Quilting For Dummies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076459799X ISBN 13: 9780764597992

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Get the know–how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items

Quilting is a fun hobby –– but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together –– and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We′ll have you in stitches in no time!

Discover how to
∗ Select the right fabrics and threads
∗ Design your masterpiece
∗ Use quilting software
∗ Save time with rotary cutters and other cool tools
∗ Quilt by hand or machine
∗ Get creative with applique

Product Description:

Quilting For Dummies

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Includes 17 great quilting projects and 8 pages of color photos

Get the know–how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items

Quilting is a fun hobby but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We′ll have you in stitches in no time!

THE DUMMIES WAY®

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Select the right fabrics and threads
Design your masterpiece Use quilting software
Save time with rotary cutters and other cool tools
Quilt by hand or machine
Get creative with appliqué

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