Boston Common Quilt

The quilt is constructed in the "strip pieced" technique. Select two different color families. From each color family, choose four fabrics in values ranging from very dark to very light. The values should move graceful from one fabric to the next. Each detail of cutting and construction of the quilt is given in step by step directions with pressing techniques taught so that every seam fits together perfectly.

For the very first time, all the winning quilts in the world's most prestigious juried show are photographed, described, and collected in one ultra-glorious book--provides endless inspiration for those who practice this extremely popular craft. Every two years, the International Quilt Association presents the largest and most esteemed quilting competition in the world. The show brings together professional and home quilters alike, all entering their finest pieces. Anyone who wins a prize has true talent, creativity and skill--and here are the quilts that emerged victorious in all the specialty areas. There are variations on tradition patterns, such as log cabin or Amish Star, as well as exquisite examples of Japanese quilting, Trapunto, and many other more unusual forms. While no instructions accompany the eye-opening images, the projects can be reproduced for those who want to try their hand at making them, and the artists offer helpful background on each piece. Quilters will treasure this collection--and wait eagerly for the ones to come from future shows. Rita Weiss is the author of the classic and bestselling 7-Day Afghans, as well as 24-Hour Quilts and many other books. She serves on the board of the International Quilt Association.

The definitive treasury of Massachusetts's historic quilts, and a tribute to the creative spirit of their makers

Put a new twist on your favorite traditional quilt designs with this guide featuring creative fabrics and modern, time-saving techniques! Legendary quilters Blanch Young and Dalene Young-Stone present a new twist on traditional quilt patterns including Boston Commons, Trip Around the World, Sunshine and Shadow, Nine Patch, Irish Chain, and more using new construction methods and composing with an exciting palette of contemporary fabrics. The authors introduce the basics of working with fabric to create strip sets to easily construct magnificent quilts. Their streamlined techniques were developed to get traditional quality results using the tools of today, such as rotary cutters and cutting mats.

This lovely book is for everyone who is interested in Lucy Boston's life and her twenty-two patchworks. Diana Boston's descriptions of the patchworks are insightful and poetic. The book was written with love for Lucy Boston and includes wonderful stories about the inspiration for her patchworks, her fabric purchases in wartime England, references to the patchworks in her letters, historical background, and her life story. Each of the twenty-two quilts is shown whole and with details. The photography by Julia Hedgeco is beautifully displayed.

Become a fabulous quilt artist - the fun, easy way! Popular quilting expert Ricky Tims presents an imaginative, new piecing technique that quilters will adore! Convergence quilts feature two or more fabrics cut into strips, sewn together, then cut and pieced again. Nothing could be simpler - or more magical! Ricky offers lots of creative guidelines but no hard-and-fast rules, so every Convergence quilt is a unique work of art. • 4 projects walk you through the steps of making Convergence quilts • Quilts look complex but are fun, easy, and, best of all, creative to make • Use any fabric from commercial prints to hand-dyed • Add decorative touches such as appliqué to dress up your projects • An infinite number of looks from one ingenious technique

Eleanor Burns takes this beautiful Delectable Mountain pattern and makes it available for today's quilter with her simplified methods. The quilt is made of mountain and sky rounds, beginning with the Center Square, which can be a pieced star or appliqued flowers. An acrylic template is included for full size and miniature versions of the quilt to allow for quick, easy cutting. You can make the quilt in a two-color design, or use several color combinations to create your masterpiece! The book contains yardage and cutting charts for several size quilts with step by step directions.