The crisp combination of a red & white quilt has been a favorite of antique quilt collectors.? "Turkey work," as it is known in Europe, was born in 1881 in the pages of Harper's Bazaar.? Later, th
Turn mountains of quilt tops into beautiful, finished projects-- faster than ever before! Twelve step-by-step lessons and companion projects from nine of today's top experts show you how to have fun
Expert guide offers step-by-step instructions for foundation piecing. Simple enough for beginners and interesting enough for experienced quilters, this volume features 10 gorgeous patterns. 150 black-
Working with medium- to large-scale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the inge
Rich, comprehensive treatment of an age-old craft includes fascinating history of the beautiful and distinctive art of blackwork, plus detailed discussions of technique and design. Clear, concise desc
"My process is designed to give us 'colored folk' and women a taste of the American dream straight up. Since the facts don't do that too often, I decided to make it up. . . . That is the real power a
Essays by Marsha MacDowell, Darlene Clark Hine, Cuesta Benberry, and Bill Harris examine the history and meaning of quilting in individual artist's lives and within the contexts of community and famil
Simple instructions are given to create knit tubes, or corks, that can be used in making toys & headbands. Bowker Authored Title code. Provides directions for using the handmade knitting device th
Step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings make the intricacies of the popular Drunkard's Path pattern easy for quilters at every level of experience. Now, even novice quilters can piece this att
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions for creating lovely tatted designs to fill a treasure chest: snowflake ornaments, choker necklaces, a delicate holly mat, and other lovely projects.
Traditional hand-quilted Amish designs are translated into easy-to-use sewing machine patterns. The 83 designs — including flowers, feathers, cables, baskets, stars and more — can be adap
This easy-to-follow instructional guide features 12 variations on the ever-popular basket motif. Simple directions explain how to cut and piece patterns in a fraction of the time needed for traditiona
This North Pole village is full of charming places for Santa and his helpers to work and play. Create a whimsical appliqued scene, or stitch one of two smaller scenes using elements from a just a few
In this innovative study, Sarah Hill illuminates the history of Southeastern Cherokee women by examining changes in their basketry. Based in tradition and made from locally gathered materials, baskets
Answers ALL your rotary cutting questions in one easy-to-use volume. In 400 step-by-step illustrations, you'll see how to cut almost any shape without a template. 55 charts provide you with accurate y
