Lively Little Folk-Art Quilts


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Gwen is back with a treasure trove of sweet little pieced and appliqued quilts."




American Folk Art Quilts


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A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Quilts! Beautiful antique quilts and a workbook of patterns come together in this lavish photography book for quilters. The more than 30 featured quilts from the Wisconsin State Historical Society collection are displayed in period rooms at Old World Wisconsin, the Society's outdoor museum of German and Scandinavian farmhouses. Patterns and block layouts are provided for replicating each of the original quilts, and after seeing each of them in a true historical context, home sewers will be inspired to create their own versions.




A Change of Seasons


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Folk-art style is always in season, and this collection of charming projects will dress up your home all year long. Stitch your way through four collections of projects that display the distinctive colors and rich textures of each season. Cozy photos will inspire you to decorate your home with cheerful and inviting decor accents you'll be proud to display. Stitch inspiring designs, including quilts, wall hangings, pillows, framed pictures, banners, and more Freshen the look of your home and create seasonable gifts for holidays and special occasions year-round Create gorgeous effects with three enjoyable techniques: easy wool applique, hand embroidery, and patchwork




Material Obsession


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Explains how anyone, even those who don't think they are 'creative' can confidently choose colours and patterns to create bold, easy-to-make quilts, perfect for today's busy craftspeople.




Folk Art Quilts


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Patchwork Folk Art


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Using colorful fabric scraps as your canvas, and paints, needles and threads for brushes, author-artist Janet Bolton shows you how to compose beautiful works of patchwork fold art. Every fascinating step of picture making is covered, with plenty of watercolor illustrations and eye-catching examples of Janet's extraordinary work to inspire you. Readers can put their new skills to practice with a workshop at the end of each chapter. From fabric selection and composition, to exciting techniques for free-hand cutting and stitching, to choosing the perfect finishing touches and frame, she makes the entire process seem easy. Full-size templates are provided allowing the reader to reproduce the wonderfully charming floral still life and farmyard schemes. Those who prefer to use their imagination to create completely original pictures will find all the guidance, inspiration and helpful hints they need.




Folk-art Quilts


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Autumn Splendor


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Celebrate the pleasures of autumn days by stitching a charming patch of squash, a cornucopia of flowering delights and more. Designer Dawn Heese is back with a bountiful harvest of six quilts and two coordinating projects, a ruffled dresser scarf and whimsical wall hanging sure to warm your home. Some of the featured designs incorporate her love of combining cotton prints with the warmth of wool and velvet appliqué. She also includes her time-tested tips for appliquéing those fabrics, as well as needleturn appliqué.




Cool Cotton & Whimsical Wool Quilts


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Sew funky folk-art fun! Combine bursts of cotton color with wool wildlife, flowers, and more! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer introduces 12 new quilt projects in her beloved whimsical, modern, folk-art style. The quilts are perfect for beginners to explore easy fusible appliqué projects, as well as experienced stitchers, who can enjoy these brand new designs. Just layer your felted wool pieces, from flamingos, owls, bees, potted flowers, and much more, and add to your cotton fabric background. 12 contemporary quilt projects in Kim’s classic whimsical style Create a colorful world using cotton fabrics and felted wool appliqué Beginners welcome! Every stitcher from novice to experienced can enjoy these projects