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Improvisational piecing methods anchored within traditional quilting designs. Improvising Tradition pairs improvisationally pieced elements with more structured, and perhaps more familiar, quilt patterns to create projects that share a fresh, clean, and modern aesthetic. Author Alexandra Ledgerwood introduces readers to three basic improv piecing techniques: strip sets, piecing improvised strata, and slice and insert, then marries them with traditional quilting designs such as log cabins, coin...

Including 30 step-by-step projects, this illustrated guide contains a wide variety of patchwork, applique and quilting techniques, together with other techniques such as hand and machine embroidery, beading, cording and stencilling. The projects include classic clothes and accessories. Templates and ready-to-enlarge patterns are included for all the projects.

In Kim Diehl's first-ever Christmas book, you'll find decoration inspiration for your family's celebration. Revel in the sight of gracious rooms all dressed up for the holidays in Kim's signature style. Enjoy more than a dozen festive projects, including a table topper, throw pillow, tree skirt, wall hangings and lap quilts, ornaments, door hangers, stockings, and more Welcome the winter season with Kim's tips for decorating your home with yuletide flair Enrich your table with Kim's scrumptious...

Learn how to create fantastic applique shapes with the innovative new 'scraplique' technique. Discover a whole new world of applique with Jane Townswick's innovative new technique. "Artful Applique II" features 12 original projects that introduce readers to the basics of 'scraplique' - a fantastic new method for creating applique shapes - accompanied by full-colour photography, full-sized patterns, and step-by-step instructions.

s with the easy-to-use CD-ROM! Free CD-ROM Inside Includes all 300 block patterns on CD-ROM-simply click, print, and paper piece!

Katharine Guerrier shows how to create her freely pieced house blocks and put them together to make your own lively and quirky scrap house quilt. Quilts using this formula can be made any size, incorporating different elements and techniques: novelty fabric for gardens, farmyard or sky, curved seams for landscape panels, block samples left over from previous projects and oddments of fabric you will almost certainly have in your scrap bag. By following these guidelines and techniques, and adding...

Vintage Quilt Revival is a resource for quilters of any age or style who love to use today's modern colors and fabrics. With fresh quilt layouts, detailed instructions on foundation piecing, and a wide variety of traditional blocks and modern projects, Vintage Quilt Revival is at the forefront of the burgeoning interest in the "traditional-made-modern" movement. Join the authors and make 20 traditional quilt blocks. Use them to sew a sampler quilt or explore the authors' tips and modifications...

Examines the story of 200 years of Australian life, revealed in the fabric and stitches sewn into quilts by women. The text places quilts into the social history of the time and the particular story of each quilt is covered. The types of quilt made in Australia are also examined.

20 easy projects help you to make simple, speedy quilts and quilted objects. Ideal for beginners there is expert advice on short cuts and time-saving tips. For those looking for inspiration there are colourful, modern and fun designs with instructions, illustrations and templates.

This is a wonderful collection of 40 projects for 5-inch scraps and squares, from two best-selling authors. Let best-selling authors Pat Speth and Charlene Thode show you how to create more than 40 truly stunning Nickel Quilts. You can learn how to simplify the cutting process and showcase 5" squares - or scraps from your stash - in timeless quilts. You can find instructions for each quilt in three different sizes - la, twin, and queen. You can get directions for using 4" and 6" squares as well....