Quilt Step by Step: Patchwork and Appliqué, Techniques, Designs, and Projects

✍ Scribed by DK

• Publisher: DK
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 226
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork, and appliqué, and make beautiful gifts and items for the home.

Do you want to design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home? Quilt Step by Step will show you how.

Discover what the essential tools and materials are to get started, then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern patchwork block designs. Then be inspired with 15 fabulous projects to try, from bags and toys to cushions and quilts - you'll learn everything you need to know to create unique gifts and treasured keepsakes at home.

Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this ebook is ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced quilters looking to build on their skills and refresh their techniques.

✦ Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Introduction
GETTING STARTED
Tools and materials
Types of fabrics
Waddings and fillings
A quilt explained
Quilt sizes and measurements
Design principles
General techniques
PATCHWORK
Patchwork block gallery
Piecing
APPLIQUÉ
Appliqué techniques
QUILTING
Quilting techniques
PROJECTS
Patchwork strip cushion
Brick quilt
Simple squares tote
Triangle floor cushion
Diamond coasters
Simple sashings cushion
Dresden plate cushion
Electronic device cover
Log cabin cushion
Chevron quilt
Appliqué zip pouch
Hand-quilted cushion
Quilted pot holders
Kantha stitch throw
Flying geese quilt
Templates
Glossary
Index
Contributors
Acknowledgments