Quilts to Wear


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Discusses the basic skills of quilting and offers detailed instructions on how to create a variety of quilted jackets, blouses, dresses, suits, and other articles of clothing




Quilted Clothing


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The Big Book of Baby Quilts


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With this collection of delightful baby-quilt designs by top-selling authors, you'll always have the perfect baby gift. Designers include Amy Ellis, Evelyn Sloppy, Jenny Wilding Cardon, Joan Hanson, Karin Renaud, Karla Alexander, Mary Hickey, Nancy J. Martin, Nancy Mahoney, Retta Warehime, Sara Diepersloot, Sarah Bisel, Susan Dissmore, Teri Christopherson, and Ursula Reikes. Get outstanding value with an abundance of adorable quilts for Baby--87 in all Play with fun designs ranging from traditional to modern, ideal for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, and more Discover quilts for every skill level; while most projects are patchwork, some also include charming applique




Amish Quilts


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By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.--Roderick Kiracofe, author of The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort, 1750-1950 "Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies"




Quilts


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Examines how quilts and quilting have evolved from the eighteenth century to the present, and displays photographs of traditional and contemporary quilts, as well as those from the Amish, African American, Hawaiian, and Native American traditions




Modern Quilts Block by Block


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In Modern Quilts Block by Block readers will find 12 quilt projects using just one or two repeating block designs. Find basic blocks along with some new designs in these striking modern quilts. Traditional blocks get a modern update with the use of color and design. Both the beginner and novice will enjoy quilting up these quilt patterns.




Country Threads


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'Tis the Season


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Decorate your home throughout the snowy season with 10 folk-art quilts and accessories! Choose from lap quilts, wall quilts, pillows, and table runners, all featuring favorite wintertime motifs. With easy projects and step-by-step instructions--and a little fun with giant rickrack--you'll be finished before the first holiday party! Projects feature fusible applique and easy wool applique stitched by hand or machine Themes include stockings, stars, trees, holly, and even reindeer Decorating tips throughout the book offer fresh ideas for your home




Quilts of a Different Color


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Quilt first, add color later! This remarkable process will have quilters making wholecloth quilts in an entirely new way. The vibrant and exquisite coloration of these quilts is stunning. Amazingly, it takes only simple tools and easily mastered techniques to achieve the same results for yourself. Everything needed for this colorful process is clearly explained. Start with plain cloth, free-motion quilt your designs, then color and shade the motifs and background areas for a breathtaking new look. You'll love the unique quilts you can make with Irena's guidance!




Flip Flop Block Quilts


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Use one ingenious shape to make an endless variety of gently curved designs! Kathie Alyce brings contemporary movement to traditional quilt design with her tessellated 'flip flop block' technique. One simple, gently curved shape provides unlimited design possibilities-and sewing ease-when it's flipped and flopped. Twelve projects ranging from small wallhangings to queen bed quilts can be adjusted to individual taste for size with seven options (and your imagination). More than 40 color photos illustrate this super simple design and lead you straight to making your own fascinating flip flop block quilts. Great for beginners and quick-and-easy quilters. See what happens when this amazingly versatile shape is applied to Rail Fence, Pinwheel, New York Beauty, Charm, and Log Cabin blocks. Then hold your breath for how easy it is to create a stunning version of a Double Wedding Ring!