Gemstone Quilts

Gemstone Quilts
Author: MJ Kinman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2020-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617459461

Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students

Geometric Gems

Geometric Gems
Author: Cathy Wierzbicki
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604686499

Rich with color and design, every quilt in this book is a treasure! By making clever use of angles, popular author Cathy Wierzbicki presents intriguing projects that look far more complex than they really are. Choose from seven dazzling designs using easy cutting and strip-piecing techniques. Some quilts--such as the beautiful "Pajama Prayer"--feature a free-motion embroidery technique for adding words and sayings.

Patchwork Lab: Gemology

Patchwork Lab: Gemology
Author: Andrea Tsang Jackson
Publisher: Lucky Spool
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781940655413

Bring on the bling! A step-by-step guide to achieving expert color-work with fabrics to create dynamic, glittering gemstone-themed quilts Quilting expert Andrea Tsang Jackson guides readers through transforming the beauty, allure, and power of natural stones into glittering complex patchwork quilts. She provides a master plan for the color work required to achieve effective transparency and light with fabric selection. Readers will be able to paper piece their way to a jewelry box of blocks. Beginning with nine traditional gemstone shapes, such as teardrop, marquis, and emerald cuts, each block progresses in complexity so quilters can hone their skills as they work their way through the book. Then, quilters will be inspired to use their blocks in a series of projects, both large and small. Created with intermediate quilters in mind, the book includes: Jackson's speedy chain-piecing technique for paper piecing; graded patterns to create the perfect finished block size; traditional and modern settings; watercolor illustrations of gemstones.

Jelly Roll Quilts

Jelly Roll Quilts
Author: Pam Lintott
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2008-05-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0715333623

“Delicious and delectable quilts . . . adorn the pages of this fabulous new book . . . it is just what everyone’s bookshelf has been waiting for” (Fabrications). Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projects. Learn how to turn the pre-cut, 2 ½-inch strips into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one 40-fabric roll. Jelly Roll Quilts features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your beautifully rolled fabric will be the first step to quilting heaven! Includes photos

Gemstone Quilts:

Gemstone Quilts:
Author: Martha Jane Kinman
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781617459450

Design your own gorgeous gemstone quilts! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you freezer paper piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman.

Stunning 3-D Quilts Simplified

Stunning 3-D Quilts Simplified
Author: Ruth Ann Berry
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617459607

Learn how to sew three-dimensional illusions with these twelve quilt projects. Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, “How did you do that?” Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You’ll learn how to sew twelve visually arresting quilts each in four colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Build your confidence in bias piecing, as you pair light, medium, and dark fabrics for heavenly hexes. Don’t be intimidated—just follow the easy assembly diagrams and watch your quilt come together one row at a time with no inset seams. These 3-D illusions are so impressive, you won’t know whether to keep them on the bed or hang them on the wall. Sew 3-D illusion quilts that have your friends asking how you did it Arrange sixty-degree triangles in rows for easy piecing with no inset seams Build your confidence in bias piecing, mixing color values for dimensional effects

Modern Quilts Block by Block

Modern Quilts Block by Block
Author: Emily Dennis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-17
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9786059192477

In Modern Quilts Block by Block readers will find 12 quilt projects using just one or two repeating block designs. Find basic blocks along with some new designs in these striking modern quilts. Traditional blocks get a modern update with the use of color and design. Both the beginner and novice will enjoy quilting up these quilt patterns.

Quilted Gems

Quilted Gems
Author: Gai Perry
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781571202116

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. 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.

Rubies, Diamond and Garnets, Too ...

Rubies, Diamond and Garnets, Too ...
Author: Bernadette Kent
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617453919

The breathtaking sparkle of diamonds and the deep, dramatic reds of rubies and garnets have bewitched us for centuries. They conjure visions of luxury, wealth and beauty. Through time, we've used them as tokens of our love and esteem for those we cherish. Translate those same jewel tones into fabric and you have the makings for an electrifying quilt that, much like a perfect gem, will be handed down for generations. The quilt was used as The Kansas City Star's Block-of-the-Month program and highlights 13 block designs. A second version uses the same patterns but gives you the opportunity to make a much larger quilt by adding two more large blocks and 12 smaller blocks.

Karen K. Stone Quilts

Karen K. Stone Quilts
Author: Karen Kleepsies Stone
Publisher:
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2004
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9781893824270

Karen K. Stone's dazzling quilts have won awards, magazine covers, and fans for a decade. At last, you can learn how Karen does it, and how you can too.- Make exciting color choices for your quilts- Chart block colors for maximum eye-appeal- Make unexpected combinations play nicely together- Understand what makes a successful quiltIncludes patterns for these popular Karen K. Stone quilts: Indian Orange Peel, Pine Burr, An Unusual Lone Star, Clamshells, Lady Liberty goes to Hawaii, Happy Rick-Rack Quilt, Terns & Ferns, Yardbirds Circling the Cat, Rattlesnake, Delirious, Summer Star. Plus Karen's two newest New York Beauty designs: Mississippi Wheel of Fortune and Cinco de Mayo