Scrap School

Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683561333
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
Bring the classroom into your sewing space as you learn from expert quilters how to get the scrappy look you love. Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of "instructors" show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Lisa Bongean · Gudrun Erla· Sarah Huechteman · Susan Ache· Kim Diehl· Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene· Sherri McConnell· Amy Smart · Amanda Jean Nyberg

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

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

Oh, Scrap!

Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604689323
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Want to be a scrap quilter? Great! Want to think like a scrap quilter? Learn from a master! Lissa Alexander has spent three decades honing her scrap-quilting talents, and in her first solo book, she offers page after page of tips for making dazzling scrap quilts bursting with colors, prints, and textures. Learn Lissa's secrets for deciding which fabric combinations work (and understanding why others don't). Best of all, with a dozen patterns to choose from you'll discover how to (finally!) use your unique stash to make scrap quilts that sing. Includes a preface by renowned quilt historian Barbara Brackman.

Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers

Author: Judy Gauthier
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617458694
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
Discover new possibilities for your fabric stash with this guide featuring 11 easy scrap quilts using ingenious, no-waste cutting techniques! Quilter Judy Gauthier is a master of turning fabric scraps into fabulous quilts. In this practical guide, sheshares her secrets for conquering that mountain of odds and ends. Learn how to piece gorgeous scrap quilts from fabric prints you never thought would go together—even remnants in odd shapes and sizes. Judy’s easy-to-use templates and color theory tips will have you cutting up your scrap surplus and making magic in no time. With these fun and inspiring projects, playing with scraps may become your all-time favorite sport.

Sunday Best Quilts

Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
ISBN: 9781683560043
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Every quilter has a bucket list: extraordinary quilts they dream of making someday. Now two stars of the quilting world share the "Sunday best" quilts they've always wanted to create! Together the authors chose six different themes--star, scrappy, red-and-white, Christmas, pineapple, and Courthouse Steps quilts--and then challenged one another to each design a quilt in her own signature style. The result is a dozen spectacular quilts, along with personality-packed Q&As and commentary from both designers--plus a fun and easy way for quilters to cross off the quilts on their bucket lists!

Quick and Easy Scrap Quilts

Author: Patricia Wilens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780848714628
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Quick and Easy Scrap Quilts from the For the Love of Quilting series.

Two Patch Scrap Quilts

Author: Pat Yamin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604600025
Category : Patchwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Directions and templates for hand or machine piecing are given for 21 classic Two-Patch patterns in three quilt sizes - 63 possible projects"--Provided by publisher.

Scrap Quilts Using Fast Patch

Author: Anita Hallock
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780801981166
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
Teaches a method of fast-piecing strips of triangles to create scrap quilts, and tells how to store and make the best use of fabric and scrap collections

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.