Crazy Quilted Heirlooms & Gifts
Crazy Quilted Heirlooms & Gifts

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1440219710

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In Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts, J. Marsha Michler translates this extraordinary Victorian art into tomorrow's heirlooms. Create a breathtaking window-treatment, sumptuous pieces for your living and dining rooms, gifts to shower upon the newest baby in the family, or a steal-the-show evening scarf that your granddaughter will be proud to pass down to her granddaughter. Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts showcases 30 compelling projects that you'll be inspired to craft for your home and garden, including: • Showpiece Wall Quilt • Festive Gift Bags • Pendant Purses • Tea Set • Garden notebook cover Each chapter of the book features needle arts such as Battenberg lace making, Shadow Work, Silk Ribbon and Wool Embroidery, and much more. Step-by-step instructions include photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams, along with suggestions for fabrics and colors, and complete materials listings.

Crazy Quilt Décor
Crazy Quilt Décor

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1440220441

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J. Marsha Michler, the leading designer and author in the area of crazy quilting, now joins the popular quilting technique with home decor. Quilters will follow her innovative techniques and step-by-step instructions for creating 30 crazy quilt home decor projects in popular themes such as Oriental, Victorian, Folk art, Country, Western and Whimsical. Featuring an excellent selection of projects for the home, including small quilts, window treatments, chair and table covers, pillows, baskets, picture frames, and lampshades, this book is well worth the investment. Quilters will learn several methods of crazy quilting, including topstitch applique, confetti piecing, the antique method, one-layer topstitch applique, the heirloom method, and collage method and the stained glass method.

Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide
Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-07

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1440208239

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Your one-stop source for crazy quilting know-how! From Victorian quilts to contemporary works of art, crazy quilting has evolved into a beautiful mixture of piecing, embroidery, and fabric techniques. Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide tells you everything you need to know to create your own beautiful heirloom crazy quilts, including: • 10 different methods for piecing. • More than 100 embroidery stitches for ribbons, flosses and threads. • Techniques for dyeing, painting, stamping, printing, and embroidering on silk, cotton, rayon, wool and linen. • Instructions for adding buttons, beads, tassels, cording and other dimensional embellishments. • Tips for finishing your quilts. Whether you are just getting started or have been quilting for years, Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide is guaranteed to be the crazy quilting resource you turn to the most.

Design & Knit the Sweater of Your Dreams
Design & Knit the Sweater of Your Dreams

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1440219907

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Designing and creating a sweater is fun and can be accomplished by knitters of all skill levels! J. Marsha Michler guides the reader through three main design and construction areas: • Creating pattern stitches and colorworking • Sweater shapes and styles • How to fit a sweater Each is explained fully and clearly, and allows for the reader to participate through worksheets. Also includes helpful tips, diagrams, and detailed photos. This book is a reference, textbook, and workbook that will inspire knitters to create beautiful sweaters they will want to wear again and again. Covers four different styles of sweaters and provides instructions for designing and knitting more than 18 sweaters, along with helpful hints that assist the reader in making creative choices. Create beautiful sweaters to wear with pride!

Bead & Wire Art Jewelry
Bead & Wire Art Jewelry

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-03-02

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1440220786

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Fashion Beads and Wire into Stunning Jewelry Jewelry artists look no further, Bead & Wire Art Jewelry is THE resource you need to bring together two of your favorite mediums—bead and wire. From simple stringing to extensive wirework, author J. Marsha Michler's detailed, step-by-step instructions will show you how to create over 50 stunning pieces of jewelry. Learn techniques including stringing, stitching, jigwork and loomwork, and even learn to make your own findings. From easy to advanced, you will find a project to suit your skill level and tastes. This inspirational book features: • 50+ easy, intermediate and advanced jewelry projects • A variety of rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces • Variations to inspire your creativity

Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts
Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts

Author: J. Marsha Michler

Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780873419598

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Includes 30 lovely crazy quilt projects for the wardrobe and home. Detailed instructions along with illustrations and colorful photos allow quilters of all skill levels to create exciting and unique projects such as curtain tiebacks, placemats, potholders, notebook covers, bibs, silk ties, gift bags, and more!

Crazy-Quilted Memories
Crazy-Quilted Memories

Author: Brian Haggard

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 160705230X

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Turn family photos and mementos into quilted scrapbooks with this crazy quilting guide featuring 10 projects and 24 embroidery stitches. In Crazy-Quilted Memories, quilt artist Brian Haggard shows readers how to turn treasured family keepsakes—including photo prints, buttons, beads, and other keepsakes—into meaningful quilt embellishments. He offers a fresh take on traditional crazy quilt techniques, as well as 24 basic and combination embroidery stitches to create never-before-seen motifs. Each of the 10 projects featured in this volume will tell a story about your life and family history in unique and creative ways. Lovingly stitched by hand, these small, portable projects are destined to become prized family heirlooms for generations to come.

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts
Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

Author: Joelle Hoverson

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584796343

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This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them.

The Crazy Quilt Handbook: Revised
The Crazy Quilt Handbook: Revised

Author: Judith Baker Montano

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2001-10-15

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 160705602X

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Create your own heirloom crazy quilts with help from world-famous expert Judith Baker Montano! This classic guide has been updated in full color. New projects, new photography, and up-to-the-minute techniques make the process more user-friendly than ever. 3 new designs for a total of 10 beautiful projects to get you started, including wallhangings, jewelry, and an evening bag. Judith walks you through the process of putting together a crazy quilt using her unique center piece method, showing you how to choose fabrics and lay the foundation, to adding decorative details and solving problems. Detailed instructions for traditional embroidery stitches, beading, lace, fabric painting, and other creative embellishments. Dozens of color photos of stunning crazy quilts, wearables, accessories, and more. Features historical notes on crazy quilting, an illustrated stitch dictionary, and exciting crazy quilting embellishments