Download or read book Material Obsession written by Kathy Doughty and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how anyone, even those who don't think they are 'creative' can confidently choose colours and patterns to create bold, easy-to-make quilts, perfect for today's busy craftspeople.
Download or read book Organic Appliqu written by Kathy Doughty and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice taking color and design risks with an inside look at the process of Australia’s renowned quilting designer and owner of Material Obsession. Explore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand appliqué is the perfect medium for artistic expression. Come into the studio with Kathy Doughty as she shares her passion for quilt design, needle-turn appliqué, and fabric selection. Create quilt magic with eight distinctive projects and full-size patterns to inspire your imagination. Build your skill set with easy, step-by-step instructions for Broderie Perse, Boro-style appliqué, paper piecing, and hand quilting. Take control of the creative process, experiment with color, and achieve your creative goals! Everything you need to appliqué quilts in Kathy’s style or your own! Choose fabric, make bias vines, master needle-turn, and much more Add to your skills with intermediate and advanced techniques you haven’t seen before, with simple instructions that beginners can easily follow “Any aspiring quiltmaker should count themselves fortunate to have such an inspiring soul to guide and encourage them as Kathy Doughty.” —Kaffe Fassett
Download or read book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession written by Kathy Doughty and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Quilters will learn to push the limits of color and print combination with a flair from ‘down under’ . . . surprisingly pleasing results” (American Quilt Retailer). Stating that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, this joyful book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession showcases 21 patterns inspired by the intense colors of Australia and invites you to recreate them in your own voice. Author Kathy Doughty encourages you to discover what appeals to you in each quilt. To help you define your own style, each quilt pattern is outlined by three exploratory tips regarding concept, technique, and fabric choices. Simply follow the easy guidelines and let your instincts make your choices. 21 inspiring projects grouped in three categories: Optical Illusions, Tradition with a Twist, Folk Art Inspiration Patterns are designed in a variety of styles to appeal to any sewist no matter what her taste Learn how to make good decisions relating to color value and contrast for balanced impact
Download or read book Mixing Quilt Elements written by Kathy Doughty and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the art of mixing fabrics and discover your boundless potential as a quilter! World-famous Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession gives a glimpse into her eclectic fabric pairings and signature style, empowering you to develop your own artistic voice. Learn to express yourself with creative, adventurous designs, all made achievable through step-by-step instructions. Shake up your approach with techniques you might not have tried, like English paper piecing, raw-edge and needle-turn appliqué, and improvisational piecing.
Download or read book Adding Layers Color Design Imagination written by Kathy Doughty and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adding Layers—Color, Design, & Design, by Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession, is your illustrated guide to developing an artful understanding of your quilting process. In its 15 original projects, you’ll be inspired to experiment with textiles, tools, and techniques to create vibrant quilts. As you add these new “layers” of complexity into your designs, you’ll discover added interest and depth in your quilting experience.
Download or read book Material Obsession written by Sarah Fielke and published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents instructions and patterns for creating twenty-three different quilts.
Download or read book 1000 Quilt Inspirations written by Sandra Sider and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of one thousand quilt details showing how others utilize color and design elements to craft creative pieces.
Download or read book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession written by Kathy Doughty and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believing that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, Kathy Doughty shares 21 of her patterns and invites you to recreate them in your own voice. You’ll find quilts you love and quilts you don’t like at all. She encourages you to discover in each quilt what appeals to you. To help you define your own style, each quilt pattern is outlined by three exploratory tips regarding concept, technique, and fabric choices. Simply follow the easy guidelines and let your instincts make your choices.
