101 Crazy Quilt Blocks

A wonderful book of inspiration for all the many quilters who love to make a crazy quilt. Learn to do 20 stitches that can be used to embellish the seams.

Find endless inspiration for stitching your crazy quilts in this treasure trove of seam designs and templates by the creator of Shawkl Designs. You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts will also teach you the simple techniques that give your stitches a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! This eBook edition includes links to printable full-size templates.

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.

Floral fancies - Country themes - Americana - Just for fun - Borders - Quilting basics.

Your one-stop source for crazy quilting know-how! From Victorian quilts to contemporary works of art, crazy quilting has evolved into a beautiful mixture of piecing, embroidery, and fabric techniques. Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide tells you everything you need to know to create your own beautiful heirloom crazy quilts, including: • 10 different methods for piecing. • More than 100 embroidery stitches for ribbons, flosses and threads. • Techniques for dyeing, painting, stamping, printing, and embroidering on silk, cotton, rayon, wool and linen. • Instructions for adding buttons, beads, tassels, cording and other dimensional embellishments. • Tips for finishing your quilts. Whether you are just getting started or have been quilting for years, Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide is guaranteed to be the crazy quilting resource you turn to the most.

Beginning with a history of these much-admired quilts, this lushly photographed collection moves on to interesting up-to-date patterns, many of which have been especially created by well-known artisans. Breathtaking full-color images showcase such variations as Log Cabin Skylines, Cubes, and Stained Glass, and they re all presented with illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions on techniques ranging from templates to foundation piecing. With such complete directions, even the beginner will be able to complete one of these very special quilts.

A sweet collection of unique paper-pieced quilt blocks. Sewing since the age of six and a quilter for many years, author Penny Layman is inspired by everyday household items that connote cozy kitchens and domestic warmth. Here Penny creates 40 paper-pieced quilt blocks celebrating the home and all things in it, while showcasing her quirky sense of humor. Paper piecing allows for incredibly precise blocks, even if the quilt block designs themselves seem complex or make use of irregular shapes. The blocks in this collection include a mix of solids and prints, using the latter with particular effect. In addition to paper piecing, some blocks include needle-turned appliqueÌ , printing, and hand embroidery. The 10 quilt projects each feature one or more blocks. In addition to complete written instructions for every block and project, the book includes a CD that contains full-size pattern templates for every block.

Guides the beginner through the basic planning and techniques of quilting while providing designs and ideas for the experienced quilt maker

Create a crazy quilt from start to finish Gather your fabrics ... start your machines! The Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern is ready for your creative interpretation. One block at a time, you'll construct twenty-seven crazy-quilting diamonds on foundation-piecing templates. With photos and step-by-step instructions, you'll have fun embroidering the seams and adding embellishments to your unique masterwork! This pattern comes complete with an embroidery stitch guide and full-size pattern pieces, plus examples of the finished quilt in two colorways. Make a spectacular crazy quilt with foundation piecing Add the “wow” factor with embroidery details, one seam at a time Take the guesswork out of crazy quilting with step-by-step instructions for making the blocks

Love the idea of quilting but limited by time and resources? Oh, and the fact that you barely know how to sew? Here's the answer! With bright, modern prints and simple patterns, Amy Ellis eases new quilters into a lifelong creative adventure. Simple instructions guide you at every step, from cutting and piecing to finishing your fabulous first quilt. Choose from 14 striking designs; each is made from just one block Create beautiful blocks that showcase fun, contemporary fabrics Find great tips for squeezing creativity into your busy life