Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

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Published: 2020-12

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 9781893824973

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Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!


First Time Tangle Quilting

First Time Tangle Quilting

Author: Jane Monk

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2015-04-15

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1589238761

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Learn the basics of Tangle drawing and apply it to fabric by stitching designs by machine or by hand! Includes four projects for beginners.


The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting

The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting

Author: Susan Stein

Publisher: Creative Publishing international

Published: 2015-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1627882588

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This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts, including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced, and appliquéd art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities for the reader to try the techniques, and galleries of art quilts by various fabric artists offer beautiful examples and enticing inspiration.


5,500 Quilt Block Designs

5,500 Quilt Block Designs

Author: Maggie Malone

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781402720475

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A must-have for every quilter: the ultimate pattern resource, with an astounding 5,500 blocks With 5,500 blocks to copy, adapt, and combine in countless ways, no quilter will ever have to run out of patterns anymore. Some designs are classics and taken from museum collections, handed from friend to friend, or kept in a family for many years. Each pattern is drawn on a grid showing the number of squares to the block which makes it easy to mix-and-match, because they all draft to the same size. The dazzling choices include a Premium Star, Double Pyramid, Strips and Squares, Farmer's Puzzle, Sunburst, Beggar's Blocks, and countless more. They're arranged by type--including 4-, 5-, and 9-patch patterns; circles and curves; octagons; diamonds; and 8-point stars--and all indexed alphabetically by name. There's even information on each block's source. As a special bonus Maggie Malone has included a section of Alphabet Patch Patterns to use for personalizing every block. No quilter can do without this book.


Quilts for Baby

Quilts for Baby

Author: Susan Stein

Publisher: Creative Publishing international

Published: 2015-04-15

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1627882715

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Choose from among five fresh designs to create a perfect quilt for the sweet baby in your life. Baby quilts are irresistible projects. They're fun to create and, if made well, can last to cuddle generations of little charmers. The five baby quilts in this book are bright, colorful, and each have their own distinct style. There are three quilts designed by Sharon Hultgren: one with a sailboat theme, one with a heart theme, and one in a diamond theme. The two quilts designed by Susan Stein include magic stars and puzzle blocks. Each project includes a full-page color photo, materials list, step-by-step instructions, diagrams for construction, and any necessary templates. Designer's tips along the way make sure you can complete your quilt to perfection.


First Time Art Quilts

First Time Art Quilts

Author: Susan Stein

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1589238745

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Step-by-step instructions make jumping into art quilting easy and fun! Art quilting is very personal, and it can take a lot of experimentation and practice to achieve a level of confidence and accomplishment. One cannot become an art quilter simply by following instructions. However, some basic information is needed to get started on the right path. This booklet gives the reader a foundation in design elements - lines, values, color, texture, balance, and unity - and provides 5 simple art quilt projects to help the reader experiment with different methods. Explore fabric manipulation and embellishment techniques with author Susan Stein, a Minnesota Quilter of the Year.


Quilting 101

Quilting 101

Author: Editors of Creative Publishing international

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1631596578

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Written with the absolute beginner in mind, Quilting 101 teaches all the basics for machine quilting with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Quilting 101 will teach you quilting skills through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Quilting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of quilting: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods. The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects, and offering the complete book pages in PDF format. All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.


The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction

Author: Christine Haynes

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1589237773

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DIVThe Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction is a technique-based book that covers all the necessary skills for sewing clothes, including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and outerwear—for women, men, and children./div


The Quilting Bible

The Quilting Bible

Author: Cowles Creative Publishing

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780865732001

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Provides instructions for quiltmaking basics, and offers suggestions for making block-pieced quilts, samplers, and other accessories