A Quilter S Ark

Create a menagerie of quilted creatures with 53 exciting foundation-pieced block designs by Margaret Rolfe! Piece dozens of animal and bird designs, including a panda, giraffe, rhinoceros, lion, flamingo, toucan, hippo, koala, parrot, and an elephant. Stitch even the smallest pieces of your blocks with ease and accuracy when you use Margaret's fast and fun foundation-piecing technique Combine any number of 4" x 4" blocks to make small or large quilts Complete block instructions, patterns for four quilts, and a special ark block are included

Discover the innovative techniques of Australia's most creative quiltmakers in this exciting compilation. Inside, find: -- Techniques for fabric manipulation, foundation piecing, surface collage, transparent overlay, and three-dimensional applique-- Contemporary approaches to constructing traditional blocks, using crazy patchwork, dyeing fabric, and extending your design skills-- A special foreword by Margaret Rolfe, author of Go Wild with Quilts (page 25), Go Wild with Quilts -- Again! (page 25), and A Quilter's Ark (page 29)

This beautifully photographed collection presents 18 new, pieced patchwork quilt designs of Australian animals and birds. Each design is illustrated with a black-and-white drawing of the real animal by Phil Rolfe.

The popular author of the #1 bestseller A Quilter's Ark is back! This whimsical collection of blocks and quilts features the unique birds and animals that inhabit Margaret Rolfe's native Australia. With the simplicity and accuracy of paper piecing, quilters at any skill level can stitch these fanciful patchwork designs with ease. -- Eighteen lively animal and bird block patterns, with charming designs ranging from a koala, kangaroo, and possum to a swan, pelican, magpie, and owl -- Complete step-by-step instructions for 14 delightful quilts -- Creative ideas for featuring finished blocks in a range of original quilt designs

"Title Page" -- "Table of Contents" -- "Introduction" -- "Getting Started" -- "Equipment" -- "Paper Piecing" -- "Fabric Selection" -- "Projects" -- "Panda" -- "Monarch Butterfly" -- "Rhino" -- "Night Owl" -- "Peacock" -- "Highland Cow" -- "Tiger" -- "Clydesdale Horse" -- "Polar Bear" -- "Hunted" -- "Howl" -- "Swan" -- "General Techniques" -- "About the Author" -- "Acknowledgments" -- "Suppliers" -- "Copyright

Stack, slice, switch, and sew your way to crooked versions of traditional quilt blocks! Jan’s easy techniques dispense with perfection and show you how easy it is to follow your own crooked path. 18 fun, colorful projects--with no points to match, you’ll want to make every one of them! Easy enough for beginners, while experienced quilters will love the challenge of modifying favorite blocks. Learn Jan’s “ish” factor for super-simple cutting and piecing. Designs are based on traditional quilt block patterns.

Make Christmas come alive in these festive quilts! Bestselling author Mary Hickey shares her signature style in designs that will instantly fill your home with the holiday spirit. Find a world of Christmas joy in pieced and appliqued delights featuring angels, snowmen, and sparkling stars Choose from 14 projects in various sizes, including lap quilts, table runners, and a unique banner Find bright colors mixed with traditional designs, all sure to be cherished each time the calendar turns to the holidays

A treasury of patterns for patchwork and appliqué Here, quilters will find 501 pieced and appliquéd quilt blocks, easily customized for unique, personalized themes. Plus, 40 step-by-step projects for using blocks in the form of wearables, personal accessories, and home and seasonal decorations are included as well as 500 full-color photos and 600 line drawings.