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Just for You: Selfish Sewing Projects from Your Favorite SewCanShe Bloggers
By Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield, Sarah Markos. 2014
Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time…
to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for yourself. This chic collection of apparel and accessories from the bloggers at sewcanshe.com gives you the perfect way to relax, replenish, and experience the joy of doing what you love. The projects in this book are organized into 12 chapters for the 12 months of the year, so you can sew sweet little projects all year long. Join us in taking the selfish sewing challenge: Sew one thing just for yourself every month. • Spoil yourself with 24 hip, modern purses, totes, skirts, tops, scarves, and other cute clothing and accessories • Contributors include some of Sew Can She’s most popular bloggers: Delia Randall of Delia Creates, Disney Powless of Ruffles and Stuff, Jessica Christian of Craftiness is Not Optional, Katy Dill of No Big Dill • Blog tutorial-style photo instructions make the sewing easy for sewists of all levelsColor, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting: Learn to Stitch with Reckless Abandon
By Teri Lucas. 2020
Use color and thread to create the quilting of your dreams! With Color, Thread, & Free-motion Quilting, author Teri Lucas,…
a world-renowned master machine quilter, shares her brilliance and guidance to hone your machine quilting skills in a helpful, comprehensive, and understandable way. Quilters talk about building their fabric stashes but what about building their thread stashes, which is equally important? This book is a beautiful, well-guided and helpful resource for choosing threads––considering color, kind, and weight; choosing aids to help you quilt successfully; improving your free-motion quilting skills; and ultimately making free-motion quilting FUN! There are also lots of tips and tricks to help make your quilting enjoyable, playful, and frustration-free! Color, Thread & Free-motion Quilting is a comprehensive, go-to book that will be a staple resource in any quilter’s stash; I know it will be in mine!” ~ Pokey Bolton Thready or not! Learn how color, thread, and motif come together in machine quilting Compare actual quilted color wheels on a rainbow of various background fabrics Make your quilting a design element with solid quilting tips and color fundamentalsModern Quilting Designs: 90+ Free-Motion Inspirations, Add Texture & Style to Your Next Quilt
By Bethany Nicole Pease. 2011
Step out of stippling Be fearless with your free-motion quilting! This intermediate-level guide is filled with modern designs inspired by…
the world around us. Pebbles, waves, vines, and finials are just a few of the things you'll find in Bethany's hip and doodly quilting designs. You'll also learn how to spot interesting patterns everywhere you look to translate into your quilting. • Over 90 unique quilting designs for borders, blocks, and fillers-many are continuous-line • Fun, freeform shapes and lines give an imaginative spark to any quilt • Quilting diagrams show you how to put designs together for the most creative effectColor Play: Easy Steps to Imaginative Color in Quilts
By Joen Wolfrom. 2014
Joen Wolfrom broadens your color experience and stretches your imagination with creative color play. Now selecting colors for your quilt…
designs will be fun, and your quilts will always live up to their visual potential! • Chapters featuring 24 colors, their characteristics, and the combinations that make them look fabulous in a quilt design • Sample fabric arrangements make color concepts easy to understand • Learn about color “scales” - the variations of pure color, tints, shades, and tones - and how they affect the mood of a quilt • Stunning nature photography helps you relate to the dynamic colors of summer, the fragile hues of spring, and more! • A luscious gallery of over 70 colorful quilts illustrates Joen’s techniques for choosing colors • Irresistible illusions you can create using color - highlights, shadows, depth, transparency, and moreOne-Block Wonders Cubed!: Dramatic Designs, New Techniques, 10 Quilt Projects
By Maxine Rosenthal, Joy Pelzmann. 2010
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 One-Block Wonders books. New techniques and design strategies using simple geometric shapes give you dramatic quilt imagery that seems to defy logic! Take the ordinary and turn it into something extraordinary with this book.Ribbonwork Flowers: 132 Garden Embellishments—Beautiful Designs for Flowers, Leaves & More
By Christen Brown. 2015
