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Author
Publisher
Interweave
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
If you're on the lookout for fresh inspiration for your next block, here's the biggest and best compendium ever. Combining both ideas and how-to with 365 different blocks to choose from, Block a Day has everything you need and want from a quilting book. Designs range from creative twists on well-loved classics to brand-new blocks in a whole range of different styles.There are blocks here to appeal to a whole range of abilities, whether you're a beginner...
Author
Publisher
C&T Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Learn the ABCs of quilting with best-selling author and television personality Alex Anderson! She's taught hundreds of thousands to quilt, and she's back with this simple, fun guide to quilting basics{u2015}choosing fabrics, rotary cutting, strip piecing, making a quilt sandwich, basting, machine quilting, and then binding it off for a perfect finish. Piece classic Arkansas Crossroad blocks, and then make them your own with one of the many layout...
Author
Publisher
Fons & Porter L C
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In the 1930s, The Farmer's Wife offered inspiration and positivity in the "Letters from our farm women" column. Each month, the magazine published letters from readers that offered support and encouragement to each other in an economically challenging time for our country. The Farmer's Wife 1930s sampler quilt shares ninety-nine of these letters from The Farmer's Wife magazine published during the 1930s, and a traditional quilt block inspired by...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction--a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts. And now he's back with new images, new patterns, and a new look at his most storied designs. Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective--whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals,...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this fun and practical introduction to quilting and patchwork, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills. Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects, including quilts, cushions, tote bags and table runners. Sarah discusses different shapes (squares, circles, triangles) and different techniques (applique, foundation piecing, English paper piecing) in turn....
Author
Publisher
Lucky Spool Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Quilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required! Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly!) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer. Included are six colorful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help...
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Helen Philipps' trademark style and skill with design is translated into a stunning collection of highly "giftable" projects for home accessories, toys and gifts. The projects are all simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, exploring a wide range of sewing techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, appliqué, color play, embroidery and embellishment.
Author
Publisher
Landauer Publishing is an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Award-winning quilter and fiber artist Joyce Hughes reveals her creative methods for making stunning pictorial quilts. Explores free motion quilting, thread painting, trapunto, overlay, three-dimensional effects, machine techniques, and a variety of embellishments"--
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Beautiful antique quilts and a workbook of patterns come together in this lavish photography book for quilters. More than thirty featured quilts from the Wisconsin State Historical Society Collection are displayed in period rooms at Old World Wisconsin, the Society's outdoor museum of German and Scandinavian farmhouses. Patterns and block layouts are provided for replicating more than thirty featured quilts from the Wisconsin State Historical Society....
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home. Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and appliqué techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living. From a large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body...
Author
Series
Publisher
Landauer Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Skill-building: The Handmade Quilt features a 21-block sampler that starts with the easiest techniques and progresses to more challenging skills--with no need for a sewing machine! Comprehensive: this book is a complete learning experience for a new quilter and a stunning sampler project for experienced stitchers. Unique: no other book available today covers the how-to of hand-stitching blocks in such a thorough manner. Portable: you can hand-stitch...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Amish widow-turned-newlywed Emma Yoder Miller has been teaching several quilting classes alongside her husband, Lamar, who has a knack for creating unique quilting patterns. But as sign-up for this new class is slow and only three people have responded by the class date, they start to think they should take a break. That is, until God sends them some last-minute students who are in special need of the friendship and wisdom that Emma and Lamar have...
96) Kaffe Fassett's sew simple quilts & patchworks: 17 designs using Kaffe Fassett's artisan fabrics
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Heralded as the King of Color, fabric designer and quilter Kaffe Fassett showcases his glorious range of Artisan fabrics in Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple. Along with his team of designers, Kaffe has created a varied selection of striking and simple designs that are ideal for practicing both quilting and sewing skills. Choose from colorful throws and quilts, eye-catching cushions and placements, fun projects for kids (a tent and a pillow bed), and simple...
Publisher
Martingale
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Known for the gorgeous projects they present in book after best-selling book, the experts on staff at That Patchwork Place® have done it again! This incredible collection features inspiring Christmas and winter-themed projects as well as a table runner for Hanukkah. {u2022}Spread holiday cheer with 22 fabulous projects, including tree skirts, table runners, mantel quilts, ornaments, pillows, quilts, and more {u2022}Decorate your home and create gifts...
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