Download or read book Secrets for Successful Quilting written by Linda Seward and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Press for Success written by Myrna Giesbrecht and published by Martingale & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to press like a pro with this book from our popular Joy of Quilting series. Step-by-step directions and clear illustrations show you simple pressing tricks and techniques that will make all your quilt projects easier and more accurate.
Download or read book Debbie Shore s Sewing Room Secrets Quilting written by Debbie Shore and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential tips and ten quilting projects to build your skills and confidence—from the beloved sewing teacher and British television personality. This book is packed with hints and tips for successful quilting and will walk you through every aspect of your sewing journey. It begins with a section on Sewing Room Essentials: a peek in Debbie’s sewing room, a guide to all the tools and materials you might need, a labelled diagram of a sewing machine, and in-depth sections covering various types of wadding/batting and interfacing, fabrics, and threads. The book contains a comprehensive trouble-shooting section to reassure and guide beginner sewists when they encounter problems, along with a glossary to demystify any unfamiliar terms. The second section, Sewing Room Techniques, covers all the skills you need to know, such as pressing, chain piecing, English paper piecing, different quilting styles, and binding, and explains them step by step. The book features ten projects that build up in difficulty, incorporating the techniques you learn as you go. Start simple with a place mat and then build up your skills as you create an English paper-pieced tote, a baby quilt, and a clutch bag. This is the ideal book for the beginner sewist looking for in-depth and helpful guidance, or for the more experienced sewist looking to brush up on their skills—from the woman named “Sewing Designer of the Year” in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards.
Download or read book Secrets for Successful Quilting written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 180 Doodle Quilting Designs written by Karen M. Burns and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're done piecing a quilt, do you often wonder how to finish it with free-motion quilting? Discover how to fill setting triangles, blocks, and borders with a variety of traditional and modern quilting designs, divided into chapters by style: Lines and Squiggles, Curves and Pebbles, Swirls and Feathers, and Just for Fun. This is a must-have book and lifelong reference for any quilter's library. Gain confidence as you follow the arrows and see how to fill a confined space with continuous-line quilting motifs that are adaptable to blocks, triangles, and borders Discover which designs will work best before you sew by practicing your quilting; trace the designs with your finger or on tracing paper Whether you use a long-arm or home sewing machine, you'll enjoy quilting the wide variety of designs
Download or read book Quilting for Show written by Karen C. McTavish and published by On-Word Bound Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From selecting various materials to making the final fold, this handy guide explains in-depth the keys that separate award-winning show quilts from the rest. Newcomers to the show world will learn how to improve upon basics such as blocking and adding a sleeve, as well as how to make machine quilting look like hand quilting. A wide range of contributors--including some of the nation’s best quilters, a quilt appraiser, and multiple professional judges--all contribute trade secrets to winning competitions and avoiding common mistakes. With a bonus DVD demonstrating how to perform specific techniques, novices and seasoned show quilters alike will be able to produce top-quality quilts with ease.
Download or read book Project Teen written by Melissa Mortenson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with these 21 trendy projects you can sew. Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them. • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more • Lots of inspiring ideas and designs for the perfect gifts • Get the 411 on what’s cool when it comes to fabric and style—so that your teen is sure to love what you make! Praise for Project Teen “Mortenson has a good eye for what teenagers actually need and want. . . . Something here will appeal to that trickiest of demographics, making the book a worthwhile buy.” —Publishers Weekly “Project Teen is a fresh, mod, fun way to sew for the tweens/teens in our life - kids, grands, nieces & nephews. The projects meet the ever changing needs of kids, from travel blankets and tablet covers to simple bags to store everything in.” —Generation Q Magazine
Download or read book Sulky Secrets to Successful Quilting written by Joyce Drexler and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scrap Quilt Secrets written by Diane D. Knott and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your scrappy mess into a quilting success! Armed with the easy-to-use S.C.R.A.P.S. system (style, contrast, repetition, accent color, palette, and selvages), you’ll sew extraordinary quilts from every last bit of the fabric you love—even the tiniest scraps. Personalize 16 beginner-friendly quilts using the blank coloring pages, or apply the concepts to tackle any scrap quilt you want to make. These 6 must-know scrap secrets will forever change the way you look at scrap quilting!
