Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410859
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
A complete guide to learning a stress- and machine-free quilting method for contemporary quilters – hand quilting Use simple designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads to hand quilt quickly and easily Provides helpful overviews on 25 utility quilting designs, 12 stitches and knots, 4 binding and finishing techniques, and 8 taking and basting ideas Includes 11 quilt projects with step-by-step instructions, photography, and illustrations Carolyn Forster is a quilt maker for over 25 years. The author of Handmade Quilt, Hexagon Happenings, The Joys of Jelly Roll, Quilting-on-the-Go, and Utility Quilting, she has been featured in Today’s Quilter Magazine and in an ambassador for Vlieseline UK.

Utility Quilting

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Landauer (IL)
ISBN: 9781935726142
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents instructions for hand quilting, with step-by-step illustrations for twenty-five utility quilting designs, ten quilt projects, and more.

Flawless Hand Quilting

Author: Rodale Quilt Book Editors
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 9780875968209
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Flawless Hand Quilting from Rodale, Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. More than 270 clear color photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand-quilting techniques. Master the art of hand quilting with: * Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings * Back-saving tricks that make basting fast and painless * The inside scoop on using hoops and floor frames * Creative tying techniques that look terrific and take half the time * Hints and tips that make trapunto and stippling easy Enjoy the pleasures of hand quilting with all the best, most up-to-date information! Learn the secrets for glitch-free stitching!

Farmhouse-Style Quilting

Author: Annie's Staff
Publisher: Annie's
ISBN: 9781640250758
Category : Decoration and ornament, Rustic
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Create quilts from a time long past but still very much a part of the quilting experience. These 12 quilt designs revisited a time when quilting was a necessity for most families. A time when every piece of cloth would be put to use. The quilters of this era are truly some of the best. This book recreates the designs of a time when simple was beautiful. Farmhouse Style Quilting is for the quilter looking for simple but elegance country quilting at its best.

Home Sweet Quilt

Author: Jill Finley
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604682531
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Give your home that Jillily look! Known for designs that are pretty and fresh, Jill Finley, owner of Jillily Studio, presents a terrific assortment of 12 all-new quilt patterns for the whole house. Gift ideas abound! Create everything from an inviting table runner to dish towels, lap quilts, queen-size quilts, and pillows Get beautiful results as you combine cotton or wool appliqué with traditional patchwork quilts Explore a range of projects easy enough for confident beginners and appealing enough for experts

The Handmade Quilt

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607659433
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
· Discover the joys of slow stitching, hand piecing, and hand quilting in this “scrap your stash” guide · With one quilt made of 21 blocks, this book provides both a complete learning experience for new and experienced quilters · The finished heirloom-quality quilt is a beautiful sampler of blocks · Detailed how-to instructions and photographs · Includes a gallery of inspirational block color options

Big Stitch Quilting

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782218211
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Create 9 stunning quilts and 11 desirable gifts using contemporary big-stitch quilting Hand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this stunning form of hand quilting.

Hand Sewing

Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030268
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Embrace and enjoy sewing by hand Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith’s step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime! Perfectly portable! Working by hand means you can take this project wherever you go Comprehensive introductory chapters on choosing fabric, cutting, supplies, and more to get you started Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful blocks using hand appliqué with cotton and wool, hand piecing and quilting, and English paper piecing

How to Improve Your Quilting Stitch

Author: Ami Simms
Publisher: C & T Pub
ISBN: 9780943079004
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
Making small, perfectly even stitches is now possible with the help of this much-needed book. Correcting common problems, the right needles, and beginning and ending techniques are all covered.

Quilting in Black and White

Author: House of White Birches
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1609003586
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Quilts usually have color and lots of it. However, if you add a little or a lot of black and white to your quilt pattern, you will add more than a little drama to your project, and you'll end up with a quilt that is both striking and unique. If you haven't tried quilting with black and white fabrics, now is the time to start. When you make the quilts in this book, you'll learn for yourself the beauty to be found in black and white.