Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting, patchwork and applique it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork, quilting and applique techniques and is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice and instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters. It also features over 15 quilt projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats and runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create this must-have resource for quilters of all abilities. Techniques covered include quilting basics such as making a quilt sandwich, hand and machine quilting, basting and binding a quilt. Other techniques include big stitch, sashiko, free motion, corded and stuffed (trapunto) quilting. There are instructions for over 100 different patchwork blocks, with detailed instructions for different kinds of piecing such as English paper piecing, foundation piecing and strip piecing. Techniques for applique are also included which cover different types of applique such as needle-turn; reverse, inlaid and shadow applique as well as using freezer paper and fusible web.

    A unique source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in goldwork embroidery.

    Today, the idea takes on a whole new meaning for those who find it important to make our world a little greener. These books by Bonnie Hunter continue the art of quilting green projects that help you reuse, re-purpose and recycle your scraps into beautiful quilts.

    The Answers to All Your Sewing Questions!Whether you're a novice sewer or a skilled seamstress, who better to go to for sewing answers and advice than expert Nancy Zieman? Set aside your sewing fears and let Nancy guide you step-by-step through 100] basic to advanced sewing methods and techniques.Arranged in alphabetical order for fast and easy reference, this handy guide will make its permanent home by your sewing machine or on your workspace.With over 100 topics ranging from Appliqu� to Zippers, Nancy will help you achieve beautiful results with every project.Helpful Notes from Nancy throughout the book provide insights and tips for a variety of sewing techniques and skills.Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat for hands-free reference while you sew, cut or press.Clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations help make even the most advanced techniques easy to understand and successfully execute.A wealth of information and instruction from your favorite sewing expert is at your fingertips in this go-to guide! Stitch with ease and assurance with Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z by your side!

    Not only does the book showcase the quilts themselves--a feature quilt from each theme receives an in-depth chapter, written by one of the quilters--it also examines the dynamics of developing a vibrant online community of artists. The result is a very personal and unique blend of technique-based text and discussions on challenge, collaboration, and inspiration.

    Learn how to trust your instincts so you can work more intuitively, and develop a new appreciation for the therapy of sewing without a plan.

    New! Includes CMYK and RGB formulas, plus Hex numbers for web site design Improved! Larger color swatches and expanded guidelines for use - 24 color cards plus an in-depth instructional guide make color planning easy - Handy, take-along size-refer to it at home, in your studio, or while shopping - Based on the Ives Color Wheel - Over 100,000 sold!

    This title presents the eight elements of design - line, direction, shape, colour, value, texture, proportion, and scale - and shows you how to successfully work with these elements, either individually or in any combination.

    This collection includes two Hawaiian-style patterns and a double wedding ring quilt, as well as the popular 'Cornucopia of Thanks' sampler.

    Quilters will find 12 beautiful pairs of small and large quilts made from convenient precut 5" and 10" squares. So appealing and easy, these great quilts from the creator of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company are perfect for all skill levels.

    Designed for 2 1/2" strips, each project is perfect for convenient precut bundles--or for cutting strips from your stash. Enjoy a varied assortment of fabrics, from soft pastels to rich country colors to contemporary batiks Choose from 18 exciting quilts--a great value Find concise, clear instructions appropriate for all skill levels

    The pieces showcase the leading techniques in contemporary quilting and present an array of themes, including portraits, nature, abstraction, realism, and political commentary. Commentary is provided by renowned curator Martha Sielman, executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Fully international in scope, the book includes quilters from the United States, Canada, France, Russia, Switzerland, South Africa, Italy, England, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Norway, Israel, and Japan. This vibrant follow-up to the hugely successful Masters: Art Quilts stands all on its own as an essential keepsake volume to be treasured or with the first book as an irreplaceable set for a lifetime.

    Jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects - ranging from small small quilts to needle cushions and bags - that teach you an array of easy-to-master techniques that combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks for truly remarkable results.

    Pam and Nicky Lintott's Jelly Roll quilting books have sold over 250,000 copies world wide--and here they bring you a brand new collection of ideas for 10 stunning sampler quilts!5 incredible quick-to-piece sampler quilts, each made using just one jelly roll5 pick'n'mix designs showing just how easy it is to combine your favorite blocks to make even more quick quilts.Step-by-step instructions for easy-to-follow diagrams, with alternative colourways for added inspirationFollow on of the stunning patterns or create your own unique sampler quilt from the 55 fabulous block designs.

    The motifs are cross-indexed by size & by style so finding the perfect one is quick and easy.

    The book features 14 sophisticated floral applique projects as well as full-size templates for 45 applique flowers, two butterflies, and five borders."

    Catering for quilters who love decorating their homes and making small projects that can be completed quickly, this book contains patterns for 34 quilts which are sized and designed especially for use in the kitchen, the patio and on tables.

    The grand prize was a Shetland pony with bridle, saddle and often a carriage. To satisfy skeptics who doubted that a child would receive a pony, the editors asked the winners to send photographs of themselves with their ponies. Many of the children also sent thank you letters along with their photographs. These endearing, poignant, and sometimes hilarious, letters provide a unique window into the lives of children in rural America in the early 20th century. Book FeaturesDirections for making 90-8" blocks to complete a queen-size quilt90 letters from the Lucky Pony Winners, along with 100 year old photographs 300+ Page CD Templates organized by blockFoundation patternsRotary cutting measurementsFull-size black line drawing of each blockAssembly diagrams for lap, twin, queen and king size quilts Pony Letter Excerpts I would not sell "Bullet" for any price as he is the best and dearest friend I have in the world, and if any boy is lucky enough to win a pony I think he is the happiest in the United States.I must tell you some of the cute things my pony "Sweetheart" does. One day mamma was picking cherries and "Sweetheart" was around the tree so he knocked the ladder down and mamma had to stay up in the tree for some time until someone came and put the ladder up for her...He does so many cute things...There isn't a store in town where "Larry" hasn't been in. He goes in the drug store and the druggist knows he wants ice cream and he bows enough to say, "Yes." He gives him a cone of ice cream and "Larry" will eat every bit of it and then looks for more...Then the druggist gives him some gum and he will chew the gum and I am on his back all the time... Book to be released: Summer 2011

    The seven quilt patterns were each sewn three times using different fabric collections, for a total of 21 quilts to help the quilter visualize her quilt in the charm pack she chooses. The piecing is fast and simple! Perfect for table toppers, wall hangings, and baby shower gifts! 7 projects for quilting: Amanda, Bertha, Charlotte, Dora, Emma, Fiona, and Greta.

    The circle of a mandala represents wholeness and unity. Zentangle is a relaxing process which brings the mind and spirit into focus through the repetition of simple shapes. Zentangle is very personal and requires no artistic training. The underlying philosophy of the mandala expands the message in your drawings as you investigate your feelings, and discover your hidden potential. Gently appreciate the uniqueness of your experience in the world as you create beautiful drawings and sicover the infinite possibilities that spring from inner peace.

    Featuring step-by-step photography of hand movement and product-comparison charts to find the best tools and materials for each project, this guide proves an invaluable resource for expert and novice quilters alike. This handy reference includes comparisons of quilting tools—such as needles, threads, battings, markers, and more—while helping quilters of all skill levels understand that their stitches are only as good as the tools they use.

    She also introduces a 'shopping list' concept to make prepping for sewing a snap. More time for creating, sewing, and quilting! 13 colorful projects give readers the opportunity to grasp her vision, and she provides block options for true originality. Last but not least, Kimberly experimented using precuts in a Round Robin exchange with international quilting friends. The idea and the results are amazing. This book will fuel quilt guild projects and challenges for years to come.

    Secure them inside your Carol Doak's Keepsake Frame Cards for gift-giving and artistic display. These blocks are also perfect to mix and match for making table linens, wall quilts, and other small projects.

    Each of the ten quilts is made up in two different colorways for maximum inspiration, and shown both as hand and machine quilted designs. As an added bonus, there are five simple-to-make home-style projects for using up leftover quilt blocks. Japanese patchwork style is incredibly versatile, and the finished projects will work well in both the most modern interiors as well as rustic cottages.

    It can be challenging to master the many different quilting techniques and this book provides an accessible way to try out new colours, textures and methods, and in the process build upon quilting skills.

    The first part of the book takes you step by step through the construction process and covers tools and supplies. In the second section there are 15 lovely quilt projects to sew. Full-size templates, rotary cutting instructions and step by step diagrms and photos make this an excellent book for all quilters.

    Patterned after quilts made during the Civil War era, these easy projects are ideal for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.* Choose from patterns for 16 appealing projects, including large quilts, doll and baby quilts, and a pincushion, sewing box, and needle case* Learn about the importance of quilting during the Civil War era and how women's efforts led to increased civil and political involvement among women* See historical photos and read eloquent excerpts from letters written to and from soldiers during the Civil War

    With expert commentary that highlights the key features of the designs and sets them in their social and cultural context, this book gives insight into the significance of pattern and symbolism and tells the stories behind these spectacular works. Awash with vibrant color, fascinating motifs, and an assortment of striking and intricate patterns, this sourcebook offers a wealth of inspiration for using color and pattern and is a must-have for anyone interested in textile and design. Includes various techniques of production: embroidery, weaving, printing and dyeing Shows each individual textile in full through a series of detailed photographs

    Chock full of step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs and helpful hints, this collection of inspiring projects makes it easy for any sewer to quilt in a modern style with impressive results.

    Organized by the type of unit used--such as half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, four-patch units, and nine-patch units--this unique collection has something for everyone.

    It's a needlework garden filled with exquisite, floral-themed blocks to instruct and inspire today's needle artists. Fullcolor photos, step-by-step instructions and illustrations show you how to create needle art flowers that will bloom forever.

    These quilts are rich with metaphors, stories, and the history of a tradition that dates back centuries. Large color photographs, plus insights and technical details from the artists, will inspire the growing and enthusiastic market of art quilters. All the pieces are genuine works of art that explore the boundaries of the medium.

    Learn how to create bright and cheery fused-applique quilts the easy way with this superb new volume from renowned art quilter Laura Wasilowski. Featuring 11 truly original projects that teach you a host of great new hand stitching techniques, as well as a simple guide to creating exciting wavy bindings, this is perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their applique skills.

    The small sizes are fairly quick to finish, and the cute designs are just plain fun! This charming collection for toddlers to teens compiles more than 30 of the best quilts from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine and special issues of Baby Quilts, Kids Quilts, and Easy Quilts. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions. There are projects for all skill levels, as well as styles from soft and sweet to bold and bright.

    The book teaches you how to use traditional piecing techniques to create layered translucent effects.

    The sampler includes beginning-level designs like the Windmill and Card Trick, which are easy to master for novices, and the more challenging New Millennium, which showcases advanced quilting skill. Color drawings accompany the 20 block patterns, which come in three sizes: 6-3/8", 10-1/8", 13-7/8". Detailed instructions for the Jinny Beyer Perfect Piecer are also included.

    Find 12 small quilts featuring different themes, one for each month of the year Enjoy full-sized pattern pieces and fast-and-easy fusible applique Discover fun embellishing tips with each project

    Enjoy 17 sparkling designs that are sure to please anyone looking for traditional, pretty projects at a great value. Features classic red-and-white and blue-and-white designs, plus scrappy red-white-and-blue quilts Includes themes ranging from springtime gardens to pinwheels to stars Features both patchwork and applique designs in crisp, clean colors

    Zentangle contributes to one’s peace of mind, improves focus, and ignites creativity through repetitive patterns called tangles. Stitching tangles is fun and results in eye-catching designs. With tangles designed specifically for the sewing machine, even novice quilters will enjoy experimenting with tangle techniques. It is easy to apply patterns to create beautiful quilts. Start small with a canvas purse and simply draw on fabric. Presto! You’ve finished a project in less than an hour. Do you need a gift in a hurry? Personalize a tea towel with a one-of-a-kind design. Zen-sational Stitches offers a variety of projects so the busy sewer can explore this exciting trend.

    Here, readers can learn how to turn treasured family photos and cherished keepsakes into stunning crazy-quilts with this easy-to-follow guide that teaches readers everything from basic and combination embroidery stitches to incorporating photo-prints, and from using fat-quarters to embellishing with your favourite trinkets.

    This book helps you learn how to create colourwashes and use resist techniques, paint a Hawaiian quilt and a traditional block quilt, as well as use sun-printing, scrunching, and salting techniques to create personal fabrics.

    Here, the masterminds behind Blue Underground Studios bring you 10 colourful quilts that are perfect for your cherished scraps, a new collection of fat quarters, or just a wild mash-up of your favorite prints and batiks! Each project includes the yardage requirements and cutting instructions for multiple quilt sizes.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    Sparkling with energy, these quilts make the most of today's 5" precut squares and also include instructions for using yardage. Choose from 20 patterns and gather fun decorating and gift-giving ideas Make appealing designs such as table runners, doll quilts, a pillow, and a tree skirt in fabrics ranging from country to bright, reproduction, theme prints, and more Try new techniques and get lots of quilting pleasure from these little, quick-to-finish projects

    Now they present contemporary, unique quilts that Baby can grow up with and still love as a preschooler. Use today's convenient precuts or cut 2 1/2" strips from your stash Select from 14 welcoming quilts in a wide variety of styles Find step-by-step instructions that help you finish in time for Baby's arrival

    Doll quilts are the perfect little package to start the fun: they're pretty, miniature, and a wonderful canvas for experimentation and skill building. Twenty top online designers, led by Cathy Gaubert, contribute an adorable array of patterns that use appliqué, piecing, embroidery, and more. A brief basics section, photos of vintage doll quilts, and instructions for adorable extras (like matching doll's clothes), round out this appealing volume.