Create a floral fantasy Gather, twist, and stitch an array of flowers from elegant ribbons and lace. Christen Brown, author…
of best-selling Ribbonwork Gardens, shares 132 flowers, leaves, and garden extras—each with complete instructions and colorful how-to photos. Readers will learn clever twists on vintage ribbonwork construction, plus hand-sewing basics and an overview of techniques. Fashion your own floral arrangements from interchangeable petals and leaves, two never-before-seen stem designs, and swappable centers. A gallery of bouquets will inspire you to craft realistic blooms, embellished with fruit, flourishes, and garden accessories. From single-stem posies to bountiful bouquets, this collection has something for everyone. 130+ exciting floral elements to sew from ribbon and lace Custom floral creations! Mix and match petals, centers, and greenery Embellish wearables, accessories, and home decor with hand-stitched details Step-by-step photos make everyone an expert Learn beginner-friendly construction tips from ribbonwork master Christen BrownThe Ultimate Quilt Finishing Guide: Batting, Backing, Binding & 100+ Borders
By Harriet Hargrave, Carrie Hargrave-Jones. 2021
Master Quilt Borders, Backing, and Bindings! Finish your quilt strong with a polished and professional touch! From borders to binding…
(with batting in between) this is the perfect reference tool with step-by-step instructions on how to complete each finishing touch. Go from ordinary to extraordinary with over 100 different border options to give your quilt pizzaz and explore numerous ways on how to bind a quilt. Plus, you’ll never ruin a quilt again with the wrong choice of batting as tips and tricks will give you the insight and confidence you need to always make the right decision. Take all the guesswork out of finishing quilts with this essential guide! Make more than 100 different borders with step-by-step instructions on how to piece and add them to your quilt top Learn numerous ways to bind your quilt from straight and bias binding to prairie points and beyond This guide is the perfect lifelong reference tool that can be referred to again and againModern Roots: 12 Projects Inspired by Patchwork from 1840 to 1970
By Bill Volckening. 2016
Make your own modern treasure, inspired by the pages of quilt history! Discover the antique roots of modern quilting as…
you take a peek inside Bill Volckening’s stunning quilt collection (from the 1840s to 1970s). Patterned for the first time with full instructions, 12 antique and vintage projects invite you to remake them in your own style with modern techniques, rotary cutting tools, and templates. Learn to appreciate the handwork and character of yesterday’s quilts from an expert who has collected and studied them for more than 25 years. • Old is new again! Complete instructions to remake vintage quilts using modern techniques • 12 newly patterned quilts dating from 1840s to the 1970s • Includes templates, tips for alternate sizes, and discussion of each quilt in context • Quilt expert Bill Volckening has collected and studied quilts for more than 25 years, and his collection has been exhibited and published worldwideParadise Stitched: Sashiko & Applique Quilts
By Sylvia Pippen. 2010
Tropical Splendor in Sashiko and Appliqué • Hand-stitch 6 vivid quilts inspired by tropical flora and fauna • Learn the…
secrets of successful Sashiko and appliqué • Options for both turn-under and fusible appliqué • Create designs from your own photos • Embellish your quilts with hand embroidery These glowing quilts bring together two of quilting's best-loved traditions: Japanese Sashiko and colorful appliqué. A large quilt gallery will inspire you to design your own Sashiko/appliqué creations.Gemstone Quilts: Creating Fire & Brilliance in Fabric, Step by Step
By Mj Kinman. 2020
Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the…
basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her studentsA Smooth Path for Your Quilting 80 original continuous-line designs for hand or machine quilting Spend less time starting, stopping,…
and securing stitches Visual design index makes it easy to find the best patterns for your quilt Includes tips on machine quilting, marking, and background stitching Best-selling author Hari Walner is back with brand new quilting patterns and also variations on old favorites. This book has something for everyone, from sophisticated motifs to sweet animal faces. Directional diagrams make it easy to smoothly stitch your design from start to finish in one continuous line.Piecing Makeover: Simple Tricks to Fine-Tune Your Patchwork
By Patty Murphy. 2016
Do your quilt blocks tend to misbehave? Perfect your patchwork with a visual, step-by-step guide to 21 popular quilt blocks.…