Download or read book Best All Time Tips for Quilters written by Ellen Pahl and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1999-08-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best All-Time Tips for Quilters (Rodale's Successful Quilting Library) edited by Ellen Pahl Hone your quiltmaking skills and increase your knowledge with 250 of the best tips from the quilting pros. You'll have expert advice at your fingertips, clearly shown in more than 290 photos. Open this book and you'll find: * Designer's tips for planning a terrific quilt * A color cookbook-- a fun new way to choose colors in your quiltmaking * Dozens of ways to make the most of your sewing space * The latest information on caring for your quilts * Inspirational ideas on how to display your quilts and decorate your home * Successful ways to mix quilting with traveling * Secrets for pressing success * Up-to-date techniques to avoid quilters' aches and pains * Timesaving tips galore And lots more super tips! A smorgasbord of tips to make your quilting life easier!
Download or read book Beautiful Landscape Quilts written by Joyce R. Becker and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can quilt stunning scenery—from brand new art quilters to veteran artists looking to learn new tricks and techniques! Explore methods for transferring photographs to fabric, utilizing panels, free-motion quilting, and binding or framing your wall quilts like a pro. The book includes a gallery of landscape quilts and 50 tips for success from Joyce Becker and other featured designers—from avoiding pitfalls to professional secrets. How-to photos and complete instructions will guide you along the way, along with a half-dozen projects to get you started.
Download or read book Strip Quilt Secrets written by Diane D. Knott and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for some of the best-kept secrets in strip quilting! You’ll start with the basics of cutting, storing, and piecing fabric strips from 1½” to 3½” wide. Explore five techniques to make strip-pieced rows, triangles, and more advanced blocks. Then make the most of your stash by turning precut strips, sliced yardage, and even selvages into fifteen innovative strip-quilt projects. Customize the look of each quilt with blank coloring pages, laying the foundation to design your own strip quilts.
Download or read book Stitching Pathways written by Wendy Sheppard and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the results you love with this complete visual guide to quilting on your home sewing machine! From straight line quilting to beautiful free-motion techniques, learn new skills and build your confidence with more than 20 step-by-step stitch designs guides, from echoes and loops to swirls and feathers. Also included are 4 beautiful sampler projects, detailed diagrams, stunning color photographs, and helpful “My Two Cents” technique tips from expert designer and author Wendy Sheppard to further your skills!
Download or read book 5 Super Secrets to Sensational Quilts Revised Edition written by Cheryl Anne Trotta and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful world awaits you from the beginning stages of the quiltmaking process until the very end. Once you've gained the skills and learned the secrets of successful quiltmaking, you'll be ready to begin creating sensational quilts all of your own. It's exciting to know that by putting into practice these 5 super secrets, you too, can master the art of quiltmaking.
Download or read book Secrets of Digital Quilting From Camera to Quilt written by Lura Schwarz Smith and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Quilts Using Your Own, One-of-a-Kind Printed Fabric. Expand the creative possibilities of your quilting with richly colored fabric made from your own photos-it's easy! Learn the secrets of getting the best results from your digital camera, inkjet printer, scanner, photo editing software, and printable fabric sheets. Use a simple organizing system to make your images easy to work with. Enhance your printed fabrics with paints, inks, dye sticks, and crayons (specific product recommendations included). Create riveting quilts by using positive and negative space, balance, line, focal points, and other design principles. Inexpensive Photoshop Elements is the only computer program you need. Try out all 25 techniques with 8 artistic projects, then use the techniques in your own quilts.
Download or read book 5 Secrets to Successful Quiltmaking written by Cheryl Trotta and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-07 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the years I've discovered these "secrets" and have applied them to each of my quilts. My quiltmaking skills have improved greatly and so will yours! In learning and applying these 5 Super Secrets, you too, can have great success in your quiltmaking experience. This useful book teaches the importance of color combinations, choosing fabric with a variety of scale and texture, how to create secondary designs and so much more. It includes tips, techniques and inspiring quilt designs to stir your creative imagination! In short, it is everything I wish I had known before I entered the quiltmaking world. Once you learn these 5 Secrets to Successful Quiltmaking, you too, will be ready to create beautiful quilts of your very own.
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
