One Easy Quilt Sampler… Twelve Basic Blocks You Can Use to Make Endless QuiltsThis little book includes a complete pattern for a twelve-block sampler quilt, plus patterns and instructions for making for the twelve easy blocks that go into the sampler. You will also learn how to add sashing and borders to your quilt.There's a good reason why I call these twelve easy blocks the building blocks of quilting. Once you have them in your quilter's tool kit, you can use them to cre...

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!

Break Free from Your Sewing MachineImagine being able to quilt on vacation, at the beach, or virtually anywhere else you find yourself. Jessica Alexandrakis has traveled the world with her on-to-go sewing kit and small stash of fabric, creating strikingly modern patchwork along the way. Now she shares everything she's learned about this addictive, beginner-friendly technique.• Sewing kit essentials that you can slip in your bag so you'll always be ready to s...

These eBooks are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is ...

An essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters.This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts...

Learn the art of transforming simple stitches into fabulous seam treatments. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to get you started. Thirteen basic stitches are diagrammed and explained with lefthand versions given. Each basic stitch is then followed by some of the many ways the stitch can be varied. In all, one hundred stitch variations are presented. Using many different variations and combinations of stitches can make...

Warm and welcoming projects to usher in autumn from the popular fabric designer and author of Country Cottage Quilting.This gorgeous collection of fall-themed quilting and stitching designs from top designer Lynette Anderson includes table runners, wall hangings, and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts, all featuring Lynette's fabric range from Lecien. In a book designed to capture Lynette's heartwarming and quirky style, beautiful fab...

Finishing your own quilts is easier than you think Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your free-motion journey on the...

Learn the creative art of patching a crazy quilt block using the by-hand Antique method. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to demonstrate how this method is easy, intuitive, and artful. Learn to accurately piece a fan, create unique patches, and place patches and trims to create a beautiful and interesting background for further work. Includes information on choosing fabrics and colors, and diagrams showing various sty...

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...

Dresden plates, pinwheel blocks, Flying Geese . . . work your way up until you're piecing like a pro!Starting with the simplest patchwork squares and working your way up to more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you'll sew through a cheery eleven-row sampler quilt and two bonus projects. Build 25 specific quilting skills such as getting an accurate ¼˝ seam, constructing on-point squares, and using the 45° angle on a ruler. Straightforward how-to photos and li...

Great design every time featuring triangles–right, equilateral, and isosceles Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back—this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning color palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your fav...