books about: applique

books about: applique

books:

Applique

One-Block Wonders Encore!: New Shapes, Multiple Fabrics, Out-of-This-World Quilts

Maxine Rosenthal, Joy Pelzmann

C&T Publishing, 2008

One Block Wonders, Encore
One-Block Wonders Encore!: New Shapes, Multiple Fabrics, Out-of-This-World Quilts Excellent book, easy to read and understand instructions . . .and . . . it has the instructions for the "boxes" that were not in the first book. Exciting quilts can be made from this ...

The Quilting Arts Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-a-Kind Quilts

Patricia Bolton

Interweave Press, 2008

An Awesome Art Quilting Book!
I am relatively new to art quilting. I started working with fabric seriously for about a year now. I have been a mixed media artist for several years. I have gone over to the "other side" now. I spend more time on my sewing machine and beading. I don't do half as much ...

Foolproof Machine Quilting

Mary Mashuta

C&T Publishing, 2008

Absolutely Wonderful
I took both of Mary's classes that correspond to this book. It is an incredible way of machine quilting. Mary is wonderful, the book the wonderful, the system is wonderful. Even if you have not taken the class, the book contains beautiful, vibrant colors of examples ...

The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z-- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking

Rodale Books, 1998

The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide
I purchased this book as a gift for a friend who has recently taken up quilting because I have found that I constantly use my copy as a reference it is probably the best book to keep on hand..lots of information set out in an easy to read format. cheers and happy ...

Paula Nadelstern's Kaleidoscope Quilts: An Artist's Journey Continues

Paula Nadelstern

C&T Publishing, 2008

Eye-popping and Educational
Oh, my. Her quilts are amazing. Enjoy! And furthermore I learned why a very simple 2-color quilt that I made recently doesn't really work. She explains that you can blend fabrics in one of her quilts in two ways. One of which is to borrow colors from the next ...

Quilter's Complete Guide

Marianne Fons, Liz Porter

Oxmoor House, 2001

Learning!!
This big book has tips and helpful guides for every step of quilting from start to finish. Highly recommend

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

Joelle Hoverson

Stewart, Tabori and Chang STC Craft Melanie Falick Book, 2007

My go-to how-to book
I bought this book for the inspiration and beautiful photos, and it's worth having for those qualities alone. The author's taste is impeccable (without being imperious), and she often combines fabrics in fresh ways. I love the melding of modern and traditional ...

Design Explorations for the Creative Quilter: Easy-to-Follow Lessons for Dynamic Art Quilts
Katie Masopust

C&T Publishing, 2008

Always wanted to design a quilt of your very own?but didn?t know where to start? Let this book show you how! Ten innovative approaches to designing art quilts make it easy for any quilter, beginning to advanced, to free the artist within. These ?game plans? help quilters create a design, then turn that design into a pattern, then complete the ...

Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns

Oxmoor House, 2001

Wonderful Book
This book is a keeper. I use mine for identifing quilts seen and possibly purchased at yard sales, estate auctions, and where ever I see them - mostly handed down through the family. This book has paid off several times the cost of the book. I also use it for ...

Complete Guide to Quilting (Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection)

Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens, 2003

Excellent resource
Great book full of very useful information. Only drawback was that I had to get it in paperback with out the spiral spine.

Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide

J Marsha Michler

Krause Publications, 2008

Well done
A lot of information is packed in this compact, spiral-bound book. Its smaller size makes it ideal to pack in a tote. Marsha knows her medium well. Lots of eye-candy, good instructions, lots of useful instruction. I am a dedicated crazy-quilter, too. Of all the ...

One-Block Wonders: One Fabric, One Shape, One-of-a-Kind Quilts

Maxine Rosenthal

C&T Publishing, 2006

One Block Wonders
Fun concept in quilting - I would rate it "intermediate or higher" in difficulty, but with great results.

Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects

Denyse Schmidt

Chronicle Books, 2005

SOO GREAT!!
I first saw this book in a bookstore on my lunch break. I am an avid crafter and love to sew. I had recently decided to make quits for all of my nieces and my nephew, I have 5 of them, for Christmas. Problem was, I had never actually made a quit before. This book ...

Dream Landscapes: Artful Quilts With Fast-Piece Applique (That Patchwork Place)

Rose Hughes

That Patchwork Place, 2008

Outstanding book in the field of art quilting! Highly recommend this book!
This beautifully illustrated book not only will inspire you to begin your quilt, but it will take you through the steps on how to make your quilt into a fantastic piece of art. The step-by-step instructions are well outlined, and the color photographs are unmatched. ...

StrataVarious Quilts: 9 Fabulous Strip Quilts from Fat Quarters

Barbara Persing, Mary Hoover

C&T Publishing, 2008

Fabulous
This is a wonderful book. Beautifully illustrated and loaded with NEW ideas for fat quarters. Refreshingly different from most on the market today. Highly recommend to any and all who love their fat quarters. I had a little bit of difficulty finding the 7 1/2 ...