Skinny Quilts And Table Runners

Make a statement with Skinny Quilts! This follow-up to the popular Skinny Quilts and Table Runners showcases the talents of a new group of amazing designers. You'll love the variety of styles and techniques they bring to the table! Revisit folk-art traditions with Jo Morton and Sue Spargo or create an art quilt with Lonni Rossi or Sue Benner; discover designs by Karla Alexander, Frieda Anderson, Melinda Bula, Jane Dávila, Linda Lum DeBono, Joanna Figueroa, Judy Hooworth, Julie Popa, Sample a new way of quiltmaking with Skinny Quilts--without the time commitment of a bed covering Find the perfect projects to add sparkle and zing to your home or to give as impressive gifts

These stylish "skinny" quilts are perfect for gift giving, technique trying, and indulging creative whims. Choose from 15 projects from Kaffe Fassett, Jane Sassaman, Marti Michell, Laura Wasilowski, and many more Display projects as table runners, wall quilts, mantel scarves--the sky's the limit! Find designs for every taste, from traditional beauties to appliqued wonders, plus a few artful adventures

These stylish 'skinny' quilts are perfect for giving as gifts, trying out new techniques, and indulging creative whims. "Skinny Quilts and Table Runners" features 15 projects from top designers - including Kaffe Fassett, Jane Sassaman, Marti Michelle, and Laura Wasilowski - in designs to suite every taste, from traditional beauties to appliqued wonders.

Make the most of narrow spaces with these 15 quilting projects that use appliqué and piecing techniques, by the author of Quilts from Textured Solids. Skinny quilts put the spotlight on narrow spaces with surprising splashes of color and personality. These quick projects are a great way to bring your scrap stash to life and accent a tabletop or other slice of space with pizazz. Bestselling author Kim Schaefer’s latest book features fifteen fun projects, using both applique and piecing techniques in a variety of color palettes and styles. Easy to do and perfect for last minute gifts and décor.

Discover nine gorgeous sets of bed runners with coordinating projects such as pillows, shams, and embellished sheets. Specially designed to drape across the foot of the bed, each stunning bed runner offers a quick and beautiful way to decorate. Includes many two-sided designs for added versatility--change the look of a bedroom with the simple flip of a quilt Offers a variety of sets to suit your mood: sassy, serene, playful, elegant, charming, and more Inspires quilters to experiment with new ideas and techniques on smaller projects

Long and skinny or short and wide, modern and minimal or traditional and scrappy, the 56 toppers in this book fit any table. This collection features patterns by today's favorite designers. Styled photography offers a colorful preview of how the quick-to-stitch projects look on tabletops and shows creative ways to include the designs in your home decor Seasonal and holiday-themed projects are ideal for gift giving and year-round stitching Double the variety with two comprehensive sections: traditional, long table runners and diversely shaped table toppers

Find fresh new ways to combine the scraps you've been collecting. Perfect for budget-minded quilters, these visually pleasing designs give a modern slant to traditional quilt blocks. Discover three "scrap equations" that will make you fearless about fabric: neutrals + scraps = balance, value > color, and more = better Choose from 11 appealing projects for confident beginners and beyond Learn time-saving techniques for sorting and storing your scraps so you can easily transform them into fabulous quilts

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf