Crafts & Hobbies - Patchwork

Working with medium- to large-scale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple 'Stack-n-Whack'(R) cutting technique. By stacking identical repeats of fabric, quilters can efficiently cut the pieces...

Learn how to make 100 bags, customised your way. The brilliant new book from Stuart Hillard, Make 100 Bags teaches crafters of all abilities how to make 20 new projects in 5 distinct styles: Simple Fabric, English Paper Piecing, String Pieced, Boro and Improv...

Popular quiltmakers Alex Anderson, Natalia Bonner, and Kathleen Whiting, Barbara Cline, and Jan Krentz present 11 timeless star quilt designs ranging from traditional to modern, including scrap-friendly designs to bust your stash. With 11 star projects in a value-packed booklet, you'll learn why stars...

Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of color! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using...

Improvisational piecing lets you be the boss Embrace the joy of improvisation as you create quilts and quilted projects, including duffel and crossbody bags, that are truly one-of-a-kind! This book is an introduction, guide, and step-by-step manual for giving you the skills to create...

Explore the latest in machine capabilities, fresh designs, and hand-stitching tips! Inside this new edition of Modern Machine Quilting, readers will find a comprehensive overview of quilting and finishing techniques using a domestic machine! Master walking-foot and free-motion techniques with step-by-step instructions for straight...

Knock their socks off! Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!"...

Reimagine negative space with scrappy quilts! Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer's approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, texture, and stunning designs....

Turn simple shapes into stylish makes and crochet your own colorful collection of 15 granny-square garments and accessories! With 15 contemporary and fun designs to suit all shapes and sizes, My Granny Square Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to crocheting your own granny-square clothing,...

Transform Jelly Rolls into stunning quilted creations! Can you believe these stunning quilts are made with Jelly Rolls? Absolutely! These innovative patterns demonstrate that the versatile 21/2" precut strips are capable of far more than you ever imagined! Discover how Jelly Rolls provide a...

Pick one great fabric to create a stunning block One-Block Wonder expert and best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal, along with fellow quilter Nancy Miller, teach quilters the endless ways to turn preprinted fabric panels into fabulous blocks. Learn how to arrange One-Block Wonder hexagons around...

A Bold New Spin on One-Block Quilts: New Projects, More Fabrics, New Effects - 6 quilt projects, plus over a dozen gallery quilts and techniques for creating endless one-block variations- Create dramatic new design effects quilters have been asking for: hollow cubes, cubes sliced...

Take a creative leap of faith with designer Kathy Doughty Explore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand appliqué is the perfect medium for artistic expression. Come into the studio...

Learn to transform classic granny squares into beautiful quilt-inspired patchwork blocks that become gorgeous home décor in Patchwork Granny Square Blankets. This beautiful collection of crochet blanket patterns, by Anita Gibney of Made by Anita, showcases the versatility of the granny square, blending traditional...

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe. Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters...

Transform your scraps into gorgeous slow-stitched textiles Learn the Patchwork Sashiko method, a unique fusion of hand-stitching traditions like Sashiko, Boro, Kawandi, and Kantha. This inspiring guide teaches you how to create stunning textiles from fabric scraps using a harmonious and unique blend of...

Piece and Quilt as You Go is a must-have beginners' quilting guide. Author, teacher, TV personality, and master quilter Debi Schmitz Noriega offers an introduction to quilting with a historical background of quilting, 8 quilting techniques--including joining strips on the front and the back,...

Piece by Piece: 20 modern patchwork and quilting projects to make from preloved fabrics is a hands-on craft book complete with patterns, tutorials and projects that use a mix of quilting, patchwork and appliqué. Designer, maker and founder of textile studio Working Cloth, Lauren...

Includes more than 100 dazzling star blocks in the tried-and-true block tool format! The All Stars Block Tool makes all-star quilts! This collection of 110 blocks in the no-math reference format features a variety of traditional and innovative star designs. Each block has detailed...

Elevate your quilting skills with flawless binding techniques! Marci Baker is your guide to the world of quilt bindings through a step-by-step journey, revealing the joys of achieving a polished finish. Whether you're tackling your first quilt or your hundredth, learn the art of...