Download or read book Appliqu Old and New Including Patchwork and Embroidery written by Nedda Casson Anders and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers materials; ways of transferring designs; different types and methods of both onlay and inlay appliqué; bead, braid, ribbon and cord appliqué; appliqué and patchwork quilts; teaching appliqué to children; and embroidery stitches.
Download or read book Creative Quilts from Your Crayon Box written by Terrie Kygar and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for new fun with an old favorite--crayons! Using the new Melt-n-Blend technique, anyone can create beautiful applique designs with a dimensional, hand-painted look that brings quilts to life. Learn to tint and shade luscious fruits, gorgeous blossoms, and more--using crayons, colored pencils, and markers Choose from seven inspiring projects of increasing complexity, with something for every skill level Make one-of-a-kind applique designs that can be used in any project--simply fuse them into place
Download or read book New Patchwork Quilting Basics written by Jo Avery and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your quilting skills with this beginner’s guide featuring 12 modern projects using basic patchwork, appliqué, curves, and foundation paper piecing. Quilt designer Jo Avery has a wealth of experience teaching beginner and intermediate quilters at her popular workshops and retreats. In New Patchwork & Quilting Basics, she guides you through 12 quilt projects using basic pieced strips, squares, and triangles. Jo’s easy-to-follow instructions make it easy to learn new skills while making your own stylish quilts and other projects. Before long, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to tackle virtually any quilt pattern!
Download or read book Pat Sloan s Teach Me to Appliqu written by Pat Sloan and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-03-11 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible? Fusible applique that's soft and drapey--and easy? Yes it is, and Pat Sloan shows you how. An extremely popular teacher and designer with a huge online radio show following, Pat shares her fusible techniques for machine-stitched quilts that are as delightful to touch as they are pleasing to the eye. You'll love what you're about to create! Projects range from wall hangings to banners to bed quilts, all with Pat's fresh and cheery style Gain confidence and get all your questions answered--Pat shares loads of tips throughout Own the first in a series of "Teach Me" books from one of the world's best quilting coaches
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 Butterfly Stitches written by Catherine Redford and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautify with butterflies! Appliqué and embroidery designs for nature lovers Let your creativity take flight with a rainbow of embroidered butterflies! Internationally recognized teacher Catherine Redford shares her passion for embroidery and embellished wool appliqué. Embroidery, appliqué, or a combination of both? The choice is yours, as you customize 12 designs for 36 unique looks! With delicate details, these winged beauties will inspire you to start your next sampler quilt, pillow, or small project. With an overview of materials, basic stitches, and a robust gallery of ideas, you'll be ready to unwind and enjoy the soothing practice of hand stitching! Embroider and appliqué butterflies with renowned teacher Catherine Redford Inspiring projects! A gallery of electrifying ideas to ignite your creativity Relax with pretty, portable hand-stitching projects and meditative stitches
Download or read book Retro Stitchery written by Beverly McCullough and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend an evening stitching any of the designs in this book and you'll instantly remember what you've always loved about embroidery: it's fun, you can see the design quickly take shape right before your eyes, and in the end you have a delightful piece to brighten your home or office. From beautiful florals to inspirational sayings to whimsical tacos (yes, tacos!), you'll find more than a dozen designs to make you smile. Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes provides easy embroidery and finishing instructions so you can display pieces in hoops, on pillows or zip bags, and even on cork and clothing. Beverly's inspiring designs and ideas will make it a pleasure to take each stitch.
Download or read book How to Sew Appliqu written by The Editors of David & Charles and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise guide to appliqué sewing and design, with projects included. Unleash your creativity with this book covering all of the basics of appliqué sewing and design! In this short introductory guide, this highly adaptable skill is described in step-by-step detail, with: Easy to follow projects Professional tips Fun variations and ideas
Download or read book Modern Appliqu Illusions written by Casey York and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning quilter and appliqué designer brings fine art principles to 12 stunning quilts in this surprisingly simple step-by-step guide. Casey York pushes creative boundaries in the quilting world with her graphic, contemporary designs and patterns. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, she combines easy quilting methods with the fine art secrets of depth and perspective to create modern quilted optical illusions. Though these sophisticated look like museum pieces, they are designed for everyday use. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, you will learn to create landscapes that recede into the distance, objects that look three-dimensional, even fish that seem to swim underwater—all with easy raw-edge appliqué and straight-line machine quilting! Hand stitching finishes the appliqué with a clean look that still has a handmade feeling.
