350+ quilting tips, techniques, and trade secrets : how to be better at what you do

Name/Title

350+ quilting tips, techniques, and trade secrets : how to be better at what you do

Entry/Object ID

TT835.B718 2018

Description

Step-by-step diagrams and instructions guide you through every stage of quilt-making, whether you are new to the craft or wish to build on your existing patchworking and quilting skills. This book explains all the techniques you'll need to achieve a potentially prize-winning finish to your quilt, from rotary cutting with safety and accuracy, to using speed-piecing techniques, working a theme into your design, cutting "freehand" curves, big-stitch quilting, and even printing your own fabrics. Featuring over 20 inspirational new pictures, this revised edition will teach you everything you need to know to take your craft to the next level.

Lexicon

Search Terms

patchwork, quilting

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Susan Briscoe

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Place Published

City

New York, NY

Date Published

2018

Call No.

TT835.B718

ISBN

1250162777, 9781250162779

LCCN

2017053398

Notes

Length: 159

General Notes

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Contents

Note

Choosing equipment -- Choosing and preparing fabrics -- Color confidence -- Working with quilt patterns -- Cutting skills -- Patchwork techniques -- Appliqué and embellishment techniques -- Batting and basting -- Quilting designs and techniques -- Binding and finishing -- Quilt group fun -- Shows and exhibitions.