Maverick Quilts

Maverick Quilts
Author: Alethea Ballard
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607052458

Turn bold and unusual fabrics into stunningly beautiful quilts with this guide to creative yet surprisingly simple patterns. Fabrics that feature unique, colorful, or graphic designs can be as irresistible as they are challenging. How do you cut and arrange such beautiful fabric to use in a quilt? Art quilter Aletha Ballard provides the answer in Maverick Quilts. Alethea combines straightforward instruction on the basics of quilting with ten versatile and creative projects that are perfect for showing off bold designs and large-scale prints. Easy to follow and beautifully illustrated, Maverick Quilts show you just how easy it is to sew wild, joyful, colorful quilts with the fabrics you love.

Moda All-Stars - On a Roll Again!

Moda All-Stars - On a Roll Again!
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 168356152X

The Moda All-Stars are back--On a Roll Again!--and they love making Jelly Roll quilts with all their friends. So the All-Stars stitched up a clever assortment of 14 quilts, many of which you have to see to believe that they really do begin with 2-1/2" strips! Pattern designers include Susan Ache, Lissa Alexander, Lisa Bongean, Vanessa Christenson, Janet Clare, Joanna Figueroa, Vanessa Goertzen, Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, Lynne Hagmeier, Sandy Klop, Sherri McConnell, April Rosenthal, Anne Sutton, and Corey Yoder. You'll also learn more about these Moda All-Stars as they share tips to help you get the ball rolling on new projects. Plus, they'll give you the scoop for must-haves to look for at your local quilt shop. Grab your favorite bundle of 2-1/2" precut strips, turn on your sewing machine, and let's roll!

Moda All-Stars - Merry Makers

Moda All-Stars - Merry Makers
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604689692

Celebrate the season with the Moda All-Stars! They're back with 15+ handmade gifts to give or keep. Choose from speedy stockings, pincushions, and coasters to make in multiples. Or, pick a patchwork project: lap quilts, table runners, and other deck-the-halls designs abound. Complete most projects in a weekend or quicker--no need to fear the holiday time crunch! And just for fun, learn all about the favorite seasonal traditions of the All-Stars in a series of Q&As. Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Moda All-Stars - Two, Four, Six, Eight

Moda All-Stars - Two, Four, Six, Eight
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683560795

Two, four, six, eight: what do quilters think is great? FAT QUARTERS! Nothing inspires quilters to get in the game more than a stack of pretty fat quarters. The Moda All-Stars are back with a collection of patterns designed for 2 to 32 of those fun little cuts of fabric. Whether quilters collect fat quarters by the bundle or one by one--or even if they have just a couple on hand--they'll find a winning project within these pages. With a patchwork tote, a two-tone pillow, plus runners, wall quilts, lap quilts, and more to choose from, quilters are sure to score a gold medal--with their fat-quarter stash! Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Special Olympics.

The Big Book of Star-Studded Quilts

The Big Book of Star-Studded Quilts
Author: That Patchwork Place
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 168356099X

Discover a dazzling array of quilts featuring Star blocks, a perennial favorite of quilters for generations. Inspiration abounds with 44 stellar designs from a host of brilliant designers, including Betsy Chutchian, Kim Diehl, Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, Lynne Hagmeier, Nancy Mahoney, Sherri L. McConnell, Jo Morton, and many more. Add sparkle throughout the house with projects ranging from 12" square to queen-size bed quilts and set your sights upon the stars.

Moda All-Stars - Mini Marvels

Moda All-Stars - Mini Marvels
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604688432

Join 15 of Moda's all-star designers as they explore creative small quilt patterns that you'll love to stitch. These mini-quilts are tailor-made for scraps. With designs ranging from easy to intricate--plus many make-in-a-day designs--these fun little quilts are showcased in photos that will inspire you to display your mini creations as artful accents to your decor. This collection features patterns by your favorite Moda designers: Pat Sloan, Carrie Nelson, Brigitte Heitland, Camille Roskelley, Me and My Sister Designs, Sherri McConnell, Sandy Gervais, Edyta Sitar, Lynne Hagmeier, Vanessa Christenson, Anne Sutton, Laurie Simpson, Jen Kingwell, Lisa Bongean, and Betsy Chutchian. Many of the quilts are quick to finish; all are fun to make Each mini project offers an opportunity to try a different technique--traditional piecing, applique, paper piecing, and even embroidery

Moda All-Stars - Scraps Made Simple

Moda All-Stars - Scraps Made Simple
Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604687606

Join 15 of Moda's all-star designers as they take scrap quilting to the next level with imaginative, eye-catching patterns created especially for your collection of precuts. Got a stash of fanciful fabrics you can't wait to use? Or need an excuse to go shopping? Get inspired today! What's your favorite precut--fat quarters, fat eighths, 2 1/2-inch strips, Layer Cakes, or charm squares? You'll find patterns for all of them! Each designer shares "Scraps of Wisdom," so your stash of precut purchases can become a stroke of genius Must-make patterns from today's top designers: Jenny Doan, Carrie Nelson, Edyta Sitar, Lissa Alexander, Lynne Hagmeier, Lisa Bongean, Sherri McConnell, Amy Smart, Corey Yoder, Sherri Falls, Amy Ellis, Laura Boehnke, Jan Ragaller, Susan Ache and Lisa Calle

Lone Star Quilts & Beyond

Lone Star Quilts & Beyond
Author: Jan Krentz
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2010-11-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607053810

Explore the world of Lone Star quilts! Expert teacher Jan Krentz shows you how to use today’s techniques to simplify this intricate design. 6 colorful projects - you’ll want to get started right away! Rotary cutting saves you time, while imaginative additions such as appliqué and “designer diamonds” give these Lone Stars a fresh, updated look. Jan teaches you everything you’ll need to know to make the Lone Star quilt of your dreams, from fabric choices to finishing touches. A gallery of eye-catching Lone Star quilts to inspire your creativity

Simply Stars

Simply Stars
Author: Alex Anderson
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607050285

Learn to make stunning star quilts using squares, rectangles, triangles, and diamonds with this comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show. In Simply Stars, Alex Anderson introduces quilters of all skill levels to the world of star quilts, where pattern possibilities are as vast as the night sky. Alex covers the major types of star patterns, such as Stars Made of Squares and Triangles and Stars Made of Diamonds and Y Seams. Covering them in order of difficulty from beginner to advances, Alex offers several examples of each type. With foolproof techniques, Alex’s student-tested shortcuts, and exciting fabric combinations, you can start making quilts that sparkle.