Author: Joyce Hughes
Brand: Landauer Books
Edition: First
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 128
Release Date: 10-11-2020
Details: Product Description Block by block, sew a work of art! 6-block project for a gorgeous garden quilt featuring realistic details of birds, flowers, butterflies, and more For experienced quilters inspired by Joyce's Block of the Month, thread painting, and raw-edge appliqué Step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to thread paint as you go and complete your own thread-painted quilt Shows each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, and how to finish the quilt flat and square Author Joyce Hughes is an award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels Learn dozens of techniques for thread painting using raw edge appliqué! The ultimate guide to learning proper thread-painting techniques, this must-have resource will show you how, when, and where to thread paint by walking you through the completion of a beautiful quilt, one block at a time. Inside this book, you'll find each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, free-motion quilting, blocking, squaring, adding borders and sashing, finishing the quilt, and so much more. Step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography will guide you through the completion of your own thread-painted quilt. Written by Joyce Hughes, an award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels, this book is meant for experienced quilters who have been inspired by Joyce's Block of the Month and would like to try it themselves! This comprehensive guide details the complete quilt-making process, from thread painting and joining the blocks to squaring and finishing the quilt. Thread Painting a Garden Quilt opens with detailed overviews on supplies, tracing and cutting designs, and the basics of thread painting. Then, you'll go on to create six stunning blocks and build an intricate and timeless quilt. With clear step‑by‑step instructions, coordinating photography, raw‑edge applique templates, and expert tips, Thread Painting A Garden Quilt will inspire and guide you, and help build your confidence in free-motion stitching. Learn dozens of techniques for thread painting using raw edge appliqué, with Thread Painting a Garden Quilt! "Joyce is a giving individual. This work is a fine example of her talented generosity to those who are willing to learn."—David Mancuso, President, Mancuso Show Management, Inc. "This book takes appliqué to a whole new level."—Olesya Lebedenko, Author of Sewing Scrap Blocks with Character "Exploring texture and detail with thread painting has never seemed so easy... or so much FUN!"—Kelly Young, MyQuiltIInfatuation Review Another fabulous book from Joyce Hughes! Joyce provides detailed descriptions for needed supplies and how to use each item so that even beginner quilters can enjoy her technique. Her instructions are very clear and she includes many close up photographs that really show the reader the progressions of depth as you add each color/type of thread. There's some really useful hints scattered around each section! The quilt design is just gorgeous and I would be hard-pressed to have to choose a favorite block out of the quilt! As you work through this book, you'll be amazed at how your skills with your machine are improved!--Linda J. Hahn, Author of Rock That Quilt Block: 10 Gorgeous Quilts to Make from the Country Crown Block Exploring texture and detail with thread painting has never seemed so easy...or so much FUN!--Kelly Young, MyQuiltIInfatuation.com Joyce is a giving individual. This work is a fine example of her talented generosity to those who are willing to learn.--David Mancuso, President, Mancuso Show Management, Inc. This book takes appliqué to a whole new level. --Olesya Lebedenko, Author of Sewing Scrap Blocks with Character From the Back Cover Block by block, sew a work of art! The ultimate guide to learning proper thread-painting techniques, this must-have res
EAN: 9781947163485
Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.0 x 0.4 inches
Languages: English