Best of Fons & Porter: Tabletop Quilts

Author:
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 9781464716034
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Whether you are looking for quick little quilting projects or home accessories that are loaded with charm and grace, this book is just what you need. Tabletop Quilts, Book 2, is an encore collection of favourite tabletop quilts from the editors of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. There are patchwork and appliqué toppers of all shapes and sizes, in traditional and modern styles, for all skill levels. Fons and Porter's trademarked Sew Easy lessons provide step-by-step photography and instructions to help with any special techniques involved.

Best of Fons and Porter Tabletop Quilts

Author: Marianne Fons
Publisher: Best of Fons & Porter
ISBN: 9781609001094
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Popular patterns from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine present a wide sampling of quick-to-make table quilts organized by the seasons.

Best of Fons and Porter: Star Quilts

Author: Marianne Fons
Publisher: Best of Fons & Porter
ISBN: 9781609003784
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"27 ... designs for every decor, season, & skill level"--Cover.

Best of Fons and Porter: Favorite Quilts

Author: Marianne Fons
Publisher: Best of Fons & Porter
ISBN: 9781609001117
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
"25 personal quilts from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter"--Cover.

Paper-pieced Quilts

Author: Marianne Fons
Publisher: Best of Fons & Porter
ISBN: 9781464708701
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collection of Fons and Porter's most popular foundation designs to challenge your piecing skills.

Quilts by the Calendar

Author: Mariann Fons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description

Best of Fons and Porter Scrap Quilts

Author: Marianne Fons
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 9781609001100
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Best of Fons & Porter: Scrap Quilts (Leisure Arts #5297) brings together 31 of the most popular scrap-friendly quilts from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. Scrappy quilts continue to grow in popularity today, being the ultimate "green" recycling project as well as offering quilters a thrifty way to keep quilting in tough economic times. The patterns are for a range of bed sizes and are organized by technique, from patchwork and applique to paper foundation piecing. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions. A bonus article tells how to organize a cutting bee, the modern version of a quilting bee.

Quilt As You Go

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782219404
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Make a quilt in small manageable sections, with this practical guide to 14 inspiring and budget-friendly techniques & projects for anyone who wants to create simple quilts for family and friends. If you love to sew and quilt but don’t have a lot of time or space, Quilt As You Go method is a great option because you are working with one block at a time before putting a quilt together. The focus of this comprehensive and inspiring book is its 14 quilt-as-you-go techniques. Each technique is fully photographed step-by-step, and then ideas are given for transforming these completed, discrete blocks into full-size projects. All the templates required are included at full size. Quilting-as-you-go makes the quilting process simple and manageable and, for hand-sewn techniques, portable. If you are nervous about committing to a full-size quilt, or simply want to be able to take your work with you when you travel, this book will help you achieve remarkable results. Many people associate quilt-as-you-go with hand-stitched English paper piecing, but there are far more quilt-as-you-go techniques available to you, some of which work better by hand, others with machine stitching. Choose from 14 techniques here, including potholder quilts, stitch-and-flip, envelope quilts, lined circles and cathedral windows.

101 Life Skills Games for Children

Author: Bernie Badegruber
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 089793590X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
How do you teach tolerance, self-awareness, and responsibility? How can you help children deal with fear, mistrust, or aggression? Play a game with them! Games are an ideal way to help children develop social and emotional skills; they are exciting, relaxing, and fun. 101 LIFE SKILLS GAMES FOR CHILDREN: LEARNING, GROWING, GETTING ALONG (Ages 6-12) is a resource that can help children understand and deal with problems that arise in daily interactions with other children and adults. These games help children develop social and emotional skills and enhance self-awareness. The games address the following issues: dependence, aggression, fear, resentment, disability, accusations, boasting, honesty, flexibility, patience, secrets, conscience, inhibitions, stereotypes, noise, lying, performance, closeness, weaknesses, self confidence, fun, reassurance, love, respect, integrating a new classmate, group conflict. Organized in three main chapters: (I-Games, You-Games and We-Games), the book is well structured and easily accessible. It specifies an objective for every game, gives step-by-step instructions, and offers questions for reflection. It provides possible variations for each game, examples, tips, and ideas for role plays. Each game contains references to appropriate follow-up games and is illustrated with charming drawings.

One-Patch Quilts

Author: Carolyn Forster
Publisher: Twenty to Make
ISBN: 9781782213765
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A one-patch quilt is essentially a patchwork quilt made from a single repeating shape. This is the simplest type of quilt you can make, but with carefully chosen coordinating patterns and colours, the results can be stunning. Carolyn Forster's quilt designs are beautiful, contemporary and inspirational with wide appeal.