Hoop Quilts for Beginners: 15 Designs Using Easy Patchwork and Embroidery (Landauer) Bust Your Fabric Stash - Projects for Single Block Gifts, Wall Hangings, and Home Decor Made from Quilting Scraps - Softcover

AnneMarie Chany

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1947163884 ISBN 13: 9781947163881

Publisher: Landauer, 2022

Synopsis

If you're looking for quick, easy, and fun, try the craft of hoop quilts!

• Beginner-friendly project guide for crafters and quilters of any skill level to create hoop-framed quilt blocks
• 15 block designs and hoop projects with customizable sizing, step-by-step instructions, and helpful diagrams
• Step-by-step instructions for simple quilting techniques and beautiful embellishments that include patchwork, hand embroidery, and more
• Clear guidance and insight on hoops, quilt block basics, supplies, materials, hand stitching, and more
• Full-size templates and patterns, plus a bonus project tutorial for using orphan blocks
• Bust your stash and fabric scraps to make quick, beautiful décor and gifts without committing to a large quilt project
• Author AnneMarie Chany is the owner of the eponymous quilt pattern company and has been featured in American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, the Quilting Arts TV show, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting TV show, and more

Make amazing patchwork projects from just one quilt block!

The perfect place to start for anyone interested in the craft of patchwork, this inspiring 112-page project book offers simple projects to introduce you to quilting and embroidery. Quick, easy, and fun to make, a hoop quilt only requires a single block center, so it's fast and rewarding to create, and great for gifting!

The craft of hoop quilts combines simple quilting techniques with embroidery, patchwork, and other favorite fabric arts. A creative guide that is approachable and accessible, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 charming hoop-framed designs, all made with just one quilt block. Simply sew a block, add some details, and frame it in an embroidery hoop—that's it!

With helpful opening sections on tools and materials, as well as technique tutorials covering the basics of various blocks, embroidery stitches, adding embellishments, finishing a hoop, and more, you'll be inspired and ready for the hoop designs that follow. Choose from the 15 step-by-step projects and stitch stunning wall art, keepsakes, and handmade gifts using scrap fabrics, orphan blocks, or UFOs (unfinished objects) in no time!

Author AnneMarie Chany is the owner of the quilt pattern company, AnneMarie Chany, and she has been featured in American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, Quilting Arts TV show, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting TV show, and more. She is also the author of Sister Simpler Quilts (Interweave).

A great way to use up some scrap fabric and make something beautiful without committing to an entire quilt, with this exciting, must-have source of inspiration, you'll learn how to transform single blocks into impressive projects and practice a variety of sewing and embroidery techniques.

Learn a quick and exciting craft, build your skills, and have a ton of fun making easy gifts and home décor, with Hoop Quilts for Beginners!

"Beautiful photographs, graphs, and illustrations make this beginner's instructional book a fabulous start to a wonderful craft. This is one of the most informative and helpful books on quilting I have read."
—Cynde Suite, librarian at Bartow County Public Library System (Georgia, USA) and book reviewer with Library Journal

"A perfect way to use those precious little pieces of fabric we have saved up and want to enjoy in a uniquely creative way.
—Pat Sloan, "The Voice of Quilting" (TM)

About this title

About the Author

AnneMarie Chany is the owner of the quilt pattern company, AnneMarie Chany, and she has been featured in American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, Quilting Arts TV show, Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting TV show, and more. She is also the author of Sister Simpler Quilts (Interweave).

From the Back Cover

Make Amazing
PATCHWORK PROJECTS
from Just One Quilt Block!

The perfect place to start for anyone interested in the craft of patchwork, Hoop Quilts for Beginners offers fun, quick, and easy projects to introduce you to quilting and embroidery. Approachable and accessible, this book features 15 charming hoop quilt projects that are all made with just one quilt block. Simply sew a block, add some details, and frame it in an embroidery hoop—that's it! With helpful opening sections on tools and materials, as well as technique tutorials covering the basics of various blocks, embroidery stitches, embellishments, and more, you'll be inspired and ready for the hoop designs that follow. Choose from the 15 step-by-step projects and stitch stunning wall art, keepsakes, and gifts using scrap fabrics, orphan blocks, or UFOs (unfinished objects) in no time! With Hoop Quilts for Beginners, you'll discover a quick and exciting craft to learn new skills, express your creativity, and have a ton of fun!

• An inspiring project guide for crafters and quilters of any skill level to create quick and easy hoop-framed quilt blocks
• Includes 15 block designs and hoop projects with customizable sizing, step-by-step instructions, and helpful diagrams
• Features insightful sections on tools, materials, hoops, quilt block basics, embroidery stitches, adding embellishments, finishing a hoop, and more
• Contains full-size templates and patterns, as well as a bonus project tutorial for using orphan blocks

Beautiful photographs, graphs, and illustrations make this beginner's instructional book a fabulous start to a wonderful craft. This is one of the most informative and helpful books on quilting I have read.
—Cynde Suite, librarian at Bartow County Public Library System (Georgia, USA) and book reviewer with Library Journal

This beautifully illustrated book is a busy quilter's dream. These small projects with crystal-clear instructions will give quilters the satisfaction of finishing a beautiful work of art in a short amount of time.
—Sherilyn Mortensen of Sea Sherilyn Sew, author of Quilting Through the Year and co-author of Wonderful Curves Sampler Quilt Block Book

Hoop Quilts for Beginners offers detailed instructions and over a dozen projects to illustrate the techniques. These small projects can be completed quickly and would make great wall pieces to include with gifted bed quilts.
—Mary Hogan, author of Log Cabin Improv

A perfect way to use those precious little pieces of fabric we have saved up and want to enjoy in a uniquely creative way.
—Pat Sloan, "The Voice of Quilting" (TM)

Edition details

• Publisher: Landauer
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1947163884
• ISBN 13: 9781947163881
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112