Provides information and detailed instructions for beginning and advanced quilters on the techniques of quilting and on the details of making a variety of popular patchwork and quilting patterns.
This new, updated edition includes all of the features quilters loved from the first edition plus so much more!
A one-stop quilting reference for beginners and experts Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting shows readers how to master every technique, method, tool, fabric, block, seam, knot, and stitch.
Usually, we cut across the grain of the fabric when we make cuts from selvage to selvage. ... Bias cuts are made on a 45-degree angle to the selvages. Bias strips are cut on the diagonal of the grain and have the most stretch.
This book covers fabricselection, cutting, pressing, sewing by hand and machine, joining blocks,basting, hand and machine quilting, and binding and making labels.
However, if you do not have a dedicated sewing room and are limited on space, your work area may not allow for such luxury. Consider placing a large, padded board on top of your cutting surface or on top of some storage shelving. Make ...
A one-stop reference to quilting techniques and designs uses step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs to spotlight the tools, tactics, fabrics, equipment, quilt design, stitching techniques, cutting styles, sashing, borders, ...
Complete with tips on choosing fabrics, estimating yardage, and machine quilting for an artistic finish, this book has something for every quilter!
Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices.
The Complete Guide to Quilting Techniques offers plenty of guidance for the novice, while introducing a range of techniques, ideas, and projects that are challenging enough for the experienced quilter to enjoy.
Written for the absolute beginner, these instructions and step-by-step photographs guide you effortlessly through the basics of quilting.