Mauve S Quilt

His new life in a small town promises much the same for Quentin as his old—isolation, medication, music—until he finds a mysterious quilt in the attic.

With simple instructions for beginners and insider techniques for quilting veterans, this book walks stitchers through the process of making a quilt with the aid of step-by-step photographs. Focusing on a one-block pattern, this book shows how a simple motif can be transformed into varied and complex designs. Detailed advice on picking fabrics and the best quilt-making supplies are also included in this crafter's resource.

Features over one hundred quilts created from Nebraska's territorial period to the 1980s, with descriptions of the patterns, materials, and techniques and biographical sketches of the quiltmakers

Patchwork patterns with complete instructions for cutting and sewing quilts. Various designs diagrammed and described include flower designs; rainbow designs; Irish chains; fish, bird, and leaf designs; and more.

Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.

Stitch ‘n Flip your way to sensational quilts using this popular, traditional technique! Valori Wells’ fresh new designs offer flexibility and inspiration for everyone, from beginners to seasoned quiltmakers. 14 dynamic projects, including quilts, pillows, placemats, and a table runner, with step-by-step color photographs. You’ll love this easy, fun, and forgiving technique! Stitch ‘n Flip gives dramatic results without being difficult. Create flowers, wedges, stars, diamonds, and more! Advice on fabric selection and tips alert you to countless design possibilities. Many of Valori’s original designs are inspired by nature. Choose from both contemporary and traditional projects.

“Not only are the projects cheerful and lovely, but the author spends time explaining how to save and tame all those wonderful leftovers.” —Down Under Quilts Learn to rescue fabric leftovers with twelve colorful quilt patterns for scrap lovers. Judy Gauthier teaches you her indispensable system for cutting from “real,” oddly shaped scraps, not just strips or precuts! Cut scraps into 3 1/2” 4 1/2”, and 5 1/2” squares—a magical combination for all skill levels—using traditional rotary cutting or Judy’s fast2cut Simple Square Templates. Clever organizing and quilt-assembly tips will help you uncover hidden treasures from your stash. “Author Judy Gauthier guides readers through cutting, sorting, and organizing scraps into twelve colorful rainbow quilts. Using simple shapes, these patterns are perfect for quilters looking to use their odd-shape scraps and reduce their stash size.” —American Patchwork & Quilting “Bright and cheerful ways to use up your scraps to make beautiful quilts. twelve projects from easy squares make sensational quilts . . . Recommended.” —yarnsandfabrics.co.uk