This nostalgic treasure chest of vintage art embroidery patterns offers hundreds of authentic designs from the classic magazines and needlework catalogs of yesteryear.
Fun new ways to make any quilt a little bit crazy If you cross traditional crazy quilting, some favorite pieced quilt patterns, and today's machine-quilting methods, what do you get?
Light up traditional pieced quilts with the drama of diamondsFeaturing new techniques that bring the drama of diamonds to traditional designs, bestselling quilt designer and author Barbara Cline showcases 10 striking new quilts.
Turn photos into fabulous fabric art collages You'll be surprised how easy it is to transform a photo into gallery-worthy fabric art with Leni Wiener's simple methods.
A quilter's best friend: diamond fat-quarter quiltsHere's a beautiful new way to indulge a love affair with fat quarters: 11 diamond-themed traditional quilts from Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts.
Pieced quilts with curvy pizzazzIf you liked the way Judy Sisneros' best-selling 9-Patch Pizzazz and Rectangle Pizzazz turned simple shapes into knockout quilts, you'll love the magic Judy works with pieced circles.
A wonderful world of intricate beauty You'll be captivated by the elegance and grace of these elaborate shadow trapunto quilts-especially once you discover how easy they are to make!
With just seven basic knots and stitches, you can add lovingly handmade details to everything you sew-from quilts to craft projects to fashion accessories.
Discover the stories behind the quilts Bring a bit of Elm Creek into your home with the latest quilt designs inspired by the New York Times best-selling series Jennifer shares her inspiration for the characters in her last six novels - their quilts and their stories Includes the popular Cornucopia of Thanks sampler with blocks to symbolize what you are thankful forYou will love this beautiful new group of traditional quilt projects, including two Hawaiian-style patterns and a Double Wedding Ring quilt.
Create your own beautiful fabric landscapes * Master 12 different fabric painting techniques with detailed, step-by-step photos * Build your own stunning stash of fabrics with painted landscapes, water scenes, and dreamy skies * Learn Mickey's "e;design strip"e; technique to make dynamic quilts using large, uncut sections of your fabrics * Suitable for all skill levels; 3 projects included With Mickey Lawler, the best-selling author of SKYDYES, even beginners who have never picked up a brush can learn to paint striking scenes on fabric.
A Smooth Path for Your Quilting 80 original continuous-line designs for hand or machine quilting Spend less time starting, stopping, and securing stitches Visual design index makes it easy to find the best patterns for your quilt Includes tips on machine quilting, marking, and background stitching Best-selling author Hari Walner is back with brand new quilting patterns and also variations on old favorites.
Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs * Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert * Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success * Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter * An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern This is the design textbook for quilters.
A fresh look at vintage style Bring boutique style to your home and wardrobe Learn how to mix and match today's bright, irresistible fabric prints and use them with many different sewing techniques Loads of practical advice and mini tutorials-so you will love what you make!
Add New Dimension to Your Favorite Hexagon Quilts * Your favorite One-Block Wonders authors are back with new graphic techniques using triangles, cubes, and applique * Learn how to create optical illusions with your fabrics * Bonus projects include totes, coasters and placemats for using up left-over hexagons * Create interesting shadow effects with clever fabric placement * Try new kinds of borders with uneven edges, creative shapes, and hexagon strips From the best-selling authors of the One-Block Wonders books.
