Download or read book Sewing Scrap Blocks with Character written by Olesya Lebedenko and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko’s modern style and unique designs are completely original and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before Included are easy-to-use templates for enlargement of designs and piecing Offers quilters a cornucopia of original block designs, ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to whimsical drawing and sewing technique Discover 60 fresh and modern patchwork blocks based on #365daysquiltscraps year challenge, from baby dragons and lions to curious raccoons and bunnies The ultimate scrap block pattern book for quilters seeking fresh, fun, and whimsical animal designs, all with loveable character and charm

Download or read book Oh Scrap written by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be a scrap quilter? Great! Want to think like a scrap quilter? Learn from a master! Lissa Alexander has spent three decades honing her scrap-quilting talents, and in her first solo book, she offers page after page of tips for making dazzling scrap quilts bursting with colors, prints, and textures. Learn Lissa's secrets for deciding which fabric combinations work (and understanding why others don't). Best of all, with a dozen patterns to choose from you'll discover how to (finally!) use your unique stash to make scrap quilts that sing. Includes a preface by renowned quilt historian Barbara Brackman.

Download or read book Quilting Possibilities Freehand Filler Patterns written by Sue Patten and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Freehand quilting ideas and possibilities in three dozen traditional pieced blocks with worksheets that identify areas needing quilting. Additional filler patterns for cornerstones, sashing strips, and background quilting provided"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Beautiful Foundation Pieced Quilt Blocks written by Mary Jo Hiney and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 2000-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Today's quilter sews fabric to a paper or fabric backing...This method is particularly effective for the exacting work of miniature piecing, as it is easy to learn and an excellent choice for the novice. This book, with its rating system and full color throughout, presents hundreds of ideas, beginning with the easiest (pinwheel, rose, or star), then moderate...and difficult...Those searching for multicultural projects will find whole chapters with Asian and African themes. Thoughtful instructions and freshness make this a must buy for collections whose patrons expect currency and innovation in their sewing and craft books."--Booklist.

Download or read book Simple Whatnots II written by Kim Diehl and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proving that the best things really do come in small packages, Kim Diehl shares 18 cute-as-can-be quilt designs in this delightful sequel to Simple Whatnots. Dig into your scrap bin, box, or basket, and get ready to have some quilting fun. And be sure to read Kim's expert advice sprinkled throughout as Extra Snippet tips to help your sewing time be even more enjoyable. Dozens of photos offer inspiration for displaying completed quilts on the wall, as table toppers, draped on a charming school desk or ladder--the options are plentiful! Layer these little showstoppers with your favorite antiques and collections to bring a bit of sparkle to even the smallest nooks in your home.

Download or read book String Frenzy written by Bonnie Hunter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you buried in scraps—big pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks, strips, and parts? Bonnie K. Hunter fans will love her newest book of playful string-quilt projects! Sew a dozen vibrant quilt patterns using the small leftovers from other projects that seem too tiny to save, yet too big to toss. Learn Bonnie’s basics for foundation piecing narrow fabric pieces 3/4” to 2” wide, turning them into dazzling scrappy blocks and one-of-a-kind quilts. Have a string piecing party with a best-selling author, the great Bonnie K. Hunter Love your leftovers! Become a scrap quilt addict, sewing fabric strings and crumbs into brand new blocks Hunter fans will love this offering of twelve “use it all” patterns in her signature style

Download or read book A Quilter s Ark written by Margaret Rolfe and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a menagerie of quilted creatures with 53 exciting foundation-pieced block designs by Margaret Rolfe! Piece dozens of animal and bird designs, including a panda, giraffe, rhinoceros, lion, flamingo, toucan, hippo, koala, parrot, and an elephant. Stitch even the smallest pieces of your blocks with ease and accuracy when you use Margaret's fast and fun foundation-piecing technique Combine any number of 4" x 4" blocks to make small or large quilts Complete block instructions, patterns for four quilts, and a special ark block are included

Download or read book Kaffe Fassett in the Studio written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fassett brings together all the best elements of his work and life. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio will offer an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. He’ll also showcase some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provide three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak to his fabric design and painting processes. He remains an icon in the fashion and craft worlds. He partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. Fassett’s brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must have among fans and beyond.

