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Paper piecing is a popular way to create quilts by simply straight-line sewing pieces of fabric to marked paper patterns. This book encourages quilters to create a quilt of their own locality using the block design, borders and appliques included.
“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
Block-Buster Quilts - I Love House Blocks by Karen M. Burns Pdf
Make House blocks that feel right at home in quilts that fit your personal style! Go modern, delve into traditional styles, and play with color variations. Top-notch designers--including Carrie Nelson, Kimberly Jolly, Jeni Gaston, Jackie White, Corey Yoder, and Natalie Barnes--have come together to present 14 all-new designs that display the variety and versatility of House blocks. You'll never get enough of these easy-to-customize classics that are perfect for your favorite fabrics. Welcome home, House blocks!
Star blocks are perennial favorites among quilters, and now you can have the very best at your fingertips. Presenting timeless designs ranging from classic to modern, including scrap-friendly designs to bust your stash. With 11 star projects in a value-packed booklet, you’ll be ready to make some classics of your own!
Heirloom Quilts from Old Tops by Patricia J. Morris,Jeannette Toulsey Muir Pdf
In this all new book, you will find beautiful and exciting projects that will teach you to make contemporary quilts inspired by the old tops and reconstructions. These "new" quilts are an excellent way to revitalize old quilts, while honoring those who made the originals.
Free Stuff for Quilters on the Internet by Judy Heim,Gloria Hansen Pdf
A guide to Internet sites that offer information, articles, e-mail, advice and galleries relating to quilting. There are over 400 links to sites that offer: quilt patterns and tips; quilting discussion groups, guilds and organizations; quilt shops to visit when you travel; how-tos for fabric dyeing, painting, photo-transferring, and more; and quilt, textile and fine art galleries.
More than 70 percent of America's 60 million young people believe they can make a difference in their communities, and the numbers support their assertions. Teenagers spend 2.4 billion hours annually in volunteer service, and their labor is worth $34.3 billion to the U.S. economy. Volunteering brings emotional satisfaction, provides opportunities for learning skills that can be used in the job market, and helps teens to make career choices. But the major reasons that teens cite for performing volunteer service is the compassion they feel for people in need and the belief that they improve the quality of life for others. Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a complete guide for teens who want to volunteer. Young people get a complete picture of what volunteering involves, including the personal commitment and the physical and emotional stamina, as well as the positive_and sometimes negative_consequences. This book is filled with inspiring and rewarding stories from teen volunteers who testify to the benefits and the immense personal satisfaction as a result of their volunteer efforts. Volunteering is a wonderful resource for both teens as well as those who work with teens on how to use one's time and energy to positively impact society and to gain personal satisfaction from helping others.
Projects included: Chaco's paw -- Colorado log cabin -- Floral trails folk art -- Snail's trail -- Twilight flock -- Techny chimes -- Fire lily -- Knutson drive -- The Last days -- A Gift tied up with bows -- Working out the blues -- Traveling stars with sunbursts -- Hot tropical sundae -- Twinkling lone star -- Snow birds.
Quilting is a craft, rich with tradition and homespun, practical applications. But it’s also an art--which, with needle, thread, fabric, and an idea, can give us a new way of looking at, and wrapping ourselves in, the world. This book profiles twenty American practitioners of that art, quilters whose fascinating, innovative work takes the craft one step further and makes it into something new. These remarkable quilters describe their inspiration and methods and show us several examples of their best work. Among them are Jeanne Williamson, a celebrated mixed-media journal quilter; Pam Rubert, whose large-scale quilts showcase her humor; Loretta Bennett, the youngest of the beloved Gee's Bend quilters; Boo Davis, a hip crafter who pieces together quilts with heavy-metal themes; Susan Else, who constructs whimsical quilted sculptures; Ai Kijima, a Brooklyn-based artist influenced by Japanese anime; and Jane Burch Cochran, whose folk-art quilts feature thousands of beads and buttons. Through personal conversations with the quilters, author Spike Gillespie gives us an inside, in-depth look at what inspires each, what methods they use, and how their art has evolved. Along with these close-up views of the quilter’s studio and process, each profile features firsthand tips and inspirational advice. Quilting Art serves as an idea book for quilters, as well as a gorgeous representation of the quilter’s art.
Transform your favorite photos into artistic and fun crafts! This innovative approach to creative photography and crafting is the ultimate idea book. Using techniques such as photocopying, decoupage, and applique, you will learn how to use photographs, coupled with graphic programs, laminate sheets, fabric-type paper, wood, polymer clay, and dark room techniques to adorn toys, crafts, and home decor items such as: • Placements • Aprons • Lamps • Tote bags • Ornaments • Memory books • Polymer clay figures • Collage quilts • Screen prints • Blocks • Toys • Holiday cards • Stationary • Jewelry And much, much more! Each of the 50 projects includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and a list of supplies and sources, so you'll know exactly what you'll need to recreate these great projects!
Piece and Quilt with Precuts by Christa Watson Pdf
Learn easy, efficient tricks for piecing irresistible quilt tops with precuts and leftover fabric scraps, and discover 18 machine-quilting motifs you can mix and match. Award-winning quilter and designer Christa Watson guides you through 11 skill-building projects with quilting designs in three categories: walking-foot, free-motion, and a combination of the two techniques. Christa is here to help you start and finish strong!
The hunt is on! Follow a team of antique-quilt mavens as they share how their search for quilts from the past turned into present-day quilt patterns. With decades of knowledge about vintage textiles between them, the authors present: * Patterns for 13 stunning quilts, each inspired by an antique quilt from the authors' personal collections * Tips for finding antique quilts, both in your hometown and online * Which quilts to snap up quickly--and which to walk away from * How to determine if the price is right Packed with photos of both newly made quilts (and the patterns to make them) plus images of the antique quilts that inspired them, the book shows this duo's treasure hunting in action. Linda and Leah will inspire you to join the hunt!
Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers by Linda Elisabeth LaPinta Pdf
Although they are commonplace in American homes, quilts are much more than simple patchwork bed coverings and wall adornments. While many of these beautiful and intricate works of art are rich in history and tradition, others reflect the cutting-edge talent and avant-garde mastery of contemporary quiltmakers. Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers: Three Centuries of Creativity, Community, and Commerce is the first comprehensive study to approach quilts as objects of material culture that have adorned homes throughout the history of the commonwealth and the country. Linda Elisabeth LaPinta highlights such topics as quiltmaking in women's history, the influence of early Black quiltmakers, popular Kentucky quilt patterns, types, and colors, and the continuing importance of preserving the commonwealth's quilt history and traditions. The author provides a panoramic view of Kentucky quiltmaking from colonial America through the American Revolution, the Civil War to the 1900s, to the new millennium and the dynamic quilting industry of today. LaPinta reveals Kentucky's pivotal role in shaping significant aspects of American quilt culture—Kentuckians founded the first statewide quilt documentation project, created important exhibits and major quilt organizations, and established the National Quilt Museum. Rounding out this all-encompassing volume is a collection of fascinating and intimate artistic commentaries by notable quiltmakers, as well as discussion of the key players who have conserved, celebrated, and showcased the commonwealth's extraordinary quilt culture.
Mosaic Tile Quilts by Patricia Sanabria-Friederich Pdf
Enjoy the ease of creating a classic beauty. Beautiful mosaic tile designs inspire timeless quilts. Similar to quilt patterns, mosaic tile floors combine pieces in blocks, pay special attention to color and line, and frame the block designs with borders. 9 Stunning Projects • Rich Colors • Historic Traditions Each stunning project is more than a quilt. Each reminds us to honor master artists of the past whose creations have stood the test of time to continue to inspire. A variety of projects: bed quilts, wallhangings, table runners Color options Beautifully photographed Easy-to-sew Clear and accurate quiltmaking instructions A tribute to the history of Costa Rica
