Deanne Eisenman is on a mission to educate quilters on a brief history of applique, alleviate anxiety about the "e;A"e; word and celebrate the joy of making patchwork bloom.
Needlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic ideals throughout time and geography.
Create Personalized Mementos for Your Favorite People * Turn favorite pictures and objects into one-of-a-kind gifts to treasure * 13 fun projects easy enough to complete in a day or a weekend * Personalize your projects the easy way with your digital camera, scanner, printer, or all-in-one Give someone you love the best gift of all-good memories.
28 super-cool projects to create your own style Learn to make one-of-a-kind jewelry, bags, and stuff for your room Choose from 28 superfun projects to make yourself or with friends Develop crafty skills you didn't know you hadHow jealous are you of all the cute earrings and barrettes you see at your favorite stores?
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.
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.
For quilters seeking to have some fun with improv quilting but aren't quite sure how to approach the technique, this is a must-have guide that offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block - log cabins!
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Das Faszinierende an Strickmode ist oft ihre Dreidimensionalität – erhabene Zöpfe verleihen Kleidungsstücken Kontur sowie Individualität und können nach Belieben in punkto Farbe und Form kombiniert werden.
Sweet, simple softies in three easy steps Everyone can make softies with this simple three-step method perfect for complete beginners and avid crafters.
Versatile Applique Quilts Inspired by 19th Century Tile Quilts A contemporary take on a charming quilting tradition Use your favorite applique technique-needle turn, machine applique, or fused 6 projects teach you about designing and constructing various styles of tile quilts, from traditional to contemporary.
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.
