Quilt Toppings

Quilt Toppings
Author: Melody Crust
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781933308029

Designed with both the hand and the machine quilter in mind, this thorough look at ways to paint, bead, trim, and stitch embellishments onto finished quilts brings together diverse media for the experienced quilter. Modern as well as time-honored materials are used to create new works of fabric art. Hundreds of ideas are presented, using techniques including paint and paint sticks, burnishing, beads and buttons, ribbons, tassels, and embroidery. Prep steps for all methods and post-project care are also covered. An "Idea Gallery" at the end of each chapter is not prescriptive the projects are jumping-off places for quilters looking to add color, texture, and pizzazz to their repertoire. The emphasis is on creativity, making the book an enduring source of future inspiration. "

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.

Ultimate Quilt Block Collection

Ultimate Quilt Block Collection
Author: Lynne Goldsworthy
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2018-02-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620082810

Create hundreds of quilts with this guide for quilters of all skill levels, featuring over sixty block designs with step-by-step instructions. From the creative mind of renowned quilter Lynne Goldsworthy comes Ultimate Quilt Block Collection, featuring more than sixty of Lynne’s designs—colorful blocks in both classic and modern patterns using a wide range of motifs and fabrics. From basic units like flying geese to more intricate designs based on foundation paper piecing, there’s something in this comprehensive guide for quilters of varying skill levels. Lynne offers clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by beautiful color photos for every project and provides additional instruction in sewing your completed blocks into a finished quilt. Novice quilters can use this book to reinforce the basics, while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration and encouragement to experiment with original fabric and color combinations. Start quilting today! Inside Ultimate Quilt Block Collection: More than sixty distinctive quilt block designs Thorough, step-by-step guidance for quilters from novice to advanced A wide variety of techniques and patterns that you can follow or use as inspiration for your own original blocks Hundreds of full-color photographs that serve as visual references for each project Instructions and advice from a recognized worldwide quilting expert

Improv Patchwork

Improv Patchwork
Author: Maria Shell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2017-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617454974

Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own “prints”—stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!

Colorful, Casual, and Comfy Quilts

Colorful, Casual, and Comfy Quilts
Author: Karen Bolesta
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2003-09-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579548452

The joy of quilting is laid bare in this guide to warming the home and heart with patterns and designs for everything from full-sized quilts to wall hangings. Original.

Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters

Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters
Author: Angela Walters
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607055368

Popular machine quilter Angela Walters will motivate you to try something new! Learn to stitch her fresh continuous-line designs on your longarm or domestic machine. Includes step-by-step instructions for continuous-line swirls, circles, squares, vines, arcs, and points. Using basic free-motion skills you already have, discover how to approach quilting a modern quilt by working with bold fabrics and negative space, uniting a variety of shapes, and blending designs. Draw inspiration from striking pictures of 20 modern quilts showing Angela’s designs. You’ll love her practical advice for choosing the perfect pattern to give your modern quilt maximum impact.

A Fine Line

A Fine Line
Author: Melody Crust
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Quilting
ISBN: 9780809298846

This comprehensive book takes quilters through the design of the quilting stitches that hold the layers of a quilt together. It aims to help quilters decide what to quilt, then exactly how to implement the design they have created or selected.

Homestyle Quilts

Homestyle Quilts
Author: Kim Diehl
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604681640

Best-selling author Kim Diehl and talented designer Laurie Baker have lots of ideas for fitting creativity into your busy life. Now you can choose a terrific quilt pattern, quickly stir up a tasty supper, and go sew! Select from 13 beautiful patchwork quilts for the bed, wall, lap, and table; several include lovely applique Enjoy that famous Kim Diehl charm in simple, accessible projects Try recipes for soups, a casserole, chicken pot pie, and other delectable dishes that require little of your precious time

Machine Quilting With Alex Anderson

Machine Quilting With Alex Anderson
Author: Alex Anderson
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2010-11-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607052776

Machine Quilting Is a Snap When Alex Shows You How! 7 exercises and 7 projects teach you everything from easy straight-line quilting to stippling to more complex motifs. Create lovely traditional quilts using the full-size quilting patterns. Alex makes it easy, with expert tips and techniques on everything from workspace setup to perfecting the quilting stitch. Who else but Alex could make machine quilting easy enough for all of us, and so much fun we can’t wait to get started? Learn to set up your space, adjust your machine, choose the right supplies, and mark and baste your quilt. And, oh, you’re going to love these gorgeous projects!

Winning Stitches

Winning Stitches
Author: Elsie M. Campbell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781571202253

"Master the secrets of beautiful hand quilting! [The author] shares her foolproof techniques for marking quilting designs and stitching heirloom-quality quilts. [Includes:] 50 original quilting designs ; 2 complete projects designed to showcase the quilting ; step-by-step photos show you how to perfect your quilting stitch ; tips, techniques, and insider advice to help you create your own award-winning quilts"--from back cover.