Patchwork Luxe
Patchwork Luxe

Author: Julia McLeod

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2024-09-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1644034891

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Master the art of quilting with cherished silk fabrics! Learn techniques to tame silk's challenging qualities and create gorgeous silk quilts! From working with reclaiming materials like ties, scarves, and garments to exploring the history of sericulture and its use in historic quilts, you'll find the secrets to quilting with silks. Discover key techniques when working with silks, including traditional machine piecing with fusible interfacing, improv piecing, fabric foundation piecing, fussy cutting, appliqué, finishing, and more! From sarees to kimono, you'll explore ways to combine various silks in one project. Put newfound skills to work, breathing life into quilt projects that range from bed-sized quilts to home decor items. Perfect for quilters of all skill levels, whether you're a traditionalist or a modern enthusiast Work your way to zero waste and transform your sentimental attire and textiles into treasured heirlooms with confidence. Find inspiration in the projects and stunning photo gallery included, making this book the perfect guide for crafting memory quilts from your loved one's clothing.

Improv Patchwork
Improv Patchwork

Author: Maria Shell

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2017-10-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1617454974

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Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own “prints”—stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!

Purr-fect Patchwork
Purr-fect Patchwork

Author: Pamela Jane Morgan

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-07-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1644030985

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Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts

Modern Scot Patchwork
Modern Scot Patchwork

Author: Kathy Allen

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781617455940

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"Pick your favorite kilt and make a tartan quilt!"--Back cover.

Luxe inferno
Luxe inferno

Author: Dr. Mahul Brahma

Publisher: BlueRose Publishers

Published: 2020-04-20

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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Luxe Inferno is a philosophical quest for the true meaning of luxe. It traces the journey of a luxe-o-holic through the nine circles of Inferno described by Dante Alighieri in Divine Comedy. It is a heady mix of facts and fiction comprising in-depth analysis of the various facets of luxury, based on research spanning over a decade. Through contemporary essays the book also explores luxury from marketing and branding perspectives. This is the third book of The Luxe Trilogy, the first two books comprise Decoding Luxe, exploring the dazzle, and Dark Luxe, exploring the darkness that secretly hides behind this luxe.

Quilt Improv
Quilt Improv

Author: Lucie Summers

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2013-07-23

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1446361608

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Learn how to create twelve stunning contemporary quilts and develop your own designs using improvisational methods. Take inspiration from simple objects to create twelve beautiful, contemporary quilt blocks. Create original quilts from each block design and adapt them to your own style. Learn how to interpret print, pattern and shapes into unique quilting ideas and experiment with a range of innovative techniques for impressive, professional results. Inside you’ll find techniques such as square piecing, basket weave, half-square triangles, chevrons, quarter circles and portholes. So, if you love fabric and color, take a step into the world of improv quilting.

Red & White Quilts
Red & White Quilts

Author: That Patchwork Place

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1604689730

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Generations of quilters have been captivated by the simple beauty of red-and-white quilts. Today's quilters are no different. Whether it's humble patchwork or more complex designs, a quilt stitched in only red and white fabrics speaks to the hearts of so many quilters. In Red & White Quilts, 14 of our generation's top designers share their takes on red-and-white quilts, ranging from vintage-inspired beauties to more modern styles. From patchwork to applique to English paper piecing, designers including Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell offer a one-of-a-kind collection sure to inspire you to create your own legacies in red and white.

Wise Craft Quilts
Wise Craft Quilts

Author: Blair Stocker

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1611803489

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Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts. In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here gathers a special collection of fabric, outlines a new technique, and spins a story. By using special fabrics as the starting point for each project—from a wedding dress to baby’s first clothes, worn denim, Tyvek race numbers, and more—the finished quilt is made even more special. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for what they represent in your life and the lives of the ones you love.