Quick Diamond Quilts Beyond

The popular quilt designer and teacher demonstrates beginner-friendly techniques with these 12 new diamond quilt patterns without inset seams! Quilting with geometric patterns such as diamonds can seem challenging. But in Quick Diamond Quilts & Beyond, award-winning quilting instructor Jan Krentz shares her own classroom-tested techniques that make diamond quilting easy. Artists new to quilting will enjoy these lighthearted, original patterns featuring large shapes, easy piecing options, and fresh fabric combinations. Jan also offers tips on color value, texture, and contrast to enhance your fabric selection, and shows how using geometric fabrics can make your quilts shine.

4 gorgeous projects feature shimmering diamonds. Lots of inspirational photos and a breathtaking gallery.

20 simply spectacular star quilts feature 10 different types of pieced stars, in large, easy-to-assemble sizes.

Majestic star quilts with no inset seams! Let your love of lone star quilts guide you into a surprising world of piece-abilities! Acclaimed quilter and teacher Barbara Cline shares exciting new techniques for constructing eight-pointed star quilts from diamonds. No tricky seams here! You'll be amazed at how easy these quilts are to assemble. Build your skills as you start with basic star shapes and work your way up to radiant starbursts designs. With 12 celestial projects, there's truly something for every quilter. Twelve terrific projects! Piece diamonds and patchwork stars with no inset seams Learn speed construction techniques to sew eight-pointed stars like a pro Grow your skills as you move from beginner patterns to advanced designs

Explore the world of Lone Star quilts! Expert teacher Jan Krentz shows you how to use today's techniques to simplify this intricate design.

An exciting new look for an old favorite block! 9 projects use Jan!s innovative techniques.

Put a Quilted Star on Every Bed in Your Home! Make 20 simply spectacular star quilts featuring 10 different types of pieced stars. No fussing with tiny pieces! Large-scale quilts go together fast with Jan's time-saving techniques. Inspirational photo gallery of quilts by well-known quilters. You can never have too many star quilts, and Jan Krentz's latest book offers you a whole galaxy of big, colorful, pieced stars. Everything you need to succeed is here-from helpful advice on choosing the right fabrics, tools, and equipment, to step-by-step instructions for pain-free cutting, piecing, and finishing. Includes 5 full-size template patterns.

Debbie Mumm is back with more of what you want-- charming country quilts and accessories that are all fast, easy and fun! Treat yourself to a whole new collection of projects for wall quilts and crib quilts, plus irresistible quilt crafts like easy appliqué sweatshirts, rag dolls and pillows. Debbie's goof-proof directions and quick-and-easy techniques guarantee that you can start and finish a project you'll be proud of in no time flat. Special Quilter-Friendly Features * "Sew Smart" boxes offer you terrific tips and techniques. * "Sew Colorful" boxes help you choose fabrics and colors for every project. * "Sew Creative" boxes suggest clever and easy variations on projects. * Easy-to-read Cutting Charts in each project mean no guessing or confusion-- ever! * Special section, "Country Color Guide for Quilters," gives no-fail pointers plus examples of actual fabrics. Let Debbie Mumm's wonderfully whimsical country designs and creative use of colors and fabrics make you fall in love with quilting all over again!

Make dramatic quilts with easy-to-piece units! Use all your favorites quarter-and half-square triangles, Flying Geese, square-in-a-square, Four-and Nine-Patch, Log Cabin, strip-piecing, and more then combine them into dramatic art quilts while having fun with these dynamic teachers. Play with positioning the units, add strips and fussy-cut squares, maybe even one of those leftover orphan blocks, toss in some three-dimensional embellishments, then stand back and admire your genius! The freedom and fun of this approach will appeal to quilters everywhere. The authors' friendly style and down-to-earth enthusiasm will have you reaching for your fabric.

“New ideas for quilting with ties . . .projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.” —Publishers Weekly As life gets less formal, neckties don’t get worn like they used to, leaving us with a stash of unused ties. Recycle those lonely ties into 16 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Showcase the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in ties with striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. Learn how to wash ties, cut them, create appealing color combinations, and tame slippery fabric for quilting. Tie quilts make uniquely personal Father's Day, birthday, or any-occasion gifts for the tie-wearers (or former tie wearers) in your life—and this book is filled with projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers.