Download or read book Perfect Piecing written by Karen Costello Soltys and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1997-04-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your step-by-step guide to perfect piecing. More than 270 color, step-by-step photos and crystal-clear directions from the experts make each and every sewing session fun and successful no matter what your skill level is. Here's just a sampling of what you'll learn: * How to sew accurate 1/4-inch seams every time * Innovative tricks for strip and string piecing * Secrets for perfectly matched seams * Five simple ways to make triangle squares (and when to use each one) * How to sew pucker-free set-in seams * Tips that make paper foundation piecing easy * Easy methods for perfectly smooth curved seams * How hand piecing can save you time And more!
Download or read book How to Piece Perfect Quilts written by Leah Day and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to piece perfectly: every seam, every quilt, every time. No more wonky squares, blunted triangles, or mismatched seams! Stitch It Up a Notch: How to Piece Perfect Quilts goes beyond the basics and shows you all the steps to piece flawless quilts. With meticulous written instructions and over 300 photos, Leah Day shares all her secrets to piecing perfect quilts. Learn how to improve your cutting and piecing and why common mistakes happen. Follow Leah's step-by-step guide to piecing perfection: Learn how to cut with absolute precision. Consistently sew perfect quarter-inch seams. Eliminate the frustration of blocks that are too big or too small. Piece with confidence - tackle hexagons and curved shapes with ease. Discover how and when to use time-saving techniques like strip piecing. Within this piecing guidebook you will find: Expert advice on preparing and cutting fabric. Patterns for five skill-building practice quilts. Full color photos illustrating each step. Full size patterns for two paper pieced blocks Plus: Leah's picks for the best machine, thread, needles, rotary cutters, starch, and much more! End the frustration of piecing your quilts imperfectly Discover the steps, build the habits, and learn for yourself how to piece every seam, every block, every quilt perfectly, every time.
Download or read book Paper Piecing Perfect Points written by Debby Kratovil and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper piecing is popular, so now's the time to teach quilters to move beyond squares and rectabgles and give their quilts a few points - sharp points. Readers will discover a varied assortment of bold looks.
Download or read book Easy Precision Piecing written by Shelley Scott-Tobisch and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say goodbye to your seam ripper, backwards blocks, and mismatched seams with Easy Precision Piecing—the pathway to flawless patchwork. This comprehensive system starts with picking the right tools and prepping your fabric for the best results. Learn to get organized so you can easily set aside projects without losing your place. Practice your cutting, sewing, and pressing with foolproof Quilt Block Builder blueprints, then use your newfound skills to make 6 stunning quilt projects.
Download or read book Perfect Piecing Handy Pocket Guide written by Patty Murphy and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-25 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert piecing tips and tricks to fine-tune your patchwork Determining what makes a great quilt is different for everyone. Most quilters agree that one important element of every beautiful quilt is impeccable piecing—square blocks, perfect points, little or no bulk in the seams. How do you get there? This pocket guide will show you how to use basic techniques and foolproof tips to solve common construction problems for the basic quilt blocks. Reach past your quilting style and focus solely on technique to make your piecing perfect—or at least more effortless! Learn how to cut, sew, and press for success while constructing basic quilting blocks Perfect your blocks including the Four-Patch, Nine-Patch, half-square triangle, quarter-square triangle, and Flying Geese Quick and easy reference to all things patchwork including supplies, techniques, tips and tricks, and more
Download or read book Pine Tree Quilts written by Lois Embree Arnold and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a forest of trees for a full-sized bed quilt, a stand of pines for place mats, or a tiny lone pine Christmas ornament. Includes the history of this enduring pattern and dozens of examples showing the amazing variety of strip-pieced, paper-pieced, and appliqued Pine Tree blocks. *Complete step-by-step illustrated instructions and yardages. *Includes 15 projects - fast and simple to masterpiece quality. *Contains a Walk in the Pine Forest gallery of quilts. *Traditional favorites: Log Cabin Pine, Pine Star, Redwood Forest, Territorial Trees, and more.
Download or read book Intentional Piecing written by Amy Friend and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fussy cutting particular design elements from commercially manufactured fabrics to working with selvages and stripes effectively, Amy offers readers unique patterns that feature precise piecing for graphic and sometimes whimsical results.
