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.
“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
Wow, clamshell quilts have never been easier! Clamshells are a day at the beach with YouTube sew-lebrity Laura Coia. A fan favorite from her Sew Very Easy channel, Laura’s clamshells are sew easy to make that you can create clamshell quilts and home decor projects in no time! Simply use fusible applique sheets to transfer the clamshell pattern, start cutting and stitchin’, and then follow along as Laura walks you through the QAYG technique and easy machine applique stitching to finish the quilt. Each project has alternate colorways and variations to personalize your clamshell masterpiece; the "how many clamshells?" math is easier than you think! This fun book gives you five projects to get you started — a quilt, table runner, wall hanging, pillow, and placemats — all using 5" clamshells! Perfect for using with your favorite charm pack or slashing your fabric scraps into 5” squares Includes quilting construction tips and tricks and bonus instructions on how to make darling little 2 1⁄2” clamshells
Jo Parrott gives quilters what they love: old-time favorites! Her no-template solution makes traditional quilt designs a snap. Choose from seven impressive projects plus two bonus projects; designs include A Storm at Sea, Broken Star, Geese in Flight, and more Find rotary-cutting and piecing shortcuts you can't live without Create the appeal of established patterns at the speed of modern techniques
Are you ready to update the classic Snowball Block? Mary Covey has created 4 up-to-date Snowball combinations featuring great fabric and quick construction. The Snowball Block itself is easy to make: just one large square with a small square sewn at each corner and trimmed to create a circle. Then it's time to get creative! Mix and match your Snowballs with other favorite blocks like the not-so-basic Nine Patch to make something out of the ordinary. Whether your stash is more timeless or trendy, one of these Snowball quilts will work for you. Pick your favorite and get started! 4 quilts: Simply Soothing; Fresh Air, Spring Breeze; Patch of Happiness; and Winter's in the Wind.
' The right notion just might unlock your creativity For the past 25 years, Nancy Zieman has offered innovative ideas, inspiration and information designed to make sewing, serging, quilting and embroidering more efficient—and more enjoyable. Now she offers a guidebook to every tool you’ll ever need! Nancy’s Favorite 101 Notions covers the standards—not all pins are created equal!—as well as some one-task wonders that can make the difference between a frustrating failure and a wonderful work of art. Nancy describes the features of each tool—so you can find a tool that works, regardless of brand—and details the various uses. Helpful Notes from Nancy and Budget-Friendly tips are sprinkled throughout, as are illustrated mini-demonstrations. With Nancy’s Favorite 101 Notions, you can find the tools that will make sewing easier, faster, more creative and more fun!
Discover the joys of creating a wonderfully textured baby quilt that's easy to stitch and quick to finish. Use shortcuts--including precuts! Inspired by the author's six children, these delightful designs are brimming with fun dimensional elements for wee ones to explore. Create an adorable, practical gift that brings texture and color into Baby's world! Choose from seven attention-grabbing quilts in three categories: precuts, strip piecing, and fusible-grid designs Learn how to easily add ruffles, rickrack, and other dimensional embellishments to stimulate Baby's senses Each pattern incorporates a helpful, time-saving tip
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!
Travel the globe with these 25 quilt projects—no passport required! In World of Quilts—25 Modern Projects, Cassandra Ellis presents quilt projects that are historically rooted in cultures around the world. Using time-honored techniques, she strips quilting back to the basics to inspire you both aesthetically and practically. The quilts vary in size, difficulty, and fabrics, so you can mix and match elements to create a design that's at once unique and personal. The second part of the book is a “Quilt Masterclass” reference to guide you through the quilting process from start to finish.
