Download or read book Bargello Quilts with a Twist written by Maggie Ball and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2008-09-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love traditional Bargello quilts with their illusion of curves and flowing waves, but are wary of tedious cutting and the complexity of creating free-form patterns, this new 16-piece Bargello block technique allows you to have fun playing with a collection of blocks to create endless possibilities—the more blocks and colors, the more possibilities. With the newly created block method, Bargello Quilts with a Twist allows you to create the look of Bargello with ease. Strips are cut and pieced in sets of four, counter-cut, and joined to complete the blocks. Using the versatile pattern, there are an amazing number of ways to arrange as few as 16 blocks to create exciting and unique patterns.
Download or read book Tradition with a Twist written by Blanche Young and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put a new twist on your favorite traditional quilt designs with this guide featuring creative fabrics and modern, time-saving techniques! Legendary quilters Blanch Young and Dalene Young-Stone present a new twist on traditional quilt patterns including Boston Commons, Trip Around the World, Sunshine and Shadow, Nine Patch, Irish Chain, and more using new construction methods and composing with an exciting palette of contemporary fabrics. The authors introduce the basics of working with fabric to create strip sets to easily construct magnificent quilts. Their streamlined techniques were developed to get traditional quality results using the tools of today, such as rotary cutters and cutting mats.
Download or read book Traditional Quilts with a Twist written by Maggie Ball and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe New Life into your Favorite Traditional Blocks &break;&break;Take the Ohio Star, Trip Around the World and Bear's Paw blocks from "been there and done that" to fresh and fabulous new heights with Traditional Quilts with a Twist. &break;&break;Author Maggie Ball gives these blocks a modern makeover and teaches you how to tweak the designs with the right colors, fabric choices, value placements and settings to bring a spotlight-grabbing twist to your favorite blocks. &break;&break;Traditional Quilts with a Twist gives you: &break;&break;Comprehensive instructions for quilting basics &break;Patterns that progress from easy to challenging &break;20 projects in various types and sizes, ranging from tote bags to queen-size quilts &break;Clear, concise instructions accompanied by full-color photos and illustrations &break;&break;You'll fall in love - again - with the time-tested favorite blocks in Traditional Quilts with a Twist.
Download or read book A Modern Twist written by Natalie Barnes and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a corporate interior designer working for a global design and architectural firm turns her expertise to quilt patterns? Extraordinary designs! Natalie Barnes shows how to use color, contrast, and composition to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. Included is a chapter by the masterful machine quilter Angela Walters on using the stitching itself to complement these concepts. Twist and turn simple blocks to create impressive, random-looking modern designs Learn to trust unusual color combinations and choose fabrics with confidence 13 enticing patterns: quilts, table runners, wall hangings, place mats, and quilted storage boxes
Download or read book Classic Quilts written by Rosemary Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best of the old and the new come together to create a beautiful volume featuring 13 sensational quilts. Using traditional designs and contemporary fabrics, this collection of popular favorites includes pieced quilts, applique designs, and a final section combining the two methods. Each quilt, showcased in brilliant photography, is classic in its simplicity and design. All are presented with four optional color schemes featuring contemporary fabric choices, and step-by-step instructions for creating bed quilts, wall hangings, and throws. From piecing to applique to a combination of both, these quilts display a stunning range of skills for the intermediate quilter.
Download or read book A New Twist written by Nancy Mahoney and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who knew what your scraps could do! Choose a fun block, give it a new twist in your layout, and see the quilt design change before your eyes like the colors of a kaleidoscope! Best-selling author Nancy Mahoney shows how the same asymmetrical block can create two strikingly different quilts when you change the colors and rotate the block to let the secondary designs emerge. An expert teacher with an extraordinary eye for design, Nancy demystifies what baffles many quilters about choosing fabrics for scrappy quilts. Learn her tips about color families, scrap plans, and construction techniques. Most of all, enjoy a burst of creativity as you give your scraps a spin and watch the magic happen!