Download or read book Perfect Piecing written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 270 color, step-by-step photos and crystal-clear directions from the experts make each and every sewing session fun and successful no matter what your skill level is.
Download or read book Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites written by Laura Coia and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.
Download or read book Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs written by Kelly Young and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to learning how to make a pieced quilt backing both with fabric scraps and yardage Features 30 back quilt designs organized by type of fabrics used – 15 designs use scraps of varying sizes and 15 designs use stash and yardage Also includes 18 downloadable quilt front patterns that coordinate with all 30 back designs Contains extensive finishing instructions, as well as overviews on the quilt back basics, basting, and more Author Kelly Young is the author of Scrappy Improv Quilting, as well as a pattern designer, quilt teacher, member of the Memphis Area Quilt Guild, and owner of My Quilt Infatuation
Download or read book Paper Piecing the Seasons written by Liz Schwartz and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes -- you can make a wonderful work of art -- and you don't have to be an experienced paper piecer to do it! Learn to push the easy technique of paper piecing in new directions with 12 lovely seasonal quilts.
Download or read book Perfect 5 Quilts written by It's Sew Emma and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Little Lone Star Quilts written by Lorraine Olsen and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lone Stars Made Easy - in Miniature! Make perfect miniature Lone Stars every time with this revolutionary new fold-and-sew paper piecing method. No need for fussy measuring, cutting, or sewing on bias edges. Learn on 7 vibrant quilts with full-size patterns. Raid your scrap collection and choose just the right fabrics for miniatures. Spangle your borders with diamonds and stars. If you've ever struggled to make a Lone Star quilt the old way, you're in for a pleasant surprise! These scrappy little Lone Stars come out with perfect points every time, and they're easier to make than traditional Lone Stars. Everything you need to succeed is covered here, from tools and supplies to binding and finishing your quilts. This accessible guide to creating fine fabric art with digital photos covers everything from the tools and equipment you'll need, to designing, finishing, and assembling your quilt.
Download or read book Picture Perfect Patchwork written by Naomi Norman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-05-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture-perfect patchwork is easy with the straightforward piecing and rotary-cutting techniques in this book. Full-size patterns for 10 patchwork designs make it simple to piece delightful miniatures quickly and easily. Complete directions for a variety of sewing projects show how to incorporate finished blocks into quilts, clothing, and domestic accessories.
Download or read book Make it Simpler Paper Piecing written by Anita Grossman Solomon and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are more than 30 traditional-style, 6" quilt blocks that are easy to assemble without using a single pin. Prepare to be amazed as Anita Solomon's pinless, fold-and-sew technique and see-through vellum foundation paper eliminate the need to cut units apart. Block patterns include stars, baskets, and houses, and come complete with step-by-step instructions for both basic paper piecing and Solomon's special techniques. Both complete novices and expert quilters can use this ingenious new take on paper piecing.
Download or read book Quilting For Dummies written by Cheryl Fall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items If you're interested in taking up quilting as a hobby or simply looking for new project ideas, Quilting For Dummies is for you. 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. You may think you need some sewing experience before you can start cutting and piecing, but that's simply not the case. You can use this book even if your sewing expertise stops after threading a needle. Quilting For Dummies starts at the beginning, helping you to gather the right quilting tools, fabrics, and thread. From there, you'll design your quilts and sharpen your sewing skills. Finally, you'll see how to piece your quilt together and add all the finishing touches. The book contains illustrated examples, step-by-step instructions, plenty of projects and patterns, plus helpful advice on Performing simple stitching maneuvers Selecting the right quilting fabrics and threads Creating new templates to produce original patterns Designing your masterpiece Learning new sewing techniques and quilting fundamentals Making sense of quilting software Saving time with rotary cutters and other cool tools Quilting by hand or machine Getting creative with applique Choosing new sewing machines and materials Quilting For Dummies also features more than a dozen patterns for projects to get you started and information on quilting software and internet resources. Discover quilting timesavers, ideas for displaying your creations, how judges of quilting contests review the quilted art, and so much more!
Download or read book Pillow Talk written by Edyta Sitar and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions and patterns for twenty-five quilted and applique pillow covers to liven up your interior decor.
