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Everyone loves a quilt — those big, cozy hunks of fabric and filling have been warming cold toes and hearts for generations. And quilting is certainly not for squares — it’s a fun way to be creative, and make something that you and your family will snuggle up to for years! In days of yore quilts were made mostly from leftover scraps, but most quilters today are fabri–holics. Sure quilts are useful, but they ‘re also works of art, and you’ll want yours to look really special. With tips for designing patches, quilt blocks, and putting it all together, Quilting For Dummies introduces you to the wonderful, colorful world of fabric and thread — you’ll be hooked!
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Author Cheryl Fall, with years of sewing and quilting experience, has written "Quilting For Dummies"(r) to show you that it's the will- not just the skill- that allows even beginning quilters to create their dream quilt. "Quilting For Dummies" includes tips and techniques on planning your own quilting masterpiece; choosing the right fabric; sharpening your sewing skills; and creating your own "quilt sandwich." In addition, easy-to-follow icons are sprinkled throughout the book that highlight important tips that have taken master quilters years to find out on their own.
Everyone loves a quilt — those big, cozy hunks of fabric and filling have been warming cold toes and hearts for generations. And quilting is certainly not for squares — it’s a fun way to be creative, and make something that you and your family will snuggle up to for years! In days of yore quilts were made mostly from leftover scraps, but most quilters today are fabri–holics. Sure quilts are useful, but they ‘re also works of art, and you’ll want yours to look really special. With tips for designing patches, quilt blocks, and putting it all together, Quilting For Dummies introduces you to the wonderful, colorful world of fabric and thread — you’ll be hooked!
There are as many ways of making a quilt as there are quilters, and this book has something for you whether you’re a beginner or a wiz with needle and thread. There are tidbits, tips, and hints galore that will nudge you along. The book will help you:
- Come up with a plan of attack— and charge ahead
- Baste, stitch, and bind like a pro
- Find projects to try
- Use clever shortcuts
- Shop online for great quilts
- Display your finished masterpiece
The down–to–earth advice in this book will bring you up to speed on all the key sewing techniques, and have you whipping out your own cool patterns in no time flat. Quilting For Dummies covers these topics and much more:
- Finding the right fabric
- Creating and using templates
- The ins and outs of threads, needles, and other gadgets
- Assembling the quilt sandwich
- Quilting by hand — and by machine
- The wonderful world of mini–pillows and wall hangings
- The secret life of lap quilts
- Appliques
- Finishing touches
From the Publisher
Quilting For Dummies (r)!
Author Cheryl Fall, with years of sewing and quilting experience, has written "Quilting For Dummies"(r) to show you that it's the will- not just the skill- that allows even beginning quilters to create their dream quilt. "Quilting For Dummies" includes tips and techniques on planning your own quilting masterpiece; choosing the right fabric; sharpening your sewing skills; and creating your own "quilt sandwich." In addition, easy-to-follow icons are sprinkled throughout the book that highlight important tips that have taken master quilters years to find out on their own.
This book includes an entire chapter of projects that even beginners can dive right into. Once you get the hang of quilting, you can tackle other projects which are more challenging but are guaranteed to get beginning quilters hooked on this great pastime! For example, the "Caribbean Dream Quilt" is lively, colorful, and will look great almost everywhere.
Learn everything you need to know about quilting with "Quilting For Dummies"!
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