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This book was the first book ever published in America on the subject of quilts and contains all the information one might want to know about the topic. The quilt has a tradition of long centuries of slow but certain progress. Its story is replete with incidents of love and daring, of sordid pilfering and generous sacrifices. The same type of handiwork that has sheltered the simple peasant from wintry blasts has adorned the great halls of doughty...
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Everything you need to know about quilt marking all in one handy reference book, by the author of 65 Drunkard's Path Quilt Designs.
Quilting stitches do more than hold the layers of quilt together-they add light, shadow, and dimension to create a two-sided work of art. This comprehensive reference on quilt marking is the result of Pepper Cory's years of teaching quilt marking. Inside, you'll learn:
• How to choose designs that complement and contrast...
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"A popular classic is back! Famed quilt collector Roderick Kiracofe's sumptuous hardcover book of 150 offbeat quilts became an instant classic when it was published in 2014, inspiring a nation of quiltmakers and fine artists. The book's unforgettable quilts (largely made by anonymous quilters in the American South) and essays by leading curators and industry personalities (Amelia Peck, Kaffe Fassett, Denyse Schmidt) eventually went out of print-until...
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"Here's your chance to get up close and personal with an amazing collections of crazies!" - Quilter's Newsletter Magazine.Made from the finest silks, satins, and velvets and stitched together with elaborate embroidery, the crazy quilt is a testament to quilters' rich imagination and artistry. This beautiful book traces the bewitching history of "Crazies" from their earliest origins to the present day. Distinguished quilting teacher and appraiser...
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In this updated edition of best-selling Intuitive Color & Design, Jean's workshop assignments get your creative juices flowing, giving you challenges to expand your quilting horizons. Start by learning to see line and color; study the nuts and bolts of design; develop your color work and composition; and when you get stuck, there's expert advice on problem solving. Design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you could create!...
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This comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show covers everything you need to know to become a master quilter.
Alex Anderson has taught and inspired countless quilters around the world through her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson, she packs her most indispensable knowledge and advice into a single volume.
Encyclopedic in its scope, it covers quilting...
Alex Anderson has taught and inspired countless quilters around the world through her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson, she packs her most indispensable knowledge and advice into a single volume.
Encyclopedic in its scope, it covers quilting...
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Renowned colour expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett explores flowers as a source of inspiration for patchwork and needlepoint in this new quilting guide and pattern collection. Along the way, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating design process--from mood boards and "sketching" with colour swatches to planning and sewing the quilts. While the focus is on patchwork and needle--point, the design and color ideas translate...
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Stitch up a storm with more than 30 new stash-friendly projects from quilt and fabric lovers' favorite creative force: Spoonflower. Discover all that you can make with just a yard or two! Spoonflower-a design-your-own/print-on-demand fabric company known for its unique, clever, and must-have designs-presents simple step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by templates and pattern pieces. Here are dozens of brand-new projects designed to be completed...
11) Heirloom machine quilting: comprehensive guide to hand-quilting effects using your sewing machine
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An updated edition of the essential reference for machine quilters.
Drawing on twenty-five years of experience, quilting teacher Harriet Hargrave presents the new edition of her classic Heirloom Machine Quilting. You'll find:
· New information and tips covering the basics and beyond
· Everything you need to know about straight-line and free-motion quilting, elegant feathers, and padded quilting
· In-depth instruction for every step of the process,...
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Rotary cutting confidence is possible with this beginner-friendly reference book! Tips on how to choose the right cutter for the job, use a cutter safely, and beginner and advanced techniques you can accomplish with any rotary cutter. Plus, learn what other tools you might need along the way, equipment care and troubleshooting tips. Quilters and sewists can now demystify rotary cutting and select the right tool for the job to help them achieve efficiency...
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An easy method to faster quilt-making, and incredible patterns to make use of your scrap stash. What if you could piece quilts even faster, work on more than one quilt simultaneously and save money, fabric and thread all at the same time? Bonnie K. Hunter will show you how to put the concept of Leaders & Enders to work quickly and easily, expanding your creativity, and upping your productivity all at the same time.
If you have ever found yourself...
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The essential book for those new to the craft from the bestselling author of M'Liss Rae Hawley's Precut Quilts.
Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M'Liss's tips and time-saving techniques. Make nine easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick four-block quilt). This guide includes lots of helpful how-to photos you'll use...
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Master Quilt Borders, Backing, and Bindings!
Finish your quilt strong with a polished and professional touch! From borders to binding (with batting in between) this is the perfect reference tool with step-by-step instructions on how to complete each finishing touch. Go from ordinary to extraordinary with over 100 different border options to give your quilt pizzaz and explore numerous ways on how to bind a quilt. Plus, you'll never ruin a quilt again...
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Hear their stories, see their studios and favorite quilts, and learn how to make beautiful quilts of your own. Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories connects you with thirty of the top quilters in the industry, so you can learn the craft from the best. This book includes beautiful photography of thirty quilting studios and spotlights the most important aspects of the world of quilting, including cutting tables, fabric and supply storage,...
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Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is, full of designs, JUST designs, and will lie flat on your work surface to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving! The first in a new series, this visual guide is, filled with more than 75 diverse block designs from your favorite designers to get you stitching.
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This mini book is, packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters! Bestselling author Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress shares 65+ essential nuggets of information on everything from sewing machines and cutting tools to pins, elastic, and thread. Tuck it in your purse and take it with you to classes or your favorite shop - the handy size is perfect for your life on the go.
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This mini book is, packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters! Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Tuck it into your purse to take it with you to classes or your favorite shop, the handy size is perfect for your life on the
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