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Fearless Design For Every Quilter

Author : Lorraine Torrence

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 38,81 MB

Release : 2010-11-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1571209093

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Book Description

Stock Up Your Creative Toolbox With Indispensable Quilt Design Techniques. Supercharge your creative spirit with 10 lessons in designing with fabrics-from basic design principles to finding new sources of inspiration. Take an artistic journey through the creative processes of 8 real-life quilters and learn with them as they work through a series of design challenges. Learn to experiment, evaluate results, and enhance your designs, working either by yourself or with a group. Use critique groups to improve your work with other quilters' insights. The lessons you'll learn in this inspiring workshop will help you bring new creativity to any style of quilting or fiber arts, whether your tastes are traditional or contemporary. It's a must for anyone who loves to design with fabric.



First Steps to Free-motion Quilting

Author : Christina Cameli

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 37,5 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607056720

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Book Description

A refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting by Christina Cameli allows you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. It features 24 simple projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. You'll learn the basics, pick a project, and start stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.



Design Essentials

Author : Lorraine Torrence

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,73 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Patchwork

ISBN : 9781564772152

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Book Description

Learn the key principles of design with award-winning quiltmaker Lorraine Torrence. Complete instructions for five design approaches take you step by step through the components of design theory. You'll learn to: -- Understand the roles of color, value, scale, balance, and unity in quilts-- Create appealing designs with your favorite blocks and techniques-- Ask yourself the right questions when concepting a quilt design



Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes

Author : Heather Black

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 26,41 MB

Release : 2020-01-07

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617458910

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Book Description

Sew fifteen inspired designs with strong lines and quilted curves! Laced with retro-inspired circles and bold stripes, these modern quilts leave an unforgettable impression. Piecing circles, half circles, and quarter circles is easier than you think, and the authors will teach you to add movement and depth two ways—through easy strip sets or stripe-printed fabric. These aren’t your typical Drunkard’s Path quilts, but distinctive quilts for adventurous quilters! With block-based patterns, some improvisational piecing, and designs ranging from beginner-friendly to complex, there’s something for everyone. Move beyond common circle-quilt designs to tackle curved piecing with ease Add stripes to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simple way to make complex quilts Piece block-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced



Artful Improv

Author : Cindy Grisdela

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 99 pages

File Size : 30,24 MB

Release : 2016-10-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617452629

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Book Description

“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.



Quilted Garden

Author : Jane Sassaman

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 37,30 MB

Release : 2010-11-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1571207724

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Book Description

Award-winning quiltmaker Jane Sassaman is known for her bold designs celebrating the energy and miraculous beauty of garden flowers and plants. Joy and enthusiasm radiate from every quilt! Now, in her first book, Jane shares her methods and inspirations.



Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners

Author : Molly Hanson

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 47,70 MB

Release : 2014-11-04

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1604684720

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Book Description

You can do it! Learn to free-motion quilt on a home sewing machine. Yes, you can! Encouraging you step-by-step along the way, Molly Hanson teaches how to quilt like a pro. You'll begin by quilting your name, because soon you'll be signing unique works of art! Master the fundamentals of free-motion quilting on manageable fat-quarter-sized fabric pieces and turn the pieces into projects Try 10 different quilting designs, including stippling variations, pebbles, square meander, and swirls Confidently quilt 15 practical projects, such as a tote bag, weekender bag, and laptop sleeve



Visual Guide to Art Quilting

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Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 42,18 MB

Release : 2018-10-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617457248

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Book Description

This visual reference will help anyone inspired to make art quilts gain the practical tools and inspiration necessary to translate your ideas to fabric. Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference includes step-by-step photos and illustrations to guide you on your creative journey. Dip your toes in the water with an introduction from some of the biggest names in quilting arts to design theory, supplies and tools, and working with fabric. Practice surface design, embellishment, and quilting by hand and machine as you learn a variety of finishing techniques to turn your unique ideas and imagery into art quilts. • Expand your art quilter’s toolbox with helpful lessons, plus step-by-step photos and illustrations • Study dyeing and printing on fabrics, embellishment, quilting, and working in a series • Gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to finally translate your ideas to fabric



Freddy and Gwen Collaborate Again

Author : Gwen Marston

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 39,71 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600594397

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Book Description

Each author shares 20 of her own creations, along with an additional 30 collaborative quilts--and every project comes complete with patterns for shapes, pieces and blocks.



Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book

Author : Amanda Murphy

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 44,71 MB

Release : 2018-02-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617455741

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Book Description

A basic introduction to reulerwork, featuring fifty-nine designs using six basic quilting ruler shapes, including straight lines, circles, and squiggles. Quilting rulers have long been used by longarm quilters to make uniform shapes, but now, with the advent of the domestic ruler foot, domestic quilters can join in on the fun, too! Amanda starts with how to use six basic shapes of machine quilting ruler to lay a foundation for your quilting, then moves on to executing fifty-nine different designs. Finish up by following Amanda’s suggestions for filling in background space with free-motion quilting.