Download or read book 180 Doodle Quilting Designs written by Karen M. Burns and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're done piecing a quilt, do you often wonder how to finish it with free-motion quilting? Discover how to fill setting triangles, blocks, and borders with a variety of traditional and modern quilting designs, divided into chapters by style: Lines and Squiggles, Curves and Pebbles, Swirls and Feathers, and Just for Fun. This is a must-have book and lifelong reference for any quilter's library. Gain confidence as you follow the arrows and see how to fill a confined space with continuous-line quilting motifs that are adaptable to blocks, triangles, and borders Discover which designs will work best before you sew by practicing your quilting; trace the designs with your finger or on tracing paper Whether you use a long-arm or home sewing machine, you'll enjoy quilting the wide variety of designs
Download or read book Create Your Own Free Form Quilts written by Rayna Gillman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover there’s no such thing as a mistake when you learn how to create original designs with this no-rules method of quilting. • Create one-of-a-kind quilts with free-form cutting and piecing • Discover how to spontaneously combine your own original units and design as you go! • Blend hand-prints and hand-dyes with commercial fabrics to create truly original quilts Enjoy the freedom of free-form! In this follow-up to Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth, Rayna shares her “can’t make a mistake” approach to designing quilts. Learn how to how to trust your instincts so you can work more intuitively, and develop a new appreciation for the therapy of sewing without a plan. With these new skills, you can create new work from leftovers and scraps, dig into those favorite fabrics, and transform all those unfinished projects!
Download or read book Loose Change written by Claudia Plett and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book to use with all those great precut fabric collections! Have fun using 5" and 10" squares and fat quarters or quarter-yard cuts in 12 creative projects. Try a table runner, crib or lap blanket, or even a bed cover Get up to speed on rotary cutting, traditional and foundation piecing, and easy optional applique and embroidery Great for fabric swaps or using up your stash
Download or read book Schnibbles Times Two written by Carrie Nelson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's a schnibble? A little bit or leftover--as in those fabric bits you're ready to use up! What could be more fun than a small quilt from 5" charm squares? A large one just like it from 10" Layer Cake squares! Enjoy 12 pairs of beautiful quilts, with a large and small quilt in each design, from the creative mind behind Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set. Learn from Moda's go-to gal for quilt designs. This author knows her stuff!
Download or read book Improv Patchwork written by Maria Shell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own “prints”—stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!
Download or read book Fresh Family Traditions written by Sherri McConnell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 18 charming quilts and home accessories from Sherri McConnell brings together the best of the old and new in quilting. Sherri’s new designs update traditional blocks (many handed down from her grandmothers) with fresh colors and fabrics from some of today’s top designers. You’ll also visit Sherri’s quilting room and learn how to find inspiration for your own quilting. Projects in the book include quilts both large and small, plus pillows and table runners—perfect for scrap fabrics, fat quarters, and precut charm packs and jelly rolls. Fast and easy projects also make wonderful homemade gifts.
Download or read book Quilt Lovely written by Jen Kingwell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your fabrics inspire you to create your own lovely combinations! Quilt designer Jen Kingwell brings you fifteen amazing new quilt designs in Quilt Lovely. With nine gorgeous quilt projects that use a variety of techniques, including applique, hand sewing and hand quilting, and six fun pillow projects that can be expanded easily into quilts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple, and an easy-to-navigate reference section provides advice on quilting basics and finishing.
Download or read book Intentional Printing written by Lynn Krawczyk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw, stamp, screen print, and more to create gorgeous art cloth! Intentional Printing walks you through a two-part approach to fabric design. Author Lynn Krawczyk starts by showing you how to develop your own distinct printing style by first identifying the colors, themes, and processes that speak to you and then using those ideas repeatedly to explore your furthest possibilities. At the same time, Lynn urges you to think beyond simply printing fabric and consider how the finished cloth will be used. She demonstrates a variety of printing, stamping, painting, and color techniques, encouraging you to identify what draws you back again and again and to push your personal themes as far as possible. Using examples of her work, Lynn then shows how she adapts her own preferred imagery to projects, explaining what works and what does not. You emerge with a solid knowledge of basic printing techniques, an understanding of how to apply them for maximum impact, and an appreciation of your own personal creative voice.
Download or read book Summertime Quilts written by Patti Eaton and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make and enjoy beautiful quilts that are just right for the summertime. Create classic blocks in cheerful colors--choose from 15 patterns for all skill levels. Stitch quilts and pillows, duvet cover, sham, and bed skirt. Combine chenille fabrics with cotton quilting fabrics for a whole new look and feel.
