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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Renowned colour expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett explores flowers as a source of inspiration for patchwork and needlepoint in this new quilting guide and pattern collection. Along the way, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating design process--from mood boards and "sketching" with colour swatches to planning and sewing the quilts. While the focus is on patchwork and needle--point, the design and color ideas translate...
2) Heirloom machine quilting: comprehensive guide to hand-quilting effects using your sewing machine
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Fourth edition.
Language
English
Description
An updated edition of the essential reference for machine quilters.
Drawing on twenty-five years of experience, quilting teacher Harriet Hargrave presents the new edition of her classic Heirloom Machine Quilting. You'll find:
· New information and tips covering the basics and beyond
· Everything you need to know about straight-line and free-motion quilting, elegant feathers, and padded quilting
· In-depth instruction for every step of the process,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
The ultimate how-to book for quilters—a workbook with exercises that provide a foundation of much-needed basics to set you on your quilting path.
Two of quilting’s most respected teachers combine their different styles to present an incredible reference and project book that beginners and experienced quilters alike will always keep near the sewing machine!
...Two of quilting’s most respected teachers combine their different styles to present an incredible reference and project book that beginners and experienced quilters alike will always keep near the sewing machine!
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Author
Pub. Date
1926.
Language
English
Description
This book was the first book ever published in America on the subject of quilts and contains all the information one might want to know about the topic. The quilt has a tradition of long centuries of slow but certain progress. Its story is replete with incidents of love and daring, of sordid pilfering and generous sacrifices. The same type of handiwork that has sheltered the simple peasant from wintry blasts has adorned the great halls of doughty...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction--a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts. And now he's back with new images, new patterns, and a new look at his most storied designs. Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective--whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Skill-building: The Handmade Quilt features a 21-block sampler that starts with the easiest techniques and progresses to more challenging skills--with no need for a sewing machine! Comprehensive: this book is a complete learning experience for a new quilter and a stunning sampler project for experienced stitchers. Unique: no other book available today covers the how-to of hand-stitching blocks in such a thorough manner. Portable: you can hand-stitch...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy explores natural dyeing methods and details the process of creating a quilt from scratch. With an emphasis on the slow and intentional aspects of hand stitching, Buscaglia's quilts are artful and satisfying to create. By focusing on select dye plants and recipes, which are all ideal for cotton and linen specifically, Buscaglia teaches the reader how to achieve consistent and beautiful results using traditional handwork techniques....
9) Quilting with a modern slant: people, patterns, and techniques inspiring the Modern Quilt Community
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Modern quilting allows artists the freedom to expand on traditions and use fabrics, patterns, colors, and stitching innovatively to create exciting fresh designs. In Quilting with a Modern Slant, Rachel May introduces you to more than 70 modern quilters who have developed their own styles, methods, and aesthetics. Their ideas, quilts, tips, tutorials, and techniques will inspire you to try something new and follow your own creativity - wherever it...
10) Kaffe Fassett quilts shots and stripes: 24 new projects made with shot cottons and striped fabrics
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Kaffee Fassett presents 24 quilt projects made with his solid-colored cotton fabrics and striped cotton fabrics"--
Author
Series
Elm Creek Quilts volume 20
Language
English
Description
When the creative residents of Elm Creek gather the week after Thanksgiving to work on quilts for Project Linus, they respond to Sylvia's provocative questions to alleviate respective personal challenges and learn helpful lessons about the strength of human connections.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive reference for contemporary quilters, with ten projects included.
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.
Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing...
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.
Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing...
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