Download or read book Patchwork Palette written by Donna Lynn Thomas and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say good-bye to "muddy" quilts--and let your fabrics shine! Create vibrant designs using three easy methods for choosing fabrics--the Rainbow, Color Family, and Mixed methods. Discover 13 enticing multi-fabric quilts--each project is shown in an alternate colorway for a dramatically different look Find detailed guidance on three principles of fabric selection: hue, value, and scale of print Focus on planning just a few blocks at once and enjoy a stress-busting creative experience

Download or read book The Quilter s Palette written by Katy Denny and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an everyday challenge for crafters of all types to make choices about color, pattern and texture for their projects. The range of options makes this challenge nearly impossible and often the end result can be disappointing. Fear not "The Quilter's Palette" offers readers more than 400 color swatches and a library of 60 different color palette combinations to help guide quilters in their choices for each project. "The Quilter's Palette" is a comprehensive guide to the myriad color and texture choices available and offers inspiration and instructions for getting the final results you want with each project. Each chapter tackles a new technique, along with palettes and swatches. Each palette illustrates variations on effects, patterns, and designs. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate quilter, this instructive guide helps you choose successful fabric combinations and define your unique project style. "The Quilter's Palette" is perfect for exploring color and texture combinations in a visually appealing and instantly understandable way. Each palette offers a specific theme that allows you to see what the result will be before jumping in. With over 150 fabric combinations arranged in 52 palettes and divided into easy-to-understand chapters, each revealing a different aspect of color or pattern, this book will provide you with eight full quilt designs with illustrated step-by-step instructions and 50 quilt block patterns with templates.

Download or read book Improv Patchwork written by Maria Shell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own “prints”—stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!

Download or read book On Point Patchwork written by Donna Lynn Thomas and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular author Donna Lynn Thomas makes it possible to create simple but complex-looking on-point patchwork units for blocks, borders, and sashes with brilliant success--without templates or complicated math. Select from 14 appealing quilt patterns for all levels of quilting experience Use the Omnigrid On-Point Ruler designed by Donna to rotary cut squares, rectangles, and triangles that measure evenly across the diagonal for on-point patchwork units Let Donna's ruler give you a new math-free way to set patchwork units on point inside borders and blocks

Download or read book Last Minute Patchwork Quilted Gifts written by Joelle Hoverson and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them.

Download or read book Contemporary Patchwork written by Arounna Khounnoraj and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the colorful world of contemporary patchwork Dive into contemporary patchwork with fresh surface design techniques and beautiful projects from Arounna Khounnoraj, co-owner of Bookhou and well-known textile artist. Arounna's approach to patchwork, quilting, and appliqué stands out from traditional methods, making this book an incredible resource for building a foundation in textile design and expanding into unique improvisational patchwork. Get inspired by your environment and learn elements of color theory before jumping into several fabric surface design techniques. Then, master the art of decorating with stitches as you explore various sewing and appliqué techniques to make your patchwork projects pop. Includes ten beautiful and original projects that combine a variety of sewing and appliqué techniques and range from small quilts to bags and pouches. Discover the possibilities of surface design techniques, including natural dyeing, block printing with household objects and elements from nature, and even painting Incorporate sustainability into your practice with guidance on using every scrap and drop of your materials

Download or read book Perfectly Pretty Patchwork written by Kristyne Czepuryk and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think beyond the quilt! Sew classic blocks into beautiful quilts; then feature the same block (often in a different size) in a variety of pretty accents and accessories. Choose from 16 captivating patterns, including: sunny mini-quilt * decorative throw * Dresden-inspired wall quilt * Flying Geese baby quilt * happy tote * trio of pincushions * circular purse * petite zippered pouch Packed with tips for those who are new to sewing dimensional items, this collection will inspire you to discover what your pair of hands can create.

Download or read book Modern Scot Patchwork written by Kathy Allen and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pick your favorite kilt and make a tartan quilt!"--Back cover.

Download or read book Scrap Patchwork written by Sandra Clemons and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew 13 scrappy quilts with color palettes so sophisticated, you won’t believe they’re from scraps! Blending the best of modern and traditional quilting, these projects pair fresh fabrics with classic block designs and trusted techniques. Learn to organize your fabric and choose winning color combinations. Each quilt features design notes to help you get the look you want when “shopping” your own stash. Ideal for confident beginners, these patterns will keep your waste to a minimum and your creativity to a maximum.

Download or read book Modern Patchwork written by Elizabeth Hartman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quilter, pattern designer, and author of Patchwork City offers 12 exciting new patterns designed to help you take your skills to the next level. Ready to go beyond the basics of creative quilting? In Modern Patchwork, pattern designer Elizabeth Hartman will help you expand your skills with new techniques and twelve new and innovative quilt designs. The projects in Modern Patchwork are bold, bright, graphic, and designed to give modern quilters new challenges. Along with her stunning patterns, Hartman introduces new skills and methods like curved seam piecing, working with hexagons, and machine applique. Plus, each project includes additional colorways so you can have fun with all your favorite fabrics.

Download or read book Patchwork Luxe written by Julia McLeod and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-09-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the art of quilting with cherished silk fabrics! Learn techniques to tame silk's challenging qualities and create gorgeous silk quilts! From working with reclaiming materials like ties, scarves, and garments to exploring the history of sericulture and its use in historic quilts, you'll find the secrets to quilting with silks. Discover key techniques when working with silks, including traditional machine piecing with fusible interfacing, improv piecing, fabric foundation piecing, fussy cutting, appliqué, finishing, and more! From sarees to kimono, you'll explore ways to combine various silks in one project. Put newfound skills to work, breathing life into quilt projects that range from bed-sized quilts to home decor items. Perfect for quilters of all skill levels, whether you're a traditionalist or a modern enthusiast Work your way to zero waste and transform your sentimental attire and textiles into treasured heirlooms with confidence. Find inspiration in the projects and stunning photo gallery included, making this book the perfect guide for crafting memory quilts from your loved one's clothing.

Download or read book QuiltEssential written by Erin Harris and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got a question about quilting? Whether you want to know how to choose colors for your quilt, how many squares or triangles you can cut from the fabric you have, how to mix and match quilt blocks, or the difference between French quilting and sashiko—you’ll find the answers in Erin Burke Harris’ quick-reference directory of contemporary fabrics, colors, designs, and quilting techniques. Includes helpful photos, charts, and tables help you make your own design choices; guides to quilt settings, piecing styles, color combinations, and fabrics; and bonus profiles of popular contemporary quilters and their quilting journeys.

Download or read book The Quilter s Field Guide to Color written by Rachel Hauser and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.

Download or read book Precut Patchwork Party written by Elaine Schmidt and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precut Patchwork Party is full of soft craft and simple sewing projects that will appeal to both beginners and experienced crafters. While incorporating precut fabric patches and strips of all sizes, this extensive book includes instructions for using fabric die-cutting machines to cut patches of any dimension and shape. The fresh and colorful projects show many creative ways to use precuts beyond traditional quilt-making, ranging from home décor items to wearables, accessories, and gifts.

Download or read book Fabric to Dye For written by Frieda Anderson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of going to the fabric store only to discover the colors you need aren't in stock? Always wanted to try hand dyeing your own fabric but found it too intimidating? Now you can put those worries aside and create beautiful colors to fit your every whim. And the best part is there are no confusing, complicated formulas to follow.

Download or read book Patchwork City written by Elizabeth Hartman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bored with sewing the same old blocks? Get a bonanza of 75 modern quilt blocks from a bestselling modern designer! You’ll love these fresh angular designs inspired by city life, and the mix-and-match possibilities are endless! Elizabeth Hartman gets you started with six complete sampler quilts to sew. Each block is shown in three different fabric palettes. The book includes easy-to-follow cutting charts and instructions for every block. Some have links to full-size freezer-paper templates. Change up blocks, sizes, or fabrics to embark on a limitless exploration of modern style. “The instructions are straightforward . . . an excellent choice for quilting collections.” —Library Journal

Download or read book Petal and Stem written by Amy Friend and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilters love a well-tended garden almost as much as perfect piecing. Now they can have both Quilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly ) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer. Included are six colorful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help get readers started with their planning, as well as inspirational digital layouts to showcase just how customizable these blocks can be. Perfectly pretty patchwork