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Quilted Panels in Black and White: Fast and Friendly Techniques for Using Fabric Panels and Large Prints
by Kay Capps CrossTurn panels and large print fabrics into unique and stunning quilts!Take a panel or large print fabric, add more fabulous fabrics, a dash of design, a sprinkling of stitching and stir it all together to produce a unique, stunning quilt!Kay Capps Cross is here to show you how to start with something that's already fantastic on its own--a gorgeous panel or a larger-than-life print--and make it even better with traditional piecing, paper piecing and appliqué. For a quick wall-hanging that turns a panel into a work of art, try Panel Panache. Or, if you're looking for a bed-sized masterpiece, look no further than Wise Water. Try Kay's signature black-and-white style, or give these designs your own unique look; either way, you're sure to love the results. Open Quilted Panels in Black & White and see for yourself. Inside you'll find:step-by-step techniques that will help you along whether you're working on your first quilt, or your fiftieth tips and tricks that make quick work of piecing quilts both large and small that integrate panels and large print fabrics into designs both traditional and uniquea gallery of additional quilts that offers even more inspirationCome learn Kay's panel and large print fabric recipe for success in Quilted Panels in Black & White.
Quilted Symphony: A Fusion of Fabric, Texture & Design
by Gloria Loughman&“A comprehensive and thorough guide for quilters just entering the arena of abstract art and design . . . Beginning art quilters will no doubt be inspired.&” —Quilting Arts Magazine The bestselling author of Luminous Landscapes guides you through an amazing journey into the world of designing abstract art quilts. Take your imagination to new heights as you learn how to create an abstract design and then break it down into easy segments to sew and embellish. Included are four projects incorporating the author&’s techniques. &“Integrate your own drawings, doodles, or photographs with the elements and principles of design to produce eye-catching art quilts. Gloria&’s step-by-step instructions are thorough and concise in this beautiful book.&” —American Quilter
Quilter's 10" Square Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide & 20+ Block Patterns
by Jenny DoanEverything you need to know about making quilts with 10-inch square precuts.Master 10&” square precuts with this complete and indispensable guide! Sew 20+ traditional blocks with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You&’ll cover all the basics, including easy half-square triangle construction, cutting other shapes from 10&” squares, and guidelines of how many 10&” square packs are needed for different size quilts. Easy-to-use illustrations are at your fingertips in this useful, information-packed reference.
Quilter's 2-1/2" Strip Precut Companion: 20 Block Patterns Featuring JellyRolls, Rolie Polies, Bali Pops & More! (Reference Guide Ser.)
by Jenny DoanSewing with precut strips makes quilting a snap! Master the use of 2 ½?-wide precut strips with these delightful blocks, all featuring Jelly Rolls. Precut strips are perfect for beginners because they’re incredibly easy to work with and versatile. If you’re new to quilting, start here, and you’ll be amazed at what you can do with just one roll! This book contains 20 quilt blocks and patterns with accompanying quilts! Go beyond the Jelly Roll Race! Make dynamic and fun blocks with 2 ½?-wide strips 20 blocks ideal for Jelly Roll, Rolie Polies, and Bali Pops hand-selected by the precut experts at Missouri Star Quilt Company 20 quilts for 20 blocks! Each block as an accompanying quilt; yardage and instructions included
Quilter's Academy Vol 1–Freshman Year: A Skill-building Course In Quiltmaking (Quilter's Academy)
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveThis comprehensive beginner&’s guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts. Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter&’s Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects that will build your skills from one project to the next. Arranged in order of complexity, each quilt offers new challenges and involves new techniques that will help you continually build your skill level. By mastering the techniques presented in Quilter&’s Academy Vol. 1, you will be on your way to creating your own quilts with precise, high-quality piecing. Includes compete instructions for making 13 classic quilts!
Quilter's Academy Vol. 5—Masters Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveCreate your own medallion masterpieces. &“Quilters of all skill levels have much to gain from this thoughtfully presented, engaging, and educational book.&” —Library Journal With a bachelor&’s degree under your belt, advance your quilting studies to the next level. This fifth volume of the bestselling Quilter&’s Academy series will help you embrace the beauty of medallion quilts. Invent your own stunning quilts, sparked by historic and award-winning medallions. Study the in-depth lessons at your own pace, applying advanced techniques and precision drafting and math—the culmination of everything you&’ve learned thus far.
