Quilting — Just a Little Bit Crazy

Author: Allie Aller
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607057727
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Cross traditional crazy quilting with favorite pieced quilt patterns and today’s machine quilting methods, and what do you get? Crazy fun for all kinds of quilters, even those who don’t like handwork. Allie Aller and Valerie Bothell’s guide offers an exuberant mixture of vintage and modern, hand and machine work, and clever ways to make traditional quilts a little crazy. Includes 10 projects in sizes from small wall hangings to bed quilts; photo instructions for 15 crazy quilt and silk ribbon embroidery stitches; and tips for combining crazy quilting with machine piecing and embroidery.

Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts

Author: Kathy Seaman Shaw
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617457744
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Find endless inspiration for stitching your crazy quilts in this treasure trove of seam designs and templates by the creator of Shawkl Designs. You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts will also teach you the simple techniques that give your stitches a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! This eBook edition includes links to printable full-size templates.

First Steps to Free-motion Quilting

Author: Christina Cameli
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056720
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting by Christina Cameli allows you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. It features 24 simple projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. You'll learn the basics, pick a project, and start stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.

The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design

Author: Sharon Boggon
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617453625
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step. Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art: how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms. • Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail • Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you • Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block

Crazy Patchwork

Author: Janet Haigh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780844226644
Category : Embroidery, Machine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From pillows and throws to memory book covers and lampshades, Crazy Patchwork takes the theme of traditional crazy quilts and applies its principles to a whole range of ideas for gifts and for the home. Includes all the information a crafter needs to make exciting crazy quilt projects...in no time! All 20 projects can be easily machine-pieced or machine-embroidered and all use a range of brilliant colors, Many of the projects can be completed in just hours!

Allie Aller's Stained Glass Quilts Reimagined

Author: Allie Aller
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617452874
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
The author of Crazy Quilting shares new techniques for capturing the style of stained glass in cozy quilts, bedcovers, wallhangings, and more. Quilt designer Allie Aller spent years developing her own techniques for mimicking the look of stained glass. Surprisingly simple and endlessly inspiring, her methods produce stunningly beautiful results. In Allie Aller’s Stained Glass Quilts, she shares her secrets—from design sources and strategies to step-by-step instruction in various “glass and leading” techniques. Allie also includes six stained glass style quilt projects to get you started.

Crazy Quilting Dazzling Diamonds

Author: Kathy Seaman Shaw
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 161745902X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
Create a crazy quilt from start to finish Gather your fabrics ... start your machines! The Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern is ready for your creative interpretation. One block at a time, you'll construct twenty-seven crazy-quilting diamonds on foundation-piecing templates. With photos and step-by-step instructions, you'll have fun embroidering the seams and adding embellishments to your unique masterwork! This pattern comes complete with an embroidery stitch guide and full-size pattern pieces, plus examples of the finished quilt in two colorways. Make a spectacular crazy quilt with foundation piecing Add the “wow” factor with embroidery details, one seam at a time Take the guesswork out of crazy quilting with step-by-step instructions for making the blocks

Joyful Stitch Combinations

Author: Valerie Bothell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644031256
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Valerie Bothell is back with another full year of embroidery stitch combinations—this time for hoops and samplers! Fans of her best-selling book Joyful Daily Stitching will delight in 350 new prompts for daily practice. A comprehensive stitch guide and step-by-step instructions for four projects are included. Create thoughtful gifts, wall art, and small projects throughout the year, including an on-the-go project tote for your embroidery supplies. Whether you are a beginning stitcher or a seasoned crazy quilter, picking up this daily practice will keep your fingers nimble (and stress lower!) throughout the year. Enjoy a year of embroidery stitch combinations from the best-selling author of Joyful Daily Stitching Perfect for beginners! Unwind with embroidery, at home or on the go Turn stitch practice into delightful gifts, wall art, and heirloom samplers

Necktie Quilts Reinvented

Author: Christine Copenhaver
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607059592
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
“New ideas for quilting with ties . . .projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.” —Publishers Weekly As life gets less formal, neckties don’t get worn like they used to, leaving us with a stash of unused ties. Recycle those lonely ties into 16 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Showcase the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in ties with striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. Learn how to wash ties, cut them, create appealing color combinations, and tame slippery fabric for quilting. Tie quilts make uniquely personal Father's Day, birthday, or any-occasion gifts for the tie-wearers (or former tie wearers) in your life—and this book is filled with projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers.

American Homestead Quilts

Author: Ellen Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607058081
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Pair timeless quilt designs and classic American homes with this book featuring “lyrical commentary [and] clear how-tos” (Publishers Weekly). Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor. This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: Begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.