Singular Sensations

Singular Sensations
Author: Barbara Douglas
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160468545X

It doesn't seem possible! See one simple block--Squares within Squares--morph into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts. Barbara Douglas rotates, resizes, and rearranges this block to create 14 stunning projects. Discover a block so easy a child could make it, and quilt designs so sophisticated that advanced quilters will want to Create projects of all sizes, from table runners and lap quilts to bed-sized quilts Make simple changes in value placement to create movement and produce intricate-looking designs

Tessellation Quilts

Tessellation Quilts
Author: Christine Porter
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715319413

*Turns an interesting mathematical phenomenon into a beautiful quilt design*Presents a challenging technique to help experienced quilters improve skills *Christine Porter's previous book Quilt Designs From Decorative Floor Tiles has sold more than 10,000 copiesReaders will discover the rewards of learning to translate an ancient pattern into beautiful pieced patchwork designs in this exciting new book from Christine Porter. This trendy new reference: *Explores 11 tessellating block designs in exquisite detail*Features more than 40 quilts illustrating how blocks can be used to create variations, using different colors and fabrics*Covers step-by-step directions for making 12 tessellation quiltsIn addition to expert instruction, readers will also discover a gallery of quilts by various respected quiltmakers, and more tessellating patterns for future projects in this book.

Sensational Patchwork Quilting

Sensational Patchwork Quilting
Author: Marilynn Wiebe
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781895569735

These thoroughly contemporary quilting patterns capitalize on allowing the design to flow over the edge.

Sensational Settings

Sensational Settings
Author: Joan Hanson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1993
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781564770189

Learn how to choose a setting that complements your blocks, plan a setting for an odd number of multiple-sized blocks, use a work sheet to figure fabric needs, and more.

Scrap Quilt Sensation

Scrap Quilt Sensation
Author: Katharine Guerrier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2007
Genre: Quilting
ISBN: 9780715324516

This is a sumptuous collection of scrap quilts to make, all with Katharine Guerrier's unique contemporary twist on traditional designs. This book includes 11 step-by-step projects, with in-depth advice on selecting the right fabrics from your stash, and how to combine them for best effect. A further section on experimentation encourages you to take the ideas presented further, with additional small-scale quilts to inspire and motivate. It is beautifully illustrated with full colour photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams and artworks.

Sensational Sets and Borders

Sensational Sets and Borders
Author: Sally Schneider
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1998-08-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780875967622

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Sensational Sets & Borders Discover lots of exciting new ways to arrange your stash of blocks in fresh, creative settings, and then surround them with a dynamic pieced or plain border. More than 200 quilter's-eye-view photos and clear step-by-step directions will guide you each step of the way. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: * Simple solutions for dealing with blocks that aren't the same size * How to size and fit borders so they never, ever ripple or wave * Sashing strategies that instantly add pizzazz to your quilts * An ingenious, time-saving way to join blocks together (cut your assembly time in half!) * The secrets to custom-fitting a pieced border * Dozens of clever ideas for straight and diagonal settings And much, much more!

21 Sensational Patchwork Bags

21 Sensational Patchwork Bags
Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2006-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0715335383

The quilter and author of 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags is back with stunning new quilted bag designs in this illustrated step-by-step project guide. Acclaimed quilt designer Susan Briscoe presents another twenty-one patchwork bag projects based on thirteen original designs. From exquisite evening bags to portfolios, saddle bags, backpacks, and more, each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, photographs, and piecing diagrams, allowing you to create your own unique and stylish accessories. Each bag is shown with variations in colorways and other possible adaptions to help you make it truly your own. A separate section covers patchwork techniques including cutting fabric strips, machine piecing patchwork and how to create patchwork blocks such as Seminole, triangle squares, flying geese, log cabin, as well as foundation piecing and crazy patchwork. Appliqué and quilting techniques are also covered, along with bag making techniques such as making straps, attaching bindings, inserting a zippers and linings, and adding pockets. You’ll also find a library of decorative stitches for embellish your bags, advice on fabric color themes, and a library of patchwork blocks.

Sensational Small Quilts

Sensational Small Quilts
Author: Christine Doyle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440217890

Small Quilts with Big Appeal! There's a little something for every quilter in Sensational Small Quilts! Break out of the box by tackling modern quilts, attack your stash with beautiful scrap creations, and embrace your heritage with traditional blocks. Novice and experienced quilters alike will enjoy expanding their repertoire by pushing themselves to try new methods in these little quilts. Inside, you'll find: • 15 quilt projects in an array of styles and colors, in sizes ranging from wallhangings to throws. • Colorful step-by-step illustrations and diagrams that make assembly easy to understand and accomplish. • A detailed techniques section explains how to achieve beautiful results in all of your quilted projects. • Projects, tips and methods from authors you know and trust, including Kay Capps Cross, Darlene Zimmerman, Maggie Ball, and Pam and Nicky Lintott. With Sensational Small Quilts, you'll love the freedom to experiment and explore your creative side. And don't forget–the size may be small, but the results will be sensational!

The Patchwork Quilt

The Patchwork Quilt
Author: John Margeryson Lord
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2012-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466968753

Another collection of sixteen intriguing stories in which fate plays its cards sometimes to the advantage of the situation in which the characters find themselves but often to upset carefully arranged plans. The tales range from the title story where two nations are at war over a sacred artefact, to The Race with two men vying for the same woman.