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Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain--known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding results Explore a variety of construction methods--options include traditional and improvisational piecing as well as fusible appliqué Learn to use squares, rectangles, wonky shapes, dots, and even flowers to create one-of-a-kind Irish Chain designs
Quilt along with Christa using walking-foot or free-motion techniques to create fabulous quilts--from start to finish--on your home sewing machine. Award-winning quilter Christa Watson shows you how with 8 different walking-foot designs and 10 free-motion quilting motifs, plus 12 inventive patterns to put all the quilting techniques to use! Go beyond quilting in the ditch--quilt parallel lines, radiating lines, and shattered lines as you turn straight stitches into walking-foot wonders that wow! Love the look of free-motion quilting but not sure where to begin? Start with simple stipples and expand your repertoire to include wandering waves, boxes, pebbles, loops, and many more. Discover Christa's top tips for machine-quilting success and learn to use quilting designs to enhance each part of the quilt, whether you're making a baby quilt, wall quilt, or throw.Video
Start with squares...end with success! Transform 10" squares into quilts that are fun to make yet have an intriguing, complex look. Perfect for beginners and advanced stitchers alike, each of the nine projects includes pointers on making the most out of your fabrics, helpful techniques for block construction, and other tips for success. Lap quilts are ideal gifts for special occasions and are a great way to show someone you care about them. Whether you make cozy quilts to gift or to keep on your couch, they're great for snuggling! Quilt your way through nine bright and cheerful designs to make a loved addition to your space. Start with stacks of 10" squares (or create them with your fabric scraps), and stitch fast and fun lap quilts. With helpful tips, beginner quilters can easily follow along and gain valuable skills as they go.
Perfect for beginners and advanced stitchers alike, Fast & Fun Lap Quilts shows makers how to sew 10" squares into quilts that are fun to make yet have a complex look.
Our friends at Moda Bakeshop have gathered 22 of their popular "chefs" to create this big, happy book full of projects to make for just about every imaginable occasion. Over 40 themed designs work with Moda pre-cut fabric bundles (or any other fabrics you like) and range from easy to more challenging. This book will surely get you in the mood to sew - make every celebration with your family and friends even more special with delightful handmade gifts and decor.
How many fat quarters does it take to make a quilt: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14? The choice is yours! America's favorite fabric cut gets a fun makeover in a dozen all-new patterns from popular blogger Andy Knowlton. In her signature happy color palette, Andy shares easy-to-sew quilts that will inspire quilters to break into those bundles, unfold their singles, or even cut yardage into 18" × 22" chunks of fabric to re-create her cheerful designs. Stars, pinwheels, arrows, and Churn Dashes are just a few of the classic motifs that get Andy's fresh fat-quarter treatment. No more excuses and no time to lose - quilters will love reducing and restocking their stashes to make these fat-quarter-friendly projects.
In this amazingly diverse collection, a bevy of talented quilting bloggers present appealing baby-quilt designs for sewists and quilters of all skill levels. Designers include Amy Smart, Audrie Bidwell, Carolyn Friedlander, Carrie Bloomston, Dana Bolyard, Jake Finch, Jen Eskridge, Lindsey Rhodes, Melissa Corry, Pippa Eccles Armbrester, Sarah Flynn, Shea Henderson, and Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Showcase bright, bold solids and modern fabrics--perfect for stimulating Baby's senses Choose from 14 small quilts that can be easily completed in time for the baby shower Rely on clear instructions and illustrations for each inviting design
More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!
Learn the art of combining colors from the rainbow Showcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From modern-traditional to improvisational and liberated layouts, these saturated patchwork quilts breathe new life into the lucky rainbow. Arrange your fabric in a way that honors nature’s prism, or take liberties as you mix in neutrals, substitute related hues, or experiment with color intensity. Bryan’s quilts will inspire you to play with jewel tones, pastels, and even neons as you incorporate a modern rainbow in your quilting projects! 14 modern quilt patterns inspired by the color wheel Revolutionize the rainbow by experimenting with color order and intensity Modern-traditional, modern, and improvisational designs Tips on fabric selection, plus quilting basics