Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting and Applique

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Linda Seward

Crafts & Hobbies

PRENTICE/HALL

Popularly known as "the quilter's bible", this is the most comprehensive refeence to the techniques of the immensely popular crafts of patchwork, quilting, and applique. Providing a unique and inspiring overview of quilting, this is the one book that covers every process and answers every technical question. More than 1,000 easy to follow step-by-step illustrations break down in detail all the techniques of patchwork, quilting and applique. So clear are the instructions that they can be followed by both the complete beginner and the experienced needleworker to solve any problem quickly and effectively. There are also instructions on how to make many different styles of quilts, as well as other projects, including clothing. Also featured are scores of traditional patterns and basic templates. Readers are also able to expand their creativity by trying unfamiliar techniques from other aspects of quilting including design variations with which they may not be familiar.

The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting and Applique

Arts & Photography

Simon&Schuster

Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations make crocheting these nostalgic frilly doilies pure pleasure. 33 patterns from thread company brochures of the 30s and 40s are authentic as well as charming. Conversion charts, introduction. Color photos on covers.

Crocheting Ruffled Doilies (Dover Needlework Series)

Dover Publications

Quilters at every level of expertise will welcome this comprehensive sourcebook of 110 full-size, ready-to-use patterns — including pinwheels, birds, flowers, nautical designs, braids, and other designs. Provides easy-to-follow directions and diagrams for quilting, attaching a quilt to a frame, and suggestions for using patterns.

Quilting Patterns: 110 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions (Dover Quilting)

Offering step-by-step instructions for thirty traditional American antique quilts, a historical tour is accompanied by the backgrounds for fifty famous pieces, a materials list, patterns and full-sized pattern pieces, and full-color photographs.

The American Quilt Story: The How-To and Heritage of a Craft Tradition

Susan Jenkins

Rodale Press

This is the clearest, most comprehensive visual guide to this important trinity of craft techniques.You will find:· More than 1000 step by step illustrations· Basics of quilting· Perfect patchwork· The art of appliqué· Quality quilting· Quilts &amp; other projects· Dozens of patterns &amp; templates

Successful Quilting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering of Piecing, Applique & Quilting

Fireside

Popularly known as "The Quilter's Bible", "The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting and Applique" provides an unique and inspiring overview of these popular crafts. Covering every process and answering every technical question, this book uses over 1,000 easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations to break down techniques in detail. There are comprehensive instructions on how to create different styles of quilt as well as other projects, including various items of clothing. The book also includes scores of traditional patterns as well as basic templates from which to work. In addition to these, there are ideas to encourage the user's imagination and creativity through trying unfamiliar techniques and design variations. This essential guide is perfect for both the experienced needleperson and the complete beginner, with its combination of clear instructions and detailed illustrations.

The Complete Book of Patchwork Quilting & Applique

Mitchell Beazley

My Baby

Home Improvement & Design

Smithmark Publishers

The Country Quilter's Companion

Mitchell Beazley International

Country Quilts

Grove Press, Inc.

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