A Bold New Spin on One-Block Quilts: New Projects, More Fabrics, New Effects * 6 quilt projects, plus over a dozen gallery quilts and techniques for creating endless one-block variations * Create dramatic new design effects quilters have been asking for: hollow cubes, cubes sliced open, and blocks tumbling into the borders * New!
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.
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.
Tropical Splendor in Sashiko and Applique * Hand-stitch 6 vivid quilts inspired by tropical flora and fauna * Learn the secrets of successful Sashiko and applique * Options for both turn-under and fusible applique * Create designs from your own photos * Embellish your quilts with hand embroidery These glowing quilts bring together two of quilting's best-loved traditions: Japanese Sashiko and colorful applique.
Transform treasured photographs into quilts to be displayed and passed down as heirlooms-from the internationally known mixed media artist and quilter.
Using sentimental T-shirts in your quilting and sewing projects is always a fun and colorful way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes.
Quilts exemplify precious things: comfort through the warmth they provide; community, since they are often created by groups; and love, given the time and effort they require.
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!
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.
Memorable spaces, reimagined in fabric Your childhood home, an old family caravan, the incredible skyscraper in your city - these are all wonderful subjects that deserve to be re-created in fabric.
A basic introduction to reulerwork, featuring fifty-nine designs using six basic quilting ruler shapes, including straight lines, circles, and squiggles.
Remembering those we've lost, and empowering those of the future Stitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project.
Transform leftover quilting fabric into exquisite art bowls to preserve favorite designs or create beautiful handmade gifts with this step-by-step guide.
Learn how to use your sewing machine to apply gorgeous applique stitches to your quilts with this guide featuring four projects and twenty-two designs.
