A reference guide to all you need to know to dye fabric, including necessary tools, the best dyes, which fabrics to use, additives, precautions, and more.
Fool the eye with dynamic quilts that are easy to sew Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing-it's easy!
Sophisticated Style with Simple PiecingMultiple sizes, alternative colorways, and design tips are included for all 10 project quiltsPatterns range from "e;quick and easy"e; to "e;involved but inspiring"e;Learn about color theory, fabric selection, and elements of designBuild your skills with step-by-step instruction and tips on piecing, hand or machine applique and quilting, and finishingThis is your "e;go-to"e; book for contemporary quiltmaking!
Put Down the Ruler and Free Your Inner Applique Artist * Create 8 expressive applique quilts with this foolproof, no-rules approach * Make your quilts as precise or freewheeling as you want them to be * Use fabric color and value to make your applique come alive Who says beautiful applique has to be fussy?
New Ways to Indulge Your Passion for French Braid Quilts 8 all-new projects feature lots of spectacular new ways to French braid your quilts New shapes and sizes: wallhangings, table runners, multi-sided table toppers, and Christmas tree skirts New ways to use French braids: borders, variable-width and star-shapes, or with applique and variegated fabrics Spectacular new color palettes with big, bold printsTake your French braid quilts in dramatic new directions with this sequel to the bestselling French Braid Quilts.
Keep This Essential Foundation Piecing Guide Right at Your Sewing Table Foundation-piece any pieced block, and achieve perfect results with no templates!
Celebrate Kaleidoscope Quilts With the Master Kaleidoscope Artist * Career retrospective of Paula Nadelstern's awe-inspiring quilts is packed with photos, design insights, and tips for making your own kaleidoscope quilts * Huge gallery with photos and in-depth, behind-the-scenes commentary on 19 quilts * Chapters with detailed explanations of Paula's design strategies and construction methods The astonishing quilts that spring from Paula Nadelstern's passion for kaleidoscopes will change your view of what a quilt can be.
Do-It-All Guide to Putting the ART in Art Quilts * Learn the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises, then add your own personal style * Develop the quilt artist within you * Explore fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery on fabric * Learn about the business side of creating, exhibiting, and marketing your quilts Take your art quilts to the next level with Jane and Elin guiding the way.
Just like the Knitting Stitch Bible and the Crochet Handbook Stitch Guide, this book contains illustrations and specific instructions for everything ranging from the most basic quilting techniques to the more complicated multi-patterned projects.
Popular pattern designer Jenifer Dick and expert quilter Angela Walters have teamed up to provide 20 modern, diverse projects reinterpreting the Nine-Patch block.
