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Every quilt needs to be bound, but not every quilt needs to be bound the same way. In one concise booklet, 12 of the most popular binding techniques are shown in clear, step-by-step photos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow text. Learn the methods for self binding, inside out binding, flange binding, continuous regular and bias binding, four fabric scrappy binding, irregular edge binding, hand-stitching binding to the quilt back, and more. With this guide, you’ll be able to try a different binding every time!

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Don’t begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about every kind of notion, how to use them properly, and how to care for and store them! From understanding the difference between permanent and wash-away adhesives, what size rotary cutter you need, the proper way to store needles, bobbins, and scissors, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with all of your craft supplies and taking with you to the store when deciding which notion you need next. Also included are helpful, unbiased reviews of each product. Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very-Pruitt is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.

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All batting is not alike, and it can make or break your final quilt. Never get the wrong one again and bring this resourceful, pocket-sized guide to batting with you to the store! Small but mighty, Know Your Battings will help you choose appropriate batting, use it correctly, and avoid common mistakes so you end up with a perfect quilt every time! Containing over 50 pages of terminology definitions and charts listing retailer batting names, finishes, roll widths, stitch spaces, recommended quilting comments, and so much more, you won't want to start another project without this guide!

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It's easy to translate the dots and dashes of Morse code into beautiful pieced quilts. The concept is simple and the possibilities are endless! This book shows how to use Morse code to customize quilts with secret messages and hidden meanings. A baby quilt can contain the child's name and birthday-or a wedding quilt might feature the happy couple's names along with the date of their vows. Favourite quotations, popular sayings and simple sentiments are all wonderful opportunities to create a unique quilt. Morse Code Quilts offers six projects that express the aesthetic of modern quilts, including a wall hanging that says "Love is Love" and a graduation quilt that says "The World Awaits." Author Sarah J. Maxwell provides charts for both letters and numbers and shows how to convert dots and dashes into a quilt layout. She also includes methods to calculate yardage requirements and cutting instructions.

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Bright, fun, and simple-to-stitch quilts for beginning sewers—and everyone who loves modern style. Twelve projects range from lap to king-sized quilts. At last, a book that teaches beginner quilters simple techniques to create successful quilts that reflect today’s tastes for bold colours and prints, high contrast, and expansive use of negative space. Contemporary style in quilts is inspired by modern design, which uses colour, composition, and contrast to create a bold look. Simple Quilts for the Modern Home provides all the how-to a beginner needs to know to cut, piece, and finish each quilt. Each project is an opportunity to utilize a new skill, like strip piecing, using fusible appliqué, and cutting at a 45-degree angle. The results are fresh, bold, and contemporary quilts that will appeal to quiltmakers of all skill levels.

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Radiant Quilts offers a complete guide to making gorgeous scrap quilts using just one, two, or three simple repeated shapes. Renowned author and quilt designer Elsie M. Campbell uses triangles, clamshells, half-hexagons, strips, and diamonds to make nine start-to-finish, stash-busting projects—from stunning table runners to a gorgeous king-sized quilt. With simplicity as the basis for each piece or block, Elsie shows how color, value, and contrast can work together to create the illusion of depth and light. She explains how to make fabric decisions that produce wonderfully luminescent quilts. Her book provides cutting instructions for three methods: cutting with scissors and templates; rotary cutters and rulers; and die cutters.

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Revisit a classic style and create eye-catching projects with modern appeal. Clear instructions and stitch guides will give you the basics you need to easily create redwork patterns that are simple, charming and fun. With stunning, inspirational images of each project, author Helen Stubbings of Hugs ’n Kisses® provides 19 projects you can create and share. Projects include a change purse, a penny square quilt, home and seasonal décor.

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A comprehensive guide to everything colorful, A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color & Design is a must-have for artists, quilters, students, and anyone fascinated by the languages of color and design. With over 200 pages filled with detailed explanations, photos, examples, illustrations, and lessons, learn directly from an experienced artist and art teacher, Heather Thomas. Beginning with a study of the color wheel and color theory, the book then takes a detailed look at each individual color. From there, you’ll understand how colors work together before learning the elements and principles of design, from line, shape, and form to contrast, balance, and unity. Finally, apply all the readings to actually creating! Progressing in difficulty and building upon the previous lesson, you’ll round off with 12 workshops for hands-on learning and experimentation. Each lesson is presented in such a way to help you reach the project’s goal and ultimately become a better artist!

