A brand-new edition of the machine quilting classic! Includes everything you need to know about machine quilting.

    Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. Undertaking a national search to locate slave-crafted textiles, Gladys-Marie Fry uncovered a treasure trove of pieces. The 123 color and black and white photographs featured here highlight many of the finest and most interesting examples of the quilts, woven coverlets, counterpanes, rag rugs, and crocheted artifacts attributed to slave women and men. In a new preface, Fry reflects on the inspiration behind her original research--the desire to learn more about her enslaved great-great-grandmother, a skilled seamstress--and on the deep and often emotional chords the book has struck among readers bonded by an interest in African American artistry.

    This handy guide has a variety of quilt blocks especially chosen to teach you different piecing techniques.

    Yardage charts, detailed instructions and clear illustrations help you plan and make a star in four or six fabrics. Choose a quick turn and tie finish or a machine quilting finish with the free motion machine quilting pattern included.

    It includes supply and source lists, plus information on the equipment needed, fabric selection and care, antiquing, and shading.

    In her new book, Bright Ideas for Lap Quilting, Georgia draw inspiration for her quilt designs from the beautiful mountains of her native North Carolina.

    The first three chapters establish a firm foundation by introducing recommended tools and their uses, defining the terminology, and explaining the most successful methods of each step in the construction. Beginners will find the frequent illustrations helpful, so the methods can easily be understood. Those experienced at Seminole patchwork will probably pick up a new tip or technique in Chapter 3 that will make their work more accurate, faster, or easier. Detailed instructions for wonderful projects, as well as suggestions for using Seminole patchwork in your own creations, are contained in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 presents recipes for 56 Seminole patchwork designs, making it a valuable reference section. The techniques for mirror image and graphed designs in Chapter 6 are a bit challenging and are included for the patchwork artists wanting to expand on the creative possibilities of Seminole patchwork. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, there is a place for the Seminole technique in your patchwork.

    Veteran quilt designers and teachers Gwen Marston and Joe Cunningham have created 20 attractive little quilts that are perfect for experimenting with color and design. Considerably less intimidating than full-size quilts, these "quiltlets" — ranging in size from 13½ x 17½ inches to 18 x 22 inches — make ideal doll bed covers of lovely wall hangings. The 35 full-size templates help create a variety of captivating designs, including Tree Everlasting, Dutchman's Puzzle, Propeller, Broken Dishes, Houses, Bow Tie, Jacob's Ladder, The Girls, Gwen's Tulip, Sugar Bowl, and ten other charming patterns.Complete step-by-step instructions, amply enhanced with approximately 95 black-and-white illustrations, enable quilters at all levels to create a variety of colorful items that will be a pleasure to make and a joy to use.

    Step-by-step instructions for stitching patterns inspired by natural motifs, including 60 traditional patterns, and suggestions for basic sewing projects.

    But page after page of visually stunning quilts prove with vengeance that experts can be wrong....Highly recommended.

    Over 220 photographs (92 in full color).

    Introduction includes basic quilting instructions, templates, and patterns. Instructions for making crib accessories: crib sheet, bumper pads, dust ruffle; decorations: pinwheel, hanging hearts, stars and hearts mobile, string of blocks; pillows; toys: alphabet blocks, bunny rattle, clutch ball, twenty-inch doll; and, wallhangings.

    More patterns in the classic Baltimore album style and more information on what the blocks mean give the quilter the companion guide to Baltimore Beauties and Beyond, Vol.I, and enhances the collection for a book that gives color plates to illustrate the quilting patterns displayed.

    Introduces useful tools, equipment, and materials for marbling, demonstrates how to create different marbling patterns, and suggests projects involving pillows, T-shirts, note cards, jackets, and a silk kimono.