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Paper Piecing Handy Pocket Guide

Author : Tacha Bruecher

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 45,63 MB

Release : 2020-03-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617459682

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Get the pocket guide to paper piecing that everyone's talking about—a forty-eight-page mini book that's perfect to take on the go! Follow step-by-step instructions from expert Tacha Bruecher for preparing and piecing using a foundation, then try out the technique with ten fun and graphic paper-pieced blocks. Includes techniques for both traditional foundation paper and freezer paper, as well as where and why to use each. This petite paperback is the perfect size for your purse or sewing kit. • Take it with you anywhere—classes, retreats, anywhere you sew! • Quick and easy reference to all things paper piecing, with ten block patterns to get you started • Fall in love with foundation piecing, and share this giftable guide with everyone you know who loves to quilt



Adventures in Paper Piecing & Design

Author : Sarah Elizabeth Sharp

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 34,54 MB

Release : 2018-09-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 161745558X

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Turn your interest in foundation paper-piecing into a full-blown love affair. Learn about every stage of the process—from piecing technique to pattern design—in this comprehensive guide. Start with the basics of sewing on paper, then explore the author’s open-ended design exercises to create your own patterns or follow along with the author’s take to sew her graphic interpretations of the prompts. With an annotated overview of the author’s favorite FPP methods, countless tips, and over thirty paper-pieced quilt blocks plus seven design exercises to put your skills to the test, you’ll have the tools you need to thrive when confronted with any paper-piecing challenge! - Build your piecing skills with over thirty graphic paper-pieced blocks inspired by everything from house plants to typography to surface pattern design techniques - Learn how to translate your own reference images or sketches into FPP patterns - Sharpen your pattern-design skills with choose-your-own-adventure style exercises "



Beautiful Foundation-Pieced Quilt Blocks

Author : Mary Jo Hiney

Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 25,27 MB

Release : 2000-06-30

Category : Afghans (Coverlets)

ISBN : 9780806943251

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"Today's quilter sews fabric to a paper or fabric backing...This method is particularly effective for the exacting work of miniature piecing, as it is easy to learn and an excellent choice for the novice. This book, with its rating system and full color throughout, presents hundreds of ideas, beginning with the easiest (pinwheel, rose, or star), then moderate...and difficult...Those searching for multicultural projects will find whole chapters with Asian and African themes. Thoughtful instructions and freshness make this a must buy for collections whose patrons expect currency and innovation in their sewing and craft books."--Booklist.



Piecing Makeover

Author : Patty Murphy

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 17,3 MB

Release : 2016-09-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617452580

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Book Description

Do your quilt blocks tend to misbehave? Perfect your patchwork with a visual, step-by-step guide to 21 popular quilt blocks. Piecing expert Patty Murphy shows you how with fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams, blunt points, and too-small blocks, and learn to avoid common mistakes in sashings, borders, and bindings. Though mistakes happen to all of us, these easy techniques will help beginning and intermediate quilters achieve quiltmaking success every time. • Learn to flawlessly construct 21 popular blocks in both traditional and modern designs • Step-by-step photos guide new and intermediate quilters • Avoid common patchwork problems like mismatched seams with expert tips from a lifelong quilter



Carol Doak's Foundation Paper

Author : Carol Doak

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,6 MB

Release : 2004-08

Category :

ISBN : 9781571208149

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Discover Easy Paper Piecing with Carol Doak's Foundation Paper! --Use in most inkjet or laser printers or copy machines --No shrinking, curling, or turning brittle! --Holds up beautifully during stitching; tears away easily when you're done What makes Carol Doak's Foundation Paper different? --It's lightweight (won't create bulk when you join sections) --It's absorbent (less ink transfer where you don't want it) --It's non-coated (fabric won't slip on it)



Perfect Piecing Handy Pocket Guide

Author : Patty Murphy

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 37,64 MB

Release : 2022-11-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1644033615

