless variety of quilts.

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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 *

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Book SynopsisLearn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares the emotional, creative, and technical aspects of memory quilting through colourful storytelling and photography. Practical projects inspired by real families’ stories will help you celebrate love, provide comfort, and honour your family’s heritage.Trade ReviewThere are many ways of capturing our memories and this book shows us how to incorporate our cherished ones into an heirloom quilt. 12 designs are showcased in this wonderfully unique ideas book and each one is personal to the family we get to know. Appliqué designs in the shapes of dogs, photographs and favourite clothing are all included in the designs and as well as giving a host of ideas there are many ways of making a personalised quilt that will last for many years and generations. Each design comes with a step by step quilting guide, with tips and hints on finishing your quilt. The quilts shown are modern, edgy and what's more they are personal history of those we love. Different from a traditional quilt, there is no reason why a quilter will not find inspiration within these pages. They really are exquisite pieces of art. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Discover how to create a joyful quilt that will be loved for generations! This book combines step-by-step guides and detailed images to help you sew your own quilt, alongside inspiring stories about the individuals Suzanne has crafted quilts for. * Sew Magazine (June 2019) *Discover how to create a joyful quilt that will be loved for generations! This book combines step-by-step guides and detailed images to help you sew your own quilt, alongside inspiring stories about the individuals Suzanne has crafted quilts for. * Sew *There are twelve carefully designed, beautifully made memory quilts. The quilts are a combination of fabric piecing and 'memory' items including knitted, fur and sari fabric. It is not a 'How to Do' book but one to inspire. In preparation garments must be washed, cut into flat pieces and stabilised with starch or interfacing. Details like pockets and buttons should be saved. Each quilt has a history, they reflect the varied heritages of their owners. There is a quilt with Arabesque tile shaped blocks and another has a stunning colourful Mandela. The design choices, patterns and arrangements are explained. 'Memory' items are not crowded together, they are well spaced apart. I found it fascinating, it is my Book of the Month. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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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.

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Book SynopsisImprove your quilt designs by learning how to organise fabric by size and colour, while making adorably sophisticated quilts (both pieced and appliquéd) for babies and children. Each of the 20 bright, happy quilts is shown in warm and cool colourways to spark the imagination and use up your stash. Stacey Day's friendly voice and great advice make it easy to choose beautiful palettes and add design flair, while also guiding you through the best methods for organising fabrics by colour and size, from tiny scraps to bulky yardage.

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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.

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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 SynopsisMaster the precision and attention to detail needed for small quilts! In this book, author Donna Lynn Thomas teaches you the skills you need to create accurately pieced quilts in miniature. Choosing fabrics (with emphasis on print size), cutting (with emphasis on accuracy), sewing (with techniques for how to sew small pieces and tiny half-square triangles), pressing, and finishing are all covered in depth. Build your confidence and skills at your own pace with easy-to-follow instructions and a progression of 12 main projects, from easier to more challenging. Plus, each project comes in up to 3 sizes, so you can choose how small you want to go!Trade ReviewI am slowly becoming more and more interested in miniature quilts. I was mesmerised by them at a recent quilt show. It is such a struggle on a domestic machine to wrestle with a gigantic quilt. Yet minis present their own set of challenges. This book presents fabulous images of 35 mini quilts and 12 wonderful projects. You are going to fall in love with doing this. Each pattern has two or three sizes to ease you into getting smaller and smaller. A bit like Alice in Wonderland! Note that if you are making miniature quilts for exhibition, you need to follow the organiser's instructions on size. The book takes you through the basic supplies, fabrics and quilting basics. Useful information is found on triangles, on point, nesting, quarter inch perfect seams and finishing. Even if you are a beginner, there is enough practical information here. The projects are also graded for skill level. The projects are a delight, I love the thought that has gone into this book. The instructions and diagrams are first class. When you move onto the next level, it's all about making the parts smaller. All in all a fabulous primer on mini quilts and one I am happy to recommend. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *There are 35 miniature quilts, each come in three sizes; small 4" - 6" blocks; smaller 3" - 4" blocks and smallest 1 1/8" - 3" blocks. A round single hole stitch plate is recommended plus Microtex 70 needles and 60 wt cotton thread. Short stitches i.e. 15 to the inch, prevent the short seams unravelling. A seam ripper to guide, rather than pins, and sewing slowly are also suggested. The first 39 pages are a masterclass in precise piecing, suitable for any block. The instructions and diagrams for cutting and assembling the quilts follow. The amazing miniature quilts are photographed beautifully. A book to awe and inspire. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisWinter, spring, summer, fall—who’s the coziest of them all? Make your home warm and inviting with pretty quilts for all four seasons! Sew 20 projects from quilts and table runners to wall hangings and pillows. With a suite of patterns for each season, you’ll combine colourful cottons, luscious wool appliqué, and simple hand stitching. A variety of techniques from patchwork to paper piecing and raw-edge appliqué will keep you inspired to sew all year long. Say hello to the seasons with quilted decor for your walls, pillows, tables, and more. Build your skills with 20 sewing projects, from small and simple to more advanced quilts. Capture the colours of nature with sweet embroidery, patchwork, and wool appliqué.Trade ReviewI love this book. The designs are simple but beautiful and with templates included, they are just waiting to be stitched. I loved the winter designs, The snowmen are so cute. Table runners, quilts and cushions are just some of the inspiring projects and each one is easy to personalise, so they can be made with specific people and designs in mind. Embroidery and buttons are suggested as embellishments and appliqué is a beautiful addition. Each project has a menu for things you need to create your project, and with sizes and a simple to follow instruction guide, even a beginner quilter could achieve a stunning and usable item. From cutting out your design to the finishing touches, each step is explained fully. These projects are works of art, and depending on your fabric choice they can adorn and decorate your home as well as keeping you warm and snuggly. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisBreak down the process of modern quilt design with scientific design principles. Applying the concept of negative space in eight key ways, you’ll start with traditional blocks or quilts and transform them into modern masterpieces, step-by-step. Each chapter teaches skills such as removing elements or disintegration, with a quilt project for each technique! Complete with tips on piecing, choosing fabrics, and machine quilting for an artistic finish, this book has something for every quilter.Trade ReviewI actually received and read it through from start to finish in one day. It is so much more than a book of patterns and contains such useful information for anyone interested in making modern quilts - either from a pattern or by designing their own. In each chapter there is information on techniques to make quilts modern, for example taking a traditional block quilt and removing elements, varying sizes and inverting colours to name a few. I really liked how Sylvia talks you through each process and gives examples along the way. Some of these are computer generated images but there are so many lovely photos of real quilts that just make you want to touch them. If you don't want to design yourself, each chapter has a pattern with full instructions for you to make the quilt. I have to say I now have more quilts added to my ever-growing, or is that never-ending, to do list. The quilt below features in the book as an example of disintegration but it isn't a pattern in the book - I just included it here because I happen to love it! All in all I think this is a fantastic book and a wonderful resource for quilters both modern quilters and those looking to explore modern routes more. Watch this space for upcoming quilts that will be made using some of these techniques. See the full review here. -- Abigail * Cut & Alter *It is a design technique leaving large open spaces. The introduction defines negative space as 'space surrounding around or between the subjects.' It begins with exercises encouraging experimenting with traditional blocks. The instructions and diagrams need careful study; these are not simple designs. The examples have cutting plans and templates often using foundation piecing. All the patterns are shown in bright coloured fabric. An interesting new trend in quilting. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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