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The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design

Author : Sharon Boggon

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 34,27 MB

Release : 2017-07-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617453625

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See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step. Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art: how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms. • Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail • Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you • Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block



101 Crazy Quilt Blocks

Author : Linda Causee

Publisher : DRG Wholesale

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 43,55 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781590120125

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A wonderful book of inspiration for all the many quilters who love to make a crazy quilt. Learn to do 20 stitches that can be used to embellish the seams.



Foolproof Crazy Quilting

Author : Jennifer Clouston

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 41,6 MB

Release : 2014-01-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607057182

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“[The author] presents her fabulous crazy quilt composed of colorful fabrics cut in hexagons [and] describes how to take each stitch.” —Publishers Weekly Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston’s gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts. Learn: which fabrics, threads, and needles to use how to piece crazy quilt blocks how to embroider with thread, ribbons, beads, and other embellishments how to assemble your blocks into a finished quilt, and more Included are complete instructions for over 100 embroidery, beading, and embellishment stitches; links to full-size patterns for nine hexagonal crazy quilt blocks; and 25 stitch keys showing proper stitch placement and thread and needle selection for 25 different blocks.



Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts

Author : Kathy Seaman Shaw

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 38,86 MB

Release : 2019-06-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617457744

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Find endless inspiration for stitching your crazy quilts in this treasure trove of seam designs and templates by the creator of Shawkl Designs. You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts will also teach you the simple techniques that give your stitches a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! This eBook edition includes links to printable full-size templates.



Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery

Author : Sharon Boggon

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 24,92 MB

Release : 2020-11-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617458783

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Find endless inspiration with this photo guide to embroidery stitches. Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon’s forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence to create new patterns by playing with the stitches—manipulating the height and width, making asymmetrical loops, stacking up designs, or filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With so many creative variations and the author’s gorgeous samplers, you’ll be inspired to incorporate new techniques in your own crazy quilts and modern projects. Essential guide to surface embroidery! 120 contemporary stitches, including left-hand stitches, with step-by-step photos See how tiny tweaks to each stitch can take your needlework to unexpected places Play up the possibilities with modern fill patterns, asymmetry, luscious texture, and crazy quilting



Crazy Quilting for Beginners Handy Pocket Guide

Author : Sharon Boggon

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 34,98 MB

Release : 2022-11-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1644033593

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Crazy quilting basics to get you started Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. These quilts are as beautiful as they are intimidating to beginner quilters — how do you know which fabric to choose and what in the world is a herringbone stitch? This beginner's guide covers all the basics — but just the basics! — to get you started on crazy quilting. Trained in fine arts, Sharon Boggon guides you through choosing fabric and introduces piecing methods for crazy-quilt blocks and solutions to common piecing problems. You’ll then navigate Boggon’s generous overview of foundation stitches, linear stitches, and motif stitches. Move forward in your crazy quilting journey with confidence, and use this handy pocket guide as a robust resource to lead the way! Easily make embellishing decisions, including lace, ribbon, braids, and doilies Learn how to correctly start and finish stitches Start your project knowing how to mark the fabric and decorate seams, and combine stitches with a gallery of images by your side



The Crazy Quilt Handbook

Author : Judith Baker Montano

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 26,58 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1571201734

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Book Description

Includes how-to information.



Quilting — Just a Little Bit Crazy

Author : Allie Aller

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 40,10 MB

Release : 2014-04-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607057727

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Cross traditional crazy quilting with favorite pieced quilt patterns and today’s machine quilting methods, and what do you get? Crazy fun for all kinds of quilters, even those who don’t like handwork. Allie Aller and Valerie Bothell’s guide offers an exuberant mixture of vintage and modern, hand and machine work, and clever ways to make traditional quilts a little crazy. Includes 10 projects in sizes from small wall hangings to bed quilts; photo instructions for 15 crazy quilt and silk ribbon embroidery stitches; and tips for combining crazy quilting with machine piecing and embroidery.



The Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches

Author : Patricia Eaton

Publisher : Leisure Arts

Page : 22 pages

File Size : 29,22 MB

Release : 1999-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1609001702

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Embellish the seams and patches of crazy quilt projects with over 75 embroidery stitches and floral motifs. You'll use this handy reference book again and again to dress up wall hangings, pillows, sachets, clothing, and other nostalgic creations. The Big Book Of Crazy Quilt Stitches (Leisure Arts #1872)



Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects

Author : Jennifer Clouston

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 141 pages

File Size : 18,91 MB

Release : 2016-01-16

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617451339

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“Detailed how-to’s (and images) for embroidery, beading and embellishing stitches, including silk ribbon―a must-have book for every crazy-quilter’s library!” —Quilter’s Connection Embrace the versatility of crazy quilting with quick-to-sew projects! In a follow-up to the bestselling Foolproof Crazy Quilting, Jennifer Clouston shares ten small, useful items from a tablet purse and summer slippers to a tea cozy, each with links to full-size patterns. Expertly mix cotton, wool, linen, and silk for eclectic fabric pairings that complement each project. Both beginning and experienced crazy quilters will also love the dictionary of sixty embroidery and beading stitches, foundation piecing primer, and stitch maps for all seam treatments and embellishments.