Download or read book Mile A Minute Quilts written by Sharon Hultgren and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting by machine can often be a cumbersome task when the quilter is burdened with the immenseness of a big quilt. The problems are solved with a technique from Sharon Hultgren.
Download or read book Wise Craft Quilts written by Blair Stocker and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts. In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here gathers a special collection of fabric, outlines a new technique, and spins a story. By using special fabrics as the starting point for each project—from a wedding dress to baby’s first clothes, worn denim, Tyvek race numbers, and more—the finished quilt is made even more special. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for what they represent in your life and the lives of the ones you love.
Download or read book Patchwork Planner written by Becky Jorgensen and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the calendar with additional monthly tracking pages, this planner offers a solution for making this year - a year of finishes.
Download or read book More 90 Minute Quilts written by Meryl Ann Butler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting Can Be Quick! Creating handmade, beautiful quilts has never been more fun . . . or more time-efficient! In her follow-up book to 90-Minute Quilts, Meryl Ann Butler teaches you to add a new dimension to your quilts by incorporating triangles into the designs, while still using her 90-minute methods. Whether you're a novice or an advanced quilter, you'll love using these techniques to whip up quick baby quilts, charity projects and last-minute gifts! Inside you'll find: • How-to techniques for creating a basic 90-minute quilt, including several methods for easy half-square triangle units. • Step-by-step instructions for over 20 quilt projects, including baby quilts, lap quilts, tablecloths, wall hangings, pillows and community service quilts. • Full-color illustrations for all of the 90-Minute techniques and projects. • Tips and suggestions from the author that will help maximize your time on any quilting project. If you think you just don't have the time to quilt, think again! Enjoy time-saving methods and beautiful designs in More 90-Minute Quilts!
Download or read book 15 minutes of Play Improvisational Quilts written by Victoria Findlay Wolfe and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scraps never looked so good! This is improvisational piecing reinvented—learn how to create a unique piece of “made-fabric” in just 15 minutes with Victoria Findlay Wolfe’s improvisational scrap-piecing methods, then incorporate your made-fabric into traditional quilt blocks. As you play, you’ll sharpen your design skills and learn about combining colors and prints in new ways…then watch your quilt design emerge. Discover just how distinctive classic blocks like Sawtooth Star or Flying Geese can be, when they’re constructed with more spunk and spontaneity! Includes 11 challenge exercises to strengthen your creative muscles, plus an inspirational quilt gallery.
Download or read book Five Minute Quilt Blocks written by Suzanne McNeill and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to make beautiful quilts in only 5 minutes with this clever one-seam technique. Get 12 great projects for making quilts, wall hangings, and table runners, with color photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions.
Download or read book Everyday Use written by Alice Walker and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the text of Alice Walker's story "Everyday Use"; contains background essays that provide insight into the story; and features a selection of critical response. Includes a chronology and an interview with the author.
Download or read book Modern Rainbow written by Rebecca Bryan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of combining colors from the rainbow Showcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From modern-traditional to improvisational and liberated layouts, these saturated patchwork quilts breathe new life into the lucky rainbow. Arrange your fabric in a way that honors nature’s prism, or take liberties as you mix in neutrals, substitute related hues, or experiment with color intensity. Bryan’s quilts will inspire you to play with jewel tones, pastels, and even neons as you incorporate a modern rainbow in your quilting projects! 14 modern quilt patterns inspired by the color wheel Revolutionize the rainbow by experimenting with color order and intensity Modern-traditional, modern, and improvisational designs Tips on fabric selection, plus quilting basics
Download or read book Quilt Giving written by Deborah Fisher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the simple gift of quilting! Creating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else. The quilt patterns in this book embrace beautiful color and sewing simplicity. You can take your time to enjoy the process and still have a quilt ready for your next baby shower or winter weekend curled up on the sofa! You'll also expand your sewing skills as you experiment with the big block conventions found in Twinkle, Map and Bloom; use easy corner triangles for simple detail in Gem, Summer and Sprinkle; or cast tradition aside and use a vertical or horizontal grid in Path, Garden and City. Treat yourself to the gift of Quilt Giving!
Download or read book 10 20 30 Minutes to Quilt written by Nancy Luedtke Zieman and published by . This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a keepsake: Christmas photo quilt, Childhood memories quilt, Anniversary quilts, Special occasion quilt -- Crazy quilting: Crazy quilt, Christmas stocking -- Gifts to go: Ten-minute totables, Nine-patch cat, Comfort pillow, Casserole carrier -- Machine quilting.
