Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living

Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living
Author: Sharon Holland
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607656094

12 well illustrated projects, ranging from table runners to a queen-sized quilt. Great beginner book. Skill-building design tips and suggestions throughout. Teaches each technique in an unintimidating way with a focus on the quilt’s ultimate use—not on unattainable perfection. Author Sharon Holland designs fabric for Art Gallery Fabrics and founded Quilt-it...today and Sew-it...today magazines.

Utility Quilting

Utility Quilting
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Landauer (IL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781935726142

Presents instructions for hand quilting, with step-by-step illustrations for twenty-five utility quilting designs, ten quilt projects, and more.

Big Stitch Quilting

Big Stitch Quilting
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782218211

Create 9 stunning quilts and 11 desirable gifts using contemporary big-stitch quilting Hand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this stunning form of hand quilting.

Quilting Line and Color

Quilting Line and Color
Author: Yoshiko Jinzenji
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-02-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781596683334

Looking to fuse Japanese design and modern techniques in your quilting projects? With Quilting Line + Color, you will explore color, shape, stitching, and fabric ideas from internationally known weaver, dyer, fabric artist, teacher, and quilter Yoshiko Jinzenji. Yoshiko brings a fresh, contemporary vision to the quilting scene with more than 30 gorgeous projects, accompanied by precise instructions and detailed illustrations. From bed-size quilts to bags and pillows, you will learn to create innovative pieces while trying out new and traditional techniques. In Quilting Line + Color, Yoshiko delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her artistry and philosophy with you as she teaches you how to cut, piece, and stitch a variety of designs--from patchwork and innovative uses of applique and reverse applique to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching. Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventurous yet beautifully balanced quilts.

Urban Quilting

Urban Quilting
Author: Wendy Chow
Publisher: Blue Star Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1950968197

Perfect for beginners, this quilting book features simple illustrations and easy-to-follow steps that teach you how to make up to 30 beautiful quilts in a short amount of time! A comprehensive guide for both first-time quilters and those looking for a refresher course, Urban Quilting teaches you everything you need to know about this timeless craft. Each pattern contains instructions for three different quilt sizes, with designs that feature bold colors and geometric shapes that will stand out and look stunning in your home. Urban Quilting includes: 10 quilt designs, each with patterns for 3 sizes, for making up to 30 quilts Beginner-friendly content, including everything you need to know to get started Detailed instructions with clear diagrams so you can learn quickly and easily Insightful information on the history of quilting and how today's quilters are modernizing the craft

Quilting in Black and White

Quilting in Black and White
Author: House of White Birches
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1609003586

Quilts usually have color and lots of it. However, if you add a little or a lot of black and white to your quilt pattern, you will add more than a little drama to your project, and you'll end up with a quilt that is both striking and unique. If you haven't tried quilting with black and white fabrics, now is the time to start. When you make the quilts in this book, you'll learn for yourself the beauty to be found in black and white.

Quilt Recipes

Quilt Recipes
Author: Jen Kingwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-04
Genre: Baking
ISBN: 9780645076004

Quilt Recipes is a brilliant pairing of captivating, pieced projects and family favourite deserts from her mum's kitchen. Enjoy the process of piecing and the challenge of finding, pairing, and arranging diverse patterns and countless colours together, especially those that make you uncomfortable. Savour each kitchen recipe that has been timelessly tested, lovingly passed down and now fondly shared with like-minded soul stitchers.12 brilliant patchwork projects paired with eight of Jen's mum's favourite, delectable dessert recipes. As quilters, stitchers and makers, we fill our souls with like-minded friendships, feed our souls with hand or machine stitching, and we love to treat ourselves and others to decadent desserts. Jen Kingwell's, Quilt Recipes, is a brilliant pairing of captivating pieced projects and delectable desserts. Whether you are a hand or machine piecer, one can relish in each recipe, whether it be a quilt or perhaps something sweet. Use a variety of patchwork techniques including, machine & hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple. Acrylic template sets for six of the quilt patterns are sold separately.

Charming Jelly Roll Quilts

Charming Jelly Roll Quilts
Author: Scott Flanagan
Publisher: Annie's Wholesale
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2021-08-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1640254684

If you love working with precuts, you'll love these creative designs from Scott A. Flanagan. He has created eight stunning quilts using precut 2 1/2”-wide strips along with a bonus mini quilt for each quilt made from 5” charm squares. Choose the size you want to make—or make both. Find hours offun sewing within these pages. Start with your favorite pack of precut strips or squares and start sewing!

The Handmade Quilt

The Handmade Quilt
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659433

· Discover the joys of slow stitching, hand piecing, and hand quilting in this “scrap your stash” guide · With one quilt made of 21 blocks, this book provides both a complete learning experience for new and experienced quilters · The finished heirloom-quality quilt is a beautiful sampler of blocks · Detailed how-to instructions and photographs · Includes a gallery of inspirational block color options

Quilting-on-the-go

Quilting-on-the-go
Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Landauer Books
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781935726050

Carolyn Forster explains how to break large quilt designs down into small, portable sections. Using her clear instructions you can piece a block on one outing, quilting the next-and once you're ready to join the blocks, most of the quilting is already done. The BASICS section of the book explains everything you need to know to prepare manageable pieces of quilting. No special equipment or materials needed. The PROJECT section contains 15 lovely quilts created using "Quilt-on-the-Go" blocks. Each framed block is pieced an quilted individually, using the full-size templates provided. Quick-Easy-Effective.