Download or read book Ultimate Applique Reference Tool written by Annie Smith and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get started today with hand and machine appliqué! Sharing her passion for appliqué, experienced teacher and author Annie Smith teaches you everything you need to know to sew the quilt of your dreams! This colorful guide to hand and machine appliqué includes step-by-step techniques, plus advice on fabric selection, choosing supplies, and working with templates. Gain the confidence to design your own applique blocks and quilts, or flip to find several pretty patterns to get you stitching. Beautiful designs, better results! Appliqué expert Annie Smith shows you the way. Learn appliqué by hand or machine, with tips on appliqué elements and embellishments. Use the included patterns to practice—then start designing your own appliqué blocks and quilts
Download or read book Patchwork Quilts Gifts written by Jo Colwill and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make quilts, cushions, wall hangings, and more with these helpful techniques. In Patchwork Quilts & Gifts, expert Jo Colwill demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques suitable for both the beginner and the more experienced sewer, including her unique template-free and bondaweb applique, needle-turn applique, hand- and machine-quilting, embroidery, and embellishing. The ten full-size quilt designs are accompanied by ten smaller projects that use a motif or design taken from the original quilt, enabling you to make up quick patchwork projects to accessorize your home or create fabulous gifts for family and friends. Projects include cushions, hangings, and a needle cushion, and a cuddly rabbit.
Download or read book Pretty Patchwork Gifts written by Helen Philipps and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home. Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from applique cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!
Download or read book 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting written by Lori Kennedy and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machine-quilting pro Lori Kennedy has taught hundreds of quilters how to start and, more importantly, how to improve their machine quilting. Now she's packed her vast knowledge, and more than 150 up-close photos, into 25 hands-on lessons you can turn to anytime you need guidance. Each lesson has a practice session and questions to help you evaluate what worked and where you may need a bit more practice. Whether you stitch your way through a lesson a day or save them for weekend quilting time, you'll soon be building skills and confidence, and quilting your projects with ease. You'll learn: Why it's important to start doodling (page 19) How to prevent drag or resistance when quilting a big quilt (page 44) When to mark, and ways to avoid marking pitfalls (page 72) How to create focal points and contrast with your quilting (page 116)
Download or read book Purr fect Patchwork written by Pamela Jane Morgan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts
Download or read book Wildflower Applique Embroidery written by Bea Oglesby and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your garden come alive with these 14 original wildflower applique patterns. Includes a digital quilt of 12 blocks for inspiration.
Download or read book Old Quilts New Life written by Sarah Fielke and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 18 stunning quilts designed by Sarah Fielke—from the striking Liberty Belle log cabin quilt to the peaceful Ebb and Flow medallion quilt—inspired by quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, New York. Old Quilts, New Life features 18 stunning quilts designed by passionate quilter, author, and designer, Sarah Fielke. Sarah has selected 9 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum in New York and created two designs inspired by each quilt—the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. Old Quilts, New Life showcases these stunning quilts—each one accompanied by step-by-step instructions so you can create them at home. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. From the beautiful simplicity of an Amish quilt to a pretty pinwheel design, there is a quilt here to suit all skill levels and styles.
Download or read book Scrappy Bits Appliqu written by Shannon Brinkley and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond basic scrap quilts with this guide to turning fabric bits snips into striking modern art quilts—featuring 8 quick and easy projects. In Scrappy Bits Applique, fabric designer and quilt artist Shannon Brinkley shares her secrets to putting sewing room scraps to use. With her easy stitching and collage techniques, she shows how simplicity can produce dramatic results. Shannon’s “scrappy” approach to quilting uses a fast raw-edged technique. With step-by-step instructions, she teaches you how to intuitively choose, cut, and sew bits of fabric to create a collage of unique images and textures. Included are eight engaging quilt projects to try out your new skills.