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Quilt alongside Jean Ann Wright as she creates easy, fun, and bright quilt projects made with jelly rolls and pre-cuts. Jelly Roll Jambalaya Quilts features 10 quilts with step-by-step instructions, full-color diagrams, and tips for making unique blocks quickly and easily. Plus, 5 bonus lessons are featured throughout for sewing diagonal seams, overlapping seams, speedy strip piecing, cutting hexagons and 60-degree triangles, and re-sizing the quilt. And of course, a closing recipe for a chicken and seafood jambalaya in both Creole-style and Cajun-style is also included.

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The third book of the First-Time series, Janet Pittman, author of the Appliqué: The Basics & Beyond and Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids, teaches the basics of machine appliqué in 9 easy, step-by-step lessons. Learn about the required equipment and supplies, fabrics and threads, preparing fused and turned-edge appliqué, the basics of machine appliqué stitching, bias seams, and more. Then, practice your newly acquired skills on 5 simple appliqué projects for beginners, including a lap throw quilt, a tote bag, a seasonal table runner, a mini quilt, and a pillow. Janet even shows you how to machine appliqué on purchased items, such as aprons and towels. Also included are full-size, ready-to-use appliqué templates, as well as a bonus lesson on how to use the decorative stitches on your machine.

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Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, leading quilt authorities and hosts of Love of Quilting on public television join with the The Henry Ford to bring you this spectacular new book with 24 vintage quilts celebrating American quiltmaking. In this 208-page book youll find history, timeline, stories and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation of American quiltmakers. The 24 selected projects feature red and white quilts, Susan McCord quilts, log cabin quilts, appliqué quilts and patchwork quilts inspired by antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns from Fons and Porter for making replicas of historic quilts. In addition to quilt projects, youll also find a feature essay and gallery section devoted to the impressive quilt collection of internationally-known nineteen-century quilting genius Susan McCord at The Henry Ford. 24 quilt projects for making replicas of historic quilts Special essay on A Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925 Complete step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns Sew Easy techniques from Fons and Porter The Susan McCord collection from The Henry Ford

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Diane Phelan's vibrant collection of Americana quilt paintings featuring a rainbow of quilts surrounded by flowers, cottages, barns, country stores and Amish country life are the inspiration for this spectacular quilting book. Diane's paintbrush is comparable to a threaded needle. From a collection of more than 90 painted quilts, eight have been adapted and are showcased with complete how-to instructions. Eight full-size quilts created in Diane's stunning colour palette Favourite patterns such as log cabin, double wedding ring, lone star, star flower, Dresden plate and basket blocks

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Each quilt block pattern is simple and classic while also incorporating unique Japanese design elements, colourways, and characteristics that make for a fresh, updated aesthetic. Introductory chapters on basic sewing techniques are provided along with instructions on how to make practical items such as coasters, pouches, quilts and mini bags.

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Create adorable scrap blocks like you’ve never seen! This one-of-a-kind scrap block pattern book features 60 fresh and modern patchwork block character patterns, including charming baby dragons, raccoons, elephants, lions, bunnies, foxes, and more. Ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to a whimsical drawing and sewing technique, each scrap block pattern template is easy-to-use and includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko’s modern style brings a breath of fresh air to the quilting world with her charismatic animal designs that are completely original and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, making this project guide a must-have for passionate quilters and hobbyists!

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A visual encyclopedia of stitches, the Big Book of Embroidery is the essential, go-to reference guide for embroiderers. Understand basic stitches, such as straight stitches, cross stitches, woven stitches, split stitches, and loop stitches, and learn to embroider several details and designs within those fundamental methods. Containing 237 popular embroidery stitches and techniques, detailed close-up photography, and step-by-step illustrations and captions, you'll then practice the skills learned with 29 beautiful projects! Embroider flowers, succulents, birds, hearts, snowflakes, butterflies, fruits, and more on shirts, shorts, tablecloths, table linens, wall hangings, and so much more! This book is perfect for anyone, from beginner to experienced, who wants to learn and master the art of embroidery.

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Hawaiian quilt designs incorporate two contrasting colors and applique motifs. Now, you can achieve this stunning style yourself! Featuring eight gorgeous motifs that can be used to create a variety of projects – from cushions and tote bags to pillows and full-size quilts – each design includes step-by-step instructions, applique templates, and detailed technique tutorials. Projects are approachable and range in size, from small-scale to full-size so you won’t be intimidated. Also included is expert guidance on both padded and flat-surface techniques.

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Discover how to transform fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts. Award-winning quilter and fibre artist Joyce Hughes shows how to use dimensional thread painting, raw edge applique, and a variety of embellishments to make seasonal panels, beautiful florals, and panel replicas like Van Gogh's Starry Nights. From simple beading to more advanced three-dimensional pieces, Joycenpresents her techniques clearly and concisely with detailed photographs innstep-by-step format. Sure to please both traditional and contemporary artists alike, Creating Art Quilts with Panels also features a photographic gallery of inspirational art quilt masterpieces.

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Frolic through fields of flowers as you take your embroidery skills to the next level! Lovely Little Embroideries is an inspirational guide to creating 22 stunning, small, and easy embroidery hoops, accessories, ornaments, and more, all featuring every stitcher’s favorite subject – flower bouquets! Opening with overviews on basic supplies, transfer methods, and how to finish the back of a hoop, also included is an illustrated stitch guide for both basic stitches to more advanced ones. With step-by-step instructions and photography for stitching floral embroidery hoops, pendant necklaces, holiday ornaments, lavender sachets, and more, this must-have craft book offers fresh and modern embroidery patterns to fine-tune your skills that every passionate stitcher will love! Embroidery artist Beth Stackhouse is the owner of Forest Chorus Studio where she offers embroidery pattern tutorials, fiber art, and embroidered jewelry. Her work has been featured on MarthaStewart.com, MAKERS Magazine, KOEL Magazine, Feeling Stitchy, and other well-known publications within the needlework and crafting industry.

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Easy to start, simple to learn, and fun to do, punch needle is relaxing as it is gratifying! With just a few affordable tools, materials, and Beginner's Guide to Punch Needle Projects, anyone can enjoy the art of punch needle. Featuring 25 step-by-step colorful and fun projects for lively home decor, pillows, gift tags, toys, and so much more, this book will teach you all of the essential techniques as you create a collection of playful punch needle masterpieces! Author Juliette Michelet is an embroiderer, crafter, punch needle artist, and contributor for Marie Claire Idees, making her a leading voice to introduce you to this approachable and exciting hobby!

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

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Learn punch needle techniques and then create your choice of 22 beautiful motifs inspired by an antique quilt

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

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An inspiring and accessible guide to creating landscape-style quilts, this book is the perfect basic introduction to art quilting. Featuring 3 stunning yet simple quilt designs, including a bookmark, card, and 8 x 10 scene, author Dr. Susan Kruszynski offers easy-to-follow techniques that infuse art quilts with splashes of intense color that both beginner and experienced quilters can achieve and will love! Also included are sections on planning your quilt and mapping a design, design rules, guidelines, and tips, basic tools, and the entire art quilt process from start to finish! Dr. Susan Kruszynski is an award-winning quilted landscape fabric artist and educator.

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Modern color blocked quilts are taking the sewing world by storm! A beginner-friendly project guide that’s sure to also intrigue experienced sewists with its design-savvy aesthetic, Color Block Quilt Making includes 12 step-by-step quilting projects that range in size from mini quilts and throws to throw pillows and bed-sized quilts. Every modern quilt pattern features geometric elements that will update any space or room in your home. Also included in this quilting book for beginners are sections on tools, techniques, and selecting fabrics, tutorials on blending colors, tips for choosing patterns, and coloring pages for each project to visually test a color scheme before you begin! Author Elizabeth Chappell is the founder of Quilters Candy where she offers patterns, tutorials, and courses. At Quilters Candy, she also hosts a podcast and an online membership guild for modern quilters to meet, collaborate, and share their knowledge and designs with one another in a supportive and friendly environment.

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In Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living, renowned fabric and quilt designer Sharon Holland provides 12 well-illustrated projects for simple yet beautiful quilts, ranging from table runners to a queen-sized quilt. Each fast-pieced project is great for beginners, with skill-building design tips and suggestions throughout. These lovely patterns are a reason for readers to dig into their stash and make a quilt that will be used and loved for years to come. The quilts are inspired by timeless and well-loved block patterns and use surprising fabric and color choices to put a new, modern spin on tradition.

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Jazz up your quilt-making with lively and fun jelly roll quilts! Jean Ann Wright is back with 9 new quilt projects all made with precut jelly roll strips and inspired by the movement of music. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams make these quilts a perfect weekend project, even for beginners. Also included are full-size, ready-to-use templates and the interesting background that inspired each musically-oriented design. Jean Ann has created unique and entertaining designs to ensure your projects won't look like a typical precut quilt.

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A bold mix of colors and fabrics highlights the unique appeal of 9 new quilts. Made with millennials in mind and created by Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holton for TailorMade by Design, these quilts are contemporary with an urban flair. The fresh, fun, and modern designs are sure add a spark to any room while also giving twenty-somethings the comfort of home. Larger fabric pieces and straight stitching make them easy-to-sew and attainable to complete within a day. Filled with step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, complete direction for yardage, cutting, and assembly, and full design patterns and templates, you’ll also discover piecing and applique techniques.