Download or read book 90 Minute Quilts written by Meryl Ann Butler and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-12-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can never have too many timesaving techniques when it comes to quilting! With 90-minute Quilts' clever tips and methods, quilters will discover just how easy it is to create stylish quilts. These time-tested techniques are demonstrated with a small quilt, while projects featuring traditional quilt motifs show a variation of patterns, techniques and fabric choices. In this book, quilters will discover designs and tips for creating a baby or larger lap quilt, plus options for creating a large quilt and small wall hangings and pillows. Special sections help quilters explore fabric selection and successfully teach techniques to aspiring quilters. Quilters will find 250 detailed colour photos and illustrations to reference while completing projects. Plus, this book includes a gallery of beautiful quilts to inspire quilters to see the possibilites 90 minutes holds.
Download or read book Turnabout Patchwork written by Teresa Mairal Barreu and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start with a simple block. Slice, turn, and sew slices back together. Then watch the magic happen! It's hard to believe such complex-looking quilts can come from such easy-to-sew blocks, but turnabout techniques transform even the most basic blocks into showstopping quilts. In some cases slicing isn't even necessary--just turn units as directed for unique designs! Each chapter focuses on a single block; just follow along to sew, slice, turn, and sew again. Find several design options for each block, along with a total of 23 quilt patterns, so you can make lap quilts, runners, and more with the turnabout blocks you create.
Download or read book Fast and Fun First Quilts written by Sara Diepersloot and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sara Diepersloot, author of the popular Simple Style, presents 18 exciting new patterns in one small volume--a terrific value. Known for irresistible projects that come together quickly, Sara gives you fun ways to showcase the gorgeous fabrics you love. View clear illustrations that include an alternate colorway for each project Make projects that are easy enough for beginners and enticing enough for seasoned quilters Follow Sara's lead and use theme or novelty fabrics, or spotlight large-scale florals and other favorites
Download or read book Wonderful One Block Quilting written by Choly Knight and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the plunge into quilting with these 40 simple one-session project ideas. One-block quilting is a fast and easy option for beginners and time-challenged quilters alike. Whether you’re taking the plunge into patchwork for the first time or just looking for a quick weekend project, this book will get you started. Author Choly Knight introduces you to quilting on a small scale, so there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. She reveals uncommon and underrated techniques that make quilting approachable and foolproof. And each new technique is followed by a manageable project to test your skills, so you can practice before taking on a full-size bed quilt.
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die written by Vanessa Whiteside and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wichita, aka “Doo-Dah,” is a midsize city with attractions that easily rival the nation’s largest metropolises in entertainment value. Fun awaits for all who come to discover it! 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die is a bucket-list book filled cover to cover with timeless destinations and lesser known places. Dig into the burgeoning arts scene with tips for the First Friday Gallery Crawl or the Tallgrass Film Festival. Find out the story behind the 44-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains statue in downtown. Root, root, root for the home team, the Wichita Wind Surge at Riverfront Stadium. Outdoor activities, delicious dining, shopping, concerts, and a thriving arts scene scratch the surface. As they say, “Wichita is what you make it,” and around every corner is an experience waiting for you. Wichita native and travel writer Vanessa Whiteside is your personal guide to her favorite places in her much beloved hometown. Crack the spine on this book and choose an adventure in the city!
Download or read book Masterpiece Marriage written by Gina Welborn and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a flood damages the looms at Zenus Dane’s Philadelphia textile mill and the bank demands loan payment, Zenus turns to his aunt for help repurposing his textiles. Trouble is . . . his aunt has already been hired by the lovely yet secretive Englishwoman Mary Varrs. Eager to acquire his aunt’s quilt patterns, Zenus attends the summer Quilting Bee, a social event his aunt has uniquely designed with the secret purpose of finding Zenus a wife. However Zenus only has eyes for Mary, but Mary has no such desire for him. Though his aunt is determined to design a masterpiece marriage, both Zenus and Mary will have to overcome their stubborn ways. Can he realize that love requires stepping out of his routine? And will she recognize that following her heart doesn’t mean sacrificing her ambition?
Download or read book Piece Love written by Diane Brinton and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy to piece. Easy to love! Whatever your style, you'll find oodles of quiltmaking inspiration in this collection by mother-daughter duo Diane Brinton and Audrey Mann. In these patterns, the beauty of traditional patchwork meets a more modern aesthetic, and the results are absolutely fabulous. Each quilt features a single large-scale motif that lets color take center stage, creative a big impact. Stitch a supersize sunflower, a tall pine tree, a sweet strawberry, and much more. Perfect for year-round decorating, the projects range from wall hangings to twin-size quilts. Large color guides show how to label your fabrics and place them in the layer, so assembly is a breeze!
