Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style

Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1637410859

A complete guide to learning a stress- and machine-free quilting method for contemporary quilters – hand quilting Use simple designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads to hand quilt quickly and easily Provides helpful overviews on 25 utility quilting designs, 12 stitches and knots, 4 binding and finishing techniques, and 8 taking and basting ideas Includes 11 quilt projects with step-by-step instructions, photography, and illustrations Carolyn Forster is a quilt maker for over 25 years. The author of Handmade Quilt, Hexagon Happenings, The Joys of Jelly Roll, Quilting-on-the-Go, and Utility Quilting, she has been featured in Today’s Quilter Magazine and in an ambassador for Vlieseline UK.

Utility Quilting

Utility Quilting
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Landauer (IL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781935726142

Presents instructions for hand quilting, with step-by-step illustrations for twenty-five utility quilting designs, ten quilt projects, and more.

Flawless Hand Quilting

Flawless Hand Quilting
Author: Rodale Quilt Book Editors
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-12-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780875968209

In Flawless Hand Quilting from Rodale, Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. More than 270 clear color photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand-quilting techniques. Master the art of hand quilting with: * Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings * Back-saving tricks that make basting fast and painless * The inside scoop on using hoops and floor frames * Creative tying techniques that look terrific and take half the time * Hints and tips that make trapunto and stippling easy Enjoy the pleasures of hand quilting with all the best, most up-to-date information! Learn the secrets for glitch-free stitching!

Quiltmaking by Hand

Quiltmaking by Hand
Author: Jinny Beyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Afghans (Coverlets)
ISBN: 9780972121828

This book introduces new quilters to a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows them to create sensational quilts entirely by hand. --from vendor description.

Home Sweet Quilt

Home Sweet Quilt
Author: Jill Finley
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604682531

Give your home that Jillily look! Known for designs that are pretty and fresh, Jill Finley, owner of Jillily Studio, presents a terrific assortment of 12 all-new quilt patterns for the whole house. Gift ideas abound! Create everything from an inviting table runner to dish towels, lap quilts, queen-size quilts, and pillows Get beautiful results as you combine cotton or wool appliqué with traditional patchwork quilts Explore a range of projects easy enough for confident beginners and appealing enough for experts

The Handmade Quilt

The Handmade Quilt
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659433

· Discover the joys of slow stitching, hand piecing, and hand quilting in this “scrap your stash” guide · With one quilt made of 21 blocks, this book provides both a complete learning experience for new and experienced quilters · The finished heirloom-quality quilt is a beautiful sampler of blocks · Detailed how-to instructions and photographs · Includes a gallery of inspirational block color options

Big Stitch Quilting

Big Stitch Quilting
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782218211

Create 9 stunning quilts and 11 desirable gifts using contemporary big-stitch quilting Hand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this stunning form of hand quilting.

How to Improve Your Quilting Stitch

How to Improve Your Quilting Stitch
Author: Ami Simms
Publisher: C & T Pub
Total Pages: 75
Release: 1987
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780943079004

Making small, perfectly even stitches is now possible with the help of this much-needed book. Correcting common problems, the right needles, and beginning and ending techniques are all covered.

Quilting in Black and White

Quilting in Black and White
Author: House of White Birches
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1609003586

Quilts usually have color and lots of it. However, if you add a little or a lot of black and white to your quilt pattern, you will add more than a little drama to your project, and you'll end up with a quilt that is both striking and unique. If you haven't tried quilting with black and white fabrics, now is the time to start. When you make the quilts in this book, you'll learn for yourself the beauty to be found in black and white.

Hand Sewing

Hand Sewing
Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2021-03-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030268

Embrace and enjoy sewing by hand Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith’s step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime! Perfectly portable! Working by hand means you can take this project wherever you go Comprehensive introductory chapters on choosing fabric, cutting, supplies, and more to get you started Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful blocks using hand appliqué with cotton and wool, hand piecing and quilting, and English paper piecing