Download or read book Kansas Troubles Quilters Prairie Life written by Lynne Boster Hagmeier and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make quick quilts and love them lots--that's living the prairie life! With Lynne's Layered Patchwork, you can eliminate many of the pitfalls of traditional piecing, including tricky points, mismatched seams, and bulky seam allowances. The simple technique--cut shapes and topstitch them to a base fabric--will help you get to the finish line faster. Simplify blocks that include triangles (yay!) and even curved pieces like Orange Peels. Projects hold up wonderfully, wash after wash. Prefer traditional patchwork? You'll find plenty of projects for those methods too! From gorgeous quilts to runners and pillows, you can infuse home and hearth with the prairie-life look, no matter which sewing methods you like to use.
Download or read book Prairie Quilts written by Johanna Wilson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-07-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the beloved stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Prairie Quilts & Decor provides a variety of quilt patterns and stitching projects reminiscent of pioneer life as it was experienced on the Midwestern frontier in the 1800s. Expertly guided by author Johanna Wilson, enthusiasts can now preserve the tales of a lost era in American history by sharing with the generations the experience of quilting as remembered on the television series Little House on the Prairie. From the Goose in the Pond wall hanging to the Memories of Laura quilt, and from the Single Wedding Ring pillow to the Pinwheel baby quilt, more than 20 projects capture a lasting picture of pioneer life. Assisting beginners and enhancing the efforts of skilled quilters, this new book includes a featured section with general quilting tips and techniques. Clear instructions and detailed diagrams enable a fulfilling creative experience for both the novice and experienced!
Download or read book Modern Quilt Magic written by Victoria Findlay Wolfe and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing, and free-form curves. Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus full-size templates and 6 quilt coloring pages to help you work your own quilt magic.
Download or read book Red White Quilts written by That Patchwork Place and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generations of quilters have been captivated by the simple beauty of red-and-white quilts. Today's quilters are no different. Whether it's humble patchwork or more complex designs, a quilt stitched in only red and white fabrics speaks to the hearts of so many quilters. In Red & White Quilts, 14 of our generation's top designers share their takes on red-and-white quilts, ranging from vintage-inspired beauties to more modern styles. From patchwork to applique to English paper piecing, designers including Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell offer a one-of-a-kind collection sure to inspire you to create your own legacies in red and white.
Download or read book Prairie Children and Their Quilts written by Kathleen Tracy and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by actual children's diaries from the American frontier, this follow-up to the bestseller American Doll Quilts explores the origins of doll quilts made during the era. Quilters can stitch small, antique-style projects as they read about the lives of pioneer children and their families. Fourteen patterns spotlight popular quilt designs from the nineteenth century Projects include a game-board quilt, a schoolhouse quilt, a prairie-doll apron, and a schoolgirl sampler See vintage photos of prairie children, and read actual diary entries from children who traveled with their parents to settle in the West
Download or read book A Prairie Journey written by Kathleen Tracy and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy 13 petite quilts with ties to the past, each inspired by yesterday's traditional blocks and today's reproduction fabrics. Best-selling author Kathleen Tracy whisks you back to an era when the classic quilt blocks of today were just making their debut. Stitch projects such as Wagon Wheels, Crossing the Prairie, and Aunt Sarah's Scrap Baskets, or make a signature quilt featuring blocks autographed by your family members. You'll find vintage photos and the words of pioneer women from the mid-nineteenth century sprinkled throughout.
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 Prairie Patchwork written by Martha Walker and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirations from the hills of western Virginia to the flowering flatlands of the prairie are creatively depicted in 10 quilt projects that range in size from a table runner and wall hangings to throws and bed-sized quilts.
Download or read book Quilting for Hire written by Shelly Pagliai and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative person's guide to the longarm quilting business Professional machine quilters are in high demand, and you can be one of them! Learn the secrets to success in this dynamic, interactive guidebook for creatives. Chock full of exercises, tips, interviews, graphics, and sample forms and contracts, it's everything veteran longarm quilter Shelly Pagliai wished she'd known before launching her business. Turn your creative skills and passion into a successful business with the author's detailed advice on studio setups, business plans, finding and working with customers, money matters, and more! This book is ideal for anyone thinking about starting or expanding their own professional longarm or custom quilting business. Turn your dream into a reality! Learn the business of longarm quilting for others with this fun and interactive guide Get expert advice to run your business, from time management and marketing to pricing, taxes, insurance, and more Launch like a pro with sample forms, contracts, and exercises to work out the nitty-gritty details
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 Vintage Patchwork written by Pam Buda and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 80 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 Prairie Quilts written by Johanna Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilters are fascinated with different periods of history, but none has inspired so many as the depiction of life on the Western Frontier by the Little House on the Praire TV series. Praire Quilts is full of inspiration and creativity for these quilters. Each quilt is presented in detailed step-by-step projects, with the finished quilt photographed in stunning locations actually used to film Little House on the Praire.
Download or read book Pioneer Quilts written by Lori Lee Triplett and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history and culture of America’s pioneers chronicled in quilts and learn how to create your own inspired designs. Join fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the journey through authentic, pioneer-era creations from the Poos Collection—each featured in full color on a 2-page spread. Ideal for traditional quilters and quilt history buffs, this robust offering of 30 antique quilts also includes 5 quilt projects that readers can recreate at home. Offering access to the authors’ privately held family collection, this book gives an in-depth look at the importance of quilts to the pioneer life. As you view the quilts, you'll also read accounts of the Westward Expansion, including information on preparation for the long journey and a depiction of real life on the prairie.
Download or read book Happy Birthday Kansas written by Linda Frost and published by C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linda Frost presents a 14block sampler that celebrates the Kansas Sesquicentennial and the wonders and quirks of her native Kansas. Linda's designs convey a sense of the pioneer spirit along with the good natured humor that is part of life in the Midwest.
Download or read book Prairie Point Pizzazz written by Karen Sievert and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover an innovative and easy technique for inserting prairie points along with any half-square or quarter-square triangle in a quilt pattern. Open up unlimited possibilities for adding dimension to quilts. Let the author of the popular Better Together show you how to include prairie points in traditional blocks Choose from 10 unique projects, including the stunning "Bear's Paw" lap quilt and coordinating table runner Make large prairie points that conceal a novelty print or appliqued motif--great for interactive "peekaboo" baby quilts
Download or read book Remembering Adelia written by Kathleen Tracy and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Adelia, a 19-year-old woman living in northern Illinois on the cusp of the Civil War. Her real-life diary entries record the details of daily life while war advances in the background. Her journal illustrates how central sewing and quilting were in a woman's life during the nineteenth century. Includes period photos and 14 projects featuring nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.
Download or read book Farm Girl Vintage 2 written by Lori Holt and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Farm girl vintage 2, brings even more quilt blocks and projects for all Farm Girl Vintage fans to enjoy. Lori has rounded up 45 unique 6" and 12" quilt blocks inspired by her rural roots. She has also designed 13 new projects in this book, including quilts, pillows, a pincushion, and of course a fantastic new sampler quilt! As always, quilters can mix and match quilt blocks from Lori’s previous books, so they can piece together endless possibilities." -- Amazon.com
