Fearless Design For Every Quilter

Fearless Design For Every Quilter
Author: Lorraine Torrence
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2010-11-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1571209093

Stock Up Your Creative Toolbox With Indispensable Quilt Design Techniques. Supercharge your creative spirit with 10 lessons in designing with fabrics-from basic design principles to finding new sources of inspiration. Take an artistic journey through the creative processes of 8 real-life quilters and learn with them as they work through a series of design challenges. Learn to experiment, evaluate results, and enhance your designs, working either by yourself or with a group. Use critique groups to improve your work with other quilters' insights. The lessons you'll learn in this inspiring workshop will help you bring new creativity to any style of quilting or fiber arts, whether your tastes are traditional or contemporary. It's a must for anyone who loves to design with fabric.

First Steps to Free-motion Quilting

First Steps to Free-motion Quilting
Author: Christina Cameli
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2013
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607056720

A refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting by Christina Cameli allows you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. It features 24 simple projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. You'll learn the basics, pick a project, and start stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.

Design Essentials

Design Essentials
Author: Lorraine Torrence
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9781564772152

Learn the key principles of design with award-winning quiltmaker Lorraine Torrence. Complete instructions for five design approaches take you step by step through the components of design theory. You'll learn to: -- Understand the roles of color, value, scale, balance, and unity in quilts-- Create appealing designs with your favorite blocks and techniques-- Ask yourself the right questions when concepting a quilt design

Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes

Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes
Author: Heather Black
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617458910

Sew fifteen inspired designs with strong lines and quilted curves! Laced with retro-inspired circles and bold stripes, these modern quilts leave an unforgettable impression. Piecing circles, half circles, and quarter circles is easier than you think, and the authors will teach you to add movement and depth two ways—through easy strip sets or stripe-printed fabric. These aren’t your typical Drunkard’s Path quilts, but distinctive quilts for adventurous quilters! With block-based patterns, some improvisational piecing, and designs ranging from beginner-friendly to complex, there’s something for everyone. Move beyond common circle-quilt designs to tackle curved piecing with ease Add stripes to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simple way to make complex quilts Piece block-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced

Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers

Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers
Author: Judy Gauthier
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617458694

Discover new possibilities for your fabric stash with this guide featuring 11 easy scrap quilts using ingenious, no-waste cutting techniques! Quilter Judy Gauthier is a master of turning fabric scraps into fabulous quilts. In this practical guide, sheshares her secrets for conquering that mountain of odds and ends. Learn how to piece gorgeous scrap quilts from fabric prints you never thought would go together—even remnants in odd shapes and sizes. Judy’s easy-to-use templates and color theory tips will have you cutting up your scrap surplus and making magic in no time. With these fun and inspiring projects, playing with scraps may become your all-time favorite sport.

Artful Improv

Artful Improv
Author: Cindy Grisdela
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617452629

“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.

Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners

Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners
Author: Molly Hanson
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604684720

You can do it! Learn to free-motion quilt on a home sewing machine. Yes, you can! Encouraging you step-by-step along the way, Molly Hanson teaches how to quilt like a pro. You'll begin by quilting your name, because soon you'll be signing unique works of art! Master the fundamentals of free-motion quilting on manageable fat-quarter-sized fabric pieces and turn the pieces into projects Try 10 different quilting designs, including stippling variations, pebbles, square meander, and swirls Confidently quilt 15 practical projects, such as a tote bag, weekender bag, and laptop sleeve

Visual Guide to Art Quilting

Visual Guide to Art Quilting
Author:
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617457248

This visual reference will help anyone inspired to make art quilts gain the practical tools and inspiration necessary to translate your ideas to fabric. Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference includes step-by-step photos and illustrations to guide you on your creative journey. Dip your toes in the water with an introduction from some of the biggest names in quilting arts to design theory, supplies and tools, and working with fabric. Practice surface design, embellishment, and quilting by hand and machine as you learn a variety of finishing techniques to turn your unique ideas and imagery into art quilts. • Expand your art quilter’s toolbox with helpful lessons, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations • Study dyeing and printing on fabrics, embellishment, quilting, and working in a series • Gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to finally translate your ideas to fabric

Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again

Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again
Author: Gwen Marston
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600594397

Each author shares 20 of her own creations, along with an additional 30 collaborative quilts--and every project comes complete with patterns for shapes, pieces and blocks.

Seaside Quilts

Seaside Quilts
Author: Carol Porter
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654873

Seaside Quilts shows how to transform any dwelling into a relaxing beach-themed retreat, with sea-inspired linens and home décor. With dozens of sewing, painting and crafting projects that anyone can make, it is aimed at the Mainstream Retailer, Craft, and Library markets.