Quilter's Academy, Volume 2—Sophomore Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking (Quilter's Academy #2)
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveGet a college-level education in quiltmaking in the comfort of your home with the second in the classic series—plus eleven projects to practice your skills! From the mother-daughter team of world-renowned teacher Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave, this book in the Quilter&’s Academy series will inspire you to put your developing skills to work and challenge you to start designing your own quilts. Drafting exercises help you learn to make any quilt, any size, with or without a pattern. You&’ll find loads of tips, techniques, and helpful charts—and a bonus section with eleven projects. This classic series of comprehensive books will take you from the basics to complete mastery with easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. In Volume 1, you learned the fundamentals of quiltmaking. Now, in Volume 2, you&’ll build your drafting skills by using tools like graph paper and linking blocks. &“A complete sequence of classes. lessons, exercises and projects to build your skill from one project to the next.&” —Fabrications
Quilter's Academy—Junior Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveTriangle Perfection • Welcome to the 3rd volume in the Hargrave's popular quiltmaking series that takes you from the basics to complete mastery! • Add 8 new methods to your repetoire for creating precise, half-square triangles • Learn how to make three-triangle unit squares, quarter-square triangles, as well as the Flying Geese and Feathered Stars blocks • Discover new “internal frame” border ideas to make your quilt designs even more dynamic Bonus 16 projects! You studied the fundamentals in Volume 1, then you built your design skills and worked with diagonal sets in Volume 2. Now you'll learn how to make a variety of triangle blocks with accuracy, precision and ease. Harriet and Carrie also share creative quilting ideas so you can beautifully complete your quilts.
Quilter's Academy—Senior Year: A Skill Building Course in Quiltmaking
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveYour senior year is a star-filled adventure! Your senior year of Quilter's Academy takes you into the most exciting of all designs-stars! You'll explore a variety of more complex piecing techniques such as Y-seams and partial seams, which put the sewing and pressing skills you've learned thus far to the test. Work through the lessons at your own pace and soon you will be making those really stunning quilts that you never thought you could make! • The fourth installment in this popular university-style series • Build upon the skills you developed in the first three volumes to learn how to make beautiful stars, as well as other more complex blocks and piecing techniques • Fill your creative toolbox with new techniques that allow you to enjoy the process of quiltmaking even more!
Quilter's Fabric Handy Pocket Guide: Tips & Advice for Selection, Care & Storage
by Alex AndersonA fabric expert in your pocket This mini book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters! Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Whether you’re wondering if you should prewash your fabric or how to create a particular style in your quilt, you’ll find yourself turning to Alex’s sage advice again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your guild, quilt group, sister, mom, friend, or anyone else you know who loves fabric as much as you do! • Tons of information in one teeny book! Never be stumped by a fabric dilemma again • Tuck it in your purse and take it with you to classes or your favorite shop—the handy size is perfect for your life on the go • Learn how to choose fabric by its grain, quality, color, value, print, and more!
Quilter's Handy Guide to Supplies: Needles, Threads, Batting • Machines, Tools, Workspace • Preparing Fabric, Storing Quilts
by Dawn Cameron-DickThe internationally beloved quilting teacher and author of Invisible Machine Appliqué offers a practical guide to getting started as a quilter. In this handy guide to the fundamentals of quilting, Dawn Cameron-Dick explains everything from how to choose the right equipment and supplies to the best way to set up a sewing room. She answers questions ranging from "What should I look for in a sewing machine?" to "Why does my thread keep breaking?", "How often should I change needles?", and "How can I sew without getting a backache?" The Quilter&’s Guide features information on needles, threads, sewing machines, batting, cotton fabric, piecing tools, and techniques. Packed with useful facts, tips, and rules of thumb, this comprehensive guide is laid out in a fully illustrated, easy-to-read format.
Quilter's Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide + 25 Precut-Friendly Block Patterns
by Jenny DoanEverything you need to know about making quilts with precuts Master precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square triangles, and precut strips with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you. • All-in-one guide to precuts in a portable, spiral-bound reference that’s easy to take with you • Make 25 traditional quilt blocks from precut squares, strips, and triangles, with bonus info on easy half-square triangles • Time-saving tips and tricks plus easy-to-use charts with basic quilt sizes, and yardage for borders, backings, and bindings
Quilting - The Complete Guide
by Darlene ZimmermanQuilting - The Complete Guide lives up to its name! It covers all of the essential knowledge you need to complete any quilting project: the tools, formulas, methods, finishing techniques, and quilt care you need to know. It's the perfect companion for all quilting projects.
Quilting 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction (Look, Learn & Create)
by Creative Publishing international“This 176-page reference delivers a multi-media experience that can take you from novice quilter to skilled artisan.” —QuiltdomQuilting 101 will teach you quilting skills through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced.The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Quilting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of quilting: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods.Along with step-by-step instructions and photographs, the accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects.All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.
Quilting Adventures: Modern Quilt Blocks and Layouts to Help You Design Your Own Quilt With Confidence
by Amanda CaryeA pick-your-own-style quilt book featuring 30+ quilt blocks, 8 quilt top layout formulas, and all the math done for you so you can focus on creating your own design!In this design-it-yourself quilt book, the quilter is in the driver&’s seat, empowering you to decide what size, layout, and combinations of blocks you want to use to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Unlike a traditional book of quilt patterns, this book does not prescribe a design. Instead, Quilting Adventures gives you a range of block options that all work together so that you can pick and choose and mix and match those blocks to create your own unique design. The book encourages and supports you, the quilter, as you explore designing your own pattern, providing all the tedious legwork (a.k.a. the math) so that you can focus on creating a final design that is all your own. In addition there will also be a suite of pre-designed patterns as inspiration for anyone who prefers a little extra structure to start. Quilting Adventures includes:• 30+ modern quilt block designs• 8 quilt top layout formulas• 9 patterns that you can follow or use to help inspire your own design• All the math & worksheets you need to get started• Instructions that are easy to follow for beginners and advanced beginnersWhether you're a beginning quilter or an experienced maker looking for a fun, new challenge, Quilting Adventures will give you the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely your own.
