No Scrap Left Behind

Author: Amanda Jean Nyberg
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617453374
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
“Make use of those small pieces . . . The peek into [the author’s] design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating.” —Library Journal (starred review) Rescue your fabric scraps—even the smallest pieces—with these sixteen satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap—squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. With this extensively illustrated guide from teacher and designer Amanda Jean Nyberg, you’ll never look at scraps the same way again! “Fabulous . . . Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.” ―Homespun

A Month of Sundays

Author: Cheryl Arkison
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
The author of Sunday Morning Quilts returns with a new volume of inspiring projects, personal journeys, and advice on how to savor quiet moments. Cheryl Arkison’s A Month of Sundays is a quilting book like no other. Exploring the themes of Relaxing, Eating, Shopping, and Exploring, Cheryl seeks to inspire both creativity and a quiet energy. She shares 16 family-friendly projects, all based on these themes and featuring low-volume fabrics. Along with gorgeous quilts, there are aprons, napkins, bags, and other items to be made. Arkison’s personal journeys and ideas are sure to inspire your own weekend explorations. Designed for the confident beginner, the patterns are simple and straightforward. This unique book is at once exciting and restful, much like the perfect Sunday stroll.

Modern Triangle Quilts

Author: Rebecca Bryan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617453145
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back—this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning color palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your favorite ruler and the full-size block templates to create equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles with ease. With no tricky seams, these sampler blocks are perfect to mix and match.

Liberty Love

Author: Alexia Marcelie Abegg
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056267
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
Liberty of London fabrics are printed in patterns that will become your favorites and inspire you on a variety of sewing projects. Abegg shows you an array of quilts, family apparel, and accessories for your home and wardrobe.

A Quilting Life

Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056607
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Quilts Around the World

Author: Spike Gillespie
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610600916
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
This essential book for all quilters and quilt collectors tells the fascinating story of quilting around the world, illuminated by the international quilt community’s top experts and more than 300 glorious color photographs. Covering Japan, China, Korea, and India; England, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands; Australia, Africa, Central America, North America, and beyond, Quilts Around the World explores both the diversity and common threads of quilting. Discover Aboriginal patchwork from Australia, intricate Rallis from the Middle East, Amish and Hawaiian quilts from the United States, Sashiko quilts from Japan, vivid Molas from Central America, and art quilts from every corner of the globe. Also included are twenty patchwork and applique patterns to use in your own quilt projects, inspired by designs from the world’s most striking quilts.

Purr-fect Patchwork

Author: Pamela Jane Morgan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030985
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts

Denyse Schmidt Quilts

Author: Denyse Schmidt
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811844420
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
In Denyse Schmidt Quilts, the ultimate resource for the home quilter, Schmidt reveals the secrets behind her most popular designs. Thirty projects range from the simple to the challenging, from patchwork slippers and aprons to tote bags and pillows to her beloved quilt patterns, offering something for every level of quilter. Schmidt reviews the fundamentals of quilting and provides easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, sewing tips, and an artful approach to design basics. With engaging wisdom and beautiful step-by-step color photography throughout, Denyse Schmidt Quilts will inspire beginning and skilled crafters alike to embrace this age-old tradition with a new and modern twist.

Sunday Morning Quilts

Author: Amanda Jean Nyberg
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607054280
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A collection of modern quilting projects you can create with scraps. Are scrap piles wreaking havoc in your sewing space? Not sure what to do with all those tiny bits of gorgeous prints you hate to part with? Modern quilters Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison share a passion for scraps, and they’re here to help you get creative with 16 scrappy quilt projects that include piecing, appliqué, and improvisational work. This book has ideas on how to adapt patterns for your own personal “Sunday morning” style, plus tips for effectively cutting, storing, and organizing your scraps. Your Sunday mornings just got a whole lot cozier! “Sunday Morning Quilts shows you how to use every last scrap of treasured fabric in your collection…The book champions the original ethos behind patchwork—make do and mend…The quilts are bold, bright and clean, and the co-authors actively encourage you to be creative and to come up with your own designs.”—Popular Patchwork Magazine

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

Author: Joelle Hoverson
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781584796343
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them.