The Encyclopedia Of Quilting Techniques

Author : Katharine Guerrier
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402722448
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Quilting and Patchwork Techniques written by Katharine Guerrier and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects. For beginners, there is how-to-start advice and step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions to guide them through each stage of their work, and for more experienced quilters there are advanced techniques that they can dip into for help with a particular problem. For the busy but creative quilter, a section on rotary cutting and speed piecing shows how to achieve satisfying results in no time. The book ends with a gallery of stunning items that will inspire the reader to create amazing patchwork and quilting projects of their own, whatever their ability.

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ISBN 13 : 9781893824973
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!

Author : Katharine Guerrier
Publisher : Running PressBook Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781561382118
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Quilting Techniques written by Katharine Guerrier and published by Running PressBook Pub. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the structure of a quilt, demonstrates basic techniques, including patchwork, rotary cutting, applique, quilting, and finishing, and shows a variety of traditional and modern quilts

Author : Patricia Wilens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780848724740
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns written by Patricia Wilens and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete A-Z resource for the quilter - over 100 traditional favourite quilts to make with step-by-step instructions with updated, labour-saving techniques. Beautifully illustrated throughout with projects ranging from Amethyst to Whig Rose, from Evening Star to Flying Geese, and many traditional influences from Amish to Irish. * Patchwork and quilting is a craft as old as history, but it found its apogee amongst the settlers in the New World, and is now considered to be a particularly American artform. * In full colour throughout: each project is illustrated in a full colour photographs and in a series of step-by-step colour drawings and patterns. * Step-by-step instructions, labour-saving techniques, plus an extensive how-to workshop and clear patchwork and applique designs.

Author : Katharine Guerrier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780747208495
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Quilting and Patchwork Techniques written by Katharine Guerrier and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a beginning quilter or long-time enthusiast this is one for the book shelf. This wonderfully organized guide covers a wealth of quilting techniques, tools, and design ideas in painstaking detail.--Butterick Home Catalog This practical, well-organized reference is] chock-full of creative inspiration...a gallery of stunning quilts is] sure to inspire.--Sew News From shoofly blocks and Suffolk puffs to folded stars and four-patch pinwheels, this unique volume presents both simple, traditional quilting designs and elaborate investigations of color and pattern. Quilters of all levels will enjoy exploring the anatomy of a quilt in progress--the top layer, batting, backing, border, blocks, stitching, and sashing--and constructing the variety of blocks displayed in fabulous color photos. And busy stitchers will certainly appreciate sections on rotary cutting and speed piecing that give satisfying results in half the time. With this much information and inspiration, anyone can make heirloom-quality quilts to show off and treasure.

Author : Carter Houck
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 : 9780810934573
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Quilt Encyclopedia Illustrated written by Carter Houck and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1991 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designs, patterns, techniques, equipment, conservation and care, textiles, dyes, history, quilt organizations, and more"--Jacket.

Author : Donna Kooler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781609000868
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting written by Donna Kooler and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the history, techniques, and patterns of quiltmaking. It covers topics ranging expanded information on setting options, quilting, binding, and more. It also helps you learn about using yo-yo templates and how to make the most of those beautiful bundles of pre-cut fabrics.

Author : Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 0307965511
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored crafts techniques, and step-by-step instructions for more than 150 projects that reflect not only Martha Stewart’s depth of experience and crafting expertise, but also her singular sense of style. Encyclopedic in scope, the book features two main parts to help you brush up on the basics and take your skills to a new level. First, the Techniques section guides readers through Sewing, Appliqué, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing. Following that, the Projects A to Z section features more than 150 clever ideas (including many no-sew projects), all illustrated and explained with the clear, detailed instructions that have become a signature of Martha Stewart’s magazines, books, and television shows. An enclosed CD includes full-size clothing patterns as well as templates that can be easily produced on a home printer. Fabric, thread, and tool glossaries identify the properties, workability, and best uses of common sewing materials. And, perhaps best of all, when you need it most, Martha and her talented team of crafts editors offer you the reassurance that you really can make it yourself. The projects are as delightful as they are imaginative, and include classic Roman shades, hand-drawn stuffed animals, an easy upholstered blanket chest, a quilted crib bumper, French knot-embellished pillowcases and sheets, and Japanese-embroidered table linens, among many others.With gorgeous color photographs as well as expert instruction, this handy guide will surely encourage beginners and keep sewers and crafters of all experience levels wonderfully busy for many years to come.

Author : Linda Causee
Publisher : DRG Wholesale
ISBN 13 : 9780881958409
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs written by Linda Causee and published by DRG Wholesale. This book was released on 1997 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 90 Crazy Quilt Stitches are illustrated with how-to instructions. In addition to these amazing stitches, you will find ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to your crazy patchwork.

Author : Nancy Bednar
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781402742934
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques written by Nancy Bednar and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the sewing machine does it, then the technique is here! Anyone looking for advice on those indispensable basics will find a variety of ways to do bias binding, buttonholes, edge finishes, gathering, hem finishes, mitering corners, seam finishes, topstitching, and zippers. Or sewers can learn how to make any item eye-catching with an array of creative touches, including appliqu�, crisscross chain stitching, eyelet embroidery, and lacework. Every technique comes complete with machine setups and guidance on fabrics, stitching, needles, threads, tension, and the presser foot.