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A bit of thread can spice up one’s art by a good degree. Threads: The Basics & Beyond discusses thread and how to weave into the techniques of quilting, painting, and other artistic mediums. With no shortage of ideas and full color photos throughout, Debbie Bates and Liz Kettle will show you how to use thread in several versatile ways. Be inspired by the surprising evolution of threads into a creative tool that beautifies projects with design, color, texture, structure, and ornamentation. Follow each step-by-step technique in photos and text, then create a world of your own passport pages. Whether expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques or experimenting with thread painting and molding thread structures, you’ll experience threads with new creativity and inspiration.

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This is a fantastic collection of 18 nature-inspired table topper projects from the renowned "Granola Girl Designs". Add a touch of nature's bounty to your table topper projects with this fantastic new volume from Debbie Field - the creative talent behind the renowned "Granola Girl Designs". "Nature's Table Toppers" features 18 brand new home-decorating projects that celebrate the seasons with designs from birds and wildflowers to pumpkins and snowflakes. Each project includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and full-colour illustrations, as well as expert hints and tips.

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It’s a needlework garden filled with exquisite, floral-themed blocks to instruct and inspire today’s needle artists. This award-winning book carefully describes and illustrates 62 embroidery stitches and dozens of techniques for ribbonry, stumpwork, fabric, and needle turn appliqué on floral-based blocks. With over a hundred block designs, create your own needle art flowers by completing 4 step-by-step sampler quilt projects with coordinating full-color diagrams and illustrations. Also included is a DVD with 124 printable patterns, a sizing chart, list of supply resources, and suggestions for further reading.

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A creative guide that’s perfect forboth quilters and crafters, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 hoop-framed block designs of varying sizes. Learn how to create these stunning wall hangings with step-by-step instructions on how to add hand embroidery and other embellishments. A great way to use up scrap fabric whilst making something beautiful without committing to an entire quilt.

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An exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From the Sew Kind of Wonderful team comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 18 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 15 unique combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions. Authors Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen are the dynamic trio of Sew Kind of Wonderful. Their bestselling books include Mini Wonderful Curves, One Wonderful Curve, and Contemporary Curved Quilts.

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Nothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 40 original quilt designs – all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, full-size quilt patterns, and expert tips, this cuddly and cute project guide provides endless inspiration for both beginner and advanced quilters alike. Practice a variety of techniques and styles to build your quilting skills, from applique and patchwork to string blocks, Irish chains, pineapples, and more. The provided quilt designs also include styles for boys, girls, and even gender-neutral ideas, so there’s truly something for everyone! Including original quilts by Mary Hogan, Suzanne McNeill, Choly Knight, Wendy Sheppard, Lynette Jensen, Jean Ann Wright, and several others, this must-have resource has the perfect design for your little bundle of joy!

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Ornaments don’t have to be limited to Christmas time! Learn how to make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed and gifted all year-round with this beginner-friendly project guide! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From hot air balloons, butterflies, camper vans, and seahorses to foxes, black cats, toy soldiers, reindeer, and so much more, this hands-on guide will make you see felt in a whole new light! Author Sylvia Bird is a designer and maker at Tilly & Puffin where she makes hand-stitched ornaments and home décor and offers a range of sewing kits and patterns.

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Discover a world of 100 English paper pieced star block patterns that fit inside a hexagon, from classic style to modern and quirky, with Hexagon Star Quilts! Either by hand or machine, learn and practice English paper piecing using scraps or precuts, and choose from a wide selection of star patterns for a smooth piecing experience - with minimal guesswork! Put it all together with 7 stunning quilt projects that range from small to large, and contain clear, step-by-step directions, coordinating diagrams and illustrations, and beautiful photography. Equipping you with the skills you need to design your own quilt, this book is a must-have! Author and expert in English paper piecing, Cathy Perlmutter has designed and published books and patterns on EPP over the last 20 years. Her work has been featured in several magazines and publications, including Machine Quilting Unlimited, The Jewish Journal, Modern Holiday Quilt Pattern Magazine, and many more!

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Learn to create the illusion of curvy quilt designs using cleverly designed log cabin blocks created with 1-½” and 2–½” fabric strips to create a 6-inch or 8-inch log cabin block. Piece four blocks together to create a larger log cabin block that gives the illusion of being curved, or piece several larger blocks together to create the fun illusion of curves, waves, or circles – all with straight-line stitching! Curvy Log Cabin Quilts includes complete step-by-step instructions with full-color diagrams and photos for 8 unique curvy log cabin projects. You’ll make amazing curvy log cabin blocks, either with the Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool or the traditional way. Yardage requirements and cutting charts are also provided for a range of block sizes, making for endless design possibilities.

