Showing posts with label foundation piecing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foundation piecing. Show all posts

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Black & White and Pieced all Over: Stress-free Foundation Quilts by Kay M. Capps Cross

Published 2009

A black-and-white approach to easy paper-piecing—with a splash of color.

If you love the crisp, precise results of paper-piecing but stress over all the ripping and stitching, this book's for you! Black & White and Pieced All Over shows you how to use foundation piecing to stitch perfect quilts every time. Even if you've never tried this breakthrough technique, you'll pick it up right away following full-color photos and numbered steps that detail every stitch.

Open this guide and see for yourself. It's got everything you need to create an array of gorgeous quilts, including:

16 step-by-step quilting projects ranging from "easiest" to "not hard"
Clear patterns that take the guesswork out of color combinations and matching fabrics
A full-color "Getting Started" section that covers everything from choosing materials and tracing designs to stitching and finishing blocks
A CD containing printable templates for every project
Best of all, there are NO MISTAKES! A special "Opportunities" section at the end of the book shows you how to take an "oops"—like when you might have cut a strip too narrow—and transform it into a creative success. It's really that simple!

Black & White and Pieced All Over is the fun and easy approach to quilting you've been looking for. Put foundation piecing to work for you, and see how great (and stress-free) your quilts can become.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Every Quilter's Foundation Piecing Refer: Easy-to-Use, Step-by-Step Basics Adapt Any Block for Foundation Piecing Techniques, Tips & Tricks Bonus 73 B

Published 2009

Plan, cut, and sew 73 classic foundation-pieced blocks, with easy-to-follow instructions and overview of foundation piecing basics.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts by Ranae Merrill

Published 2008

Learn to create six foundation-pieced spiral-based quilts-with no math! This one-of-a-kind technique for spiral quilt design allows you to create fascinating and beautiful art quilts. The bonus CD includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns and the pattern insert helps you set up the perimeter shape, or draw free-hand irregular shapes without a template.

Choose your technique from any of three methods:

  • By hand, completely freehand, using only a straight
  • By hand, precisely, using a ruler to measure increments in each spoke
  • On the computer - Electric Quilt works great for all types of spirals
No matter the technique, the results will be simply amazing!