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

Labor of Love

Labor of Love
Author: Sherri L. McConnell
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683560906

Like you, Sherri McConnell loves to quilt and fill her home with special creations. Online influencer, fabric designer, and quilt designer Sherri reveals her fresh and simple approach to scrap quilting in step-by-step instructions for a dozen splendidly scrappy projects. From small wall hangings and table toppers to larger throws and bed quilts, Sherri shares not only her patterns but also her tips for sewing success, for saving time (and using the time you have wisely), and for collecting, storing, and--best of all--using the scraps of fabric you treasure.

Zakka from the Heart

Zakka from the Heart
Author: Minki Kim
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2019-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 161745852X

Sew sixteen whimsical, handmade gifts for you and your friends. Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With a number of techniques, from quilting and wool appliqué to embroidery, there’s something for every sewist! Advance your skills by installing a variety of zipper styles, bag handles, and hardware. From purses to pouches, these useful handmade gifts are ideal for gifting—and perfect for keeping! • Stitch and piece a pile of pillows, sewing baskets, and useful gifts for everyone—including you • Satisfy any style with customizable projects • Practice wool appliqué, adding zippers, hand stitching, quilting, and more

Modern Triangle Quilts

Modern Triangle Quilts
Author: Rebecca Bryan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617453145

Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back—this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning color palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your favorite ruler and the full-size block templates to create equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles with ease. With no tricky seams, these sampler blocks are perfect to mix and match.

Patchwork Picnic

Patchwork Picnic
Author: Gracey Larson
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683560329

Let's go on a picnic . . . and return inspired to quilt! Sew cute critters, fancy flowers, birds and bugs, trees and turtles, and other odes to the out-of-doors with 30 adorable quilt blocks, each in two sizes: 6" and 12" square. The secret to making these charming designs? An easy stitch-and-flip technique that skips foundation piecing and templates--sew only straight seams! Create a fun sampler quilt--featuring all 30 blocks--plus seven companion projects including a table runner, tote, and pouches. Simply choose your favorite blocks and plug them into the patterns. With handy cutting charts and a lettering system for keeping track of where you are as you make each block, sewing will seem like a picnic!

Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites

Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites
Author: Laura Coia
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2020-03-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617459267

Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

I Love Patchwork

I Love Patchwork
Author: Rashida Coleman-Hale
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620332116

Offering a modern approach to traditional fabric design, this charming instructional illustrates how to create sophisticated patchwork projects by combining linen and print fabrics using simple quilting procedures. Presenting a diverse collection of projects--many inspired by the Japanese zakka aesthetic--such as a travel sewing kit, sewing machine cover, table runner, apron, eco bag, towels, calendar, lap quilt, tote bag, pillowcase, and shoulder bag, all designs are fun, functional, and easy to master. Combining sewing, applique, quilting, and patchwork techniques with thoughtful advice on how to select, work with, and care for linen, this colorful handbook is brimming with sophisticated and innovative projects to challenge and inspire both beginning and intermediate sewers and quilters.

Flowers, Hearts, and Garlands Quilt

Flowers, Hearts, and Garlands Quilt
Author: Liz Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Machine appliqué
ISBN: 9781574326482

Make an award-winning appliquâe quilt with two easy machine techniques! The patterns can also be hand appliquâed. These elegant designs can be used to create any size project, or are suitable additions to any quilting project.

Divided Hearts

Divided Hearts
Author: Barbara Brackman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617458899

The fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line from the bestselling author and “renowned quilt historian” (Time). Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and an optional center flourish, plus setting instructions. Read compelling narratives of the women who found their hearts divided during the war, yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond. “Inspired by friendship quilts created between 1840 and 1861, Brackman focuses on women with ‘divided hearts,’ Northern women living in the South, and Southern women educated in the North, or with families divided by the Civil War . . . readers learn about twelve women’s lives that spanned the divide. Photographs and maps accompany the biographies. History comes alive through these women . . . You don’t have to be a quilt maker to enjoy reading the history and biographies of these amazing women.” —The Literate Quilter “The historical narratives about the women are so interesting . . . The quilts are beautiful and I love the idea of a friendship quilt . . . [an] amazing book.” —Crafty Moms Share