Celebrate the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collect ion of 30 stunning motifs and projects from Japanese artist Al ice Makabe. Learn how to utilize specific embroidery stitches to replicate the textures and shapes of flowers, leaves, and s tems. You'll find project instructions for creating gorgeous b ags, aprons, pillow covers, pin cushions, pouches, and more!
Anyone can quilt stunning scenery--from brand new landscape qu ilters to veteran artists! Explore simple methods with 50 tips for success and a gallery of quilts from featured designers.
When it comes to using paper in your quilt designs, there are two techniques you can use - English paper piecing (EPP), or foundation paper piecing (FPP). Normally, quilters are devoted to a particular paper piecing camp, but for those on the fence or anyone interested in trying and mastering both,... Read more
Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts introduces quiltmakers to foundation piecing with 8 sensational projects that range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt. The book begins with simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilters confidence to try more involved... Read more
This quilt pattern makes up square or rectangular mini quilts that are sized for pillows or using as drawstring bags. Shown with Winterly fabric, utilizing the panel of images for centers, these designs can also be used with large focal prints in then centers. Instructions explain making a... Read more
Skip the tracing and cutting just pop out templates and jump right into English paper piecing 6 mini quilts! Begin with a unique English paper piecing glue-pen method and finish with simple applique to create 6 stunning mini quilts.
Carl Hentsch 10 Dramatic Quilts, 27 Pillows, 31 Block Patterns Become a skilled foundation poecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing, doundation piecing, and simple... Read more
When you combine a sampler quilt with the ever-growing popularity of foundation paper pieced quilt blocks--those inspired by nature and gorgeous quilting prints -it's a win, win. Author Liza Taylor has created 30 flower and creatures-of-flight blocks that have a sophisticated sensibility.... Read more
Learn the basics of paper piecing with renowned teacher Carol Doak. Create your own wall quilt by sewing blocks that can be completed in 3 simple steps!
This adorable little project is made with 4 postcard projects: PP#13 (Half Hex), PP#15 (60-degree Equilateral Triangle), PP#18 (Half Rectangle Triangles). Combining shapes is always fun. Acrylic templates and instructions for 4 projects included. Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate. This pattern is... Read more
This project is fun to make and can be stopped at any size. Instructions are for hand piecing but can easily be completed using a machine. Template included.
Postcard Project #17 - 60 Degree Diamond. This project is fun to make and can be stopped at any size. Instructions are for hand piecing but can easily be completed using a machine. Template included.