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Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts introduces quilt makers, to foundation piecing with 8 sensational projects that range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt. The book begins with simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilter's confidence to try more involved patterns. Paper piecing is a time-honored method to achieve precise, sharp points and perfectly matched seams in quilt blocks. The method is ideal for making...
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"Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy explores natural dyeing methods and details the process of creating a quilt from scratch. With an emphasis on the slow and intentional aspects of hand stitching, Buscaglia's quilts are artful and satisfying to create. By focusing on select dye plants and recipes, which are all ideal for cotton and linen specifically, Buscaglia teaches the reader how to achieve consistent and beautiful results using traditional handwork techniques....
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This detailed guide has everything you need to know in order to design and stitch memory quilts that incorporate T-shirts, dresses, ties, and even photographs. Learn how to prepare and use clothing and photos to create unique quilts that become one-of-a-kind memories for yourself or as perfect gifts for your loved ones. But why stop at quilts? You can also make pillows and so much more with the great quilting ideas in this book. T-Shirts, Memories...
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The best-selling author of French Braid Quilts and French Braid Obsession takes the braid in a whole, new direction! You'll be inspired by a wide variety of color schemes from neutrals to primaries, and everything in between. Start at the beginning with the traditional version, and work your way through Jane's exciting, modern evolution of this pattern.
85) Paper piece the quick-strip way: 12 complete projects--create your own designs--paper piece faster
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Peggy says that if you can draw a line, you can design your own strip paper-pieced blocks and quilts! Stars, snowflakes, circle blocks, and border designs are creatively set in different ways for totally different looks. Try any of the 12 projects, or create your own.
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Learn the art of combining colors from the rainbow Showcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you've never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From modern-traditional to improvisational and liberated...
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Expanded and revised edition contains new smaller blocks for miniature quilts, new quilt settings, new sampler quilt patterns, and a "create your own block" technique. Featuring 300 pieced quilt blocks that can be made into 1001 blocks, plus helpful tips to create even more blocks with easy math in a user-friendly chart format
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Scraps never looked so good! This is improvisational piecing reinvented-learn how to create a unique piece of "made-fabric" in just 15 minutes with Victoria Findlay Wolfe's improvisational scrap-piecing methods, then incorporate your made-fabric into traditional quilt blocks. As you play, you'll sharpen your design skills and learn about combining colors and prints in new ways... then watch your quilt design emerge. Discover just how distinctive classic...
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Indulge in twelve quick and easy dessert-themed quilting projects-and delicious dessert recipes-from the authors of Jelly Roll Inspirations.
Bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott have created twelve stunning quilt designs using Moda's all-new Dessert Rolls-delicious bundles of five-inch strips cut across the width of the fabric.
Each quilt pattern-with tempting names such as Afternoon Tea, Sugar 'n' Spice, Pavlova, and Marmalade Cake-can be...
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Helps you gain confidence in your innate artistic ability to draw basic shapes, then you can learn how to put them together into over a hundred different all-over designs. In this guide, the focus is on selecting the right forms and lines that get you where you need to go - because sometimes the hardest part is figuring out where to quilt next.
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"This book offers a modern perspective on the three fundamental methods for sewing quilt blocks: traditional piecing, foundation piecing, and applique. Each section begins with the basics about techniques and materials. The twenty-five blocks in each section include patterns, cutting instructions, and illustrations of possible settings and combinations with other blocks. These seventy-five quilt blocks represent a fraction of the possible quilt blocks,...
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A natural follow-up to the best-selling Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts, this book applies Rayna's no rules, no mistakes, no worries style to modern quilting. Starting with strips and geometric shapes, you'll cut and sew without patterns, required yardage, or complicated diagrams. This freeing method lets you create modern quilts organically as you follow your instincts, ask "what if...?", and experiment with scale, color, value, and placement.
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The quilter, pattern designer, and author of Patchwork City offers 12 exciting new patterns designed to help you take your skills to the next level.
Ready to go beyond the basics of creative quilting? In Modern Patchwork, pattern designer Elizabeth Hartman will help you expand your skills with new techniques and twelve new and innovative quilt designs.
The projects in Modern Patchwork are bold, bright, graphic, and designed to give modern quilters...
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Make your quilt special, from front to back. The back of your quilt deserves to be as beautiful as the front, and "Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs" is the ultimate guide for you to make that happen! With a total of 30 beginner-friendly pieced quilt backing designs using scraps of varying sizes, your fabric stash, or new yardage, you'll be inspired and take your quilts to the next level in a unique, quick, and easy way. Colorful, fun, and perfect for...