Download or read book Traditional Patchwork Quilt Patterns with Plastic Templates written by Rita Weiss and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No more scaling up of blocks. No more tracing patterns. No more gluing designs onto sandpaper or cardboard. Patchwork quilting has never been easier, thanks to the special feature of this volume ? permanent plastic templates. From the four easy-to-use templates provided, needleworkers can create 27 of the most popular patchwork patterns, using traditional handsewing techniques or the sewing machine. Choose from such authentic favorites as Windmill, Susannah, Road to Oklahoma, Stars and Stripes, Puss-in-the-Corner, Ohio Star, Dutchman's Puzzle, Martha Washington's Star, and others. Selected for their relative simplicity, the motifs are still intriguing enough to provide challenges for both beginners and experts. Use the blocks together to create stunning sample quilts, or repeat a single block over and over again for a striking one-design quilt. Many of these blocks produce wonderful optical illusions when an entire quilt is made of the same block. For equally eye-catching results, try repeating two or three different blocks in one quilt. The number of quilts you can make with this volume is virtually limitless! Colors have not been specified for the quilt blocks, but noted needlecraft designer Rita Weiss has indicated light, bright, medium, and dark fabrics as guideposts. Let your imagination dictate your own color scheme and achieve beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts that reflect your unique personality and creativity. You'll find 59 helpful illustrations, plus complete instructions for using the templates, material selection, cutting, sewing ? everything needed for successful quilt-making. Traditional Patchwork Quilt Patterns with Plastic Templates will inspire needleworkers at all levels of expertise. Now you can produce inexpensive, toasty warm, colorful bed coverings that will add distinctive period charm to every bedroom in the house.
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 120 Patterns for Traditional Patchwork Quilts written by Maggie Malone and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1983 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 120 quilt patterns with instructions and pattern pieces for making them.
Download or read book Classic Colorful Patchwork and Appliqu Quilt Patterns written by Jan and Jim Shore and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In collaboration with Jim Shore's wife, Jan Shore, Classic & Colorful Patchwork and Applique Quilt Patternspays tribute to the sentimental value quilts hold, while offering 24 of Jan Shore’s stunning quilt projects – including all-new quilt designs in this updated edition – to create an heirloom of your own! Featuring clear instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-size quilt patterns, also included with each project is a charming, personal backstory and beautifully staged photography of Jim Shore’s iconic artwork that perfectly captures a complete aesthetic. Perfect for any sewing and quilting enthusiast, this heartfelt guide is a must-have source of inspiration that puts an emphasis on love, family, and tradition in the timeless hobby of quilting.
Download or read book Quilt Recipes written by Jen Kingwell and published by . This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt Recipes is a brilliant pairing of captivating, pieced projects and family favourite deserts from her mum's kitchen. Enjoy the process of piecing and the challenge of finding, pairing, and arranging diverse patterns and countless colours together, especially those that make you uncomfortable. Savour each kitchen recipe that has been timelessly tested, lovingly passed down and now fondly shared with like-minded soul stitchers.12 brilliant patchwork projects paired with eight of Jen's mum's favourite, delectable dessert recipes. As quilters, stitchers and makers, we fill our souls with like-minded friendships, feed our souls with hand or machine stitching, and we love to treat ourselves and others to decadent desserts. Jen Kingwell's, Quilt Recipes, is a brilliant pairing of captivating pieced projects and delectable desserts. Whether you are a hand or machine piecer, one can relish in each recipe, whether it be a quilt or perhaps something sweet. Use a variety of patchwork techniques including, machine & hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple. Acrylic template sets for six of the quilt patterns are sold separately.
Download or read book Making an Old Fashioned Patchwork Sampler Quilt on the Sewing Machine written by Andrea Shedletsky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guide for making a patchwork sampler quilt on a sewing machine provides 24 full-size templates for quilt block patterns and complete instructions for preparing fabrics, finishing details, and much more. Dozens of illustrations.
Download or read book Shizuko Kuroha s Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns written by Shizuko Kuroha and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy printable pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!
Download or read book Classic Quilt Blocks written by Susan Winter Mills and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable reference with quilting patterns organized according to geometric configurations: stars, triangles, circles, squares, combinations. Also, 139 new quilt patterns.
Download or read book 27 Star Patchwork Patterns with Plastic Templates written by Rita Weiss and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-03-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stars in every possible configuration are featured: Stars and Squares, Pierced Star, Octagonal Star, Missouri Star, Arabian Star, Pinwheel Star, Blazing Star, and 20 more. Includes five permanent plastic templates. Complete, detailed instructions, helpful illustrations for each block.
