Quilt Basics Book List (Continued from Page 2)
Two-Color Quilts: Ten Romantic Red Quilts and Ten True-Blue Quilts
by Nancy J. Martin
Martingale & Company
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The author shares her special "how-to's" for creating 20 crisp red-and-white and blue-and-white quilts that are favorites of quilters and collectors everywhere. Inside, find complete instructions for creating 20 beautiful, high-contrast quilts; pointers on fabric selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applique; and a wealth of quilting suggestions and finishing techniques. The book is designed in a fun, topsy-turvy style, boasting but two front covers! Instructions for classic red quilts begin on one cover, while directions for true-blue quilts begin on the other.
Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make
by Barbara J. Eikmeier
Martingale & Company
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These beautiful traditional quilts have been selected and sewn by kids! With 15 dynamic quilt plans and a library of blocks to choose from, children can create a one-of-a-kind quilt that is "big enough to sleep under!" Clearly written for teaching quilting to children, with special advice for teaching children in group settings like summer camps, scout troops, and school groups. Covers all the basics of quiltmaking in a kid-friendly style, from using a sewing machine to rotary cutting and hand quilting. Includes tried-and-true tips for keeping kids’ attention until their projects are finished.
Rose Sampler Supreme
by Rosemary Makhan
Martingale & Company
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Stitch a gorgeous garden bed of roses, vines, and leaves, and create a magnificent heirloom quilt to cherish for generations. If you are a quilter with a desire to become a proficient hand-applique artist, look no further. Includes patterns for 20 dramatic Rose of Sharon blocks (each 14 inches square) and a rose-and-swag border, complete with intricate Dogtooth edgings. Includes instructions for creating an 84" x 100" quilt with all 20 blocks, plus directions for a smaller 12-block quilt. Fully illustrated sections on hand applique, cutting and appliqueing designs, piecing, and quilting.
Play Quilts: Creative Activity Quilts for Kids
by Kristin Kolstad Addison
Martingale & Company
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These delightful quilts aren’t made just for display, they’re made for play! The removable pieces on these fabulous fabric creations include dolls, animals, and other small toys that children can move from spot to spot to play out their own stories. Five interactive quilts for kids include a circus-animal train, sleepover picnic, flight to the moon, and pirate ship. Quick-piecing techniques and fusible applique make for easy construction; movable play pieces attach with simple buttons and elastic loops. Portable play quilts can be packed up for a long trip, spread out for a slumber party, or displayed on a wall or bed for everyday fun.
More Quick Watercolor Quilts
Dina Pappas
Martingale & Company
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Exciting new techniques for elaborate-looking, watercolor-style quilts! The author's fuse, fold, and stitch method allows quilters to sew up to 85 percent fewer seams than traditional watercolor quilts require. Ten gorgeous projects include bed-size quilts, oval quilts, place mats, a table runner, and wall quilts. Even beginners can create fabulous watercolor designs with ease, using a unique combination of fusible interfacing, simple shapes, and a timesaving grid system. Includes ideas for adding charming touches to projects with simple flower appliques.
Japanese Inspirations: 18 Quilted Projects
by Janet Haigh
Martingale & Company
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This extraordinary collection of luxurious accents and gifts will give any decor a sophisticated Japanese look. Inspired by Japanese tradition, each project combines fabrics and motifs of the East with the ease and versatility of Western techniques. Features 20 easy-to-make quilted projects, from small wall hangings and pillows to full-size quilts and room screens. Contains step-by-step chapters arranged by season, presenting a unique set of designs and colors for every time of year. Includes a pattern library with over 50 traditional Japanese motifs to trace, reduce, or enlarge.
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