Download or read book Masterful Machine Pieced Quilts written by Jean Biddick and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own machine-pieced quilt masterpiece! Inspired by the stunning mosaic floors of the Truro Cathedral in England, Jean has developed piecing techniques for everyone to re-create those fabulous designs in fabric. Her clear, step-by-step instructions will guide the quiltmaker through the entire process. Starting with a simple star design, Jean shows you how to draft directly onto freezer paper and mark, number, and use the pattern to sew perfectly matched pieces. Nine stunning projects ranging from simple to detailed and from small to large are designed to appeal to quilters of all skill levels. Using Jean's meticulous freezer-paper piecing instructions will result in perfectly flat quilts. rfectly flat quilts. A CD of master patterns is included.

Download or read book Ruth B McDowell s Design Workshop written by Ruth B. McDowell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The master piecer teaches you to design unforgettable art quilts from your own images. Companion to her piecing book.

Download or read book Quilting Modern written by Jacquie Gering and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique--all presented with detailed instructions. Also included is step-by-step direction from Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen on tools, materials, and quilting basics, as well as expert advice on color and design. New and seasoned quilting artists will love making stunning bed, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory quilts with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for quilters who strive to break free from tradition and yearn to explore improvisational work. Quilters can make the 21 projects in the book, but will also come away with the new knowledge and skills to apply to their own unique designs. In Quilting Modern, quilters will find the support, structure, and encouragement they need to explore their own creativity and artistic vision.

Download or read book A Modern Twist written by Natalie Barnes and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a corporate interior designer working for a global design and architectural firm turns her expertise to quilt patterns? Extraordinary designs! Natalie Barnes shows how to use color, contrast, and composition to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. Included is a chapter by the masterful machine quilter Angela Walters on using the stitching itself to complement these concepts. Twist and turn simple blocks to create impressive, random-looking modern designs Learn to trust unusual color combinations and choose fabrics with confidence 13 enticing patterns: quilts, table runners, wall hangings, place mats, and quilted storage boxes

Download or read book Gemstone Quilts written by MJ Kinman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students

Download or read book Machine Quilting with Style written by Christa Watson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt along with Christa using walking-foot or free-motion techniques to create fabulous quilts--from start to finish--on your home sewing machine. Award-winning quilter Christa Watson shows you how with 8 different walking-foot designs and 10 free-motion quilting motifs, plus 12 inventive patterns to put all the quilting techniques to use! Go beyond quilting in the ditch--quilt parallel lines, radiating lines, and shattered lines as you turn straight stitches into walking-foot wonders that wow! Love the look of free-motion quilting but not sure where to begin? Start with simple stipples and expand your repertoire to include wandering waves, boxes, pebbles, loops, and many more. Discover Christa's top tips for machine-quilting success and learn to use quilting designs to enhance each part of the quilt, whether you're making a baby quilt, wall quilt, or throw.Video

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting written by Angela Walters and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully quilt your own quilts! On each project, gain insights on long-arm quilting as well as guidance for quilting on a home sewing machine.

Download or read book One Line at a Time Encore written by Charlotte Warr Andersen and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlotte does it again! Her latest collection of unique quilting designs can be achieved with any sewing machine. These geometric patterns require no marking and can be adapted to fit any size quilt or block. Just stitch your patterns row by row, one line at a time, and you will love the result.

Download or read book Quilt as You Go written by Jenny Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: QUILT AS YOU GOThe Ultimate Step by step guide to master Quilting techniques with Amazing projects and patternsDo you desire be a master in the art of quilting? Do you have the passion and determination to make very beautiful quilt designs? And you don't have the luxury of time to go through very bulky textbooks or that you have limited space for sewing. This book is the exact package you need. I will be unveiling to you the basic guidelines and instructions you must know in order to be able to make awesome quilt as you go projects. It doesn't matter if you are an amateur or a pro. You will be tapping into years of quilting experience that is broken down to easy steps that you can follow through will change your quilting experience for the better.The quilt as you go technique is known to simplify quilting, most especially for beginners. This is a simple way to join quilted pieces using a machine.Using this method, you will be able to quilt your projects piece by piece rather than handling bulky quilts. The very first thing you should know about the Quilt as you go technique is that it is perfect for machine appliquéd projects. If you've ever tried machine quilting over a fused appliqué design you will understand why this method works better. The fusible web product creates too much bulk for machine quilting on a domestic machine and you end up with a ton of skipped stitches and the occasional broken needle. Basically, "the quilt as you go" technique means you create BLOCKS and you quilt them individually, and then you join the QUILTED blocks into a large quilt, with sashing. While you can make the blocks in any technique you want, for this tutorial I used the easiest technique: I just quilted a design in the center of the blocks.You should also be aware that this technique produces a double-sided qui

Download or read book 99 Machine Quilting Designs written by Christa Watson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your quilts a fabulous finish! Award-winning machine quilter and best-selling author Christa Watson presents a new collection of dynamic machine-quilting ideas. Gain insight and inspiration from step-by-step instructions for 35 walking-foot designs and 64 free-motion techniques, plus dozens of variations. Each design includes a photo, a description, and a diagram to set you up for plenty of machine-quilting success--even if it's your first time quilting on your home sewing machine.