Piecing expert Patty Murphy shows you how with fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams, blunt points, and too-small blocks, and learn to avoid common mistakes in sashings, borders, and bindings. Though mistakes happen to all of us, these easy techniques will help beginning and intermediate quilters achieve quiltmaking success every time. • Learn to flawlessly construct 21 popular blocks in both traditional and modern designs • Step-by-step photos guide new and intermediate quilters • Avoid common patchwork problems like mismatched seams with expert tips from a lifelong quilterFelt Flower Workshop: A Modern Guide to Crafting Gorgeous Plants & Flowers from Fabric
By Bryanne Rajamannar. 2020
Is it Fresh, or is it Felt? Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail; they look…
freshly picked! Aimed at absolute beginners—the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves, and branches. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and pattern. Once the lessons are complete, the reader can progress onto a series of beautifully-designed projects (featuring the plants and flowers previously practiced). Each project is introduced with a styled photograph showing the item in an attractive modern setting along with easy instructions for assembly. Learn to make: Fabulous felt flowers including magnolia, poppy, ranunculus, rose, and sunflower Trendy felt houseplants such as air plants and succulents Gorgeous felt greenery including eucalyptus leaves, ferns, and an olive branch Beautiful felt projects including a floral garland, decorative pillow, potted plant, Bohemian crown, terrarium, and more! A must-have book for anyone interested in learning a new craft that offers endless creativity and is easy, inexpensive, and on-trend!Fine art meets fabric! Compose, create, and print innovative art quilts starting from your own digital photographs—even those from your…
phone! Well-known fiber artist Wen Redmond starts with the tools and equipment you'll need—any image editing software and a standard inkjet printer—and teaches you to alter images, print them on a variety of fibers, and accentuate them with stitching. With a sense of adventure, even a beginner can apply these techniques to create new and innovative works of art. - Transform your photographs into matchless works of art with mixed-media techniques and quilting - Explore inkjet printing on almost anything! Design with fabric, paper, and other substrates - Get photo editing, layering, and printing tips from respected fiber artist and teacher Wen Redmond - Learn new approaches to digital printing—perfect for quilters, fabric and paper artists, digital artists, mixed-media artists, photographers, art teachers, and moreQuilter's Academy—Junior Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking
By Harriet Hargrave, Carrie Hargrave. 2011
Triangle Perfection • Welcome to the 3rd volume in the Hargrave's popular quiltmaking series that takes you from the basics…
to complete mastery! • Add 8 new methods to your repetoire for creating precise, half-square triangles • Learn how to make three-triangle unit squares, quarter-square triangles, as well as the Flying Geese and Feathered Stars blocks • Discover new “internal frame” border ideas to make your quilt designs even more dynamic Bonus 16 projects! You studied the fundamentals in Volume 1, then you built your design skills and worked with diagonal sets in Volume 2. Now you'll learn how to make a variety of triangle blocks with accuracy, precision and ease. Harriet and Carrie also share creative quilting ideas so you can beautifully complete your quilts.Visual Guide to Free-Motion Quilting Feathers: Professional Quality Results on Your Home Machine
By Natalia Bonner. 2017
Put a feather in your quilting cap Take the fear out of quilting feathers! Explore 68 modern feather designs with…
step-by-step guidance from award-winning quilter Natalia Bonner. Quilt stunning feathers on a variety of blocks and borders with this beginner-friendly, visual guide. Unlike traditional feather quilting, which relies on exactness and precision, Natalia’s ideas will help you break away from perfection and find creativity in your quilting practice. Use your home sewing machine or a longarm to free-motion feathers with confidence, adding a truly elegant finish to today’s modern quilts. • 68 modern feather designs! Beginner-friendly techniques from best-selling author Natalia Bonner • Kick your feather fears to the curb with an easy-to-use guide for domestic and longarm quilters • Finish blocks and borders with unique feather motifs to complement today’s modern quilts¡Lleva tus habilidades de bordado a otro nivel con más de 150 tipos de puntadas!Esta guía visual es un recurso…
