A Quilting Life

A Quilting Life

Author: Sherri McConnell

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1607056607

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“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf


The Practical Guide to Patchwork

The Practical Guide to Patchwork

Author: Elizabeth Hartman

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2010-11-16

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1607051621

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Quilting basics with modern flair—with twelve projects for beginners, confident beginners, and intermediates. Winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new book. The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire process of creating fun and useful quilts that they’ll be proud to call their own. Explore different options for each project in this book—make it with just two colors or scrappy, make it vintage or mod, make it soft or playful. Alternate colorways included with each project show you how swapping out fabrics can change the look of the same block. Learn how to cut, piece, appliqué, machine quilt, bind, and finish. Pick up helpful tips and tricks to stay organized and master the methods.


Beginner's Guide to Quilting

Beginner's Guide to Quilting

Author: Elizabeth Betts

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2013-05-10

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1446361551

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Get started today with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. With the information and projects in this book, you can discover the delights of this old-fashioned craft—while creating beautiful quilts and other items for yourself and for others. Numerous color photos are included for guidance and inspiration. · Covers all aspects of quilting, from piecing and patchwork to quilting and binding. · Includes quick and clever techniques with step-by-step illustrated instructions. · Choose from sixteen small and large projects, including bed quilts, bags, and wall hangings. · Features a glossary explaining common quilting and sewing terms.


Free-Motion Quilting 101

Free-Motion Quilting 101

Author: Ashley Nickels

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781641550024

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Quilters want to finish their quilts--and that means doing their own machine quilting. In Free-Motion Quilting 101, teacher and quilter Ashley Nickels provides in-depth instruction on learning the technique of free-motion quilting, combined with simple small projects that reinforce the technique. Quilters will have fun while learning the necessary steps to complete a quilting project. Free-Motion Quilting 101 is divided into three parts--workbook-style practice; project session and in-depth reference for finishing a quilt 15 foundational designs 3 simple projects and 1 larger project that is a culmination of the techniques learned in the book Free-Motion Quilting 101 is squarely on mastering the technique on a regular home sewing machine and will be the book new quilters pick up first to learn how to free-motion quilt successfully.


Simple Quilts for the Modern Home

Simple Quilts for the Modern Home

Author: Stephanie Soebbing

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 160765945X

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· On trend contemporary projects that modernize traditional blocks, embrace minimalism, and rely on bold colors and contrast · Contains 12 modern quilt patterns that are great for any level sewer · Build skills with step-by-step instruction and photography, and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing · Color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design are all clearly explained · Author Stephanie Soebbing is a savvy social media marketer with an e-commerce site, weekly podcast, and 40,000+ online followers


Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting

Beginner’s Guide to Free-Motion Quilting

Author: Natalia Bonner

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1607055384

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Photo tutorials show stitching in action for 50+ free-motion quilting designs to create modern quilts with classic style! Popular blogger and designer, Natalia Bonner, illustrates her instructions with detailed photos that make it easier to get beautiful results on your home sewing machine. Learn how to quilt all-over, as filler, on borders, and on individual blocks…using loops and swirls, feathers and flames, flowers and vines, pebbles and more! Includes tips for choosing batting and thread, layering and basting, starting and stopping, and prepping your machine are included. After you’ve practiced, show off your new skills with six geometric quilt projects.


Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites

Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites

Author: Laura Coia

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2020-03-25

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1617459267

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Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.


A Beginner's Guide to Quilting: How to Sew a Quilt from Start to Finish

A Beginner's Guide to Quilting: How to Sew a Quilt from Start to Finish

Author: Bartholomew AUBREY

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Quilting is a fun and practical way to pass time, a beautiful addition to any home whether you use them as covers on beds or as art for the walls. You can be as creative as you like. If you're looking for quilt patterns for beginners, sew quick sew cute, explore this collection of sampler quilt patterns, hand applique patterns that are perfect for beginning quilters. They're all written with detailed instructions and include illustrations that take you through the construction process in a step-by-step manner. The goal is to make assembly an easy task so you finish the project and get to enjoy the joys of quilting. This book will also show you just how easy it is to make beautiful quilts as you go, even if the block pattern looks super complex. Use these steps to learn how to make a basic quilt and then show off your handiwork to all your friends and family!


A Beginner's Guide to Rag Quilting

A Beginner's Guide to Rag Quilting

Author: Christine Mann

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1641704829

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You've always wanted to try quilting, and now it's easier than ever! In A Beginner's Guide to Rag Quilting, longtime quilter and bestselling author Christine Mann makes it easy to master the beginning principles of rag quilting with 12 easy starter projects. Packed with full-color photographs and tons of creative inspiration, every detail of the book from the step-by-step photographed instructions to the lay-flat spiral binding is designed specifically with the beginning quilter in mind. Readers will also find a brief history of quilting and helpful guides on cutting and coordinating colors, plus delightful extras like pillow patterns and quick-reference guides in the back pocket of the book. Even better, each book comes with a pack of 4 quilt labels and needles so you can proudly stitch your very own labels onto your first creations!


First Time Quilting

First Time Quilting

Author: Editors of Creative Publishing

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2014-11-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781589238244

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Learning how to quilt has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to quilt. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic quilting techniques will have you creating projects like pillows, wall quilts, and even table runners in no time. Eleven simple projects will introduce you to skills like cutting pieces with a rotary cutter and mat, sewing blocks and quilt tops with precision, adding sashing and borders, basting the layers, hand and machine quilting, and binding; skills you will use often as you continue to learn. With First Time Quilting, soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.