Abcs Of Longarm Quilting Second Edition

This long-arm quilting book accomplishes what other references only strive to, by instructing serious quilters in the manner they learn best - using a variety of teaching styles. Whether you favor precise plans and extensive details, or thorough concepts demonstrated via illustrations, everyone can learn from this diverse tutorial.This comprehensive long-arm quilting guide: • Explains capabilities and generalities of long-arm machines • Demonstrates basic techniques using pantographs and free-hand quilting • Includes four projects and two patterns

Quilting school is now in session! Grow as a quilter with Janet Lundholm McWorkman in a 12-lesson quilting course. Skill builders cover everything from traditional patchwork to curves, paper piecing, strip piecing, bargello, set-in and Y-seams, hand and machine applique, and crazy quilting. Finish a timeless alphabet sampler quilt incorporating everything you've learned, plus enjoy smaller projects. Move beyond basic piecing with this block-of-the-month-friendly quilting primer.

Now all the information quilters need to purchase and use long-arm machines is at their fingertips! This all-inclusive guide will help quilters get up to speed on what their machine can do, or help them determine which machine will best suit their needs. Examines the features of 15 popular models so quilters can make educated buying decisions. Includes lessons for stippling, meandering, grid quilting, and semi-freehand quilting. Offers expert advice on choosing the best threads and batting for professional results. Contains trustworthy tips for machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Give your clothes a touch of class using these step-by-step instructions for all the basics of lettering, by hand or sewing machine. Features embroidery, monogramming, photo transfer and much more. With complete illustrations and photos.

From maintenance to custom designs to advertising, here is everything you need to know about using longarm quilting machines. This indispensable guide from longarm expert Linda V. Taylor answers all of your questions, whether you’re a professional, a beginner, just starting to think about a quilting machine, or wanting to hire a machine quilter to finish your quilt. Learn the basics - how the process works, advice on tools, supplies, and accessories, and a glossary of terms. Complete information on pantograph (all-over) designs, custom quilting, and freehand techniques. An overview of the business of longarm machine quilting for both the proprietor and the consumer. 38 pages of original pantograph patterns, plus a quilt project and a gallery of beautiful quilts.

Everyone can succeed in 3-D! All patterns are strip-pieced... REALLY! No set-in (Y) seams. • Learn the secrets to easily select fabric values to achieve dazzling 3-D designs • Illustrated to guide you through each step of the project • Be inspired by full color photos, alternate color-ways, and various layouts Includes 16 projects, twelve using Marci Baker's strip-pieced method from Not Your Grandmother's Tumbling Blocks and several updated designs from Sara Nephew's most popular book, Big Book of Building Block Quilts, including Hollow Cube, Honeycomb Waffle, Downtown, and Space Crystal. Be inspired to explore the world of 3-D with the full-color photos and step-by-step illustrations.