Innovative Piecing
Innovative Piecing

Author: Sarah Sacks Dunn

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2001-01-13

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781579543303

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Unlike most how-to-piece books which cover just one or two techniques, Innovative Piecing by Sarah Sacks Dunn presents 19 unusual and original piecing techniques used by professional quilters, each clearly explained with step-by-step directions and color photographs. Like a quilt class with 19 expert teachers, this book will show quilters how to piece show-quality masterpieces.

Sensational Sets and Borders
Sensational Sets and Borders

Author: Sally Schneider

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 1998-08-15

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780875967622

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Sensational Sets & Borders Discover lots of exciting new ways to arrange your stash of blocks in fresh, creative settings, and then surround them with a dynamic pieced or plain border. More than 200 quilter's-eye-view photos and clear step-by-step directions will guide you each step of the way. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: * Simple solutions for dealing with blocks that aren't the same size * How to size and fit borders so they never, ever ripple or wave * Sashing strategies that instantly add pizzazz to your quilts * An ingenious, time-saving way to join blocks together (cut your assembly time in half!) * The secrets to custom-fitting a pieced border * Dozens of clever ideas for straight and diagonal settings And much, much more!

The Ultimate Guide to Rulerwork Quilting
The Ultimate Guide to Rulerwork Quilting

Author: Amanda Murphy

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2020-04-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1617459488

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Discover how to use quilting rulers to their fullest and achieve the quilting you want every time. Straight lines, curves . . . there are rulers for every kind of quilting! Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm machines. With recommendations for choosing templates and feet, this technical guide is great on its own, but also makes the perfect sidekick to Murphy’s popular Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book. Plan your quilting to perfection and learn to combine rulerwork with free-motion quilting. Watch your quilting aesthetic begin to evolve; helpful photos show you how to execute quilting designs with basic straight-line and circle rulers, as well as specialty shapes like waves, clamshells, and feathers! Become a rulerwork expert! Achieve the quilting you want every time Work on your longarm or domestic sewing machine, with troubleshooting and ergonomic tips for each Buy the right rulers and feet, plan the quilting, and execute rulerwork with finesse

Quilting: the Basics and Beyond
Quilting: the Basics and Beyond

Author: Jeri Simon

Publisher: Landauer (IA)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780982558638

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Whether you're new to quilting to want to brush up on your techniques, this is a go-to reference guide for today's quilter. Beginning with expert tips on equipment and supplies, choosing fabrics and colors, pressing, rotary cutting, and piecing, you'll then learn the essentials of appliqu , assembly, borders, finishing, binding, labeling, and hanging quilts. With 7 learn-to-quilt practice projects, basic blocks, and an included DVD featuring dozens of techniques explained in easy-to-follow steps, enjoy the beauty of a quilt you've successfully made yourself

Press for Success
Press for Success

Author: Myrna Giesbrecht

Publisher: Martingale & Company Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781564771360

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Learn to press like a pro with this book from our popular Joy of Quilting series. Step-by-step directions and clear illustrations show you simple pressing tricks and techniques that will make all your quilt projects easier and more accurate.

Simple Quilts for the Modern Home
Simple Quilts for the Modern Home

Author: Stephanie Soebbing

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 160765945X

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· On trend contemporary projects that modernize traditional blocks, embrace minimalism, and rely on bold colors and contrast · Contains 12 modern quilt patterns that are great for any level sewer · Build skills with step-by-step instruction and photography, and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing · Color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design are all clearly explained · Author Stephanie Soebbing is a savvy social media marketer with an e-commerce site, weekly podcast, and 40,000+ online followers

Marvelous Miniatures
Marvelous Miniatures

Author: Eleanor Levie

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2001-11-12

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781579545024

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Your step-by-step guide to Marvelous Miniatures. Get enthralled with working small! Little quilts are big on charm and appeal, and with help and inspiration from our expert teachers and quilters, you'll find out how easy it is to adapt your quiltmaking skills to a smaller scale. Once you try these ideas on for size, your miniatures will be the ones that make people ask, "How did she ever do that?" Minis are simply irresistible-- * Create a quick little quilt with only a thimbleful of effort * Scale down a favorite quilt pattern to pint-size proportions * Piece with precision and appliqué with ease, no matter how tiny the pieces * Embellish with tiny stencils, embroidery stitches, and 3-D flowers * Customize quilts for dolls, teddy bears, doll furniture, and more * Use foundation piecing or English paper piecing for the ultimate piecing perfection * learn easy tricks for binding and quilting minis. Plus great gifts from miniature blocks!