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Stitched Mosaic Quilting is a unique and approachable project guide that will show you how to transform special photos into works of mosaic art with fabric. Opening with insightful sections on getting started, construction, and colour and fabric choices, five projects are then presented and divided into manageable, bite-size pieces, similar to a photo mosaic. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to complete each mosaic quilt project, learn how to make your own quilt patterns inspired by your favourite photos.

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Art Quilts Made Easy is a beginner-friendly project guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting. It is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting. Including chapters on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines and basic tools and featuring an overview of the entire art quilting process, you’ll be ready to get quilting. With 12 landscape designs that capture beautiful botanicals and animals, the helpful illustrations and diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions will lead to an inspirational gallery of completed quilts.

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A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a pattern you already have and adjust it to your unique needs, install a zipper, use notions, and get a good fit out of any sewing pattern for any body type! Whether you’re new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill set and build confidence so you can sew like a pro! Also included is a bonus tutorial on making pants and fitting material, as well as finishing your garments and instructions on detailing to make one-of-a-kind clothes.

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The Complete Book of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide to help you become a master woodworker and have a house full of hand-made furnishings to show for the effort! Set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques as you complete 40 detailed plans for home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more! With over 1,200 full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and helpful diagrams, woodworkers of all levels will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new!

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Whether by hand or machine, learn everything you need to know for your next sewing project! From how to add various fasteners while sewing clothes, accessories, home décor, or other handmade items to what tools you’ll need for a successful installation, Pocket Guide to Fasteners is a must-have guide that covers a wide range of fasteners. With detailed sections on buttons, hook and eye closures, snaps, zippers, Velcro, vintage and heirloom fasteners, and more, you won’t want to start another project without this compact guide! Author Amelia Johanson has been sewing for more than 30 years and is a regular contributor to Classic Sewing Magazine. A Martha Pullen Licensed Instructor, she has also edited, co-authored, and contributed to a number of sewing and quilting magazines and books.

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Make the most of the fabric you have and the fabric you want! Featuring 10 quilt patterns and two options for each – one “stash” and one “cash” – decide whether you want to use up your fabric scraps or the new yardage you just bought. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, helpful diagrams, and other helpful tips, Quilting with Stash or Cash offers so much to love with 20 total quilt designs and possibilities. You’ll also learn different ways to piece traditional quilt blocks for easy construction, make your stash fabrics work with patterns, cut and sort your scraps, add sashing and borders, and other techniques to strengthen your quilting skills. Also included with brand new patterns are the latest fabric collections you’ll find irresistible! Linda Hahn is a passionate quilter and the author of many award-winning and best-selling books, including New York Beauty Simplified and New York Beauty Diversified. Deborah Stanley is a talented independent designer whose work has been published in several books and magazines. She has designed consumer projects for several fabric companies including Banyan Batiks, Northcott, RJR, and Elizabeth’s Studio.

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Sew with intention! Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More features 15 easy sewing projects that are thoughtful, practical, and important. From face masks and scrub hats to wheelchair bags, matching arm and doll slings, fidget blankets, and so much more, you’ll not only learn how to sew and practice basic sewing skills, but you’ll create items and accessories that are crucial for those who need it most. Author Angie Herbertson is the owner and designer behind A Design by Angie where she makes and sells surgical scrub hats, sewing patterns, and tutorials. Her Etsy shop under the same name also offers vitally important sewing patterns and finished products with thousands of happy customers.

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Nothing is better than creating something with your own hands...other than sharing that with the next generation. Spend time together as a family while you pass down the craft of quilting and complete 16 kid-friendly projects together, from Christmas ornaments to full quilts. Quilting with Kids contains helpful guides to teach kids how to safely use their tools to stitch and quilt the basics. It even provides tips on how to recreate their own artwork into embroidery projects! Written by mother and daughter duo, Wendy and Gwendolyn Sheppard, enjoy the satisfaction of making something together, from generation to generation.

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The best and most convenient guide to stabilizers you’ll ever have, Pocket Guide to Stabilizers will help you fully understand all the options for the many different types of stabilizers and which ones to use on every kind of fabric. From tear away and cut away stabilizers to working with woven, sheer, knit, and napped fabrics, you won’t want to start another project without this must-have pocket guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right stabilizer every time, resulting in finished products you’ll love! Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.

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