"Filled to the brim with 25 quick-to-make pillows from some of today's hottest designers . . . A pillow is a great place to expand your skill and have some fun." — McCall's QuiltingThis installment of the Design Collective series is stuffed full of pillows! Make a distinctive statement with eye-catching modern designs—choose from twenty-five different 18" to 20" square pillow projects to decorate your home.Pull out your favorite fabrics and have fu...

Quilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted itemsIf you're interested in taking up quilting as a hobby or simply looking for new project ideas, Quilting For Dummies is for you. From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for you...

Use your stash of precuts from the popular fabric company to treat yourself to quilts, table runners, pillows, totes and more!In this deliciously inspiring book, 15 popular project designers from the Moda Bake Shop serve it up in style! Their recipes are simple: Start with a mix of Moda precuts, sprinkle in some eye-catching details, and then top it all off with creative garnishes. Easy-to-follow instructions, vibrant photographs, and a variety of clever tips make ...

Proving that you don’t need to be an expert to create beautiful pieces of quilted patchwork, this little guide covers all the basic techniques you will need to start your own projects – however ambitious they are!

Bring sleek, modern aesthetics to your quilts with 20 "stylish yet deceivingly simple quilt patterns" in this "must-have book" ( Modern Patchwork).A co-founder of The Modern Quilt Guild, Alissa Haight Carlton has been at the forefront of this exciting movement in quilting. In Modern Minimal, she shares twenty original patterns that use negative space and bold colors to make gorgeously elegant—and surprisingly simple—quilts.Along with these p...

This follow-up to Quilts Made Modern delivers "a unique lesson in applying color theory to fabrics, patterns and quilts" ( Portland Modern Quilting Guild).Learn how to use traditional piecing techniques to create quilts with layered translucent effects from the husband-and-wife team behind Modern Quilt Studio. By distinguishing and balancing the subtleties of color in your fabrics, you can achieve remarkable results. Discover how the visual relati...

Give traditional quilts a wonky twist!• Trim traditional blocks at a new angle to easily create dramatic patterns that are fun!• Each one-block project has step-by-step instructions for sewing five different sizes, from a crib quilt all the way up to a king size quilt• Choose from 4 different borders in each project to stitch a perfectly personal quilt8 projects use a simple rotary cutting technique to make traditional large quilt block...

Add New Dimension to Your Favorite Hexagon Quilts • Your favorite One-Block Wonders authors are back with new graphic techniques using triangles, cubes, and appliqué • Learn how to create optical illusions with your fabrics • Bonus projects include totes, coasters and placemats for using up left-over hexagons • Create interesting shadow effects with clever fabric placement • Try new kinds of borders with uneven edges, creative shapes, and hexagon strips From the best-selling authors of the...

Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs • Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert • Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success • Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter • An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasi...

Learn to quilt with striking precision using the technique of paper piecing in this step-by-step visual guide featuring 13 projects.Nothing compares to the accuracy you get with paper piecing—and it's never been easier to learn! Amy Garro's Paper Pieced Modern opens a world of possibilities for the modern quilter. Choose from 13 quilt patterns designed in Amy's signature style, featuring clever color placement, unique settings, and a thoughtful use of negat...

Get started today with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners.With the information and projects in this book, you can discover the delights of this old-fashioned craft—while creating beautiful quilts and other items for yourself and for others. Numerous color photos are included for guidance and inspiration.· Covers all aspects of quilting, from piecing and patchwork to quilting and binding.· Includes quick and clever techniq...

Discover the art and science of quilting • Geek chic! 12 science-inspired quilt designs to ignite your intellect and imagination • Designs so appealing and pretty, even if you don't have an interest in science, you'll love them! • Easy-to-use charts eliminate challenging mathematical pattern problems A quilting book like no other, Quilt Lab The Creative Side of Science is as cerebral as it is artistic. Author and self-proclaimed geek, Alexandra Winston, transforms various scientific discip...