Download or read book Quilter s Happy Hour written by Lori Buhler and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every hour is happy hour when you're quilting! Here's a toast to a fast and fun technique for easy curved piecing, plus a tasty cocktail recipe to pair with each quilt you make. Choose from 11 colorful quilts, each inspired by a delicious happy hour drink Use machine-stitched applique to create complex-looking curved designs in a snap Simply sew curved shapes onto interfacing, and then turn the shapes right side out and stitch into place for perfectly curved edges every time

Download or read book Sew Healthy Happy written by Rose Parr and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting shouldn't be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter's survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There's no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry! Certified health and ergonomics specialist Rose Parr shares her expertise on how to sew smarter, healthier and happier Includes exercises, stretches, recipes, and tips to keep you in prime sewing form Keep your mind sharp and your body ache-free!

Download or read book The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide written by Ellen Pahl and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over 700 how-to illustrations for backing quilts, embellishment, paper piecing, machine quilting, and using templates and stencils

Download or read book Circle of Quilters written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling author of The Christmas Quilt stitches up “a true delight, complete with fascinating characters from all walks of life” (Romantic Times). When Elm Creek Quilts announces openings for two new teachers, quilters everywhere are vying to land the prestigious post. The impending departure of two founding members means untold changes for the Elm Creek Quilters. As they begin the interview process, a single question emerges: Who can possibly take the place of beloved colleagues and friends? “We must evaluate all of the applicants’ qualities,” advises Master Quilter Sylvia Compson. “Our choice will say as much about us as it says about who we decide to hire.” Who merits a place among the circle of quilters? Will it be Maggie, whose love of history shines through in all her projects; Anna, whose food-themed quilts are wonderfully innovative; Russ, the male quilter with a completely original style; Karen, a novice teacher whose gifts for language complement her deep understanding of the quilters’ mission; or Gretchen, the soulful veteran whose craft is inspired by quilting tradition? “The pleasures of the novel are many—well-drawn characters, cleverly intersecting plotlines, and Chiaverini’s charming sense of humor among them . . . [a] sweet, escapist series.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Quilting Happiness written by Diane Gilleland and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do you love to quilt? Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. In Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.

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 Welcome to Happy Valley written by Nan Slaughter and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet and eat with the quilters of Happy Valley--eight entertaining characters, each with a quilt that matches her distinct personality. Hand-drawn illustrations and engaging narratives introduce these sweet, sassy ladies from Nan Slaughter's imagination as they share tips every quilter should know. Eight tasty recipes add down-home flavor to this unique edition.

Download or read book The Quilter s Kitchen written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Quilter’s Kitchen, Anna Del Maso revisits the kitchens of Elm Creek Manor, past and present. As she records beloved recipes and creates original dishes seasoned with love, she rediscovers how the gifts of the table bring friends and family closer than ever. Anna Del Maso had known that she wanted to be a chef since she was in the seventh grade. “Somehow everything in my life ends up being about food,” she realizes, as she begins the latest of her food-themed quilts. Her twin passions have converged in a brand-new position as head chef for Elm Creek Quilts, Waterford, Pennsylvania’s popular quilting retreat. As she joins the circle of quilters at historic Elm Creek Manor, Anna is eager to preserve the manor’s culinary heritage, dating to 1858, while also celebrating the new favorites of their many guests. Yet as Master Quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson well knows, the manor’s kitchen, last updated in the 1940s, can’t create food that compares to the state-of-the-art quilting instruction for which Elm Creek Quilts is renowned. A full renovation of the kitchen must be completed by the start of the new camp season. Though the task is daunting, Anna is assured in her belief that “A kitchen is the heart of a home.” As she and Sylvia begin to dismantle the old to make way for the new, Sylvia’s reminiscences remind them both of just how many of the manor’s traditions have involved food and celebrations. Whether the feast is one of the holiday menus prepared and enjoyed by generations of Bergstroms, or one of the Welcome Banquets and Farewell Breakfasts that have become hallmarks of Elm Creek Quilt Camp, there is a story for every recipe, and a recipe for every story.

Download or read book Happy Hour written by Terry Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sew Happy written by Sandy Klop and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to designing quilts, no one is better at turning simple shapes into stunning patterns than Sandy Klop. Follow her lead to create a cheerful flower garden quilt from easy Snowball blocks. Learn how to arrange the most basic Nine Patch blocks into diagonal bands of color that really pop. Feeling more adventurous? You'll find a medallion quilt and a garden lattice design perfect for large-scale prints. Whether you want to put your scrap basket to use, dive into your stash, or pick up some new prints at your favorite quilt shop, you'll find all the colorful inspiration you need to make 10 happy quilts that sparkle and shine.

