Download or read book String Quilt Style written by Mary M. Hogan and published by Landauer (IL). This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dig out scraps, stash and precuts to make more than a dozen string quilt projects designed by Mary M. Hogan. Learn to make a vairety of string quilt block designs including diagonal squares, diamonds, circles, triangles, columns and fans. This complete guide takes quilters through every step of the string quilting process with helpful tips and suggestions throughout each chapter.

Download or read book String Quilts written by Elsie M. Campbell and published by Good Books. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning quilt maker, Elsie Campbell, loves to take homemade fabric yardage and turn it into stunning, pieced, string quilts, whose leftover yardage can then spawn an appliqued "sister" quilt. Ten patterns for all skill levels. String Quilts is one part innovation, one part thrift, and a whole lot of fun. When author, educator, and award-winning quilt-maker Elsie M. Campbell needs a break from creating precision pieced and -appliquéd beauties, she turns to making string quilts. "This is my playtime," she says. String Quilts is an innovative approach to quilt-making that involves creating your own fabric yardage from new or leftover strips of fabric. This new yardage becomes the basis for creating stunning pieced quilts, whose leftover yardage can then spawn an appliquéd "sister" quilt. The 10 quilts are shown in brilliant full color photography with easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, and diagrams. Also included are "Elsie's Top Tips for Successful String Quilts" and a full-color Gallery of 12 additional quilts by Campbell and other playful quilters, all demonstrating the range and charm of string quilts. Patterns for all skill levels.

Download or read book Quilt As You Go Made Modern written by Jera Brandvig and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create modern quilts more quickly and easily than ever with this popular method, featuring thirteen projects and twenty-five bonus ideas. Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the whole quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and—voila—it’s finished! A modern approach to quilting that’s fresh, fun, and simpler than it sounds; it will change the way you quilt (for the better) Great for moms or anyone with a busy schedule—these thirteen projects are easy to transport because they make it simple to pick up where you left off Go your own way: This method allows you to use a pattern or improvise, creating a wide variety of design options Save money! Learn how to finish your own quilts without the use of a longarm professional “Quilting is easier than ever with Jera Brandvig’s modern spin on the popular quilt-as-you-go technique.” —Modern Quilts Unlimited “Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. . . . The book introduces the technique very thoroughly, so you can clearly understand the difference between traditional piecing and quilting and QAYG. Then there’s a great selection of gorgeous quilts that are sure to appeal to the modern quilter. A must if you’ve ever thought about trying QAYG and haven’t had a clue where to start.” —Make Modern Magazine

Download or read book String Quilts with Style written by Bobbie A. Aug and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add pizazz to any quilt by capturing the vibrant energy of string piecing. The authors show how to create exciting and graphic quilts using 'strings', narrow strips of fabric, sewn to a paper or fabric foundation. You can chain piece your strings for fast and easy sewing - fun to do alone or with a friend. Twelve simple and delightful string quilt patterns, with complete step-by-step instructions, will introduce you to the unlimited possibilities of this classic technique. The patterns give a colorful new look to such traditional favorites as Spools, Lone Stars, and Kaleidoscopes.

Download or read book Liberated String Quilts written by Gwen Marston and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains an illustrated guide to twenty string quilt designs, including traditional and Amish, instructions for short strings, long strings, rectangles, and wedges, and photographs of antique string quilts.

Download or read book Classic to Contemporary String Quilts written by Mary M. Hogan and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wall hangings to full-size bed quilts, these 14 fun stash-busting projects take string quilts in a new direction. Mary M. Hogan uses strips and scraps of fabric to reimagine traditional and beloved quilt blocks as string blocks.

Download or read book String Quilts written by Elsie M. Campbell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning quilt maker Elsie Campbell loves to take homemade fabric yardage and turn it into stunning, pieced string quilts, whose leftover yardage can then spawn appliquéd “sister” quilts. After selling more than 10,000 copies, this beautiful book lapsed out of print. It is now available again, with a brand new pattern! String Quilts is one part innovation, one part thrift, and a whole lot of fun. When author and educator Elsie M. Campbell needs a break from creating precision-pieced and -appliquéd beauties, she turns to making string quilts. “This is my playtime,” she says. The eleven quilts—perfect for any skill level—are shown in brilliant full-color photography with easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, and diagrams. Also included are “Elsie's Top Tips for Successful String Quilts” and a full-color gallery of twelve additional quilts by Campbell and other playful quilters, all demonstrating the range and charm of string quilts.

