Magical Four-Patch and Nine-Patch

Magical Four-Patch and Nine-Patch
Author: Yvonne Porcella
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2010-12-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 157120878X

Noted fiber artist Yvonne Porcella turns her talents to the most basic quilt block patterns, Four-Patches and Nine-Patches, and she will turn your world upside down! Join her on the journey to creating your own innovative quilts. 10 incredible quilting projects. Quilts are constructed using simple strip piecing and foundation piecing. Yvonne's "e;Magical Numbering System"e; makes choosing fabrics practically painless. Suggestions for personalizing your work to make it yours alone.

No Scrap Left Behind

No Scrap Left Behind
Author: Amanda Jean Nyberg
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617453374

“Make use of those small pieces . . . The peek into [the author’s] design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating.” —Library Journal (starred review) Rescue your fabric scraps—even the smallest pieces—with these sixteen satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap—squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. With this extensively illustrated guide from teacher and designer Amanda Jean Nyberg, you’ll never look at scraps the same way again! “Fabulous . . . Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.” ―Homespun

The Best of Sewing with Nancy

The Best of Sewing with Nancy
Author: Nancy Luedtke Zieman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1993
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780848711368

Dressmaking, Machine Sewing, Tailoring.

Oh, Scrap!

Oh, Scrap!
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604689323

Want to be a scrap quilter? Great! Want to think like a scrap quilter? Learn from a master! Lissa Alexander has spent three decades honing her scrap-quilting talents, and in her first solo book, she offers page after page of tips for making dazzling scrap quilts bursting with colors, prints, and textures. Learn Lissa's secrets for deciding which fabric combinations work (and understanding why others don't). Best of all, with a dozen patterns to choose from you'll discover how to (finally!) use your unique stash to make scrap quilts that sing. Includes a preface by renowned quilt historian Barbara Brackman.

Two Patch Scrap Quilts

Two Patch Scrap Quilts
Author: Pat Yamin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9781604600025

"Directions and templates for hand or machine piecing are given for 21 classic Two-Patch patterns in three quilt sizes - 63 possible projects"--Provided by publisher.

Vintage Legacies

Vintage Legacies
Author: Carol Hopkins
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2018-12-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604689919

Carol Hopkins, author of the best-selling Civil War Legacies series, is back with her sixth book, revealing a big twist--big quilts! You'll love learning how Carol uses her signature Civil War color palette in larger quilts, each more stunning than the last. Fourteen patterns ranging from lap-size to twin pay tribute to Southern belles, men's work shirts from the Civil War era, First Lady of the United States Mary Todd Lincoln, and more. Interesting tidbits about nineteenth-century life round out this gorgeous collection that will inspire you to think big!Video

Teeny-Tiny Quilts

Teeny-Tiny Quilts
Author: Donna Lynn Thomas
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2018-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617456543

Master the precision and attention to detail needed for quilts—in sizes small, smaller, and smallest! In this book, author Donna Lynn Thomas teaches you the skills you need to create accurately pieced quilts in miniature. Choosing fabrics (with emphasis on print size), cutting (with emphasis on accuracy), sewing (with techniques for how to sew small pieces and tiny half-square triangles), pressing, and finishing are all covered in depth. Build your confidence and skills at your own pace with easy-to-follow instructions and a progression of twelve main projects, from easier to more challenging. Plus, each project comes in up to three sizes, so you can choose how small you want to go!

A Quilting Life

A Quilting Life
Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607056607

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Modern Quilt Magic

Modern Quilt Magic
Author: Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617455091

Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing, and free-form curves. Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus full-size templates and 6 quilt coloring pages to help you work your own quilt magic.