Focusing on the basic techniques of quilting whilst still encouraging readers to think 'outside the box', this book breaks down complex patterns into simple units that can be made quickly, easily, and enjoyably.

    You can create elegant traditional quilts in small, manageable sections. Sew together the machine pieced, hand quilted blocks and you have a wonderful array of quilts or small projects. Quilters can store their frames and hoops, along with the complicated calculations called for in other methods of sectional quilting.

    Introduction. 2. Textile Fibers and Their Properties. 3. Natural Cellulosic Fibers. 4. Protein Fibers. 5. Introduction to Manufactured Fibers. 6. Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers. 7. Nylon and Aramid Fibers. 8. Polyester Fibers. 9. Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers. 10. Olefin Fibers. 11. Elastomeric Fibers. 12.

    It is as elegant as a vest of lace and satin and as cozy as boots to wear by the fireside. It is as traditional as grandmother's antique quilt and as dramatic and individual as you want it to be.In her latest book, JFean Ray Laury--designer, teacher, and author--explains how to make over 100 quilted clothes. Every aspect of constructing the garments is thoroughly discussed and illustrated in the 160 pages and 63 color photographs, from choosing and adapting commercial patterns to finishing the seams of your reversible garment. How-to instructions, innumerable diagrams, and patterns are used to explain the techniquest of quilting--piecing, patchwork, strip quilting, applique', Seminole patchwork, trapunto. You become the designer as you learn from the instructions and the many examples.Design chapters filled with patterns and inspiration begin with Vests, the simplest and most versatile of quilted garments. A variety of techniques and patterns also fills a chapter on Jackets, Kimonos & Such, the traditional and exotic Japanese wraps, are demonstrated, and several examples illustrate the variety of effects that can be achieved from the simple, virtually straight article of clothing. Coats provide the grand surface and breadth for quilting, while the very techniques of padding and quilting make the coats so warm and practical. Dresses, Skirts, & Tops provide the opportunity for using quilting motifs and methods to individualize your wardrobe. Children's Clothes are particularly pleasurable to make because children revel in the softness of the quilting and respond so joyously to the special things you do for their bright and cheerful clothing. And finally, a chapter on Accents & Accessories provides special projects: comfortable boots, elegant eyeglass cases, warm mittens, purses and totes, even jewelry.Quilting has long been one of the most popular of all crafts. With Quilted Clothing the quilter will be able to bring economy and practicality to her joyous hobby.