The Encyclopedia of Quilting and Patchwork Techniques

Author: Katharine Guerrier
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402722448
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects. For beginners, there is how-to-start advice and step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions to guide them through each stage of their work, and for more experienced quilters there are advanced techniques that they can dip into for help with a particular problem. For the busy but creative quilter, a section on rotary cutting and speed piecing shows how to achieve satisfying results in no time. The book ends with a gallery of stunning items that will inspire the reader to create amazing patchwork and quilting projects of their own, whatever their ability.

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781893824973
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 522

Book Description
Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!

Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns

Author: Patricia Wilens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780848724740
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete A-Z resource for the quilter - over 100 traditional favourite quilts to make with step-by-step instructions with updated, labour-saving techniques. Beautifully illustrated throughout with projects ranging from Amethyst to Whig Rose, from Evening Star to Flying Geese, and many traditional influences from Amish to Irish. * Patchwork and quilting is a craft as old as history, but it found its apogee amongst the settlers in the New World, and is now considered to be a particularly American artform. * In full colour throughout: each project is illustrated in a full colour photographs and in a series of step-by-step colour drawings and patterns. * Step-by-step instructions, labour-saving techniques, plus an extensive how-to workshop and clear patchwork and applique designs.

The Quilt Encyclopedia Illustrated

Author: Carter Houck
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 9780810934573
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
"Designs, patterns, techniques, equipment, conservation and care, textiles, dyes, history, quilt organizations, and more"--Jacket.

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting

Author: Donna Kooler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574865073
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Encyclopedia of Quilting, -Packed with facts, photos, and inspiration, this is the complete guide to quilting basics and beyond.

The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Applique

Author: Linda Seward
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782218858
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's back! The clearest and most comprehensive handbook for embroiderery, patchwork and quilting available, completely revised and expanded! This much-loved reference book is the true quilter's bible. It has brought joy and inspiration to a generation of quilters and has sold over a quarter of a million copies in several languages. Covering both the historical and contemporary, this completely revised and updated edition contains expanded information on hundreds of patchwork, appliqué and quilting techniques explained clearly and simply, including rotary cutting, foundation piecing, fusible web appliqué, free-motion quilting and blocking a quilt. Accompanying this are more than 1,000 step-by-step illustrations with all-new photographs of inspirational quilts from every corner and culture of the world and spanning the centuries. The book also contains glossaries of terms, making this perfect for both beginner and expert. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert in quilting, this all-in-one encyclopedia of quilting explains every process and answers every technical question you might have about patchwork, quilting and appliqué through more than a thousand step-by-step pictures. A peerless reference book, this new edition brings classic inspiration to a whole new generation.

5,500 Quilt Block Designs

Author: Maggie Malone
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402720475
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description
A must-have for every quilter: the ultimate pattern resource, with an astounding 5,500 blocks With 5,500 blocks to copy, adapt, and combine in countless ways, no quilter will ever have to run out of patterns anymore. Some designs are classics and taken from museum collections, handed from friend to friend, or kept in a family for many years. Each pattern is drawn on a grid showing the number of squares to the block which makes it easy to mix-and-match, because they all draft to the same size. The dazzling choices include a Premium Star, Double Pyramid, Strips and Squares, Farmer's Puzzle, Sunburst, Beggar's Blocks, and countless more. They're arranged by type--including 4-, 5-, and 9-patch patterns; circles and curves; octagons; diamonds; and 8-point stars--and all indexed alphabetically by name. There's even information on each block's source. As a special bonus Maggie Malone has included a section of Alphabet Patch Patterns to use for personalizing every block. No quilter can do without this book.

Quilt Step by Step

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744064570
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
A complete introduction to quilting, patchwork and appliqué, boasting 15 exciting projects to get you started, as well as covering the materials and techniques needed. Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this craft book is ideal for quilting beginners, as well as more experienced quilters looking to build on their skills and refresh their techniques. A crafters’ heaven awaits inside this informative quilting book: • A visual catalog of all the tools and materials needed, including information on types of fabrics, sizes, measurements, and design principles • Step-by-step full-color photographs accompanied by instructions for each stitch and technique, with integrated annotation • A gallery of modern patchwork block designs • 15 easy, inspirational projects that draw on the skills covered • An updated, fresh and modern design Quilting, like most other crafts, has been shown to enhance wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem. It can even improve physical and cognitive skills and social awareness. Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork and appliqué, make beautiful gifts and items for your home, lies within these pages. Discover the essential quilting tools and materials you need to get started. Then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern patchwork block designs. Then comes the fun part. Design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home drawing from the 15 fabulous projects included, from bags and toys to cushions and quilt designs — you’ll learn everything you need to know to create unique gifts and treasured keepsakes from the comfort of home. Can’t get enough of crafting? Try Crochet Step by Step, Sew Step by Step or Dressmaking Step by Step next!

The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Needlecrafts

Author: Lucinda Ganderton
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194271
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive and inspirational guide to traditionaland contemporary handiwork crafts, with more than340 step-by-step techniques and projects. Everything you need to know to create all kinds ofbeautiful handcrafted pieces, shown in more than 1900clear step-by-step photographs, charts and diagrams

Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

Author: Linda Causee
Publisher: DRG Wholesale
ISBN: 9780881958409
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
90 Crazy Quilt Stitches are illustrated with how-to instructions. In addition to these amazing stitches, you will find ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to your crazy patchwork.