Circle Pizzazz

Best-selling author of 9-Patch Pizzazz and Rectangle Pizzazz works her quilting magic with pieced circles. Learn the easy way to piece three different circle blocks, then mix and match them into curvaceous quilts full of movement and colour. Use Judy's no-waste method to turn the leftover fabric into bonus quilts with appliquéd circles or rounded borders. Circle Pizzazz includes full-size templates for 3 different pieced circle blocks, complete instructions for 12 dramatic Circle Pizzazz quilts in a variety of sizes, and shows you how to design your own spectacular circle quilts with the Circle Pizzazz technique.

If you liked the way Judy Sisneros’ best-selling 9-Patch Pizzazz and Rectangle Pizzazz turned simple shapes into knockout quilts, you’ll love the magic Judy works with pieced circles. Learn the easy way to piece three different circle blocks, then mix and match them into curvaceous quilts full of movement and color. Use Judy’s no-waste method to turn the leftover fabric into bonus quilts with appliquéd circles or rounded borders. · Full-size templates for 3 different pieced circle blocks · Complete instructions for 12 dramatic Circle Pizzazz quilts in a variety of sizes · Design your own spectacular circle quilts with the Circle Pizzazz technique

Nine-year-old superhero Pizazz relates how difficult it is to be a superhero, especially when, after moving to a new school, she is made "eco monitor" for her class.

A beginner book without that “beginner look” from the author of 9-Patch Pizzazz. You’ll get addicted to the “potato chip quilt”—no one can make just one. Make easy, colorful quilts from the simplest shape and using your favorite fabrics, including large-scale, novelty, and panels. Talk about bang for the buck: combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You’ll get hooked on this technique! Judy provides sixteen different layouts for unlimited project potential. - Five quilts—each easy enough to put together in a day, even for beginners - Simple construction plus fabulous fabrics yields dramatic quilts - The perfect use for those big beautiful prints you love too much to cut Easy designs and fast strip piecing make these quilts come together in no time!

“The projects are easy (not to mention fun) . . . Beginners or experienced quilters will love 9-Patch Pizzazz. It’s a keeper for your quilt book library.” —Armchair Interviews They’ll never believe you made it in a day! Talk about bang for the buck: combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You’ll get hooked on this technique! Judy provides sixteen different layouts for unlimited project potential. A beginner book without that “beginner look!” It’s been called the “potato chip quilt”—no one can make just one Use your favorite fabrics including large-scale, novelty, and panels “Most quilts only use three or four fabrics and only squares and rectangles are used in their design but the results look much more complex than that would suggest . . . The choice of fabrics and design guidelines at the beginning of the book are well illustrated, simple to comprehend and can be adapted to produce quilts of any size . . . The six projects given in the second part are for small quilts which can be used as large wall-hangings or lap quilts.” —Popular Patchwork “A great way to use large scale fabrics, and it’s also a design that leaves a lot of room for your own sense of color and artistic layouts.” —Quilting . . . for the Rest of Us

Polymer clay is probably the most versatile, most enjoyable craft medium of them all. It can be sculpted, carved, molded, stamped, textured, sanded, and then baked in a regular oven. How easy is that? Now Polymer Pizzazz makes working with polymer clay even more fun and rewarding--by introducing beginners to basic tools and techniques, then presenting 25 beautiful jewelry projects. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful color photography, anyone can learn to make bold, bright beads, playful fish-shaped pendants, elegant faux stone necklaces, and much more!

Pair timeless quilt designs and classic American homes with this book featuring “lyrical commentary [and] clear how-tos” (Publishers Weekly). Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor. This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: Begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.