Quilting Basics: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-109 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Debra Rogers-GilligSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Quilting Designs From The Past: 300+ Designs from 1810–1940
by Jenny Carr KinneyMake Your Quilts Look Like Antiques with Authentic Period Quilting Designs • Over 300 historically accurate quilting designs, organized into four time periods to make it easy to find the right designs for your quilt • Essential reference guide for anyone interested in vintage and antique quilts • Designs for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced • Use for hand or machine quilting You've created a beautiful quilt top in the style of your favorite era. But how do you quilt it? This huge collection of historic quilting designs has the answer. With hundreds of designs gathered from old quilts, patterns, books, magazines, and other original sources, you'll find the perfect quilting design to make your quilt look like it was created generations ago. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Quilting For Dummies
by Cheryl FallGet the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items Quilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We'll have you in stitches in no time! Discover how to * Select the right fabrics and threads * Design your masterpiece * Use quilting software * Save time with rotary cutters and other cool tools * Quilt by hand or machine * Get creative with applique
Quilting From Every Angle: 16 Geometric Designs
by Nancy PurvisStep-by-step instructions for 16 eye-catching designs!Get ready for a bold, graphic approach to quilting with Quilting from Every Angle!Half square triangles (HSTs) are a classic sewing technique at the foundation of a number of traditional quilt blocks. DIY Blogger Nancy Purvis explores what happens when you play with placement, scale, and color of HSTs to achieve bold designs. And she doesn't stop there! Quilting from Every Angle also includes techniques on Flying Geese blocks, Y-seams, paper-piecing, and more. Whether it's acute or obtuse, Nancy's covering all the angles with valuable tips and tricks to achieving precision points.You'll be seaming together finished works, including quilts, throws, and wall pieces that look like they came from trendy designer catalogs--all while mastering the art of angles!
Quilting Happiness: Projects, Inspiration, and Ideas to Make Quilting More Joyful
by Diane Gilleland Christina LaneWhy do you love to quilt? Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. In Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.
Quilting Is My Therapy
by Angela WaltersQuilt by quilt and stitch by stitch Take an in-depth look at the artistry of Angela Walters, a true visionary and leader in the modern quilting movement. This coffee table book delves into her free-motion quilting journey in gorgeous detail. The best-selling author gives insight into her design process, with full-page photography of her own quilts and commissions for well-known designers. Discover how she sketches with grand details and lavish texture to complement each quilt’s specific design. - Inspired quilts! The work of celebrated artist Angela Walters in a collectible book - A visual conversation on choosing free-motion motifs for specific quilts and spaces - Stunning detail photography and full-page shots of Angela’s free-motion magic
Quilting Manual
by Dolores A. HinsonDetailed instructions, over 400 illustrations for making quilts, quilted upholstery, clothing, handbags, book covers, and other useful items.
Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts
by Jacquie Gering Katie PedersonFrom two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches readers how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique, presented with detailed instructions. Authors Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen offer step-by-step advice on quilting basics, tools, and materials and share their knowledge of color and design.New and seasoned quilters will love making each stunning bed quilt, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for all quilt lovers who strive to break free from the constraints of tradition and yearn to successfully make contemporary, exciting, artful projects.
Quilting Patterns: 110 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions
by Linda MachoQuilters at every level of expertise will welcome this comprehensive sourcebook of 110 full-size, ready-to-use patterns -- including pinwheels, birds, flowers, nautical designs, braids, and other designs. Provides easy-to-follow directions and diagrams for quilting, attaching a quilt to a frame, and suggestions for using patterns.
Quilting Rhythm: 98 Innovative Designs for Free-Motion & Digital Stitching
by Thomas KnauerInnovative digital designs for the adventurous quilter Quilting Rhythm offers 98 quilting designs with a modern slant. You’ll find unique designs ranging from retro to contemporary, with some offering both angular and curved variants. Explore geometric to graphically-inspired designs and summon echos of decades past, such as skylines and mountains, and line reflections of the commonplace, such as flames, EKGs, and paper airplanes. Inside, you’ll find each design in print form, plus a QR code linking to the digitized file. All designs are suitable for home free-motion quilters, quilters with longarms, and those with embroidery or domestic machines Innovative and fresh, the quilting designs provide a vast array of texture and rhythm. Includes instructions on how to use the digitized designs and guidance for free-motion quilters