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 Creature Comforts written by Marie Shirer and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares patchwork patterns for animals from alligator to zebra, shows how to design, piece and assemble a quilt, and includes templates
Download or read book Paper Piecing the Seasons written by Liz Schwartz and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes -- you can make a wonderful work of art -- and you don't have to be an experienced paper piecer to do it! Learn to push the easy technique of paper piecing in new directions with 12 lovely seasonal quilts.
Download or read book QuiltSkills written by and published by Martingale & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the innovative techniques of Australia's most creative quiltmakers in this exciting compilation. Inside, find: -- Techniques for fabric manipulation, foundation piecing, surface collage, transparent overlay, and three-dimensional applique-- Contemporary approaches to constructing traditional blocks, using crazy patchwork, dyeing fabric, and extending your design skills-- A special foreword by Margaret Rolfe, author of Go Wild with Quilts (page 25), Go Wild with Quilts -- Again! (page 25), and A Quilter's Ark (page 29)
Download or read book 365 Foundation Quilt Blocks written by Linda Causee and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's quiltmaking made as simple as paint-by-numbers! With a new method called Foundation Piecing, you just follow a numerical sequence to stitch fabric onto a foundation. Even the smallest pieces meet precisely, quickly, and accurately. With 365 projects, you could make one every day of the year. They're organized month-by-month, so you could make a patriotic quilt with the July blocks; a Thanksgiving quilt in November; a Christmas quilt with the December blocks; or pretty floral quilts with each month's flowers. (There are also some whimsical celebrations such as the yellow submarine that marks the day the Beatles came to America.) Photos of quilts made with blocks for each month accompany the complete instructions for the entire foundation piecing process.
Download or read book Quilt a Koala written by Margaret Rolfe and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully photographed collection presents 18 new, pieced patchwork quilt designs of Australian animals and birds. Each design is illustrated with a black-and-white drawing of the real animal by Phil Rolfe.
Download or read book 501 Quilt Blocks written by Better Homes & Gardens and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of patterns for patchwork and appliqué Here, quilters will find 501 pieced and appliquéd quilt blocks, easily customized for unique, personalized themes. Plus, 40 step-by-step projects for using blocks in the form of wearables, personal accessories, and home and seasonal decorations are included as well as 500 full-color photos and 600 line drawings.
Download or read book Quilt a Koala written by Margaret Rolfe and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular author of the #1 bestseller A Quilter's Ark is back! This whimsical collection of blocks and quilts features the unique birds and animals that inhabit Margaret Rolfe's native Australia. With the simplicity and accuracy of paper piecing, quilters at any skill level can stitch these fanciful patchwork designs with ease. -- Eighteen lively animal and bird block patterns, with charming designs ranging from a koala, kangaroo, and possum to a swan, pelican, magpie, and owl -- Complete step-by-step instructions for 14 delightful quilts -- Creative ideas for featuring finished blocks in a range of original quilt designs
Download or read book Ark of Fire written by C.M. Palov and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Heart-stopping suspense, ancient mysteries, and roller-coaster action . . . A true gem.”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author Photographer Edie Miller is eyewitness to a murder—and the theft of an ancient Hebrew relic known as the Stones of Fire. Fearing the D.C. police are complicit, she turns to historian Caedmon Aisquith for help. At first neither understands the breadth of the crime: what was captured on film, its ties to a government conspiracy, or the true value of the astonishing work of art that could lead the bearer to the most valuable relic of all…the Ark of the Covenant. Marked for execution, Edie and Caedmon are on the run. From Washington, D.C., to Canterbury Cathedral to the island of Malta, they must follow the clues of the quatrains if they are to discover the truth, ward off a global conflagration, and stay alive. “Part Dan Brown, part Indiana Jones, and part James Bond . . . What an ambitious debut!”—Karen Dionne author of Freezing Point
Download or read book Adventures in Paper Piecing Design written by Sarah Elizabeth Sharp and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your interest in foundation paper-piecing into a full-blown love affair. Learn about every stage of the process—from piecing technique to pattern design—in this comprehensive guide. Start with the basics of sewing on paper, then explore the author’s open-ended design exercises to create your own patterns or follow along with the author’s take to sew her graphic interpretations of the prompts. With an annotated overview of the author’s favorite FPP methods, countless tips, and over thirty paper-pieced quilt blocks plus seven design exercises to put your skills to the test, you’ll have the tools you need to thrive when confronted with any paper-piecing challenge! - Build your piecing skills with over thirty graphic paper-pieced blocks inspired by everything from house plants to typography to surface pattern design techniques - Learn how to translate your own reference images or sketches into FPP patterns - Sharpen your pattern-design skills with choose-your-own-adventure style exercises "
Download or read book 100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks written by Sarah Callard and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mix and match a wide range of popular designs—everything from avocados to rainbows—to make perfect personalized quilts and quilted projects. This collection features one hundred fun quilt blocks from some of the best-known names in patchwork and quilting. All the blocks are made using foundation paper piecing (FPP) and all the templates are featured at full size with the seam allowance added so you can trace them off and get piecing straight away. There’s a comprehensive section showing you how to do FPP with step-by-step instructions and photos so even if you’ve never done it before you can get started. The motifs featured include everything from food and drink (strawberry milkshake and pizza anyone?), to designs for outdoor explorers (a canoe and campfire set the scene for adventure lovers); pets and wild animals (think raccoons to kittens) and everything in between. There is a block to suit everyone so you can make the perfect themed quilt for your nearest and dearest based on the things that they love the most. As well as instructions and patterns for the one hundred FPP blocks there are also instructions for 10 projects made using the blocks including a retro apron; a rainbow pouch bag; a tote with 1950s sunglasses motif; the perfect table runner and a cute, kitten pillow. So why not choose your favorite motifs and get started making perfect quilted gifts for your friends and family!
