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Projects, Inspiration, and Ideas to Make Quilting More Joyful
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Why do you love to quilt?Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity.
In Quilting Happiness, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.
Table of Contents
CONTENTSIntroduction
How to Use This Book
Before You Begin
Chapter 1
Inspired to Quilt
Project: The Elevator Music Quilt
Making Your Quilt Journal
Morning Seeing
Project: The Plus You Quilt
Fabric Play
Project: The Liberty Mini-Quilt Art
Inspiration Board
Project: The Cross-Stitch Quilt
Finding Inspiration Guides
Project: The Can’t Help Myself Quilt
Chapter 2
Quilting for Yourself
Project: The Crazy Strips Quilt
Finding Your Personal Quilting Style
How Do You Describe Your Quilting Style?
Project: The Patchwork Diamonds Quilt
Get to Know Your Inner Quilter
Project: The Pocket Wall Caddy
Making Quilts Work for You
Changes of Heart
Project: The Zig Zag Zig Quilt
Pause and Enjoy
Project: The Bric-a-Brac Quilt
Creative “Tough Love”
Chapter 3
Quilting for Others
Project: the Time Stands Still Quilt
Make a Gift-Giving
Planner
Project: The Geneva Quilt
Words of Love
Charity Quilting Kit
Project: The Haphazard Chevron Pillow
Capturing Memories in Quilts
Project: The Starstruck Quilt
Designing It Together
Project: The Petal Pie Quilt
Meaningful Fabrics
Chapter 4
Quilting Together
Project: The Squared In Quilt
Where Are Your Quilting Buddies?
do.Good Stitches
Project: The Talent Show Quilt
Where Have You Found Kindred Quilting Spirits?
Quilt-Along with Precious Fabrics
Project: The Quilter’s Tote Bag
Laid Back Ladies of the Block
Make a New Quilter
Project: The Odds and Ends Quilt
Quilting with Family
Project: The Points of Interest Quilt
Chapter 5
Tools & Techniques
Tools for Quilting
Materials for Quilting
Types of Fabric
Thread
Batting
Preparing Fabrics for Quilting
Quilt-Making Techniques
Cutting Techniques
Basic Sewing Techniques
Piecing Techniques
Squaring Quilt Blocks or Pieces
Finishing Your Quilt
Assembling the Backing
Preparing a Quilt Sandwich
Basting Your Quilt
Quilting Your Quilt
Squaring Your Quilt
Binding Your Quilt
Caring for Your Quilt
Resources
Templates
Acknowledgments
Index
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- August 27, 2013
- Crafts & Hobbies - Sewing; Crafts & Hobbies - Quilts & Quilting; Crafts & Hobbies - Needlepoint
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