Download or read book All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson written by Alex Anderson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show covers everything you need to know to become a master quilter. Alex Anderson has taught and inspired countless quilters around the world through her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson, she packs her most indispensable knowledge and advice into a single volume. Encyclopedic in its scope, it covers quilting techniques, essential tools, binding basics, piecing and appliqué, and much more. It is both a master class for novices and an essential reference for experienced quilters.

Download or read book Modern Selvage Quilting written by Riel Nason and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use every last bit of fabric with three methods for sewing with selvages, plus 17 projects. Showcase your selvages the edgy way with 17 projects of all sizes! Like the ticket stubs you keep from a fabulous show, each selvage is a souvenir of a fabric you’ve selected and used. Incorporate these unique scraps with 3 easy-sew methods for narrow- and wide-cut selvages, plus a special trick for half-square triangles. Stretch your growing selvage collection with fabric yardage, and transform specific selvages into awe-inspiring projects from polka-dot pincushions to clever quilts. • Three easy methods for sewing with selvages, plus innovative half-square triangle technique • Waste not, want not! Use every last bit of fabric from your favorite designers • Clever, modern designs use yardage to help stretch even a small selvage collection into something fabulous Praise for Modern Selvage Quilting “This book has lots of projects to try and has very clear, easy to follow instructions! . . . If you are looking for something fun and a little different, why don't you try quilting with selvages?” —Christine Baker, Fairfield Road Designs

Download or read book Quilt as You Go written by Lovina Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: QUILT AS YOU GOComplete Step by Step Guide to Master the art of Quilting, Produce Awesome Projects and Patterns like a Pro The quilt-as-you-go-technique simplifies quilting for beginners because it is an easy way to join quilted pieces by machine. Instead of handling bulky quilts, you will be able to quilt your project as you piece it.The first thing to know about the Quilt as you go technique is that it is ideal for machine appliquéd projects. If you've ever tried machine quilting over a fused appliqué design you will understand why this method works better. The fusible web product creates too much bulk for machine quilting on a domestic machine and you end up with a ton of skipped stitches and the occasional broken needle.Another reason to love QAYG is it how ideal it is for those of you with limited space to sew. Instead of having to wrangle a huge quilt around a small area, you are now quilting each block individually before attaching it to the rest of your quilt.In this book, I will be showing you everything you need to know about this technique, how best you can work with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements to be able to produce awesome quilt patterns in the shortest possible time. Here, you have to be creative as you will be meant to quilt directly on the blocks and not on the entire quilt.GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!

Download or read book Quilting 101 written by Editors of Creative Publishing international and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with the absolute beginner in mind, Quilting 101 teaches all the basics for machine quilting with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Quilting 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. The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects, and offering the complete book pages in PDF format. All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.

Download or read book How Do I Quilt It written by Christa Watson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-07-25 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your go-to guide to modern machine quilting Prepare your quilt, choose your designs, and find your path! This comprehensive guide to modern machine quilting uses both walking-foot and free-motion techniques, all done on a domestic sewing machine. Learn how to create a quilting plan, then apply that plan to complete the quilt of your dreams with as few starts and stops as possible. Includes a gallery of popular machine quilting designs and 3 quilt projects to practice skills. Each of the 3 project quilts is shown quilted 3 different ways: walking foot, free motion, and a combination of walking foot and free motion quilting. Create a quilting plan and master the ins and outs with innovative techniques Learn how to machine quilt using walking-foot and free-motion techniques, all done on a domestic sewing machine Includes a gallery of popular machine quilting designs and 3 quilt projects in 3 different ways to practice skills

Download or read book Point Click Quilt written by Susan Brubaker Knapp and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] gem . . . [Susan] provides a wealth of tips and examples for composing great photographs that have potential to make for lovely quilts.” —Piece, Love & Happiness! Fiber artist and designer Susan Brubaker Knapp teaches quilters how to compose and shoot dynamic digital photos from a quilter’s perspective. With fun, creative workshop-like exercises in art quilting, you’ll learn how to turn those photos into small art quilts, both realistic and abstract, combining traditional fabrics with innovative materials. Every quilter can succeed with Susan’s achievable designs and accessible techniques. 16 artful appliqué projects inspired by digital photographs Learn how to shoot better photos and turn them into art quilt designs Boost your creativity with new tools and techniques Use unique materials to achieve your vision, including Tyvek, foils, paints, and more “Shows how a photo can be a starting point for something truly artful . . . The focus is on creating good design, not on simply recreating a scene . . . anyone who ever made a piece inspired by a favorite photo can learn something from this beautiful book.” —And Sew It Goes . . . “I sat down and went through each page and gobbled it right up . . . Susan shares how to take great photos for translation into an art quilt.” —IHAN (I Have a Notion)

Download or read book The Quilter s Catalog written by Meg Cox and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bee-all and End-all: The complete quilter's companion and essential resource, jam-packed with information, supplies, expert interviews, techniques, community, and inspiration. All the tools of the trade: rotary cutters, sewing machines, longarms, anddesign software; fabulous fabrics and where to find them; and if you're just starting out, everything that belongs in a quilting basket. The online world made manageable with a guide to the most useful blogs, websites, e-mail lists, free patterns, and podcasts. National and regional shows, guilds, and the best retreats and quilt museums. Batting parties, tutorials on fabric dying, and a breezy history of the quilt boom. Profiles of twenty top teachers-including television's Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson, Esterita Austin and her award-winning landscape quilts, and Ruth B. McDowell, known for her bravura technique. This is a book to help every quilter deepen and grow-keep it as close by as your stash of fat quarters -Cover.