Sampler Spree
Sampler Spree

Author: Susan Ache

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2021-03-19

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1683561384

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Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!

Victory Quilts
Victory Quilts

Author: Eleanor Burns

Publisher: Quilt in a Day.

Published: 2008-04-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781891776236

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Victory Quilts represents a look back in history to the 1940s and life on the home front during the war years. This book offers patterns and techniques for 20 blocks, each one representing a slice of history with a story to tell. The blocks are traditional patterns, popular during the 1940s era. Along with strip piecing, Eleanor teaches her techniques for squaring up triangle-pieced squares, appliqu, flying geese patches, and much more. Make a sampler quilt "set on point" or straight set. Each method is clearly explained and has step-by-step illustrations in full color. Ribbon and swag borders are explained in detail and add unique interest to the quilt projects. Same block repeat patterns are included in addition to a table runner, wall hanging, and other projects. Victory Quilts contains yardage and cutting charts for 5 quilt sizes, and the blocks can be made in either 12" or 6" size. The book has 240 pages packed with lots of extra projects. Templates are included in sturdy cardstock paper. Take a step back in history to the greatest generation and stitch your quilt in memory of those long gone days!

Flying Colors
Flying Colors

Author: Gail Garber

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2010-11-05

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1607051494

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Tips and techniques for unleashing the designer within and creating your own original quilts. Let your imagination take flight! Gail Garber teaches you step-by-step techniques to create your own unique quilt designs, or to make any of the five bonus projects in this book. Draft shapes such as Flying Geese, triangles, and diamonds to fill strips of fabric that weave in and out of your design. Easy paper-piecing instructions help you make all your designs more accurate, from landscapes to radiating sunlight to flowing ribbons. Links to full-size foundation patterns are included, plus a gallery of quilts made by Gail and her students. Learn how to make intriguing quilts with techniques for using free-form strips and shapes to create dimension, illusion, and flow. There’s no limit to the designs you can invent!

Ultimate Quilt Block Collection
Ultimate Quilt Block Collection

Author: Lynne Goldsworthy

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-02-13

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1620082810

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Create hundreds of quilts with this guide for quilters of all skill levels, featuring over sixty block designs with step-by-step instructions. From the creative mind of renowned quilter Lynne Goldsworthy comes Ultimate Quilt Block Collection, featuring more than sixty of Lynne’s designs—colorful blocks in both classic and modern patterns using a wide range of motifs and fabrics. From basic units like flying geese to more intricate designs based on foundation paper piecing, there’s something in this comprehensive guide for quilters of varying skill levels. Lynne offers clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by beautiful color photos for every project and provides additional instruction in sewing your completed blocks into a finished quilt. Novice quilters can use this book to reinforce the basics, while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration and encouragement to experiment with original fabric and color combinations. Start quilting today! Inside Ultimate Quilt Block Collection: More than sixty distinctive quilt block designs Thorough, step-by-step guidance for quilters from novice to advanced A wide variety of techniques and patterns that you can follow or use as inspiration for your own original blocks Hundreds of full-color photographs that serve as visual references for each project Instructions and advice from a recognized worldwide quilting expert

Fast Flying Geese Quilts
Fast Flying Geese Quilts

Author: Karin Hellaby

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780954092832

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Dozens of creative ideas. Learn 25 ways to create flocks of fast flying geese from traditional to 3D geese. Fully illustrated and easy-to-follow instructions. Quilt plans plus a gallery of inspiration.

New York Beauties & Flying Geese
New York Beauties & Flying Geese

Author: Carl Hentsch

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1617451770

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Dramatic curves and angles for today's adventurous quilter Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing, foundation piecing, and simple machine appliqué. Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Then it's time to practice on 10 full-size quilts and 27 bonus pillow projects with lively color combinations to provide movement and drama. In a personal foreword, fabric designer Tula Pink discusses how she met Carl and came to collaborate with him on the color choices for his quilts. • Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing • Traditional blocks shine with the use of modern fabrics in rich color stories, with fabric selections by Tula Pink • Practice your newfound skills on a small project with stunning round pillows designed to accompany each quilt

Bears in the Woods Quilt
Bears in the Woods Quilt

Author: Eleanor Burns

Publisher: Quilt in a Day.

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780922705955

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Demonstrates variations of the pattern and explains how to create a quilt in less than sixteen hours.

Quilt Block on American Barns
Quilt Block on American Barns

Author: Eleanor Burns

Publisher: Quilt in a Day.

Published: 2010-04-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781891776403

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"Diana created a warm, down-home country feeling with her choice of Kansas Trouble fabrics by Moda. Her quilt fulfills a drem of driving down country roads in America's heartland. It's perfect to snuggle under by the fireplace on a cold winter day"--Page 4 of cover.

Underground Railroad Sampler
Underground Railroad Sampler

Author: Eleanor Burns

Publisher: Quilt in a Day.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781891776137

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The Underground Railroad story is one of the most dramatic chapters in America's history. It's a story about how countless slaves made their way out of bondage, risking death for freedom. This book features fifteen traditional quilt blocks believed to have had secret meanings to escaping slaves.

Tales of First Ladies and Their Quilt Blocks
Tales of First Ladies and Their Quilt Blocks

Author: Eleanor Burns

Publisher: Quilt in a Day.

Published: 2012-01-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781891776243

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Eight traditional blocks in both 12" and 6" sizes pay tribute to first ladies that have earned their place in history. Relates multiple techniques for the author's favorite blocks named after admirable women as well as interesting tidbits of each of their lives.