Download or read book Strips Strings written by Evelyn Sloppy and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can't bear to throw out your scraps? Give an old-time technique an all-new twist! These string-piecing shortcuts stretch the method way beyond its traditional uses. Book jacket.

Download or read book String Fling written by Bonnie K. Hunter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonnie is back! And this time she’s introducing us to a world of string piecing. Strings are strips and scraps usually too small to be useful for other projects, but they are just right for these 13 new quilts. Within these pages you will find a twist on traditional, time-honored designs along with some new ideas straight from Bonnie’s scrappy imagination.

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 Liberated String Quilts written by Gwen Marston and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2003-08-04 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 21 Foundation-free String Quilts with Vision and Style! Quilt artist Gwen Marston introduces a new concept in string quilts! Learn her innovative techniques for fast, foundation-free string quilts that sizzle. According to Gwen, grand results come from lea_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_`_x0000_a_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_`_x0000_`_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_?_x0000_?_x0000_#_x0000_%_x0000_ to have lots of fun sewing strings! 20 string-pieced quilt projects include updated traditional designs, Amish classics, and more. Complete instructions for working with short strings_x0000_???ng strings, rectangles, and wedges. Gwen shares string quilt history and her “liberated” methods of construction. Plus a dazzling gallery of antique string quilts.???

Download or read book String Quilt Revival written by Virginia Baker and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover the art of string quilting String quilts have been around for centuries, but in String Quilt Revival, this time-tested artform is given a new life! Learn how to sew a variety of string quilt blocks by following clear step-by-step instructions, and discover a new type of foundation: no-show mesh stabilizer, which minimizes distortion of the blocks and doesn't need to be removed. It's a no-fuss approach to quilting that's sure to become a favorite. Features: This technique, perfect for beginners and skilled quilters alike, produces beautiful results without the worry of precision piecing. Thirteen unique and beginner-friendly string quilting projects (no precision-piecing!) from potholders and pillow shams to queen-size quilts, each featuring a different string block in a fresh and fun colorway. Clear, in-depth techniques, from color and pattern selection to two methods of quilt binding, ensure a stunning finished project. Update your quilting library and rediscover a time-honored artform in String Quilt Revival.

Download or read book Machine Quilting with Style written by Christa Watson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt along with Christa using walking-foot or free-motion techniques to create fabulous quilts--from start to finish--on your home sewing machine. Award-winning quilter Christa Watson shows you how with 8 different walking-foot designs and 10 free-motion quilting motifs, plus 12 inventive patterns to put all the quilting techniques to use! Go beyond quilting in the ditch--quilt parallel lines, radiating lines, and shattered lines as you turn straight stitches into walking-foot wonders that wow! Love the look of free-motion quilting but not sure where to begin? Start with simple stipples and expand your repertoire to include wandering waves, boxes, pebbles, loops, and many more. Discover Christa's top tips for machine-quilting success and learn to use quilting designs to enhance each part of the quilt, whether you're making a baby quilt, wall quilt, or throw.Video

Download or read book Allie Aller s Stained Glass Quilts Reimagined written by Allie Aller and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Crazy Quilting shares new techniques for capturing the style of stained glass in cozy quilts, bedcovers, wallhangings, and more. Quilt designer Allie Aller spent years developing her own techniques for mimicking the look of stained glass. Surprisingly simple and endlessly inspiring, her methods produce stunningly beautiful results. In Allie Aller’s Stained Glass Quilts, she shares her secrets—from design sources and strategies to step-by-step instruction in various “glass and leading” techniques. Allie also includes six stained glass style quilt projects to get you started.

Download or read book Stash Lab written by Tonya Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find fresh new ways to combine the scraps you've been collecting. Perfect for budget-minded quilters, these visually pleasing designs give a modern slant to traditional quilt blocks. Discover three "scrap equations" that will make you fearless about fabric: neutrals + scraps = balance, value > color, and more = better Choose from 11 appealing projects for confident beginners and beyond Learn time-saving techniques for sorting and storing your scraps so you can easily transform them into fabulous quilts

Download or read book Unconventional Unexpected American Quilts Below the Radar 1950 2000 written by Roderick Kiracofe and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 150 quilts from the author's collection which were made during the second half of the twentieth century by anonymous quilters in the United States, along with a series of essays on quilt making as an art form.

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