Make Your Next Quilt a Classic * 21 pieced and applique quilts for all skill levels, chosen by the editors of C&T Publishing * Includes quilts from Alex Anderson, Piece O' Cake Designs, Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, and many more * Wide variety of techniques and sizes * Styles from traditional to contemporary You're sure to find projects you'll love making in this collection that combines clever takes on favorite blocks and applique motifs with fresh, contemporary fabrics.
Make Any of These Blocks in One Hour or Less * Make a quilt in just a day with your choice of 23 full-size pattern shapes, plus 5 bonus leaf and stem patterns * 9 fusible projects are quick and fun, with minimal sewing and no waste!
The Must-Have Reference Tool For Surface Design Success * Create your own hand-painted designs on fabrics, paper, and more * Expert advice from popular art quilter and surface design teacher Jane Davila * Learn the basics of mixing paints and see how easy it is to create your own effects * Includes 7 projects and an inspirational fiber art gallery * Discover the secrets of using mediums * Create fun designs with found objects * Lay-flat format makes referencing instructions easy * Add new dimension to your quilts and fiber art This is your license to play!
Irresistibly Easy Applique - No Piecing Required * 3 bold applique quilt designs in fresh new fabrics * 3 sizes: crib/wallhanging, twin, and queen * 3 easy applique techniques-applique and quilt in one quick step, even without a machine * Great for quick gifts or donation quilts * Just one supply list makes all 9 quilt options in the book!
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.
Keep This Essential Foundation Piecing Guide Right at Your Sewing Table Foundation-piece any pieced block, and achieve perfect results with no templates!
The Must-Have Reference Guide for Hand Needlework * Compact, take-anywhere guide to more than 180 stitches and stitch combinations for hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and crazy quilting * Beautifully illustrated in full color for both left- and right-handers * Alphabetical stitch listing and illustrated category index make any stitch easy to find * Handy chart shows which needles to use with various threads and yarns * Essential tool for any needleworker or quilter who wants to enhance a sewing project with hand embroidery Fiber artist Judith Baker Montano is back with this handy little reference guide that belongs in every needleworker's sewing basket.
Mouth-Watering New Quilts and Desserts * 10 pieced quilts with rich colors inspired by delicious desserts * 10 finger-licking recipes to enjoy while you quilt * Learn to create rich color combinations using the color wheel * Create a complex look with easy, basic blocks The secret of this tempting collection of pieced quilts is combining easy blocks - rectangles, half-square and quarter-square triangles, and four-patch blocks-in original ways.
Dress Up Your Home with Colorful Felt Accessories * Add flair to any room with 22 color-rich felt projects * Learn all the different ways to work with wool felt-hand or machine needle felting, wet felting, sewing with felt fabric, even felting with silk * Make a project as a gift, or accent a whole room with suites of coordinating accessories-dining room, office, and bedroom Looking for ways to brighten up a tired interior?
* A masterclass in all kinds of watercolour pencils Complete course from first principles to your first masterpiece Packed with dozens of examples and hundreds of invaluable guide notes
- Dozens of popular flowers including roses, lilies, anemones, poppies, cherry blossom, delphiniums and fuchsias are featured- Fresh approaches to painting: loose impressionistic flowers, wildflower landscapes, garden arrangements and gorgeous close-ups- Fast, effective and approachable techniques
As artists from across the globe have pushed the boundaries of what is considered fine art, textiles have emerged as one the most vibrant and captivating areas of contemporary art.
* Trees are an essential element for any watercolour artist to master, and Terry Harrison provides everything they need to know to paint them the easy way, from simple trees with a few strokes of the brush to fully developed paintings of trees in the landscape.
Make Your Quilts Look Like Antiques with Authentic Period Quilting Designs * Over 300 historically accurate quilting designs, organized into four time periods to make it easy to find the right designs for your quilt * Essential reference guide for anyone interested in vintage and antique quilts * Designs for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced * Use for hand or machine quilting You've created a beautiful quilt top in the style of your favorite era.
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.
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.
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.
Animals are a perennial favourite amongst artists, but many struggle with capturing their form and character in a way that reflects the true spirit of the animal.
Teens and Tweens: Learn 2 Sew for Fun and Profit * Sara shows you how easy and fun it is to sew cute clothes and accessories-and make money from your sewing * 9 beginner-friendly projects include PJs, pillows, a tote bag, a cell phone or MP3 player cover, an apron, a notebook cover, and more * Laugh along with Sara's journal entries Meet Sara Trail, teenage sewing whiz, designer, and entrepreneur.