Download or read book Double Take written by Heather Willms 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: The mother-daughter design team that brought you Christmas Quilts from Hopscotch now presents a fresh assortment of fun projects! Heather and Elissa created their own quilt challenge: starting with the same blocks, they've made entirely different designs that reflect each designer's unique color sense. Choose from 16 projects, including quilts, tote bags, place mats, and more Find inspiration in Heather's traditional country colors and Elissa's bold, eye-popping brights Make quilts that are simple enough for beginners and appealing enough for seasoned quilters
Download or read book Classic Quilts with an Upscale Twist written by Bev Getschel and published by Annie's Wholesale. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine stunning projects showcase a unique style of blending traditional piecing patterns with upscale eclectic appliqué finishes. This is destined to be the go-to book for quilters looking for classic designs with options to make their quilts one of a kind stand-outs.
Download or read book Twisted written by Mary W. Kerr and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color description of the creation of 22 quilts gives contemporary quilters fresh ideas for injecting their works with energy from repurposed antique textiles, abandoned blocks, and vintage fragments. For each quilt's starting inspiration, a fragment of unfinished vintage quilting was incorporated into a modern quilt aesthetic. The newly-designed "past-combined-with-present" quilt tops were then shipped to one of 22 contemporary quilt artists, each among today's best longarm quilters. The new, innovative quilts serve as a bridge between the vintage past and the modern present. Plus, helpful sections on documentation and on working with vintage fabrics assist readers with combining past and present in their own quilts.
Download or read book Charmed written by Jodi Crowell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7 projects spotlight a classic, scrappy lookideal for fabric swaps of all kinds
Download or read book Twist Turn Four Patch written by Carolyn S. Vagts and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Pamphlet*** ***Release Date 11/21/14*** ***PUB Date 12/15/14*** This is a fast and easy pattern designed to complete the top in a weekend. You can showcase a favorite fabric collection. Each block has only 4 pieces making for fast construction. The blocks are framed with a simple sashing that leads into a border of the same fabric. The edges are finished with a contrasting flange inserted as you add the binding. This quick and easy quilt has a trendy edge that will inspire many quilts and classes.
Download or read book Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again written by Gwen Marston and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each author shares 20 of her own creations, along with an additional 30 collaborative quilts--and every project comes complete with patterns for shapes, pieces and blocks.
Download or read book French Braid Quilts with a Twist written by Jane Hardy Miller and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French Braid lovers won’t want to miss the latest evolution of Jane Hardy Miller’s wildly popular design series. Quilters have been asking for more, and Jane delivers with a collection of 8 vivid new quilts that give the French Braid some bold and surprising twists. You’ll want to try them all—from scrappy French Braids, to braids with variable widths and lengths, and much more. Easy strip piecing and clear instructions guarantee success for quilters of all levels. Collect all four of the best-selling French Braid quilt books.
Download or read book Twist n Turn written by Sharyn Squier Craig and published by . This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turnabout Patchwork written by Teresa Mairal Barreu and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start with a simple block. Slice, turn, and sew slices back together. Then watch the magic happen! It's hard to believe such complex-looking quilts can come from such easy-to-sew blocks, but turnabout techniques transform even the most basic blocks into showstopping quilts. In some cases slicing isn't even necessary--just turn units as directed for unique designs! Each chapter focuses on a single block; just follow along to sew, slice, turn, and sew again. Find several design options for each block, along with a total of 23 quilt patterns, so you can make lap quilts, runners, and more with the turnabout blocks you create.
Download or read book Vintage Vibe written by Amber Johnson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From quilt designer and blogger Amber Johnson, these projects are a little bit vintage, a little bit modern and a whole lot of fun! You'll find plenty of eye candy in this colorful, sunny assortment for confident beginners and beyond. Choose from 14 bold patterns and learn valuable tips on fabric selection and quilting designs Try a variety of applique methods, including easy raw-edge applique Make cheery designs in a range of sizes, such as a Dresden Plate quilt and coordinating pillow
Download or read book Modern Designs for Classic Quilts written by Kelly Biscopink and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give Tradition a Modern Spin! Watch as modern fabrics and inspiration combine to give traditional quilts a fresh new look. Featuring a vibrant collection of quilt patterns and projects with easy-to-follow instructions, Modern Designs for Classic Quilts makes creating quilts with your own personal touch simple and fun. Look inside to find: 12 quilt patterns featuring new twists on traditional designs 8 variation projects that provide ideas for endless creativity Step-by-step photos, clear illustrations and directions A comprehensive layout to help all quilters explore their next steps Whether you're new to the world of quilting or just want to give time-honored traditions a contemporary spin, Modern Designs for Classic Quilts will help you bring a whole new life to the classic patterns you have always loved.
