Sew Healthy & Happy

Sew Healthy & Happy
Author: Rose Parr
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2021-03-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030721

Quilting shouldn't be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter's survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There's no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry! Certified health and ergonomics specialist Rose Parr shares her expertise on how to sew smarter, healthier and happier Includes exercises, stretches, recipes, and tips to keep you in prime sewing form Keep your mind sharp and your body ache-free!

Happy Quilts!

Happy Quilts!
Author: Antonie Alexander
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440244472

Cheerful, adorable crafts that kids will love! Childhood is supposed to be magical. Instead of generic bedding, add some whimsy to children's bedrooms with fanciful quilts and huggable pals that looks like they jumped right off the fabric. From playful puppies to retro robots, this fanciful collection from author Antonie Alexander offers easy-to-follow directions for making one-of-a-kind creations! Inside you'll find: • 10 themed quilts with more than a dozen matching stuffed toys • Basic quilting, piecing, applique and finishing instructions • A digital link to download quilt templates and full-size soft toy patterns in a ready-to-print PDF

Quilting Happiness

Quilting Happiness
Author: Diane Gilleland
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 077043410X

Why do you love to quilt? Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. In Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.

Sew Happy

Sew Happy
Author: Sandy Klop
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683560981

When it comes to designing quilts, no one is better at turning simple shapes into stunning patterns than Sandy Klop. Follow her lead to create a cheerful flower garden quilt from easy Snowball blocks. Learn how to arrange the most basic Nine Patch blocks into diagonal bands of color that really pop. Feeling more adventurous? You'll find a medallion quilt and a garden lattice design perfect for large-scale prints. Whether you want to put your scrap basket to use, dive into your stash, or pick up some new prints at your favorite quilt shop, you'll find all the colorful inspiration you need to make 10 happy quilts that sparkle and shine.

Happy Flower Quilts

Happy Flower Quilts
Author: Atsuko Matsuyama
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-12-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781940552255

Happy Flower Quilts is the most colorful and cheerful collection of quilted projects around. Originally published in Japan, this book showcases master quilter and fabric designer Atsuko Matsuyama's unique ability to combine bright colors and fun prints. Packed with over 30 projects, quilters will be inspired to create colorful and print rich quilts, bags and more. Step-by-step instructions are included for all projects.

Scrap Happy Quilting

Scrap Happy Quilting
Author: Annie's
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Patchwork
ISBN: 9781596356504

"Scrap Happy Quilting not only addresses scraps it also contains 12 great designs for all fabrics. Quilter's will love all the options for using scraps with versatile designs that can also be used again and again. Annie's has put together a collection of timeless designs from some of the best designers in the industry that will appeal to a wide range of quilter's of all skill levels and styles. Scrap Happy Quilting has a wide range of techniques such as, machine piecing, machine applique, paper piecing, set-in seams, working with templates and big stitch accents, everything for today's quilter."--Publisher description.

Handmade Happiness

Handmade Happiness
Author: Jina Barney
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683561678

Need a special gift fast? Want to start--and finish--something fabulous this weekend? Discover a treasure trove of lovely little projects from Jina Barney and Lori Woods, owners of Poppie Cotton. Known for their sunny palettes and creative details, these talented designers share their artistry in a charming collection of fun-to-make patterns. Projects include a decorative garland, hexie pouch, sewing caddy, table topper, gift boxes, and the prettiest pincushions ever. Enjoy English paper piecing, wool appliqué, and hand embroidery as you create fanciful delights that you and your loved ones will adore.

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