Quilting Step Down Piecing

Includes practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions - perfect for both novice and experienced quilters. Quilting: Step-down Piecing by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of the Step-down Piecing quilting technique and style. Mastering this quilting technique can be a challenge, and this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, brimming with Sarah's insider tips, provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out new methods, textures and colours, and in the process build upon their skills. By first constructing a small dolly quilt, the quilter gains confidence in the techniques that enable them to make its larger companion quilt. Discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow.

Start, stitch, and finish nine simple blocks In the fourth book in her popular Teach Me series, expert teacher and quilt designer Pat Sloan guides you through each and every step as you make your very first quilt. Pat's easy-to-follow instructions and more than 140 clear how-to photos make it fun to start, stitch, and finish nine classic blocks and nine simple quilt projects—even if you're an absolute beginner. Learn the basics, from selecting notions and cutting fabric to machine sewing to quilting and binding, all from a skilled instructor with a warm, patient teaching style. You'll be proud to finish your first quilt—the first of many! This fourth book in Pat Sloan's Teach Me series is perfect for absolute beginners. More than 140 how-to photos, nine classic blocks, and nine quilt projects are included. Pat Sloan is a skilled instructor who covers key topics, including notions you'll need, fabric selection and cutting, machine quilting techniques, and more.

A concise guide to the basics of quiltmaking—includes helpful color photos. Start by learning: · The basics of piecing · How to use a rotary cutter · How to make a quilt sandwich · Binding your new project! An easy-to-follow guide for anyone looking to start a new hobby, Quilting Techniques for Beginners can have you quilting in no time!

Turn your interest in foundation paper-piecing into a full-blown love affair. Learn about every stage of the process—from piecing technique to pattern design—in this comprehensive guide. Start with the basics of sewing on paper, then explore the author’s open-ended design exercises to create your own patterns or follow along with the author’s take to sew her graphic interpretations of the prompts. With an annotated overview of the author’s favorite FPP methods, countless tips, and over thirty paper-pieced quilt blocks plus seven design exercises to put your skills to the test, you’ll have the tools you need to thrive when confronted with any paper-piecing challenge! - Build your piecing skills with over thirty graphic paper-pieced blocks inspired by everything from house plants to typography to surface pattern design techniques - Learn how to translate your own reference images or sketches into FPP patterns - Sharpen your pattern-design skills with choose-your-own-adventure style exercises "

Fantastic, dramatic, geometric quilts - they're Totally Tubular! Totally Tubular and totally brilliant! Combine easy strip piecing with clever methods for cutting, rearranging, and sewing again. Quilt designer and teacher Rita Hutchens' innovative Totally Tubular technique will have you creating dynamic geometric quilts before you know it! 5 projects - choose from Rainbow, Lightning, and 3 more bold, graphic quilts. Template-free technique produces diamonds, spirals, kaleidoscopes, and other intricate geometric designs. Complete, step-by-step instructions walk you through the Totally tubular process. Rita's colorful quilt gallery will inspire your own creativity.

Embrace and enjoy sewing by hand Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith's step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime! Perfectly portable! Working by hand means you can take this project wherever you go Comprehensive introductory chapters on choosing fabric, cutting, supplies, and more to get you started Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful blocks using hand appliqué with cotton and wool, hand piecing and quilting, and English paper piecing

Includes practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions - perfect for both novice and experienced quilters. Quilting: Deconstructed Piecing by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of the deconstructed piecing technique. Mastering this technique can be a bit daunting, but this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, with Sarah's insider tips, provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out this new technique and in the process build upon their skills. By first constructing The Woodpile, the small dolly quilt, the quilter gains confidence in the techniques that enable them to make its larger companion quilt, Dandelions. Discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow.

Includes practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions - perfect for both novice and experienced quilters. Quilting: Strip Piecing by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of the Strip Piecing quilting technique and style. Mastering this quilting technique can be a challenge, and this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, brimming with Sarah's insider tips, provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out new methods, textures and colours, and in the process build upon their skills. By first constructing a small dolly quilt, the quilter gains confidence in the techniques that enable them to make its larger companion quilt. Discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow.