Patchwork

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

More than half of the projects in this book can be completed in less than 8 hours

In an age of mass-produced, look-alike merchandise, there’s no greater pleasure than to receive—or to give—a handmade gift. To make gifts for family and friends testifies to your esteem for them and to your loving dedication of precious energy and time.

And there’s the rub. These days, few people have time to create elaborate hand-fashioned gifts. Understanding the demands on contemporary crafters’ schedules—but understanding, too, their wish to express their love and care in this very personal way—led Joelle Hoverson to write Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Now, in the follow-up to that extremely successful 2004 volume—with nearly 80,000 copies in print—Hoverson and photographer Anna Williams present Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts.

The book—designed for use by both first-time and longtime quilters—features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them: less than 2 hours, 2 to 4 hours, 4 to 8 hours, 8 to 12 hours, and 12 hours or more. The gifts are inspired by Amish, Appalachian, and Japanese quilting traditions, among others, and range from easy pillowcases and covered scrapbooks to simplified (but heirloom-worthy) log cabin and crazy quilts. Hoverson also shares an overview of her approach to color as well as the tools and techniques she used to complete the projects in the book.

Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book

Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book features:

* 16 complete and accurate patterns in multiple sizes
* 375 color diagrams
* 100 setting plans
* 50 log borders
* 150 gorgeous color photos

Each pattern has

* big color photo of entire quilt
* closeup photo showing fabric and quilting
* fat quarter requirements
* patch quantity requirements
* quilt size, block size, and log width listed
* piecing diagrams, complete with what direction to press the seams and what order to sew the patches
* quilt construction diagram
* rating for ease of cutting, sewing, and planning
* pieced border
* quilting suggestions

9-Patch Pizzazz: Fast, Fun & Finished in a Day

• Sixteen different layouts
• Great for classes

Combine a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches to create a captivating quilt, sassy or sophisticated, country cozy or city chic, plain or fancy. Sixteen layouts make it hard to choose a favorite—but remember, nine-patches are the potato chips of quiltmaking...no one can make just one.

Skinny Quilts And Table Runners: From Today's Top Designers (That Patchwork Place) (That Patchwork Place)

These stylish skinny quilts are perfect for gift giving, technique trying, and indulging creative whims.


* Choose from 15 projects from Kaffe Fassett, Jane Sassaman, Marti Michell, Laura Wasilowski, and many more
* Display projects as table runners, wall quilts, mantel scarves the sky's the limit!
* Find designs for every taste, from traditional beauties to appliquéd wonders, plus a few artful adventures

Scraps

Scraps features 16 new and original Judy Martin designs. Every quilt is presented in 3 sizes so you can make the design you like in the size you want. You are given your choice of accurate rotary cutting instructions or templates. Fat quarter requirements and yardage are listed for every quilt in every size. Color diagrams show piecing details. And every pattern is rated for ease of cutting, ease of sewing, and ease of thinking.

Perhaps the greatest challenge with Scraps is in deciding which quilt to make first! Several quilts feature shadows and other dimensional effects that make patches appear to float over the surface of the quilt. You'll find an abundance of stars, including a magnificent Lone Star. In addition you'll see a Log Cabin, a Wedding Ring variation (with no curves!), an exotic Nine-Patch, a beautiful flower quilt, and much more.

Scraps is more than just patterns. The upfront material draws upon Judy's 37 years of making quilts from scraps. She offers basic quiltmaking information plus scrap quilt cutting strategies, techniques for sewing with scraps, suggestions for building and organizing your stash, and ideas for working with color and style in scraps.

Whether you're looking for a pattern that is clearly simple, surprisingly easy, or stunningly beautiful, your next quilt should be made from Scraps.

Cotton Theory Quilting: Quilt First--then Assemble (Cotton Theory Series)

Rolling Along: Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips : Jelly Roll Friendly

Grab a bundle of the latest fabric goodies Jelly Rolls! and join designer Nancy J. Martin for a batch of quilted treats. Jelly Rolls are made up of assorted 2½" strips, all rolled up and ready to go. Discover Nancy s special tips for making the most of these creative cuts.

* Use prepackaged strips in 12 traditional designs or simply cut your own strips!

* Make quilts three ways use strips only, combine strips with scraps, or salvage leftover strips from past projects

* Rely on Nancy s easy cutting, sewing, and construction methods for quick quilts from start to finish

Stack-N-Whackipedia

Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects

In Denyse Schmidt Quilts, the ultimate resource for the home quilter, Schmidt reveals the secrets behind her most popular designs. Thirty projects range from the simple to the challenging, from patchwork slippers and aprons to tote bags and pillows to her beloved quilt patterns, offering something for every level of quilter. Schmidt reviews the fundamentals of quilting and provides easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, sewing tips, and an artful approach to design basics. With engaging wisdom and beautiful step-by-step color photography throughout, Denyse Schmidt Quilts will inspire beginning and skilled crafters alike to embrace this age-old tradition with a new and modern twist.

Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space: Sewing-Room Makeovers for Any Space And Any Budget

Say good-bye to that jumble of tools, muddle of magazines, and forest of fabric! Systemize your cluttered space with an expert's ideas on planning a functional and beautiful home quilting studio—a place where creativity wins over chaos.

· Create the quilt studio of your dreams with dozens of ideas for making your time more enjoyable and efficient

· View before-and-after photos of real-life makeovers for small, medium, and large spaces—all on a range of budgets

· Find fantastic storage solutions for fabric, scraps, patterns, books, tools, and more