básico con cientos de puntos de bordado explicados paso a paso, imprescindible tanto para principiantes que quieran aprender a bordar, como para expertos que deseen ampliar sus conocimientos. ¡Encuentra las puntadas que más te inspiren para tu próximo proyecto o adapta uno de tus diseños con útiles consejos!En el interior de este libro para bordar, encontrarás:Más de 150 puntos de bordado fáciles y difíciles, para todas las edades y niveles de habilidadFotografías en color e instrucciones paso a pasoUn muestrario para poder ver todas las puntadas a simple vista y encontrar de manera más fácil lo que estás buscandoUna introducción con todas las herramientas, materiales y técnicas que necesitas para llevar a cabo tus proyectos: agujas, hilos, bastidor, etc.Observa los puntos aplicados en distintas composiciones: tradicionales, contemporáneas, ornamentales,cromáticas... ¡y domina todas las técnicas y patrones! Punto de cruz, Stumpwork, Hardanger, calados, vainicas, bordado en relieve y muchos más. Diviértete creando y prepárate para darle vida a tus labores con este increíble manual para amantes del bordado.--------------------------------------------More than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level.Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step-by-Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colorwork, fair isle and intarsia, cables and textural patterns, lace knitting, and methods for casting on and off. Find inspiration for your next knitting project or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work. Dive into the pages of this knitting book to discover:More than 150 essential knitting stitches, with each step of the process fully photographed and annotated.Clean, fresh layouts, with contemporary colourways used in the stitch photography.An introductory chapter covering all the essential tools, materials, and essential techniques.A gallery chapter showcasing all the stitches at-a-glance, so readers can easily find the effect or style.Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you prepare with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you&’ll need to recreate each technique.Bordado paso a paso (Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step)
By Lucinda Ganderton. 2022
¡Aprende más de 200 puntos de bordado con esta práctica guía!Si estás buscando perfeccionar tu técnica o aprender a bordar,…
este libro de bordado será tu mejor aliado. Reúne toda la información que necesitas para convertirte en todo un experto de este arte milenario: materiales y técnicas de montaje, telas, marcos, explicaciones paso a paso y fotografías a todo color de los diferentes puntadas de bordado.con una lista de sugerencias de uso para guiar a los lectores dependiendo de sus necesidades.Incluye un capítulo que engloba todos los recursos esenciales para llevar tu proyecto a cabo: materiales, herramientas, técnicas y mucho más.Con un muestrario de puntadas en el que podrás ver a simple vista todas las técnicas que encontrarás en el interior del libro.Una increíble enciclopedia visual en la que amantes del bordado de todas las edades encontrarán inspiración e ideas creativas para sus proyectos. ¡Descubre todos los consejos y herramientas, halla tu técnica e inicia tu próximo proyecto!An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches.Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished sewer seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions.This elegant embroidery book further features:A comprehensive step-by-step guide to more than 200 essential stitches.A stitch gallery that provides an at-a-glance showcase of all techniques featured in the book.Each stitch comes with a difficulty level and list of suggested uses to guide readers to the best technique for their needs.Materials, Tools, and Techniques chapter covers all essential equipment and resources readers may need to create their embroidery projects.With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.The Weaver's Companion
By Marilyn Murphy. 2014
The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach To Making Yarn
By Judith Mackenzie. 2009
Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three…
fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in synthesized fiber and mankind's use of fibers in the past, present, and future, while detailed, image-laden instructions for four intermediate projects demonstrate the range of possibilities, from sturdy, plied yarns to playful, novelty yarns. Spinners are also offered guidance on planning a project from start to finish, as well as how to care for and store completed projects.