Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book

Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617455741

A basic introduction to reulerwork, featuring fifty-nine designs using six basic quilting ruler shapes, including straight lines, circles, and squiggles. Quilting rulers have long been used by longarm quilters to make uniform shapes, but now, with the advent of the domestic ruler foot, domestic quilters can join in on the fun, too! Amanda starts with how to use six basic shapes of machine quilting ruler to lay a foundation for your quilting, then moves on to executing fifty-nine different designs. Finish up by following Amanda’s suggestions for filling in background space with free-motion quilting.

Organic Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book

Organic Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617458260

Let Mother Nature inspire your quilting with this guide full of inspiring ideas, techniques, and tips from the acclaimed fabric and quilt designer. Following the success of her Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book, Amanda Murphy shares an all-new volume packed with exciting designs. This handy guide provides more than one hundred original ideas inspired by the elements around you—water, air, feathers, ferns, leaves, sticks, stones, flowers, and fire. Amanda’s step-by-step instructions will help you gain confidence in your free-motion work. Then she offers a myriad of ideas organized by element and design type for you to you branch out and get creative. With Organic Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book, you can add texture, movement, and a sense of the natural world to your quilting, whether you're sewing on a domestic sewing machine or a longarm.

The Ultimate Guide to Rulerwork Quilting

The Ultimate Guide to Rulerwork Quilting
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-04-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617459488

Discover how to use quilting rulers to their fullest and achieve the quilting you want every time. Straight lines, curves . . . there are rulers for every kind of quilting! Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm machines. With recommendations for choosing templates and feet, this technical guide is great on its own, but also makes the perfect sidekick to Murphy’s popular Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book. Plan your quilting to perfection and learn to combine rulerwork with free-motion quilting. Watch your quilting aesthetic begin to evolve; helpful photos show you how to execute quilting designs with basic straight-line and circle rulers, as well as specialty shapes like waves, clamshells, and feathers! Become a rulerwork expert! Achieve the quilting you want every time Work on your longarm or domestic sewing machine, with troubleshooting and ergonomic tips for each Buy the right rulers and feet, plan the quilting, and execute rulerwork with finesse

Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book

Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617451029

Take the guesswork out of free-motion quilting with 155 fresh ideas—each handpicked for a specific space on a quilt. Mix and match the designs from each chapter to artfully quilt 30 traditional blocks, borders, sashing, and more! This must-have reference includes an inspiring gallery of finished quilts, tips for domestic and longarm quilters, and complete instructions for a table runner project to hone your skills.

Machine-Quilting Idea Book

Machine-Quilting Idea Book
Author: Vicki Ruebel
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2019-12-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 168356068X

Welcome to a machine-quilting book like no other. It's a helpful guide to machine-quilting designs for a dozen classic quilt blocks! No guessing, no stressing--these 61 designs show you exactly how to quilt specific blocks, and you choose the challenge. With four to six ways to quilt each block, you'll find machine-quilting designs for beginners, advanced quilters, and everyone in between. Designs are rated with one, two, or three spools: One spool: Light quilting, no marking, easy to stitch--perfect for finishing quilts quickly. Two spools: A little more adventurous--try swirls, pebbles, feathers, and more. Three spools: Dense quilting, grid work, and ruler work--plus more feathers! Start with an introduction to basic tools, supplies, and best practices. Then jump right in with color-coded illustrations that tell you which path to follow and when. Yes, you can quilt it--begin with any of the blocks below and Vicki Ruebel will show you how! Log Cabin * Snowball * Bear's Paw * Sawtooth Star * Courthouse Steps * Churn Dash * Granny Square * Eight-Pointed Star * Nine Patch * Double X * Friendship Star * Ohio Star

Free-motion Quilting Made Easy

Free-motion Quilting Made Easy
Author: Eva A. Larkin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781564778826

Turn simple lines into fabulous designs! Start with basic loops, ovals, diamonds, triangles, and other familiar shapes and pair them in unique combinations to create dozens of block-based designs. Step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and loads of hints and tips make it easy to achieve great results. Now you can create your own quilting esigns'they don't have to be complicated or intricate to be effective!

Modern Holiday

Modern Holiday
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2013
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160705678X

Dress up your home in something fresh for the holidays! These quilts and holiday decorations use all your skills: piecing, appliqué, and hand embellishment. And you can make many of the quilts for any season with a simple change of fabrics!

Color Essentials-Crisp & Vibrant Quilts

Color Essentials-Crisp & Vibrant Quilts
Author: Amanda Murphy
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607057107

This must-have book will free you from preconceived notions about color and inspire creativity. You will learn to experiment with solids and gain a deep understanding of how color functions. Perfect for both the adventurous beginner and skilled intermediate quilter, the 12 modern quilt projects will show you how to create fresh combinations, vibrancy, and movement using different hues. To make the projects accessible, affordable, and stunning, the author has developed a pre-cut package of Robert Kaufman Fabrics that can be used in conjunction with this book.

A Quilting Life

A Quilting Life
Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607056607

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf