The Quilter's Recipe Book : All the Ingredients You Need to Create over 100 Fabulous Quilts - Softcover

Celia Eddy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715320270 ISBN 13: 9780715320273

Publisher: David & Charles Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Beginning with the simpler, one patch, traditional designs and graduating to more complex patterns using nine-patch arrangements, the collection includes hexagons, stars and log-cabin designs. All the sewing techniques required for this traditional craft are included and most of the designs can be sewn by machine. All the templates for each design are listed and simply need to be copied and cut out. Each pattern is accompanied by design variations and they are given a contemporary twist with the clever use of colour and fabric. Clear instructions set out the method to be used, the order to follow to piece together individual blocks, and references given to techniques and finishes described elsewhere in the book. The combination of the exciting use of colour and fabric and the suggested variations make this an inspirational guide to dip into.

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From the Back Cover

[BACK COVER]
Making a quilt is like baking a cake. First, you need to know the basic tools and techniques. Then you need a formula to follow. Finally, you must gather together all the ingredients before following the method. Dip into The Quilter's Recipe Book and discover a feast of ideas for piecing, patchwork, and appliqu©.
Discover the time-honored methods for creating and putting together quilting blocks to make an amazing variety of quilts, pillows, and throws. Choose from 100 traditional and contemporary designs, from one- to nine-patch arrangements, plus eight-pointed stars, log cabin blocks, fans, and blocks with curves.
You’ll find easy-to-follow instructions on piecing the blocks, plus advice on the exciting use of colors and fabrics. A dash of inspiration and a spoonful of stitching know-how are the perfect recipe for quilts that are guaranteed to make your mouth water.
Celia Eddy has been fascinated by the infinite design possibilities of mosaic pattern since she first discovered patchwork in the 1970s. She is Acting Heritage Officer of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles and coordinator of The British Quilt Study Group. Celia also runs her own on-line quilting and patchwork magazine, Quiltstory. Her previous books include Quilting Basics and Quilting Illusions, both available in North America from Barron’s.

About the Author

Celia Eddy has been quilting for over 20 years. She has been writing, teaching and lecturing on quilts for many years and has undertaken research on the history of the craft in the US and UK. She runs QuiltStory, the only UK on-line quilting magazine, and is Acting Heritage Officer of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles and co-ordinator of the British Quilt Study Group, for which she also runs a website (Celia is also a member of the US group). She has written articles for various quilting magazines including The Quilter and Magic Patch. She is the author of Quilting Illusions, also published by David & Charles. Celia lives in Marypost, Cumbria

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0715320270
• ISBN 13: 9780715320273
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256