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Author : Margret Aldrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Quilting
ISBN : 1610605527
A collection of writings which pay tribute to quilts and quilting memories from different eras and authors.
Author : Sarah Fielke
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 178249846X
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.
Author : Margret Aldrich,Whitney Otto
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0896587487
A collection of writings which pay tribute to quilts and quilting memories from different eras and authors.
Author : Ruth Ebright Finley
Publisher : E P M Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Patchwork quilts
ISBN : 0939009684
First published in 1929, this book is an enduring contribution to the study of women's history. The 200 photos and diagrams are supplemented by eight pages of color plates and an introduction by Barbara Brackman.
Author : Jera Brandvig
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617454738
From the bestselling author of Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern—learn to create vintage quilts more quickly and easily than ever. Get comfortable with basic piecing and machine quilting - one block at a time! Best-selling author Jera Brandvig is back, this time with a romantic take on her quilt-as-you-go designs. Try your hand at nine projects, including an elegant sampler with fifty-one mix-and-match blocks. For quilt as-you-go enthusiasts, Jera shares three optional joining methods, including her new technique that makes your quilt reversible! No matter how busy your schedule, you can set attainable goals and practice quilting patchwork blocks in small, manageable pieces. · Timeless, classic quilts for busy folks! Easily finish quilts on your home machine with quilt-as-you-go · Learn a new way to quilt-as-you-go that decorates the back of your quilt in pretty patchwork squares · Mix and match fifty-one blocks to assemble a one-of-a-kind quilt! “Whilst the first book focused on improvisational techniques in a modern style, this one is about using vintage fabrics in classic block designs. There are useful sections on tools and supplies, working with batting, and choosing your fabrics. Each project is laid out in an easy-to-follow fashion that is packed with photos and diagrams. Overall, a well-considered books that is a delight to look through with a warm, encouraging tone of voice.”—Popular Patchwork
Author : Ann Wasserman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989513823
Third Edition. Antique quilts are both precious and fragile. Thoughtful care can help preserve them for generations to come. This comprehensive book by professional quilt restorer Ann Wasserman offers a wealth of practical information to aid both? collectors hoping? to find professionals to care for their collections, and? quilters and quilt? owners who want instructions they can follow in the home.The discussion begins with guidelines for assessing each quilt's condition. A chart delineates how factors such as appraisal, heirloom, and historical values, and age or vintage, can affect the choices of treatment. Repair of damaged areas can take one of two approaches - "restoration" or "conservation." Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for both approaches, including information on appropriate needles, threads, fabrics, and sewing stitches. The techniques presented are applicable to patchwork, appliqué, crazy, whole cloth, and other styles of quilts. Worn fabrics, holes and tears, re-backing, and re-binding are some of the types of damage covered.A chapter on the cleaning of old quilts discusses wet washing, drying, dry cleaning and vacuuming, and compares the relative safety of these methods. Instructions for safe ways to approach cleaning quilts are given.The discussion of quilt storage includes instructions for rolling or folding, and the merits of acid-free supplies. Storage environment is also important, including temperature and humidity levels and insect control.Displaying antique quilts includes instructions for hanging quilts, plus guidelines for lighting, location, and periodic vacuuming.A bibliography, lists of suppliers, conservation labs, appraisers, and restorers are included.
Author : Rita Weiss
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Patchwork
ISBN : 1402723172
Recreate beautiful antique quilts from the pioneer days of the 1850s to the wartime 1940s--and preserve the stories they tell about America's quilting heritage. Twenty antique quilts are pictured in detailed color photos with fascinating information about each of the originals in their era. Complete, photo-filled instructions explain how to make yesterday's quilts with today's fabrics, techniques, and materials. The projects have been expertly chosen by one of the world's leading authors, publishers, and lecturers on the history of needlework. Among her selections: Chimney Sweep Variation, developed by quilters with only small pieces of fabric available; the Double Wedding Ring, a gift quilt from the 1820s; and Jacob's Ladder, another pattern drawn from the farm home scrap basket.
Author : Sherri McConnell
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607056607
“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
Author : Jera Brandvig
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781644030240
Quilt beautiful blocks with the beloved quilt-as-you-go method Jera Brandvig's signature quilt-as-you-go method is back with brand new techniques and ideas! Create pretty projects using small, manageable pieces of fabric that can be made into different shapes and sizes from a creative and fresh perspective. The follow up to best-sellers Quilt-as-you-go Made Modern and Quilt-as-you-go Made Vintage, this book introduces how to quilt individual circles, hexagons, and easy 3D quilt blocks. Also, learn to add extra creative flair with embellishments such as lace and ribbon to your quilt. Once you've created your treasured masterpiece, enjoy learning Jera's tips for how to tastefully display quilts as elegant home decor. Create beginner and precut-friendly quilts in multiple styles and sizes Learn various techniques such as making reversible quilts with folded circles or hexagons, making 3-dimensional flower blocks, and embellishing with ribbons and lace Includes special chapter showing Jera's ideas for using quilts as home decor
Author : Jera Brandvig
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607059028
Learn to create modern quilts more quickly and easily than ever with this popular method, featuring thirteen projects and twenty-five bonus ideas. Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the whole quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and—voila—it’s finished! A modern approach to quilting that’s fresh, fun, and simpler than it sounds; it will change the way you quilt (for the better) Great for moms or anyone with a busy schedule—these thirteen projects are easy to transport because they make it simple to pick up where you left off Go your own way: This method allows you to use a pattern or improvise, creating a wide variety of design options Save money! Learn how to finish your own quilts without the use of a longarm professional “Quilting is easier than ever with Jera Brandvig’s modern spin on the popular quilt-as-you-go technique.” —Modern Quilts Unlimited “Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. . . . The book introduces the technique very thoroughly, so you can clearly understand the difference between traditional piecing and quilting and QAYG. Then there’s a great selection of gorgeous quilts that are sure to appeal to the modern quilter. A must if you’ve ever thought about trying QAYG and haven’t had a clue where to start.” —Make Modern Magazine
Author : Susan Johnston
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486248455
Forty-two illustrations of prized turn-of-the-century applique quilt designs. Authentic American folk themes for designers, advertisers, illustrators, and craftspeople. Pineapples, wreaths, baskets, and more.
Author : Linda Welters,Margaret T. Ordoñez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015050302614
Additional essays connect Rhode Island quilts to the state's historic, cultural, and social heritage, exploring the stylistic aspects of quilts made by various ethnic groups and the power of quilts to connect generations. Part II highlights thirty quilts, dating from the mid-eighteenth century through 1935. These vignettes explore such topics as shipwrecks that brought calicoes to Block Island and a quilt made by a suspected female vampire."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Carleton L. Safford,Robert Charles Bishop
Publisher : Plume
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 028970989X
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1893824977
Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!
Author : Eleanor Burns
Publisher : Quilt in a Day.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Afghans (Coverlets)
ISBN : 1891776193
Presents instructions for creating thirteen traditional patterns that gained popularity in the 1930s.