Becoming a Confident Quilter


Book Description

In her easygoing style, entertaining blogger Elizabeth Dackson presents a step-by-step primer that makes quilting accessible to all quilters. Sparkling with visual appeal, the projects in this book are ideal for beginners as well as experts who want something fresh and new. Breeze through basics including choosing fabrics and tools, rotary cutting, chain piecing, and pressing Choose from 14 eye-catching quilts; try strip piecing, work with templates, use large-scale prints, create wonky blocks, and more Get excellent guidance on finishing and caring for a quilt, plus tips for connecting with the quilting community




Becoming a Confident Quilter


Book Description

Sparkling with visual appeal, the projects in this book are also fun for experts who want something fresh and new. Covers quiltmaking basics including choosing fabrics and tools, rotary cutting, chain piecing and pressing Features 14 doable patterns that entice quilters to try strip piecing, work with the templates, use large-scale prints, create wonky blocks and more Offers excellent guidance on finishing and caring for a quilt, plus tips for connecting with the modern quilting community




Jinny Beyer's Color Confidence for Quilters


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Introduces the Master Palette system for quilters who want to develop colour confidence quickly and easily - without studying frmal colour theory




Stunning 3-D Quilts Simplified


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Learn how to sew three-dimensional illusions with these twelve quilt projects. Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, “How did you do that?” Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You’ll learn how to sew twelve visually arresting quilts each in four colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Build your confidence in bias piecing, as you pair light, medium, and dark fabrics for heavenly hexes. Don’t be intimidated—just follow the easy assembly diagrams and watch your quilt come together one row at a time with no inset seams. These 3-D illusions are so impressive, you won’t know whether to keep them on the bed or hang them on the wall. Sew 3-D illusion quilts that have your friends asking how you did it Arrange sixty-degree triangles in rows for easy piecing with no inset seams Build your confidence in bias piecing, mixing color values for dimensional effects




Quilt Studio


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Suitable for beginners who are fast learners with a background in art of crafts, Quilt Studio combines simple quiltmaking methods with unusually inventive techniques, all illustrated through stunning individual quilts.




New Patchwork & Quilting Basics


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Build your quilting skills with this beginner’s guide featuring 12 modern projects using basic patchwork, appliqué, curves, and foundation paper piecing. Quilt designer Jo Avery has a wealth of experience teaching beginner and intermediate quilters at her popular workshops and retreats. In New Patchwork & Quilting Basics, she guides you through 12 quilt projects using basic pieced strips, squares, and triangles. Jo’s easy-to-follow instructions make it easy to learn new skills while making your own stylish quilts and other projects. Before long, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to tackle virtually any quilt pattern!




Step-by-Step Texture Quilting


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Bring a new artistic dimension to your projects with this inspiring reference from the bestselling author of First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting. It’s never been easier to add playful texture to your projects with free-motion quilting! Gain the confidence to quilt like an artist with bestselling author Christina Cameli’s tactile approach. Try your hand at organic and geometric textures, with step-by-step lessons to sixty-five designs and ten variations. With this guide, you’ll find yourself invigorated to finish projects on your home sewing machine or longarm—whether you’re a confident beginner or a seasoned pro.




Quilting Happiness


Book Description

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.




Your First Quilt Book (or it Should Be!)


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Learn about the tools, supplies, and techniques you need to create simple patchwork quilts. Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand-or machine-stitching skills.




The Quilter's Field Guide to Color


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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.