Primitive Gatherings

Download or read book Primitive Gatherings written by Terry Burkhart and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The warm, whimsical look of folk art has an irresistible charm - and the 15 projects in this book are irresistibly easy to make from start to finish. Discover the ease of several techniques, including rug hooking, wool and cotton applique, and quilting."

Download or read book Little Gatherings written by Lisa Bongean and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes a small project is what you're looking for, but that shouldn't mean you have to go short on style. Packed with 13 spectacular small quilts that are perfect for decorating your home (ideas galore in the photos inside!), author Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings shares her best tips and tricks for precisely piecing small quilts, so you can start and finish with ease. Make several to create a grouping of mini quilts. Set up a charming vignette with a small quilt as the backdrop. Or make your little quilt the star of the show by framing it. Because, when it comes to little quilts and little gatherings, there's always room for one more!

Download or read book Simple Whatnots written by Kim Diehl and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the wonderful world of Kim Diehl--on a splendidly small scale! Kim's little quilts have three big benefits: they're scrap friendly, they're quick to finish . . . and they're as cute as can be. Now you can create a wonderful variety of pint-sized quilts in Kim's signature style. Enjoy 18 projects from Kim's Simple Whatnots Club, previously available only in individual patterns. You'll learn streamlined techniques for petite patchwork, invisible machine applique, and cozy wool applique. Use completed projects as wall quilts and table toppers, or follow Kim's lead and display projects in other creative ways. As always, Kim shares her "Extra Snippet" sewing tips throughout so that YOU can become a better quilter. Also available: Kim Diehl's Simple Reflections journal, where this best-selling author of 14 books on quiltmaking has gathered her favorite quilts, recipes, and more to enjoy year-round.

Download or read book Quilt Club written by Paula Barnes and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love vintage quilts and admire how they contain an incredible variety of fabrics, this book is for you. Gather your quilting friends and create your own Quilt Club. Together you can make super scrappy quilts the easy way! Sharing quilt blocks with friends is like adding extra helpings of scrappiness and happiness to your next project. Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robinson, owners of the pattern company Red Crinoline Quilts, are known for their stunning quilts that often replicate patterns from the 1800s. Their instructions are geared toward today's quilters, tools, and methods, so you can easily re-create the vintage look. Gain expert tips on setting up a block exchange so you and your friends can take advantage of everyone's fabric stashes. Make quilts with the help of your friends, or sew on your own. Instructions are suited to both options! Get ready to fill your home with spectacular scrap quilts reminiscent of days gone by.

Download or read book A Quilting Life written by Sherri McConnell and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Download or read book Tabletop Stitchery written by Gail Pan and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's easy to see why so many stitchers have fallen in love with the artistry of Australian designer and author Gail Pan. Her embroideries are as sweet as birdsong on a summer morning, and in this follow-up to her previous best sellers she presents a dozen enchanting designs to top your table. Choose from a variety of shapes to suit your space--circles, squares, hexagons, and rectangles--and be inspired by projects ranging from dainty 8" doilies to a charming 14" x 33" table runner. Gail includes full-size patterns and covers all the basics of hand embroidery, so you can relax and enjoy stitching each whimsical bird, basket, flower, and plump little pumpkin. Perfect for brightening your home throughout the year or bestowing as gifts, these designs will bring joy and beauty to any table.

Download or read book A New Twist written by Nancy Mahoney and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who knew what your scraps could do! Choose a fun block, give it a new twist in your layout, and see the quilt design change before your eyes like the colors of a kaleidoscope! Best-selling author Nancy Mahoney shows how the same asymmetrical block can create two strikingly different quilts when you change the colors and rotate the block to let the secondary designs emerge. An expert teacher with an extraordinary eye for design, Nancy demystifies what baffles many quilters about choosing fabrics for scrappy quilts. Learn her tips about color families, scrap plans, and construction techniques. Most of all, enjoy a burst of creativity as you give your scraps a spin and watch the magic happen!