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Author
Publisher
That Patchwork Place, an imprint of Martingale
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Fall in love with cheery little birds that add the perfect touch of whimsy to these simple, practical items. The magic happens with a unique style of raw-edge appliqué that's similar to free-motion quilting, as if you were sketching with thread. Let your creativity soar with 11 quick projects. Get the look of hand embroidery without the handwork--almost all the stitching is done by machine".
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
Martingale
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Popular designers Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine present 10 fresh quilts that take their cues from 1930s classics. Inspired by antique quilts and patterns discovered in old newspapers, these projects are brimming with old-fashioned charm. See the original 1930s designs that sparked this collection of patterns written for today's techniques Be inspired to try everything from patchwork to appliqué, embroidery, making yo-yos, using rickrack, and quilting...
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Break down the process of modern quilt design with a scientific approach to design principles. Applying the concept of negative space in 8 key ways, you'll start with traditional blocks or quilts and transform them into modern masterpieces, step-by-step. Each chapter teaches skills, such as removing elements or disintegration, with a quilt project for each technique! Complete with tips on piecing, choosing fabrics, and machine quilting for an artistic...
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
C&T Publishing, Another Maker Inspired
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Challenge yourself with this intricate curved-pieced design that offers infinite possibilities and great movement in quilts. Inside features 6 quilt projects (king-size quilt, queen, double-queen quilt, two twin-size quilt, and a lap) that are all built on the same idea of interlocking paths"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork, and appliqǔ, and make beautiful gifts and items for the home. Do you want to design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home? Quilt Step by Step will show you how. Discover what the essential tools and materials are to get started, then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern...
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