Dazzle your friends with a Kaleidoscope quilt! Each sparkling paper-pieced quilt pattern features eight shapes that come together to form a single, wonderfully unique block. Choose from 10 all-new paper-piecing designs that convey energy and movement Make beautiful, complex-looking quilts by following clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions by best-selling author Nancy Mahoney Achieve great results, right down to those narrow little points

Do you love bright, geometric quilt designs but wonder how to get such sharp points and accurate piecing? English paper piecing is the answer and this collection shows you how to sew your own patchwork projects even if you've never made a quilt before. English paper piecing (EPP) is a traditional patchwork technique which uses hexagon-shaped paper templates which are pieced together by hand sewing rather than machine piecing. This process of hand piecing is both mindful and calming and the fact that it doesn't rely on a sewing machine makes EPP the perfect 'sofa sewing' project that can be done while relaxing in front of your favourite TV show or while socialising with friends. Jenny Jackson is an expert in EPP and has been demonstrating the technique and showcasing her patterns on TV craft channels and magazines for a number of years. She has created this collection of techniques and patterns for modern EPP projects for the home including some really striking, large quilts. Jenny holds your hand through the EPP process so, even if you've never tried it before, you can complete projects to be proud of. Even if you already have some experience with EPP, Jenny shares her tips and tricks for quicker and sharper results so you can improve your skills. There are 18 projects for the home in a variety of sizes so you can build up to a full-sized quilt but you can also dip in and out of some smaller projects such as coasters, wall hangings and cushions while you hone your skills. The projects include repeats of EPP patterns and blocks as well as how to use EPP blocks and rosettes as appliqué within quilts and other projects. It’s not just about the hexagon either: Jenny’s geometric designs feature 20 different paper pieced templates including diamonds, octagons and even curved shapes for really exciting results. These sheets can be photocopied to give you multiple templates, fast. You can even flex your own creative muscle with the colouring pages included for every project so you can experiment with your own colour combinations to make your own unique designs.

Love the look of curved piecing but not the pinning and matching required to make a quilt with curves? Author and designer Nancy Mahoney shows quilters how to cleverly create that dynamic look using easy machine applique. Choose from eight scrappy quilt patterns featuring beautiful curved-applique designs Learn two versatile machine-applique methods: fusible applique and starch applique Use convenient fat quarters, fat eighths, and precut strips--or cut from your stash

A collection of one thousand quilt details showing how others utilize color and design elements to craft creative pieces.

Hundreds of quilt blocks from today's top designers! From innovative to traditional, whimsical to sophisticated, classic to unique, Quilter's 1,000 Blocks is filled with ideas for your next project! This comprehensive guide covers every block-making approach including applique, foundation-pieced, mixed techniques and pieced. It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference. This extensive block collection is sure to be a quilter's best friend!

Learn Tims’ innovative techniques step-by-step to create a stunning kaleidoscope quilt of your own. • An inspirational gallery of 26 student quilts • Like snowflakes, each quilt you make with this technique will be unique • Includes easy steps to enlarge or reduce the size of your quilt Create a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern. You'll see impressive and intricate results from simple sets of strips; it’s foolproof with little need for pre-planning. The beauty lies in the unpredictability of how the fabric unfolds—just like a real kaleidoscope!

Nancy Mahoney is back with more block patterns from the 1930s--and this time, it's an adventure in Depression-era applique. Grab your stash of reproduction fabrics and start stitching blocks from this rare collection, taken from actual newspaper clippings from the period. Get 12 block patterns, plus 14 quilt patterns that showcase these unique designs Cheerful motifs range from delightful bunnies, kittens, and flower pots to beautiful butterflies and wreaths Get quick results with fusible applique, machine stitching, fewer pieces, and simpler shapes

Step-by-step instructions for 16 eye-catching designs! Get ready for a bold, graphic approach to quilting with Quilting from Every Angle! Half square triangles (HSTs) are a classic sewing technique at the foundation of a number of traditional quilt blocks. DIY Blogger Nancy Purvis explores what happens when you play with placement, scale, and color of HSTs to achieve bold designs. And she doesn't stop there! Quilting from Every Angle also includes techniques on Flying Geese blocks, Y-seams, paper-piecing, and more. Whether it's acute or obtuse, Nancy's covering all the angles with valuable tips and tricks to achieving precision points. You'll be seaming together finished works, including quilts, throws, and wall pieces that look like they came from trendy designer catalogs--all while mastering the art of angles!

Dramatic curves and angles for today's adventurous quilter Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing, foundation piecing, and simple machine appliqué. Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Then it's time to practice on 10 full-size quilts and 27 bonus pillow projects with lively color combinations to provide movement and drama. In a personal foreword, fabric designer Tula Pink discusses how she met Carl and came to collaborate with him on the color choices for his quilts. • Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing • Traditional blocks shine with the use of modern fabrics in rich color stories, with fabric selections by Tula Pink • Practice your newfound skills on a small project with stunning round pillows designed to accompany each quilt

"Here's your chance to get up close and personal with an amazing collections of crazies!" - Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. Made from the finest silks, satins, and velvets and stitched together with elaborate embroidery, the crazy quilt is a testament to quilters’ rich imagination and artistry. This beautiful book traces the bewitching history of “Crazies” from their earliest origins to the present day. Distinguished quilting teacher and appraiser Cindy Brick follows the crazy quilt from colonial times, the Civil War, the Victorian era, and through today, decoding the mystery and meaning of these curious quilts. Also included is a detailed how-to section on constructing crazy quilts. Brick offers methods for planning, piecing, and embroidering or embellishing your quilt, and gives numerous helpful tips that only an expert could provide.