Synopses & Reviews
Everyone loves a quilt — those big, cozy hunks of fabric and filling have been warming cold toes and hearts for generations. And quilting is certainly not for squares — it’s a fun way to be creative, and make something that you and your family will snuggle up to for years! In days of yore quilts were made mostly from leftover scraps, but most quilters today are fabri-holics. Sure quilts are useful, but they ‘re also works of art, and you’ll want yours to look really special. With tips for designing patches, quilt blocks, and putting it all together,
Quilting For Dummies introduces you to the wonderful, colorful world of fabric and thread — you’ll be hooked!
There are as many ways of making a quilt as there are quilters, and this book has something for you whether you’re a beginner or a wiz with needle and thread. There are tidbits, tips, and hints galore that will nudge you along. The book will help you:
- Come up with a plan of attack— and charge ahead
- Baste, stitch, and bind like a pro
- Find projects to try
- Use clever shortcuts
- Shop online for great quilts
- Display your finished masterpiece
The down-to-earth advice in this book will bring you up to speed on all the key sewing techniques, and have you whipping out your own cool patterns in no time flat. Quilting For Dummies covers these topics and much more:
- Finding the right fabric
- Creating and using templates
- The ins and outs of threads, needles, and other gadgets
- Assembling the quilt sandwich
- Quilting by hand — and by machine
- The wonderful world of mini-pillows and wall hangings
- The secret life of lap quilts
- Appliques
- Finishing touches
In addition, there ‘s a list of quilting resources, charts to help you with common yardage cuts, well-placed illustrations, and step-by -step instructions for each project that will ensure your future as a quilter unfolds with ease. Get your needle-nimble fingers ready — your search for the ultimate quilting source ends here!
Synopsis
Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items
Quilting is a fun hobby but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We'll have you in stitches in no time!
Discover how to
- Select the right fabrics and threads
- Design your masterpiece
- Use quilting software
- Save time with rotary cutters and other cool tools
- Quilt by hand or machine
- Get creative with appliqué
Synopsis
"Quilters of all levels should include this book in their quilting library." Sandra Hatch, Editor, Quick & Easy Quilting and Quilt World magazines "I was impressed with so much detailed, well-organized information presented with humor for easy reading, and can imagine the book read by those thinking of making a first quilt, as a refresher for someone coming back to quilting, or as a reference book in an experienced quilter's library." Eleanor Schrumm, Crafts Editor, Woman's Day Magazine
With over 200 Colorful Illustrations
We'll Have You in Stitches
In No Time! Your quest for the ultimate quilting source is over! This fun and accessible guide delivers 15 step-by-step projects plus tons of great advice on everything from traditional hand sewing to computer-assisted design.
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Perform simple stitching maneuvers in very little time
- Create and use your own templates to produce attractive and original patterns
- Get up to speed on sewing techniques and quilting fundamentals
- Stitch 15 unique quilting projects that anyone can make, no matter what skill level
- Locate mail order outlets and "cyber-quilting" Web sites
About the Author
'Cheryl Fall(Brush Prairie, WA) is the author of 12 how-to books and over 2,500 how-to articles in various publications. Magazines featuring her work over the last 19 years have included The Quilter,Quilt World,Quick and Easy Quilting,Family Circle,Woman’s Day,Country Living,Craftworks,and Sewing Savvy.Cheryl is also the host of The Creative Life with Cheryl Fall,a nationally distributed PBS ‘Plus’ program that features lifestyle-enhancing projects, ideas, and useful information for women. She has also spent years creating quilting and sewing projects and teaching for various manufacturers, including Coats & Clark and Singer. '
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Planning your Masterpiece.
Chapter 1: What Makes a Quilt a Quilt?
Chapter 2: The Pièce de Résistance: Fabric.
Chapter 3: A Patch in Time: Designing Quilt Blocks.
Chapter 4: Creating and Using Templates.
Chapter 5: Playing with Blocks and Borders: Which Way Should They Go?
PART II: Sharpening Your Sewing Skills.
Chapter 6: Threads and Needles and Gadgets, Oh My!
Chapter 7: Cuts and Creases: Pressing Matters.
Chapter 8: Positively Perfect Piecing.
Chapter 9: Do You Know the Way to Appliqué?
PART III: Ahead at the Finish: Quilting the Pieces in Place.
Chapter 10: The Plan of Attack: Deciding How to Quilt Your Quilt.
Chapter 11: Assembling the Quilt Sandwich.
Chapter 12: Ready, Set
Quilt! Hand and Machine Quilting Tips.
Chapter 13: Finishing Touches: Bindings and More.
PART IV: Completing the Circle: Projects to Try.
Project 1: Hand-Quilted Starburst Pillow.
Project 1A: Trapunto Mini-Pillow.
Project 2: Appliquéd Bluebirds Breakfast Set.
Project 3: Pink Tulips Breakfast Set.
Project 4: Blue Star Placemat and Hot Pad Set.
Project 5: Pastel Nine-Patch Wallhanging.
Project 6: Pieced Flower Pots Wallhanging.
Project 7: Pieced Hearts Wallhanging.
Project 8: May Baskets Wallhanging.
Project 9: Traditional Basket Wallhanging.
Project 10: Pieced Blossoms Lap Quilt.
Project 11: Winter Holly Lap Quilt or Wallhanging.
Project 12: Scrappy Pines Lap or Nap Quilt.
Project 13: Rosy Wreath Quilt.
Project 14: Scrappy Bloomers Wallhanging or Lap Quilt.
Project 15: Snow Crystals Pieced and Appliquéd Lap Quilt.
Project 16: Caribbean Dream Quilt.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 14: Ten Museums with Great Quilt Exhibits.
Chapter 15: Top Ten Cyber-Sites for Shoppers.
Chapter 16: Ten Time-Saving Quilting Tips.
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Displaying Your Art.
Appendix: Resources for Quilters.
Index.
Book Registration Information.