My First Quilting Book

Download or read book Your First Quilt Book (or it Should Be!) written by Carol Doak and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the tools, supplies, and techniques you need to create simple patchwork quilts. Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand-or machine-stitching skills.

Download or read book The Quilt Block Book written by Nancy Wick and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVPacked with photographs and diagrams for 75 quilt blocks, The Quilt Block Book teaches you three basic block construction methods to get you started in the world of quilt blocks. The blocks are divided into three sections by technique: quick piecing, foundation (paper) piecing, and appliqué blocks. Each section includes basic technique instruction, followed by 25 blocks. Follow the step-by-step instructions to quickly learn the order of construction and directions for pressing seam allowances, while color diagrams of the blocks show them used in multiples so you can plan out your full quilt as you go along./divDIV/divDIVThe perfect mix of original designs and modern interpretations of traditional patterns, this book offers something for both the beginner and experienced quilter. Each block can be interpreted in endless fabric combinations, so you’ll gain a wealth of inspiration. Whether you choose to use the blocks for full quilts, small décor pieces, or even fashion accents is completely up to you./divDIV/divDIVLinks to online patterns make it easy for you to print out patterns for the blocks in the size you want. Paper-pieced blocks can be printed out on paper to go straight from printer to sewing machine; no tracing necessary./divDIV/divDIVThe author's unique approach to foundation piecing provides the full patterns plus the option of individual rough-cut templates for each segment that prevent inadequate coverage. Patterns for quick-pieced and appliqué blocks include seam allowances, so you can forget about having to draw templates and add seam allowances./div

Download or read book The Quilter's Catalog written by Meg Cox and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bee-all and End-all: The complete quilter's companion and essential resource, jam-packed with information, supplies, expert interviews, techniques, community, and inspiration. All the tools of the trade: rotary cutters, sewing machines, longarms, anddesign software; fabulous fabrics and where to find them; and if you're just starting out, everything that belongs in a quilting basket. The online world made manageable with a guide to the most useful blogs, websites, e-mail lists, free patterns, and podcasts. National and regional shows, guilds, and the best retreats and quilt museums. Batting parties, tutorials on fabric dying, and a breezy history of the quilt boom. Profiles of twenty top teachers-including television's Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson, Esterita Austin and her award-winning landscape quilts, and Ruth B. McDowell, known for her bravura technique. This is a book to help every quilter deepen and grow-keep it as close by as your stash of fat quarters -Cover.

Download or read book Make Your First Quilt with M'Liss written by M'Liss Rae Hawley and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential book for those new to the craft from the bestselling author of M’Liss Rae Hawley’s Precut Quilts. Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M’Liss’s tips and time-saving techniques. Make nine easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick four-block quilt). This guide includes lots of helpful how-to photos you’ll use again and again, plus detailed shopping lists with all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics. This book has everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt—M’Liss takes you step by step from start to finish.

Download or read book The Party Dress Book written by Mary Adams and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2010 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebrity dressmaker's guide for craft-capable fashionistas explains how to combine basic sewing skills with creative touches to create unique results, demonstrating how to transform classic 1950s-style cocktail dresses into flattering personalized garments. Original.

Download or read book The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking written by Jane Brocket and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15 projects inspired by the beauty of simple elements of European style. From the author of the best-seller, The Gentle Art of Domesticity. Stunning, scenic photography throughout this hardbound book. Instructions are written with a warm and inviting tone. Design tips will help you build confidence and learn how to discover extraordinary ideas in ordinary things. Jane Brockett has the knack for turning the simple into the sublime. She shares her personal experience with you every step of the way--from her dreams about days gone by, through the search for the perfect fabrics, to how she designs a quilt to convey a mood or sentiment. The photos of her quilts in delightful natural settings make you want to step right into the picture. Jane's instructions are descriptive and straightforward; quilters and non-quilters alike will be enticed and enchanted by every project.

Download or read book Quilt Blocks for Beginners written by Nancy Wick and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2025-01-21 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt Blocks for Beginners shows new quilters step by step how to create dozens of beautiful, modern quilt blocks.