The Quilter's Bible

Author: Linda Clements
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446361780
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 778

Book Description
An essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters. This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats, runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Includes color photos and illustrations.

Modern Quilt Bible

Author: Elizabeth Betts
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446378713
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
A comprehensive reference for contemporary quilters, with ten projects included. Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts. Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing, and much more. There are featured quilts from the world’s best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your newfound skills.

The Quilting Bible

Author: Cowles Creative Publishing
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 9780865732001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Provides instructions for quiltmaking basics, and offers suggestions for making block-pieced quilts, samplers, and other accessories

The Bible Sampler Quilt

Author: Laurie Aaron Hird
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440245967
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Devotion meets design in a stunning sampler quilt honoring both the Old and New Testament! Evoke the spirit of favorite Bible passages in fabric with this gorgeous how-to guide from renowned sampler-quilt author Laurie Aaron Hird. In The Bible Sampler Quilt, Laurie pairs scripture with beautifully pieced blocks representing significant people, themes and events from The Bible. Inside the book and accompanying url with easy-to-download materials, you'll find everything you need to complete each project, including: • Detailed designs for 96 six-inch blocks with Bible verses in Chronological order • Diagrams and PDF templates for each block • Complete instructions for creating a sampler quilt in sizes ranging from lap to king Inspired by well-loved Bible passages, The Bible Sampler Quilt invites you to create a quilt that is both beautiful and spiritually uplifting.

The Quilt Block Bible

Author: Rosemary Youngs
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440238502
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
More than 200 classic quilt blocks to create a keepsake quilt! From Rosemary Youngs, the author who brought you The Civil War Diary Quilt and Quilts from the American Homefront, comes this treasury of beloved quilt blocks. A stunning collection of classic quilt block patterns and historical anecdotes, this invaluable resource is perfect for quilters of all abilities. Combine the blocks to make any of the projects featured in the book, from full-sized quilts to table toppers and baby quilts. With so many blocks to choose from, you're sure to find inspiration in this book. Includes a digital link to download templates for 202 classic blocks in a ready-to-print PDF!

The Quilter's Block Bible

Author: Celia Eddy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873495097
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The ultimate quilter's block reference and resource book for both hobbyists and professionals who are fascinated by the quilting craft. Packed with ideas, hints, tips, and expert advice. 150 photos.

The Quilter's Bible

Author: Ruth Patrick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781845433666
Category : Quilting
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Quilting – a unique form of individual expression – has always been carried out as a communal activity, and its appeal lies in this sharing of ideas and fabrics. Here is an instant entrée to this friendly and inspiring world. The Quilter’s Bible is the essential quilter’s companion, packed with practical information: hints and tips on tools, batting and fabric; technical advice on construction and stitching; and dozens of inspirational designs.Essential stitching, piecing and finishing techniques shown with clear step-by-step instructions, suitable for every skill level from beginner to advanced. The book also contains a carefully selected directory of over 40 favourite block designs with photographs and clear construction advice. Packed throughout with valuable tips and time-savers, The Quilter’s Bible will bring many hours of enjoyment, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter.About the authorRuth Patrick is a freelance editor with a long career in publishing. She has written and edited many craft books. Ruth lives in London.

Ultimate Quilting Bible

Author: Marie Clayton
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9781843405023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Certain challenges are often faced when learning how to quilt. As a beginner, you must acquire a basic understanding and the necessary tools and equipment. As you gain interest and improve, your boundaries will only be limited by your imagination. The Ultimate Quilting Bible is the complete guide to both machine and hand quilting as well as patchwork and appliqué. Marie Clayton covers all the basics and each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting; chapters include quiltmaking basics, making a quilt top, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing and adapting, caring for quilts and connections. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. It’ll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again. (60,000 words) Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this popular series, other titles include Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118) and Ultimate Knitting Bible (9781843404507).

This I Accomplish

Author: Kyra E. Hicks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982479650
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
The powerful quilts of Harriet Powers (1837-1910), a Georgia slave, continue to capture our imagination. Her two-known creations, the Bible Quilt and the Pictorial Quilt, have independently survived since stitched more than a century ago. Thousands of visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston have stood transfixed viewing her quilts. Until today, no one has told the entire, dramatic story of how her quilts, one initially sold for $5, were cherished for decades in private homes before emerging as priceless, national treasures. This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers¿ Bible Quilts and Other Pieces brings to light new, exciting facts ¿ many never before published: proof Powers was a literate, award-winning quilter, who stitched at least five quilts and promoted her own artwork; complete exhibition history for both quilts; profiles of the two nineteenth century women who sought to purchase the Bible Quilt; profiles of the three men who once owned the Pictorial Quilt; unveiling of a young artist who embellished the Pictorial Quilt and more! This I Accomplish is the most comprehensive resource guide on Powers and includes nearly 200 bibliographic annotative references. This I Accomplish is written by Kyra E. Hicks, a quilter whose works have appeared in over forty group exhibitions in places such as the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY and the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.

The Quilter's Stitch Bible

Author: Nikki Tinkler
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785831051
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This practical guide explains all the stitches you need to make any type of quilt, from plain wadded quilting to trapunto and crazy patchwork, allowing you to explore unfamiliar techniques with confidence and interpret designs creatively.More than 200 stitches and designs are featured for both hand and machine sewing, from a basic running stitch to decorative feather and zigzag stitches, as well as more complicated techniques such as couching and applique.