Download or read book Charming Baby Quilts Book written by Melissa Corry and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Southwest Modern written by Kristi Schroeder and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Part armchair travel, part project book, Southwest Modern highlights the wide-open spaces and beautiful vistas of West Texas and celebrates the rich culture of New Mexico. Featuring 15 quilt patterns and three smaller projects author, Kristi Schroeder, celebrates five separate regions, one in each chapter. Each quilt is photographed on location with an accompanying color story to support the design. Included is a list of the author's favorite places to shop, eat, and play in each location. This book will appeal to anyone who has ever been so moved by their surroundings that they felt inspired to create."--

Download or read book The Union Quilters written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chiaverini has once again written an intense and beautiful book-so much so that readers will almost hear the hollow echo of the fife and drum as they immerse themselves in every compelling page . . . Truly unforgettable."--BookPage In 1862, the men of Water's Ford, Pennsylvania, rally to President Lincoln's call while Dorothea Granger marshals her friends to "wield their needles for the Union." Meanwhile, Anneke Bergstrom hides the shame she feels for her husband's pacifism; gifted writer Gerda Bergstrom takes on local Southern sympathizers in the pages of the Water's Ford Register; and Constance Wright struggles to help her husband gain entry to the Union Army-despite the color of his skin. As the women work, hope, and pray, the men they love confront loneliness, boredom, and danger on the battlefield. But the women of the sewing circle also forge a new independence that will forever alter the patchwork of life in the Elm Creek Valley.

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 The Thimbleberries Guide For Weekend Quilters written by Lynette Jensen and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2001-09-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Thimbleberries Guide For Weekend Quilters offers 25 All-New Thimbleberries Quilts Beautiful quilts for even the busiest quiltmakers Lynette Jensen works her design magic to bring you quilts of all sizes that are amazingly quick and easy to put together-- and look terrific when they're done. To help you make the most of your quilting time, Lynette includes these special features: Fast techniques that really work: Look for the special "Make It Tonight" and "Make It in a Weekend" icons to locate superquick and easy projects. More color choices: Don't stall out at the fabric store. More than 40 gorgeous photos show alternative color schemes and simplify your fabric selection. Easy-to-use illustrated format: Hundreds of color illustrations with step-by-step directions show you what to do at a glance.

Download or read book 24 Hour Quilts written by Rita Weiss and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn't it be nice to have a comfy, cozy quilt in no time at all? With these time-saving techniques, even a quilter with very limited experience can enjoy fast, gorgeous results. There's something here for all seasons and all reasons. Imagine one with yellow stars that seem to float in and out among ribbons of green and burgundy. It's made entirely with squares and half-square triangles that are easy to cut and piece, making it especially simple to create. Or, try a heavenly quilt fashioned from angel novelty prints surrounded by coordinating fabric; it's so pretty it will enhance any room. There's more, too, including a Christmas quilt, a patriotic quilt, and a quilt for music lovers, all with easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions.

Download or read book Debbie Shore s Sewing Room Secrets Quilting written by Debbie Shore and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential tips and ten quilting projects to build your skills and confidence—from the beloved sewing teacher and British television personality. This book is packed with hints and tips for successful quilting and will walk you through every aspect of your sewing journey. It begins with a section on Sewing Room Essentials: a peek in Debbie’s sewing room, a guide to all the tools and materials you might need, a labelled diagram of a sewing machine, and in-depth sections covering various types of wadding/batting and interfacing, fabrics, and threads. The book contains a comprehensive trouble-shooting section to reassure and guide beginner sewists when they encounter problems, along with a glossary to demystify any unfamiliar terms. The second section, Sewing Room Techniques, covers all the skills you need to know, such as pressing, chain piecing, English paper piecing, different quilting styles, and binding, and explains them step by step. The book features ten projects that build up in difficulty, incorporating the techniques you learn as you go. Start simple with a place mat and then build up your skills as you create an English paper-pieced tote, a baby quilt, and a clutch bag. This is the ideal book for the beginner sewist looking for in-depth and helpful guidance, or for the more experienced sewist looking to brush up on their skills—from the woman named “Sewing Designer of the Year” in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards.