The Poster Book of Quilts


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Shows thirty antique quilts, mainly appliqued and crazy quilts, and briefly describes each one's background




Big Book of Quilting


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Quilting has never been easier! &break;&break;Create beautiful quilted treasures with the inspiration and techniques demonstrated in this complete guide. The Big Book of Quilting is perfect for beginning or advanced quilters, offering illustrated instruction and advice for making a variety of quilts that will delight the eye and inspire the hands. &break;&break;With easy-to-follow expert guidance, you'll discover a wealth of quilting techniques, tips and tricks including: &break;&break;Easy to follow basic instruction &break;&break;Simple time-saving tricks &break;&break;Tips for choosing the right fabrics, thread and batting &break;&break;Easy techniques for eliminating the frustration of time-consuming piecing methods &break;&break;Instruction for making your own quilt templates &break;&break;Tips for how and where to hand quilts in areas where it shows and machine quilt where it doesn't &break;&break;Tips to correct both big and small mistakes in measuring and sewing borders, sashes and blocks &break;&break;Step-by-step diagrams and create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers with just a sewing machine, ruler and rotary cutter &break;&break;Outstanding embellishing techniques




Poster Book of Quilts


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Dare to Be Square Quilting


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Davis's designs, which range from skulls to owls to alarm clocks, are a far cry from the traditional designs of years past. Yet all of them draw on simple squares and rectangles, and all are inspired by traditional techniques.




Big Book of Quick Rotary Cutter Quilts


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This book is great for quilters who are interested in the quicker quilting techniques made possible with the rotary cutter. There are 54 projects accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions, easy to follow diagrams, timesaving suggestions, and beautiful photography.




A People and Their Quilts


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Quilts are a reflection of the people who made, used, and cherished them through the years. The author has interviewed hundreds of old-time quilters, some of whom were over one hundred years old. The interviews are accompanied by a rich selection of photographs. Emphasis is placed on quilts and quilters in the Southern Appalachian region, but quilts from throughout America are included.




The Patchwork Quilt


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Twenty years ago Valerie Flournoy and Jerry Pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an award-winning perennial. Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of family life.




The Complete Book of Quilting


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Flip through these colorfully illustrated pages to find a project that fits your lifestyle.




The T-Shirt Quilt Book


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Next stop, memory lane! Turn treasured tees into something brand new—a T-shirt quilt! Capture the memories of a special time, starting with a quick pillow project or a baby quilt made from onesies, and work your way up to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing shirts, centering and cutting out around a logo, working with shirts that are too small, and interfacing knit fabrics with finesse. You'll practice your skills with 8 projects ranging from simple squares to pieced stars and triangles, plus easy machine-appliquéd motifs. With beginner-friendly designs and truly unique layouts to entice experienced quilters, this essential guide to T-shirt quilts covers all the bases. • Wrap yourself in the warmth of well-worn tees! Stretch a small collection with other clothing fabric, purchased knits, and quilter’s cotton • Make your first quilt with simple piecing and easy machine appliqué, or try intermediate and advanced layouts • Have no fear of sewing with knits! Finish T-shirt quilts that will stand the test of time




Hall & Haywood's Foundation Quilts


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Well known for their many award-winning precision-pieced quilts, the authors have teamed up again to bring us a new collection of patterns. Included also are foundation patterns from well-known designers Caryl Bryer Fallert, Alice Allen Kolb, Barbara Kaempfer, Kathlyn Sullivan and others. Projects are guaranteed to inspire you with their beauty and artistry. *Foundation patterns for string piecing, crazy piecing, Log Cabins, and Pineapples. *17 projects from antique to modern, beginning to master level. *Complete information on materials, fabric cutting, and construction techniques. *Perfect reference for every quilter's library.