    Artist Graham McCallum's hand-drawn designs include many historical styles, border motifs, and simple and elaborate plant compositions. All are available on an accompanying CD.

    Over the years, Fassett has attracted a passionate audience of quilters, who will revel in this exciting new collection of 20 beautiful quilts, each a gorgeous display of the dynamic colorways, keen fabric choices, and brilliant design sense at work. Photographed at the Skansen Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, Kaffe’s vibrant collection provides a pleasing contrast to its spare, homey surroundings. The patterns, based on Kaffe’s signature line of Rowan fabrics, are designed by him along with some of the world’s finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Corinne Kramer. In addition to complete instructions, Quilts in Sweden includes Kaffe’s tips and techniques, culled from more than 30 years of experience, which offer additional one-of-a-kind guidance.

    This title demonstrates how to paint various nuanced textures found in nature, from cloudy skies to rosy sunsets, blue water to green fields, and stone walls to wood grains.

    The book shows step-by-step instruction and photos for piecework, applique, and quilting to inspire a diverse range of projects. Koseki provides hundreds of interesting combinations of colors, shapes, and patterns and how to use them to make beautiful purses and bags, quilts and pillows, hats and book covers, and much more. With Playful Patchwork the possibilities are endless.

    Plus, they become softer and cuddlier with every wash Ten "have-to-touch " projects give an entirely new richness and dimension to traditional quilts. Easy techniques include clipping edges for fuzzy trims and stitching appliqu?'s to a wholecloth background-a quick wash and dry is all it takes to make them fray. With choices ranging from a masculine throw to a snuggly baby quilt, every quilter will find a "seams-out" quilt they can't wait to create.

    Today, the love of designer fabrics make scrappy quilts as popular as ever.Here, you'll find 29 heirloom-quality projects, hand-selected by the editors of American Patchwork and Quilting as well as ideas and inspiration for making the most of leftover fabrics. Plus, if you're new to quilting, a comprehensive guide to quilting basics is provided to help get you started!29 quilt patterns, including easy assembly instructions and schematic illustrationsEvery quilt is quilter tested, ensuring accurate results every timeFull-size patterns offered in a tear-out pattern pack so you can use them again and againPacked with beautiful, full-color photographs of every project, Scrappy Quilts is a must-have addition to any quilter's library.

    With 16 classic quilts, each chapter features one to three setting options.

    Updated with new fabrics in current popular color combinations, these classic yet fresh designs are sure to be appealing to both new and longtime Debbie Mumm fans. Designs are divided into six categories: Favorite Themes, Pieced Beauties, Florals, Fall Favorites, Holiday Best, and Unique Techniques. The book includes projects for everyone--beginner to intermediate. Each design is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

    An award-winning quilter, Zena first used these designs in her fabulous quilt, OUT OF THE STRONG CAME FORTH SWEETNESS. Her recollections of long walks in her native England inspired her botanically correct designs. And these aren't all ordinary wildflowers.These unusual offerings will expand any quilter's appliqu� repertoire and the more familiar wildflowers will strengthen it. Included are basic hand appliqu� and embroidery techniques. The purpose of the book is to provide these wildflower patterns so quilters can adapt them to their own work, but instructions for one wallhanging are also included. OUT OF PRINT

    Eleanor Burns has done it again with detailed, no-fail directions, making this star easy, fast, and most of all fun to put together. Inspiring photos of a variety of quilts show some of the many colors and styles in which the Radiant Star can be made. The possibilities are endless. Updated methods and tools are used to create strikingly beautiful starbursts of intense color and diversity.

    Whether a neophyte to sewing or someone with years of experience, crafters can learn multiple stitches and decorative techniques from this comprehensive guide. By mastering stitches such as overlock, flatlock, rolled edge, and cover stitch; techniques such as quilting and heirloom; and the finer points of garment construction, sewers can quickly and efficiently delve into new creative sewing territory. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photos and illustrations accompany 13 delightful home decor projects for the kitchen, living room, and bedroom.

    Discover creative, stylish, and above all, practical projects by young designers who really know how to sew.Find 22 enticing ideas for bags and accessories, items for travel, and home decor--a terrific valueLearn a variety of ways to personalize and embellishFollow clear, step-by-step instructions to create beautiful projects you'll appreciate for both their utility and style

    Here, simple yet effective quiltmaking and applique techniques for hand and machine work are combined with a quirky folk style. Drawing on a palette of soft country colors, author Clare Kingslake has created a project collection to brighten up your home all through the year. Discover 20 irresistible projects from small and quick table mats, bags and purses, to attention-grabbing hangings and quilts. An 'Applique Focus' feature highlights the wide range of applique techniques covered here and tips throughout for hand and machine applique will guide you to making whimsical folk style quilts in no time."

    This big collection of quilts represents more than 20 favorite scrap-friendly projects from issues of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. Patterns suitable for using fabric fat quarters and fat eighths are specially identified. The patterns are organized by technique, from patchwork and appliqu to paper foundation piecing, and are designed for a range of bed sizes, as well as baby quilts and lap throws. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

    Stunning images from today's top quiltmakers demonstrate a range of gorgeous creative possibilities.

    With 14 quilts ranging from whimsical to pictorial, geometric to floral, this value-packed collection has something for everyone. Clear, step-by-step directions and full-sized patterns; many projects include alternate-colorway illustrations as well Most designs provide an original Quiltmaker quilting suggestion for easy finishing Projects range from easy to challenging and include bed quilts, wall hangings, kids' quilts, a table runner, and a tree skirt

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    

    Choose from decorative crib quilts, lap quilts, and bed-sized quilts in a variety of fabric combinations. Create everything from two-fabric designs to scrappy multiple-fabric quilts. Featuring traditional patchwork and fast cutting and piecing techniques, these quilts have broad appeal--as one would expect from such a well-loved designer!

    It's a no-fuss approach to quilting that's sure to become a favorite. Features: - This technique, perfect for beginners and skilled quilters alike, produces beautiful results without the worry of precision piecing. - Thirteen unique and beginner-friendly string quilting projects (no precision-piecing!) from potholders and pillow shams to queen-size quilts, each featuring a different string block in a fresh and fun colorway. - Clear, in-depth techniques, from color and pattern selection to two methods of quilt binding, ensure a stunning finished project. Update your quilting library and rediscover a time-honored artform in String Quilt Revival.

    Popular patternmaker Emily Cier sews up all the colours of the rainbow in this collection of all-new patterns that include wall hangings and lap quilts.

    Cutting hundreds of pieces and joining angled seams can be tough work! But log cabin quilting—an artful and simple way to piece strips of fabric around a central square—is different. From the intuitive construction through the straight-line stitching, this style of quilting is simple as can be. In Modern Log Cabin Quilting, Susan Beal outlines the entire process from start to finish, including basic quilting how-to as well as extensive design, fabric, and embellishment information. Since all log cabin designs follow the same formula, once you master straight lines and right angles, any of the 25 projects in this book are possible. From stash-friendly designs like the Charming Camera Case to more ambitious undertakings like the Vintage Linens Quilt, there’s sure to be a project that will get you into (or bring you back to) quilting!

    Start at the beginning with the traditional version, and work your way through Jane's modern evolution of this beloved pattern.

    This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts use VBA to exploit the power of Access—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!Enhance your application with VBA built-in functions and SQL code Use the Access Object Model to work with data in forms and reports Manipulate data using SQL, queries, and recordsets with Data Access Objects (DAO) Create classes for handling form and control events Connect your Access database to different sources of data Effectively plan how to upsize an existing Access database to Microsoft SQL Server® Dynamically update Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets from the database Migrate your Access database directly to the cloud using SQL Azure™

    Ever wonder why Po's dad is a goose and not a panda? Well, the answer can be found in this beautiful full-color 8x8 based on the highly anticipated Kung Fu Panda sequel, Kung Fu Panda 2!

    Machine Embroidered Quilting and Applique - F&W Media Inc

    It features such motifs as people, animals, nature, sports, holidays, and more - which can be created using hand-, machine-, and longarm-stitching techniques.

    Mastering this quilting technique can be a challenge, and this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, brimming with Sarah's insider tips, provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out new methods, textures and colours, and in the process build upon their skills. By first constructing a small dolly quilt, the quilter gains confidence in the techniques that enable them to make its larger companion quilt. Discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow.