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

Jelly Roll Quilts

Author: Pam Lintott
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 0715333623
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
“Delicious and delectable quilts . . . adorn the pages of this fabulous new book . . . it is just what everyone’s bookshelf has been waiting for” (Fabrications). Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projects. Learn how to turn the pre-cut, 2 ½-inch strips into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one 40-fabric roll. Jelly Roll Quilts features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your beautifully rolled fabric will be the first step to quilting heaven! Includes photos

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts

Author: Pam Lintott
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446354210
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
The bestselling jelly roll experts show you how to create your own unique quilts by mixing and matching more than fifty block designs. Pam and Nicky Lintott’s jelly roll quilting books have sold over 300,000 copies worldwide—and here they bring you a collection of ideas for ten stunning sampler quilts! Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts includes: · Five incredible quick-to-piece sampler quilts, each made using just one jelly roll · Five “pick and mix” designs showing just how easy it is to combine your favorite blocks to make even more quick quilts · Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams, with alternative colorways for added inspiration Follow one of the stunning patterns or create your own unique sampler quilt from the fifty-five fabulous block designs. “This wonderful 128-page book is a compilation of over 50 patchwork blocks, which can be beautifully mixed, mingled and interchanged to create your own unique customized sampler quilt . . . This book is guaranteed to keep your creative juices flowing.” —The Jolly Jabber

Jelly Filled—18 Quilts from 2 1/2'' Strips

Author: Vanessa Goertzen
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 161745818X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Open a sweet new range of possibilities with rolls of precut strips and these eighteen quilting projects. Raid your fabric pantry! The bestselling author of Charm School is back with eighteen innovative projects using precut 2 1/2” strips. Vanessa Goertzen’s fabric recipes will help you cook up basic, beginner-friendly strip-pieced blocks and more advanced designs: triangles, stars, log cabins, hexagons, and even curves. Use convenient fabric rolls, or create your own stunning strips from yardage. Whether you are newer to quilting or have lots of experience, you’ll spend less time cutting, and more time creating. • Sweet and simple! Sew eighteen jelly-rific quilts made from 2 1/2” precut fabric strips • Learn precut shortcuts with bestselling Charm School author Vanessa Goertzen • Start with basic quilt blocks, and build your skills to piece triangles, hexagons, curves, and more

Perfect Quilts for Precut Fabrics

Author: That Patchwork Place
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604684143
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 618

Book Description
Just like those colorful fabric bundles no quilter can resist, here's an array of tantalizing quilts all bundled into one must-have book. Find exciting quilt patterns by Cassie Barden, Audrie Bidwell, Kim Brackett, Mary J. Burns, Lesley Chaisson, Jodi Crowell, Sara Diepersloot, Susan Teegarden Dissmore, Victoria L. Eapen, Amy Ellis, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene, Krista Fleckenstein, Cornelia Gauger, Regina Girard, Mary Green, Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks, Nancy J. Martin, Terry Martin, Carrie Nelson, Susan Pfau, Claudia Plett and Le Ann Weaver, Rebecca Silbaugh, Adrienne Smitke, Karen Costello Soltys, and the staff at That Patchwork Place®. Make the most of fat quarters, fat eighths, 5" and 10" squares, and 2 1/2" strips Suit your style with 64 different projects, brilliantly organized by the cut of fabric Enjoy specially selected designs that are ideal for precut fabrics or for cutting your stash down to size

Easy Layer-Cake Quilts

Author: Barbara Groves
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604689153
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Sink your teeth into 11 quick and easy quilts that you can whip up in a jiffy--even if you're a total beginner! The creative team behind Me and My Sister Designs is back with simply stunning quilts created expressly for your favorite 10-inch-square precuts. Helpful how-to instructions and illustrations will guide you through an exciting and successful quilting adventure from start to finish.

Charming Jelly Roll Quilts

Author: Scott Flanagan
Publisher: Annie's Wholesale
ISBN: 1640254684
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
If you love working with precuts, you'll love these creative designs from Scott A. Flanagan. He has created eight stunning quilts using precut 2 1/2”-wide strips along with a bonus mini quilt for each quilt made from 5” charm squares. Choose the size you want to make—or make both. Find hours offun sewing within these pages. Start with your favorite pack of precut strips or squares and start sewing!

Fresh Fabric Treats

Author: Moda Bake Shop
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607054507
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Use your stash of precuts from the popular fabric company to treat yourself to quilts, table runners, pillows, totes and more! In this deliciously inspiring book, 15 popular project designers from the Moda Bake Shop serve it up in style! Their recipes are simple: Start with a mix of Moda precuts, sprinkle in some eye-catching details, and then top it all off with creative garnishes. Easy-to-follow instructions, vibrant photographs, and a variety of clever tips make these projects a snap to complete! “Is it the designers, the precuts or all the yummy Moda fabrics that draw us into this book? Oh heck, it’s all three! . . . In this case, the quilts are simple and doable (April in Paris is sooo pretty!), but the shine really comes from the other sewn projects. Just a bit more involved than beginner, Roslyn Mirrington’s Jewelry Wallet is so incredibly girly and useful for those of us who travel that our fingers were itching to make it. Jenny Garland’s Zippidy Doodle Bag is practically a no-brainer for kid-accompanied outings. (Skeptical? Just think about how many shoes you can try on while your 4-year-old works on the Cars 2 coloring book.) And Kimberly Walus’ Pack ’N’ Go Tote with a matching Sewing Kit is a fabulous combo for us sew-types. A perfect buy for gift givers or those of you drowning in precuts.”—Generation Q Magazine

Charm School

Author: Vanessa Goertzen
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617452726
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
“These cheery quilts demonstrate the versatility of charm squares and will inspire quilters to make use of these popular precuts.” —Library Journal Mind your Ps and Qs . . . precuts and quilt blocks, that is! Popular designer Vanessa Goertzen puts charm squares to the test with 18 projects using precut 5” x 5” squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you’ll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing. Modern and traditional quilters alike will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs! “This book will certainly appeal to any scrap lover! You can use precuts or ‘shop’ your stash to create your own collection of five inch blocks—it is a revelation to see the variety of patterns than can be made from this starting point . . . It truly is a book you would want to give a beginner, but the quilts are so lovely that even more experienced quilters will want to make them.” —Down Under Quilts “An excellent way to begin quilting or to use charm packs.” —yarnsandfabrics.co.uk “You’ll learn how to transform the simple squares into Snowballs, Stars, Flying Geese, and more. This book, featuring both traditional and modern patterns, is a must-have for precut collectors.” —American Patchwork & Quilting

Moda Bake Shop - Did Someone Say Cake?

Author: Lissa Alexander
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1683561864
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Cake is served! Whether it's the kind you eat or the fabric variety, we're all in. And you will be too! Especially once you see how easy it is to turn a stack of precut 10" Layer Cake squares into an enticingly beautiful quilt you'll enjoy for years to come. Each of the 12 patterns begins with the same basic ingredients--a Moda Layer Cake and some background fabric yardage. But these quilt designs couldn't be more different than chocolate cake is from pineapple upside-down cake. So whether you raid your pantry (er, fabric stash) or you shop for a new favorite bundle (or both!), you're bound to find a few Layer Cake patterns that are perfectly suited to your taste.