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.
Portraits in Applique that Practically Sit Up and Say Woof Show off 24 dog breeds at their most appealing with these charming little applique portrait quilts Save steps with Carol's easy light box applique technique Give your canine friends added depth and dimension with relaxed, random quilting designs Each pattern includes full-size applique templates From the basset hound's mournful sincerity to the corgi's lively alertness, Carol Armstrong's designs capture that certain something that gives each breed its characteristic look.
"e;An exercise in modern, modular play, using time-honored quilt blocks and a combination of solid, batik and hand-dyed fabrics to make the quilts sing.
Create Extraordinary Images on Fabric from Your Computer Printer * Use easy-to-learn photo effects to jazz up your quilts and crafts * Step-by-step recipes for creating interesting effects to print on fabric using your digital camera, scanner, printer, and/or computer.
Use Your Favorite Photos as Inspiration for Stunning Abstract Quilts- Use personal photos to create a collage and learn how to select fabrics that work with your composition- This technique book for any quilter encourages you to look for texture, shape, and color when you shoot photos- Expand your quilt design possibilities by learning how to spot unusual vantage points, intricate details, varied patterns, and complex elements in your photography- Enlargement reference guide includedUse the techniques in this book to create an endless array of adventurous quilt designs inspired by your favorite photos.
Use the fabrics you love - finish every quilt you start New ideas for creating color-splashed quilts with modern panache Designs look more complex than they really are easy piecing and colorful fabric do all the work Rich jewel tones juxtaposed with cool neutrals will make these projects pop!
An expert teacher and quilt designer guides you through each and every step as you make your very first quilt-includes nine patterns and 140 how-to photos.
1 supply list = 9 quilt options * 9 new Super Simple quilt projects combine 3 incredibly easy quilt designs with 3 vibrant fabric styles: New Retro, Batiks, and Plaids and Stripes * Simple shopping-make any of the quilts from one supply list * Simple piecing-put the quilts together fast with easy strips, squares, and rectangles * Simple projects-quick and easy for both beginners and experienced quilters * Affordable price makes this book perfect for bundling in shop-created kits You loved how fast and easy it was to make the first Super Simple quilts.
"e;John Kubiniec's aim is to take the fear and mystery out of creating with curves, and has put together enough intriguing designs to tempt any quilter.