Download or read book Sew Cute Baby Animals written by Mary Hertel and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper-piece baby animals, the perfect shower gift Everyone loves adorable baby animals. Now you can learn to sew 17 paper-pieced baby animal blocks, from farmhouse cuties to zoo-ey patooties! Even better, each block is perfect to mix-and-match into 6 projects for a sweet nursery set. From a cozy quilt to a baby bib or an adjustable diaper bag, you can make meaningful handmade gifts for the little ones in your life. Want variety? Interchange these blocks and projects with countless others across Mary Hertel's best-selling series of books with versatile paper-pieced projects. With Mary's tips and techniques, paper piecing is a breeze for beginners and experienced quilters alike; just follow the illustrated steps to sew by number, and watch the image emerge. Stitch sweet nursery decor and baby gifts from whimsical newborn animal blocks Mix-and-match 17 new blocks and 6 fresh projects across all of Mary Hertel's best-selling books Improve your paper piecing with this easy method, no matter your skill level

Download or read book Divided Hearts written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line from the bestselling author and “renowned quilt historian” (Time). Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and an optional center flourish, plus setting instructions. Read compelling narratives of the women who found their hearts divided during the war, yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond. “Inspired by friendship quilts created between 1840 and 1861, Brackman focuses on women with ‘divided hearts,’ Northern women living in the South, and Southern women educated in the North, or with families divided by the Civil War . . . readers learn about twelve women’s lives that spanned the divide. Photographs and maps accompany the biographies. History comes alive through these women . . . You don’t have to be a quilt maker to enjoy reading the history and biographies of these amazing women.” —The Literate Quilter “The historical narratives about the women are so interesting . . . The quilts are beautiful and I love the idea of a friendship quilt . . . [an] amazing book.” —Crafty Moms Share

Download or read book Modern Triangle Quilts written by Rebecca Bryan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back—this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning color palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your favorite ruler and the full-size block templates to create equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles with ease. With no tricky seams, these sampler blocks are perfect to mix and match.

Download or read book Scrap School written by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the classroom into your sewing space as you learn from expert quilters how to get the scrappy look you love. Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of "instructors" show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Lisa Bongean · Gudrun Erla· Sarah Huechteman · Susan Ache· Kim Diehl· Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene· Sherri McConnell· Amy Smart · Amanda Jean Nyberg

Download or read book S is for Scraps written by Gayle Bong and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every quilter there's a mound of scraps--and for every scrap there's a quilter wondering how to use it! With striking styles that move beyond basic strips and squares, Gayle Bong speaks directly to what many quilters struggle with: how to select fabric for a scrap quilt.

Download or read book Animal Quilts written by Juliet van der Heijden and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Title Page" -- "Table of Contents" -- "Introduction" -- "Getting Started" -- "Equipment" -- "Paper Piecing" -- "Fabric Selection" -- "Projects" -- "Panda" -- "Monarch Butterfly" -- "Rhino" -- "Night Owl" -- "Peacock" -- "Highland Cow" -- "Tiger" -- "Clydesdale Horse" -- "Polar Bear" -- "Hunted" -- "Howl" -- "Swan" -- "General Techniques" -- "About the Author" -- "Acknowledgments" -- "Suppliers" -- "Copyright

Download or read book Quilt by Association written by Arlene Sachitano and published by Zumaya Enigma. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An African woman with a blue-eyed baby arrives in Foggy Point looking for Aiden Jalbert. Within days, she's been murdered, and so is the man who claimed to be her husband.As if that weren't enough, the supposedly African toddler Loose Thread DeAnn and her husband adopted turns out to be from Samoa, and the social worker who helmed the deal has gone missing.Who was Neelie Obote, really, and who wanted her dead? What did Rodney Miller learn that earned him the same fate? And what part does Joseph Marsden play? Harriet and the Loose Threads are determined to find out, but as they dig deeper into the mystery it begins to appear the killer may not be finished yet.

Download or read book Key to Weaving written by Mary E. Black and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One written by Joan Ford and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'In my mind, it makes more sense to start with the scraps, cutting them up following a simple plan. Then you are ready to select and sew the scrap pieces into controlled scrappy projects.' - Joan Ford, Author 'Joan Ford once again sets out to help you tackle your never-ending stash of leftover fabric. Her approach in this book is to take your scraps and add one inspiration, whether that is one color, a focus fabric or a bright and bold stripe.' - The International Association of Professional Quilters blog Get a whole new perspective on your scrap stash! Organize your scraps, fire up your creativity, and make the beautiful quilts you’ve always dreamt you could make. The quilting patterns in ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One! show how to use your scraps plus one new element—a focus print, a solid background, or a new technique—to inspire a fresh array of quilting ideas. Get organized and get quilting. This latest title from Joan Ford, author of the best- selling ScrapTherapy Cut the Scraps, includes step-by-step instructions for turning odd-shaped scraps into piles of ready-to-use pieces, arranged by size. Taking control of scraps in this way reveals the amazing potential of a fabric stash and gets the creative juices flowing. 20 fabulous all-new patterns. Inspired by these creative ScrapTherapy ideas, you will be on your way to making 20 beautiful new projects, including scrappy quilts, totes, pillows, and more. What fun it is to see a pile of patches turning into a colorful work of art that’s pretty and practical. Foolproof instructions – and more – are included. Clear how-to instructions for piecing, stitching, binding, and finishing each quilt are included, along with clever solutions to common scrap-quilt challenges. Get your copy of ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One! and get ready for serious quilting fun.