Download or read book Quilted Diamonds Jane Austin Jane Stickle and Friends written by Linda Franz and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of quiltmaking, few quilts have elicited greater "followings" than those of Jane Austen (circa 1812) and Jane Stickle (circa 1863). Now award-winning quiltmaker, Linda Franz continues this tradition with over 200 fabulous diamond-shaped blocks inspired by both of the Jane quilts, and the friendships that have developed among "Jane" lovers.Especially for those who want to indulge their passions for hand-piecing using freezer paper techniques, these blocks are designed to help quiltmakers discover the intrigue, portability, and charm of these diamonds, most sized at 4" x 7". All of the blocks in Quilted Diamonds are found in the author's own stunning blue and white quilt, Love and Friendship. A pullout pattern for the quilt's center medallion is included along with diamond patterns, tips for making the quilt's fabulous scalloped border, and quilting suggestions.Whether you make a few diamonds, or all of them, this book invites you to join the sisterhood of Jane aficionados whoshare a lasting quiltmaking heritage.
Download or read book Pepper Cory Quilting Pattern Collection written by Pepper Cory and published by . This book was released on 2006-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pepper Cory authored two classic books of quilting designs - Quilting Designs from the Amish and Quilting Designs from Antique Quilts. Long out of print and now considered to be collectible vintage quilt books, they easily sell for over $100 apiece on the Internet! The very best patterns from among those in both books were chosen, completely redrawn, and compiled into this new collection of five dozen patterns. Twenty original patterns were resized to fit a standard 8-inch block for easier enlargements, reductions, and scanning. Some of the traditional patterns were updated into continuous-line designs for today's machine quilters. A few new blocks were designed to co-ordinate with the originals. Pepper was one of the first quilt designers to make the leap to plastic. Her impressive collection of quilting patterns is available from StenSource. What makes this book unique is Pepper s photo essay on how to use stencils. The step-by-step photographs show how to make your own plastic stencils from the patterns in the book, and how to mark your quilts with the newest tools and pens available. A handy reference icon identifies patterns already sold as stencils.
Download or read book The Splendid Sampler 2 written by Pat Sloan and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!
Download or read book Quilter s Precut Companion written by Jenny Doan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about making quilts with precuts Master precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square triangles, and precut strips with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you. • All-in-one guide to precuts in a portable, spiral-bound reference that’s easy to take with you • Make 25 traditional quilt blocks from precut squares, strips, and triangles, with bonus info on easy half-square triangles • Time-saving tips and tricks plus easy-to-use charts with basic quilt sizes, and yardage for borders, backings, and bindings
Download or read book 1000 Great Quilting Stitch Patterns written by Luise Roberts and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the biggest questions facing any quilter is to decide what stitch pattern to use. With over 500 pages containing over 1,000 motifs, this book provides all the inspiration you'll ever need. Key techniques show how to translate designs to fabric: drawing round a card template, stitching through a trace outline and cutting templates out of stencil plastic. The designs – from traditional, modern and heirloom to easy-to-follow geometric designs – are quick and easy and can be worked on a machine, by hand or by a combination of both. The material is organised by theme, so it’s easy to find a pattern to suit every style of quilt. Where appropriate, Luise shows where to position figurative designs in circular, square or triangular blocks to create the best effect, and for each design she explains how each example can be repeated and the percentage to enlarge the patterns. All stitch designs as are required to satisfy the most avid enthusiast. This extensive collection is divided into chapters ranging from traditional quilting patterns such as triangles, squares, stars, hearts, pictoral motifs and regional designs including Celtic, Indian, Chinese and Polynesian. This is further enhanced by a techniques chapter exploring useful transfering and quilting assembly techniques, along with information on the quilting process from start to finish. Very few books offer this many choices of patterns, but this indispensable volume will satisfy the most avid and discerning enthusiasts.
Download or read book Walking Foot Quilting Designs written by Melissa Marie Marginet and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Passionate Patchwork written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting, saturated color schemes are the hallmark of works by renowned knitwear designer and decorative artist Kaffe Fassett.
Download or read book Making a Traditional Appliqu Sampler Quilt written by Andrea L. Shedletsky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excellent guidebook shows how to make a beautiful quilt even if you’ve never quilted before. Detailed, illustrated instructions, plus full-size templates for 12 different block patterns and border designs. Create attractive bed covers, pillows, decorative wall hangings, more.