Download or read book Crazy Patchwork written by Janet Haigh and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pillows and throws to memory book covers and lampshades, Crazy Patchwork takes the theme of traditional crazy quilts and applies its principles to a whole range of ideas for gifts and for the home. Includes all the information a crafter needs to make exciting crazy quilt projects...in no time! All 20 projects can be easily machine-pieced or machine-embroidered and all use a range of brilliant colors, Many of the projects can be completed in just hours!
Download or read book Modern Selvage Quilting written by Riel Nason and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use every last bit of fabric with three methods for sewing with selvages, plus 17 projects. Showcase your selvages the edgy way with 17 projects of all sizes! Like the ticket stubs you keep from a fabulous show, each selvage is a souvenir of a fabric you’ve selected and used. Incorporate these unique scraps with 3 easy-sew methods for narrow- and wide-cut selvages, plus a special trick for half-square triangles. Stretch your growing selvage collection with fabric yardage, and transform specific selvages into awe-inspiring projects from polka-dot pincushions to clever quilts. • Three easy methods for sewing with selvages, plus innovative half-square triangle technique • Waste not, want not! Use every last bit of fabric from your favorite designers • Clever, modern designs use yardage to help stretch even a small selvage collection into something fabulous Praise for Modern Selvage Quilting “This book has lots of projects to try and has very clear, easy to follow instructions! . . . If you are looking for something fun and a little different, why don't you try quilting with selvages?” —Christine Baker, Fairfield Road Designs
Download or read book Adorable Animal Quilting written by Ingrid Alteneder and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cute, Colorful Quilt Blocks Featuring Your Favorite Animals Discover how fun and easy quilting can be with Ingrid Alteneder’s simple paper-piecing patterns featuring adorable animals like cats, turtles, elephants and zebras. Ingrid guides you step by step through everything you need to know to get started, including a complete beginner’s guide to foundation paper piecing, 20+ inspiring animal-themed quilt block patterns and templates for every pattern. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to sew colorful, professional-looking quilt blocks for pillows, whole quilts, wall hangings, bags and so much more. Even experienced quilters will find endless inspiration in Ingrid’s charming animal world. Add a splash of color to your living room with a bright throw pillow featuring Toni the Toucan or Ali the Alpaca. Give an ocean-themed children’s room or nursery a personal, handmade touch with a blanket that showcases Olly the Orca or Sally the Seahorse. Sew Dominic the Dog onto your child’s backpack so they can bring their best friend to school every day. With a plethora of fun, lovable animal quilt blocks, everyone will quickly find a favorite project to embark on. Whether you’re looking to learn a new craft or enhance your quilting with fresh ideas, Adorable Animal Quilting will have you designing charming quilt blocks all year long.
Download or read book Quiltings Frolicks and Bees written by Sue Reich and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Historically, societies of women gathering together for the purpose of quiltmaking have been referred to as quiltings, frolicks and bees. This book presents actual American newspaper articles about this needlework activity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Inscribed with hundreds of people's names including makers of the quilt blocks, these quilts are known as "signature quilts" and they reflect the cultural service the quilts had when first made and today as historical records. Family, patriotic, community and religious themes are represented among these highly cherished textile documents."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Lots of Love Little One written by Sandra Magsamen and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuddle up and share your love this Easter with this precious picture book from USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen! There's no better way to say "I love you" than with this message of universal love from the author of Welcome Little One. Written with genuine heart and warmth, this children's book is the perfect way to tell your child that no matter the time or place, you love them today, tomorrow, and always! Filled with sweet illustrations, adorable elephants, and heartwarming rhymes, this book of love is a story to cherish for years to come. Why readers love Lots of Love Little One: Makes a delightful Easter basket stuffer, holiday stocking stuffer, or Valentine's Day gift for kids An I love you gift for birthdays, Mother's or Father's Day, preschool and kindergarten graduations, for simply sharing your love! The perfect year-round read aloud for kids and toddlers ages 3-7 Doubles as a special keepsake with dedication space for a heartfelt message You're a gift and a blessing in every way. I love you more each and every day! I love you more than all the stars that twinkle at night And all the fireflies that glow so bright. I love you as you sleep at night and play through the days. I'll love you yesterday, today, forever and always.
Download or read book Cut Loose Quilts written by Jan Mullen and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stack, slice, switch, and sew your way to crooked versions of traditional quilt blocks! Jan’s easy techniques dispense with perfection and show you how easy it is to follow your own crooked path. 18 fun, colorful projects--with no points to match, you’ll want to make every one of them! Easy enough for beginners, while experienced quilters will love the challenge of modifying favorite blocks. Learn Jan’s “ish” factor for super-simple cutting and piecing. Designs are based on traditional quilt block patterns.
