Download or read book Patchwork Please written by Ayumi Takahashi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get fresh inspiration with 19 quick and colorful projects! In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach. Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.
Download or read book A Quilting Life written by Sherri McConnell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf
Download or read book Purr fect Patchwork written by Pamela Jane Morgan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts
Download or read book All Points Patchwork written by Diane Gilleland and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.
Download or read book Shizuko Kuroha s Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns written by Shizuko Kuroha and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy printable pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!
Download or read book The Quilter s Field Guide to Color written by Rachel Hauser and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.
Download or read book Quilt As You Go Made Clever written by Jera Brandvig and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jera Brandvig’s signature quilt-as-you-go method is back with brand new techniques and ideas! Create pretty projects using small, manageable pieces of fabric that can be made into different shapes and sizes from a creative and fresh perspective. The follow up to best-sellers Quilt-as-you-go Made Modern and Quilt-as-you-go Made Vintage, this book introduces how to quilt individual circles, hexagons, and easy 3D quilt blocks. Also, learn to add extra creative flair with embellishments such as lace and ribbon to your quilt. Once you’ve created your treasured masterpiece, enjoy learning Jera’s tips for how to tastefully display quilts as elegant home decor. Create beginner and precut-friendly quilts in multiple styles and sizes Learn various techniques such as making reversible quilts with folded circles or hexagons, making 3-dimensional flower blocks, and embellishing with ribbons and lace Includes special chapter showing Jera’s ideas for using quilts as home decor
Download or read book Patchwork Style written by Suzuko Koseki and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tradition of patchwork and quilted items goes back hundreds of years and most often conveys a sense of warmth and comfort. While the bold and bright designs in this book are meant for the modern crafter, that inherent sense of warmth is still expressed in these unique and stunning projects. Created in the distinctive Japanese craft style--and published in English for the first time--the projects in this book offer a look that is minimal, yet vibrant and full of life. Explore the techniques of patchwork sewing, appliqu , and machine quilting through thirty-five simple and stunning projects. With beautiful photographs, step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, the pouches and handbags, quilts and pillowcases, tissue cases and pot holders are perfect projects for beginner and intermediate sewers. Make the projects in this book and add a little bit of warmth and patchwork style to your life.
Download or read book Quilt Talk written by Sam Hunter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve got something unique to tell the world. What better way to get your message across than sewing your words into a quilt? Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter teaches you to say it all with 12 new projects featuring modern, paper-pieced text blocks. The book includes patterns of an easy-to-read font that includes lower- and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Sam covers everything you need to know about paper piecing, choosing fabrics, and designing your own quilted words. Use Sam’s designs to get started, and then stitch up your own words to give any occasion the ultimate personal touch.
Download or read book Zakka Style Gifts written by Cecilia Hanselmann and published by Love to Sew. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "o" in the word love appears as a heart on source of information.
Download or read book Vintage Patchwork written by Pam Buda and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a dozen tiny treasures with ONE pack of 10"-square precut fabrics! No extra fabric needed (except for backing)--every last scrap is put to beautiful use. Stitch eight little quilts to hang on walls, display on tables, or tuck into baskets and nestle on bookshelves. Four petite pincushions will add a warm, cozy feel to even the smallest of spaces. Perfect for gift giving too! Make projects one at a time or cut fabrics for all 12 projects at once for oodles of sewing fun--handy cutting diagrams included on a pullout sheet make it easy. A swatch guide provides a simple way to organize and plan where to use each 10" square.
Download or read book The Quilter s Negative Space Handbook written by Sylvia Schaefer and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 finish, this book has something for every quilter.
Download or read book Harriet s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary ‘Harriet's Journey' 100-block sampler quilt from Jennifer Chiaverini Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini is back with a beautiful new sampler based on her ninth Elm Creek Quilts novel. In Circle of Quilters, one woman's discovery of an exquisite sampler quilt utterly changed her fate; immerse yourself in the story and create the same 100-block sampler of this best-selling novel! Follow the step-by-step instructions to cut and piece blocks, or simply use the included foundation piecing patterns—the choice is yours. Mingling vintage favorites with never-before-seen designs, the blocks will intrigue quilters of all skill levels. An inspirational gallery shows off the 6” finished squares in a variety of settings. Best-selling novelist and quilter returns with another Elm Creek Quilts masterpiece Recreate 100 blocks—a mix of new and classic designs—for adventurous beginners and experienced quilters Traditionally piece blocks or use foundation patterns
Download or read book Patchwork Essentials The Half Square Triangle written by Jeni Baker and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for twelve patchwork projects, along with an inspirational gallery of block designs, and includes techniques for making half square triangle blocks and combining them with complementary pieced blocks.
Download or read book Patchwork USA written by Heidi Staples and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a sewing getaway? Heidi Staples of sewing blog Fabric Mutt presents everything needed to have a successful trip, including helpful packing and organizing tips. Each section of this fun, colorful book is organized with travel in mind, offering small, medium, and large projects to be achieved while on the perfect sewing retreat: --Daytrips: Small projects include a Bookmobile Sleeve, Road Trip Pillow, Snapshot Needlebook, Sewing Bee Pincushion, and Coffee Shop Coasters --Weekend Retreats: Bigger projects include a Patio Pillow, Beachcomber Pouch, Kitchenette Set, Scout's Honor Pouch, and a Color Book --Summer Vacations: Extended projects include a Big Bear Cabin Quilt and Palm Springs Bag Get ready to have a fabulous sewing retreat!
Download or read book Zakka Style written by and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create charming fabric crafts inspired by the Japanese design movement that you can use to brighten up your home or give as gifts to friends. Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting—Zakka! These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery. It’s scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels. Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs-make them for yourself and everyone you know! Featuring contributions by Amanda Jennings, Amy Sinibaldi, Ayumi Takahashi, Christie Fowler, Holly Keller, Julia Bravo, Karyn Valino, Kat Mew, Katrien Van Deuren, Kim Kruzich, Larissa Holland, Laurraine Yuyama, Leslie Good, Lisa Billings, Masko Jefferson, Meg Spaeth, Melody Miller, Mette Robl, Nova Flitter, Pascal Mestdagh, Rachel Roxburgh, Shannon Dreval, Sonia Cantie, and Theresia Cookson. Award-Winner in the Crafts/Hobbies/How-To category of the 2012 International Book Awards Praise for Zakka Style “The term “zakka” . . . has become synonymous with a kind of simple charm and uniqueness—something handmade that is useful and pleasing. . . . This book is another wonderful source for gift ideas and sweet little knick-knacks to make ‘just because.’” —Australian Homespun Magazine
Download or read book Sew Sweet Baby Quilts written by Kristin Roylance and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the joys of creating a wonderfully textured baby quilt that's easy to stitch and quick to finish. Use shortcuts--including precuts! Inspired by the author's six children, these delightful designs are brimming with fun dimensional elements for wee ones to explore. Create an adorable, practical gift that brings texture and color into Baby's world! Choose from seven attention-grabbing quilts in three categories: precuts, strip piecing, and fusible-grid designs Learn how to easily add ruffles, rickrack, and other dimensional embellishments to stimulate Baby's senses Each pattern incorporates a helpful, time-saving tip
