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 Learn to Hand Quilt written by Pepper Cory and published by Annies Attic Llc. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the best techniques for hand quilting projects, from choosing stencil designs and marking tools to working the rocking stitch and big stitch with Pepper Cory in this video class. This DVD teaches how to choose which materials and marking tools work best for hand quilting; choose a design to complement your qui

Download or read book Hand Sewing written by Becky Goldsmith and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace and enjoy sewing by hand Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith's step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime! Perfectly portable! Working by hand means you can take this project wherever you go Comprehensive introductory chapters on choosing fabric, cutting, supplies, and more to get you started Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful blocks using hand appliqué with cotton and wool, hand piecing and quilting, and English paper piecing

Download or read book Quiltmaking by Hand written by Jinny Beyer and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces new quilters to a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows them to create sensational quilts entirely by hand. --from vendor description.

Download or read book Utility Quilting written by Carolyn Forster and published by Landauer (IL). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents instructions for hand quilting, with step-by-step illustrations for twenty-five utility quilting designs, ten quilt projects, and more.

Download or read book Quilting 101 written by Creative Publishing international and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This 176-page reference delivers a multi-media experience that can take you from novice quilter to skilled artisan.” —Quiltdom Quilting 101 will teach you quilting skills through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Quilting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of quilting: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods. Along with step-by-step instructions and photographs, the accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects. All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.

Download or read book Welsh Quilts written by Jen Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, expanded edition of 'Welsh Quilts' is an authoritative guide to the history and art of the quilt in Wales. Expert author Jen Jones has added many new, high quality colour images - some never seen before - and four patterns for practitioners to work from.

Download or read book Quilting by Hand written by Riane Elise and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to create stunning, heirloom-quality quilts for your home with the 23 designs in Quilting by Hand. The projects in this book are diverse, versatile and fit for a bed, a couch, or for a new baby to grow into. Riane starts with the basics: instructions will include tutorials for both hand piecing and machine piecing, as well as other beginner-friendly handwork techniques. With thoughtful details that are interesting but minimal, designs will provide a mix of quilt complexity; some quilts can be completed in a weekend, and others may take weeks or months. Riane Elise brings quilting to the forefront with her natural and modern approach, focussing on craftsmanship, tradition, contemporary design, slow stitching, and making with intention.

Download or read book Flawless Hand Quilting written by Rodale Quilt Book Editors and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1998-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Flawless Hand Quilting from Rodale, Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. More than 270 clear color photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand-quilting techniques. Master the art of hand quilting with: * Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings * Back-saving tricks that make basting fast and painless * The inside scoop on using hoops and floor frames * Creative tying techniques that look terrific and take half the time * Hints and tips that make trapunto and stippling easy Enjoy the pleasures of hand quilting with all the best, most up-to-date information! Learn the secrets for glitch-free stitching!

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Machine Quilting written by Joanie Zeier Poole and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conceived, designed and produced by Quarto Publishing plc, London.

Download or read book Loving Stitches written by Jeana Kimball and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how much is enough quilting, which designs to use, and how to make short, evenly spaced stitches. Follow Jeana's clear directions to lap quilt or quilt in a hoop or frame.

Download or read book Modern Hand Stitching written by Ruth Chandler and published by Landauer (IL). This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain confidence knowing over 35 basic stitches! This contemporary reference offers dozens of variations on straight stitches, cross stitches, chain stitches, knots, couching, wrapping, and more through step-by-step instructions, photography, and expert tips.

Download or read book Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt written by Leah Day and published by Mally the Maker. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten year old Mally Spencer can't stop crying. Her Grandma disappeared months ago and her family is falling apart. But then a chance discovery in Grandma's sewing room catapults Mally into the magical world of Quilst. Is this where Grandma went? In order to find her, Mally must not only overcome her fears: she'll have to become a Maker.

Download or read book Learn to Do Hand Quilting in Just One Day written by Nancy Brenan Daniel and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2009 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping quilters master the delicate art of hand quilting, this updated reference features five new practice pieces and three of the most popular designs from the original book. Essential in a quilter's library, this reference will help beginners and more experienced quilters alike to master quilting stitches, manipulate fabric, and enhance the beauty, intricacy, or simplicity of a quilt design. This highly illustrated volume will inspire quilters with designs and techniques that will ensure each quilt is not only a treasured heirloom but also a testament to developing skills.

Download or read book Foolproof Crazy Quilting written by Jennifer Clouston and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[The author] presents her fabulous crazy quilt composed of colorful fabrics cut in hexagons [and] describes how to take each stitch.” —Publishers Weekly Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston’s gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts. Learn: which fabrics, threads, and needles to use how to piece crazy quilt blocks how to embroider with thread, ribbons, beads, and other embellishments how to assemble your blocks into a finished quilt, and more Included are complete instructions for over 100 embroidery, beading, and embellishment stitches; links to full-size patterns for nine hexagonal crazy quilt blocks; and 25 stitch keys showing proper stitch placement and thread and needle selection for 25 different blocks.

Download or read book Big Stitch Quilting written by Carolyn Forster and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create 9 stunning quilts and 11 desirable gifts using contemporary big-stitch quilting Hand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this stunning form of hand quilting.

Download or read book 365 Free Motion Quilting Designs written by Leah Day and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of 365 free-motion quilting designs from the Free Motion Quilting Project blog, this new edition of a wildly popular book contains a treasury of ideas and inspiration. From blocks to sashing to borders, find hundreds of filler designs perfect for every area of your quilt. Feeling confused by free-motion quilting? Get back on track with Leah's quick tips on everything from machine settings to preparing your quilt top and backing for quilting. - New spiral binding so you can keep it open hands-free while you quilt - Challenge yourself to memorize--not mark--a new design every day for a year - Break out of your stippling rut! High-quality photos of each meticulously stitched design - Largest collection of free-motion designs ever published