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First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting: 24 Projects for Fearless Stitching
Christina Cameli - 2013
With a refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting encourages you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. You'll find 24 projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.
Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun: 20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Kaffe Fassett - 2007
Master colorist and quilter Kaffe Fassett escorts you through a showing of each gorgeous new piece accompanied by photos of the quilts taken on the sun-drenched shores of Portugal, the inspiration for the fantastic designs. Detailed instructions, diagrams and templates accompany each work ensuring that your quilt in the sun will be in hand before long.Twenty new creations from the master himself and acclaimed designers such as Liza Prior Lucy, Mary Mashuta and Amy ButlerExuberant colors and patterns inspired by and photographed amidst the beautiful sea and land, artifacts and architecture of PortugalDetailed step-by-step instructions, full-color piecing diagrams and templates plus a flat shot for each dazzling designVaried palettes for selected designs vividly demonstrate the impact of color and encourage you to explore your own unique color combinationsA special section of tips and techniques give knowledge and confidence to quilters of all skill levelsAn extraordinary gift to delight the quilters on your list
Simple Quilts from Me and My Sister Designs: Easy as 1, 2, 3
Barbara Groves - 2013
Select from 12 strikingly simple quilts and recharge your creative batteries
Discover skill-building projects that move from squares and strips to designs featuring stitch-and-flip corners, half-square triangles, pinwheels, a Rail Fence layout, and more
Enjoy patterns that are just right for quilt retreats and make-in-a weekend gifts
The Ghostly Quilts on Main (The Colebridge Community Series Book 5)
Ann Hazelwood - 2014
A unique quilt show develops that impacts the street throughout the fall and winter seasons. In the process, Anne is reluctantly assisted by a host of ghostly participants. On the home front, Grandmother initiates some activities of her own that may reap some harmful results. All is not gloom and doom, however, as Anne makes changes to her business and best friend, Nancy, has some upcoming changes of her own.
All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool: Updated
Harriet Hargrave - 2004
Find information fast in this convenient pocket-size reference guide. Easy-to-follow Charts, Tables & Illustrations. Yardage requirements. Cutting instructions. Setting Secrets. Choosing Supplies. Piecing Techniques. Number Conversions & More.
More Elm Creek Quilts: 30+ Traditional Blocks, 11 Projects, Favorite Character Sketches
Jennifer Chiaverini - 2008
Each quilt tells a story of its own and there are designs for all skill levels.
City Quilts: 12 Dramatic Projects Inspired by Urban Views
Cherri House - 2010
In this book, you'll discover the secrets of minimalist design-how to find beauty in the basic elements of your environment. These projects deliver exciting, vivid results with solid color fabrics. City Quilts was named one of the Best Books of 2010 in the Fiber Crafts Category by Library Journal, and is a finalist in the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Awards."
Your First Quilt Book: Or It Should Be!
Carol Doak - 1997
Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand- or machine-stitching skills Step-by-step illustrations, a friendly, conversational style, and a generous dose of humor keep the learning easy and fun Treat yourself to an enjoyable, anxiety-free first quilting experience and lay a solid foundation for your quiltmaking with this resource that you'll turn to again and again
Quilter's Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide + 25 Precut-Friendly Blocks
C & T Publishing - 2015
You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you.
Quilting Techniques for Beginners: Learn How to Quilt
Elizabeth Betts - 2013
Start by learning the basics of piecing and how to use a rotary cutter, then making a quilt sandwich, quilting, and finally, binding your new project! A fantastic guide for anyone looking to start a new hobby, Quilting Techniques for Beginners will have you quilting in no time!
Quilt of Souls
Phyllis Lawson - 2015
It wasn’t long before hardships left them unable to provide.Soon, four-year-old Phyllis is plucked off her front porch, ripped away from the only family she knows, and sent to live with her grandmother Lula on an Alabama farm with no electricity, plumbing, or running water.Heartbroken by her mother’s abandonment, Phyllis struggles to acclimate to her new surroundings. Thanks to the unconditional love of Grandma Lula and the healing powers of an old, tattered quilt, she is finally able to adjust to her new life.In Quilt of Souls, Lawson documents her childhood growing up with the incredible woman who raised her and the powerful family heirloom that served as the cloth that would forever stitch their lives together.With its tales of family, despair, freedom and hope, the true story behind this deeply personal memoir serves as the inspiration for http://www.quiltofsouls.com, where individuals share relics and stories from their own family histories.
Quiltmaking by Hand: Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts
Jinny Beyer - 2004
A world-class designer and extraordinarily skilled quilter, Jinny Beyer demonstrates everything from threading a needle to piecing perfect points. Beginning with the basic running stitch, quilters quickly move on to joining two, then four patches, making stars and compasses, setting in pieces, and stitching curves. With each new skill, quilters are invited to begin the next section of a quilt designed especially for beginners—encouraging a “sew-as-you-learn” approach with each of the 10 quilting projects. The quilting stitch is simply and clearly explained, and detailed photographs illustrate how neat, even lines of stitching are achieved.
Complete Guide to Quilting (Better Homes and Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens - 2002
It's like a private "show me" quilt class designed to help quilters expand their skills.