Organizing Solutions for Every Quilter

Author: Carolyn Woods
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607052091
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
A professional organizer’s handy guide to creating an uncluttered, inviting quilting space for yourself—whether it’s a small closet or a large studio. This practical guide shows you how to organize and maintain your quilting space, no matter what size. Learn handy ways to sort and arrange all of your fabrics and supplies into easy-to-use stations—and find actual organizing solutions from quilters’ studios, including Alex Anderson and Diana McClun. Create a calm and happy place for all your beloved fabrics, books, notions, tools, and even UFOs (unfinished objects). With colorful photos, you'll see real examples of what makes an efficient, functional, and inviting quilting space. You'll identify what's causing the clutter, learn how to turn it into a more creative zone, and find more time to do what you love—quilt!

Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space

Author: Lois L. Hallock
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
ISBN: 9781564775696
Category : Artists' studios
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explains how to transform a cluttered, makeshift space into a functional, beautiful, and well-organized home quilting studio, in a guide that offers dozens of helpful ideas and tips, an innovative selection of practical storage solutions, and before-and-after photographs of real-life makeovers for different sized spaces and a range of budgets. Orig

Organizing Your Craft Space

Author: Jo Packham
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402716027
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Every crafter wants a work space that's usable, attractive, and well-organised, and here's how to achieve that goal. Inside this spiral-bound guide, with colour-coded pages for easy reference, are hints, tips, and dos and don'ts for each individual craft. There are craft categories so that individual problems are addressed (Mosaic and stained glass, knitting and crocheting, needlepoint and embroidery, scrapbooking and papercrafts, painting, beading, stencilling and rubber stamping, and sewing and fabric crafts). Plus, professional artists invite you into their studios to see how they keep things orderly, from smart storage to functional surfaces.

Dream Sewing Spaces

Author: Lynette Ranney Black
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN: 1618470000
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
Offering numerous ideas to help save sewing enthusiasts time and money, this reference features architectural drawings, organization and storage ideas, and plans to optimize ergonomics. Special attention is also paid to lighting and shelving to increase accessibility and ease use of space, as well as energy-saving options. Including 25 floor plans that are compatible for a range of budgets, this updated edition, which features new information on green living and sustainable products, will delight homemakers and professional seamsters alike.

Love Your Creative Space

Author: Lilo Bowman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617459186
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
A budget-friendly guide for needleworkers, quilters, and crafters to help you design the best workspace to let your creativity flow. Does your creative den leave you feeling overwhelmed or uninspired? Energize your crafting space with jazzy ideas for organization and accessibility! With over one hundred and fifty photos, this lookbook offers an endless visual parade of ideas to help your studio reach its full potential. Smart storage solutions, furniture, and accessories can help quilters, needle artists, knitters, and crafters keep their creativity on track! Whether you’re undergoing a radical reinvention or looking for tiny tweaks, you’ll finally be able to plan and organize your projects in a workspace that works for you. Inspired workspaces! Get a sneak peek inside creative studios of all sizes, designed on budgets large and small Keep creativity flowing and stay organized with smart systems in place Make your space accessible! Pursue your passion in spite of physical challenges

Scraps and Shirttails

Author: Bonnie K. Hunter
Publisher: C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
ISBN: 9781933466828
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn how to make 12 earth friendly quilts plus a shopping bag.

Quilting Modern

Author: Jacquie Gering
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331535
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
From two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique--all presented with detailed instructions. Also included is step-by-step direction from Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen on tools, materials, and quilting basics, as well as expert advice on color and design. New and seasoned quilting artists will love making stunning bed, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory quilts with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for quilters who strive to break free from tradition and yearn to explore improvisational work. Quilters can make the 21 projects in the book, but will also come away with the new knowledge and skills to apply to their own unique designs. In Quilting Modern, quilters will find the support, structure, and encouragement they need to explore their own creativity and artistic vision.

Sneaky Piecing

Author: Beth Ferrier
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056291
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
In her signature lighthearted style, Beth Ferrier reveals her personal arsenal of “sneaky tricks” for quiltmaking that make every part of the process easier and more fun! Beginners—you can easily master the basic techniques and then apply what you learn with these classic quilt projects, ranging from simple to a little more challenging. You’ll learn how to make every step simpler and better, including fabric choices, cutting, pressing, piecing, and finishing. Beth also shares organizing tips to help you make the most of your sewing time. Take advantage of Beth’s video tutorials online with links listed inside the book.

Setting Up Your Sewing Space

Author: Myrna Giesbrecht
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9780806904955
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
"The first book I've seen that tackles the subject, from tiny cubby holes to complete workshops for multiple sewers. The emphasis is on home sewing solutions, with sample floor plans, photos of rooms that work, and dozens of useful suggestions and guidelines for storage, lighting, table heights, and general efficiency."--Threads Magazine. "Charts and other types of illustrations are clear...a good place to start for folks who can't find a needle in a haystack...or simply on the floor."--Booklist.

Patchwork Planner

Author: Becky Jorgensen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735989303
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Combining the calendar with additional monthly tracking pages, this planner offers a solution for making this year - a year of finishes.