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Expert piecing tips and tricks to fine-tune your patchwork Determining what makes a great quilt is different for everyone. Most quilters agree that one important element of every beautiful quilt is impeccable piecing—square blocks, perfect points, little or no bulk in the seams. How do you get there? This pocket guide will show you how to use basic techniques and foolproof tips to solve common construction problems for the basic quilt blocks. Reach past your quilting style and focus solely on technique to make your piecing perfect—or at least more effortless! Learn how to cut, sew, and press for success while constructing basic quilting blocks Perfect your blocks including the Four-Patch, Nine-Patch, half-square triangle, quarter-square triangle, and Flying Geese Quick and easy reference to all things patchwork including supplies, techniques, tips and tricks, and more



Learn to Paper Piece

Author : Nancy Mahoney

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 33,5 MB

Release : 2016-03-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1604687177

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Resolve the mystery of precisely constructing quilt blocks with paper piecing. Nancy Mahoney guides you step by step through the basics and shows you how fun paper piecing can be. You'll be amazed when you discover how easy it is to master this empowering technique. Welcome to the definitive guide to paper piecing! Achieve the precision you're after as you learn the secrets of fabric and paper selection, how to choose the right scrap size, and how to keep your piecing accurate More than 30 how-to photos, combined with easy-to-understand directions, ensure accurate, successful block construction You'll be asking yourself, "Did I really sew that?" as you create complex design elements you never thought you could tackle



Quiltmaking for Beginners Handy Pocket Guide

Author : Angela Walters

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 36,60 MB

Release : 2021-10-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1644031485

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Everything you need to know to make your first quilt This mini pocket guide is packed with information curated for quilting beginners! Once you’ve found your perfect pattern, use this guide to lead you through the piecing and quilting process to answer all of your questions along the way. Best-selling author Angela Walters shares the basics on how to get started, including information on supplies, notions, and sewing machines. Plus, she will answer every query you have on piecing, cutting, pressing, backing, layering, trimming, and binding with this guide. Get this for yourself and a friend to start your quilting journey together! Quick and easy reference to all things quilting including instructions, supplies, sewing machines, and more Fall in love with patchwork, and share this giftable guide with everyone you know who wants to quilt Take it with you everywhere—classes, retreats, anywhere you quilt!



The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt

Author : Laurie Aaron Hird

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 26,58 MB

Release : 2009-10-09

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0896898288

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Be Inspired by the Stories The 1922, The Farmer's Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: "If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?" The magazine at the time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired. Laurie Aaron Hird provides everything you need to be inspired and create your own sampler quilt: • 111 six-inch quilt blocks, with assembly diagrams for piecing the blocks and template cutting directions • Complete instruction for making a sampler quilt in any traditional size: lap, twin, queen or king • Download access to easy-to-print, full-sized templates for all 111 blocks, and printable quilt construction diagrams • 42 letters from the 1922 Farmer's Wife contest to give you a priceless glimpse into our country's past



Perfect Quilts for Precut Fabrics

Author : That Patchwork Place

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 618 pages

File Size : 50,65 MB

Release : 2014-09-02

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1604684143

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Just like those colorful fabric bundles no quilter can resist, here's an array of tantalizing quilts all bundled into one must-have book. Find exciting quilt patterns by Cassie Barden, Audrie Bidwell, Kim Brackett, Mary J. Burns, Lesley Chaisson, Jodi Crowell, Sara Diepersloot, Susan Teegarden Dissmore, Victoria L. Eapen, Amy Ellis, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene, Krista Fleckenstein, Cornelia Gauger, Regina Girard, Mary Green, Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks, Nancy J. Martin, Terry Martin, Carrie Nelson, Susan Pfau, Claudia Plett and Le Ann Weaver, Rebecca Silbaugh, Adrienne Smitke, Karen Costello Soltys, and the staff at That Patchwork Place®. Make the most of fat quarters, fat eighths, 5" and 10" squares, and 2 1/2" strips Suit your style with 64 different projects, brilliantly organized by the cut of fabric Enjoy specially selected designs that are ideal for precut fabrics or for cutting your stash down to size