Make a stunning heirloom quilt and learn over thirty-five creative machine techniques in the process with this guide from the author of Floral Dimensions. This award-winning heirloom quilt has been specifically designed to explore sewing machine techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation. It is comprised of nine beautiful panels, each of which is described in step-by-step detail. It showcases exciting decorative skills such as wavy corded tucks, smocking, machine lace and cutwork. It also features a number smaller sewing projects including a cushion using the trapunto technique, a Christmas stocking with smocking detail, a bag made using corded, wavy tucks, and an album cover. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on your quilting skills, the comprehensive step-by-step technique advice and invaluable tips and tricks will help you along the way. Stylish photography and easy-to-follow layouts complete the package, making this book essential for anyone who wants sophisticated results from straightforward machine techniques.
How to create “today’s heirloom” quilts using modern designs that echo the antique looks that inspired them—by the bestselling jelly roll experts. Pam and Nicky Lintott bring you twelve new jelly roll quilt designs based on the best antique quilts from Pam’s stunning collection. Each clever quilt pattern uses just one jelly roll and has been designed to make the best use of your fabric while preserving the vintage style of each antique patchwork quilt. · Clear, detailed, step-by-step instructions with full-color diagrams · Beautiful photographs of both the antique quilt and the modern version · Pam and Nicky’s jelly roll books have sold over 300,000 copies! “The theme of the book is Pam’s antique quilt collection, showing these off and then making their own variations of these quilts from jelly rolls—the most useful of all precuts.” —PennyDog Patchwork
Learn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares the emotional, creative, and technical aspects of memory quilting through colorful storytelling and photography. Practical projects inspired by real families’ stories will help you celebrate love, provide comfort, and honor your family’s heritage. Create modern heirloom quilts! 12 exciting designs for memory keeping, with the stories that inspired them Learn tips for sewing with clothing to preserve the past and celebrate the future Make gifts for children, honor a lost loved one, and celebrate your family’s legacy “Susanne Parquette shows today’s quilters how to mix Modern with sentimental . . . The twelve quilts in the book are actual commissioned memory quilts made by Paquette, who includes the people and stories behind each quilt . . . Paquette walks us through the process, beginning with Memory Keeping: remembering, documenting, and perspective.” —The Literate Quilter
♥♥Have you always wanted to make quilts like your grandma?♥♥⚠b&w version Are you struggling to grasp the basics of quilting? Have you tried to learn the art of quilt making, but can't even put together a decent quilt sandwich yet? And I bet you also don't want to throw $637 out of the window because of stupid mistakes due to inexperience... If so, listen to what I have to say! Hi! My name is Susanne Floris, and I am a professional quilter. I literally fell in love with this art while watching my grandma... When she quilted, she was always so incredibly relaxed. And she was able to transfer her artistic skills and creative potential into every single quilt she made! I decided to write this book after my granddaughter joined a quilting class. Here despite spending $420 in 3 months (at $35 per hour), plus $217 for a teacher's kit, she learned nothing. And I mean not a thing, zero, zilch. Of course! How can you learn anything, when there are 13 other people in the class! So, I became her teacher, and thanks to my tips and tricks, she created her first quilting sandwich in just 29 days! Now I have enclosed the very same teachings within this book. Quilting for Beginners features detailed information on quilting from its history, products you can create, to the types of quilts you're interested in perfecting. Let's not forget that as a quilter, you cannot miss out on the quilting terminologies to guide you all the way. ★For a more practical and quick study, the book is 8.5 x 11 inches!★ Aside from these, you have a complete list of essential quilting supplies and other pieces of quilting equipment necessary to fill your kit and work station. Jumpstarting your quilting journey comes easy with an illustrated step-by-step guide from creating the design, choosing what fabric to use, designing templates to basting and binding. Inside you will learn: The correct way to make a quilt sandwich, easy as a pie! 5 techniques for beginners even if you have a shake hand; My tried-and-tested, step-by-step guide to making your first quilt in 29 days - Yes, just like my granddaughter! Know, understand and DO the borders for finish your first quilt The single block you can complete with no curves, triangles, goose flying geese, without anything complicated or fancy different patterns for beginners! 9 common mistakes beginner quilters make, and how to avoid them to increase your learning curve exponentially. The guide for your edges. The secret to no longer being intimidated by binding - It will become a walk in the park. The only web site where you can buy fabrics at bargain prices for your first quilt, plus 5 more web sites for medium to high quality fabrics. Don't worry if you have limited time to dedicate to quilting... Hear this: a career woman with 3 babies sent me an enthusiastic message. She had completed her first quilt! I have decided that this system must be accessible to anyone wishing to learn how to make amazing quilts that will last for generations - without having to shell out all that money and time! Quilting is the art of our grandmothers - it shouldn't be expensive to learn! What are you waiting for? Scroll up, and click the 'Buy Now' button to be able to unleash your artistic streak in durable quilts like your grandma's!
This collection of 18 charming quilts and home accessories from Sherri McConnell brings together the best of the old and new in quilting. Sherri’s new designs update traditional blocks (many handed down from her grandmothers) with fresh colors and fabrics from some of today’s top designers. You’ll also visit Sherri’s quilting room and learn how to find inspiration for your own quilting. Projects in the book include quilts both large and small, plus pillows and table runners—perfect for scrap fabrics, fat quarters, and precut charm packs and jelly rolls. Fast and easy projects also make wonderful homemade gifts.
Take your quilting to the next level! Best-selling author Angela Walters shares 70+ all-new free-motion designs and variations to fit a variety of shapes, plus background fillers and borders. Tackle your quilt top one bite at a time with step-by-step illustrations and detail photos, plus a visual index. Then see how they all go together with inspiring full-page quilts from the master herself. For use with your longarm, midarm, or home sewing machine.
In this all new book, you will find beautiful and exciting projects that will teach you to make contemporary quilts inspired by the old tops and reconstructions. These "new" quilts are an excellent way to revitalize old quilts, while honoring those who made the originals.
