Stripes in Quilts

by Mashuta, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781571200082
• ISBN10: 1571200088
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: C&T Publishing

Summary

Anyone can achieve incredible optical effects with the use of stripes and striped fabrics in quilts. This book provides step-by-step instructions and also tells how to find, select, purchase, and accurately piece together striped fabrics for fabulous impact.

Table of Contents

Let's Talk About Stripes	5	(11)
What are Stripes?	5	(1)
What Do Stripes Do in Quilts?	5	(1)
Assessing Stripes	6	(4)
Special Types of Stripes	10	(3)
Expanding What Counts as a Stripe	13	(1)
Mood	14	(1)
Why Don't Quilters Use More Stripes?	14	(2)
Using Stripes in Quilts	16	(14)
Finding Good Stripe Blocks	18	(5)
Playing with a Block	23	(2)
Overcoming Problems with Stripes	25	(2)
Deciding on a Project	27	(3)
Attic Windows and Stripes	30	(8)
Beveled Windows and Stripes	38	(10)
Beveled Windows Block Variations	44	(4)
Using Positive and Negative Space	48	(13)
Mosaic Tile Block	48	(4)
X Blocks	52	(5)
Grids	57	(3)
Continuous Designs	60	(1)
Discovering Other Stripe Blocks	61	(12)
Log Cabin Block	61	(1)
Sawtooth Block	62	(1)
Quick Basket Block	63	(2)
Star Blocks	65	(3)
Jewel Box Block	68	(2)
One-Shape Quilts	70	(3)
Stripes in the Sashing, Borders, and Binding	73	(17)
Sashing	73	(3)
Borders	76	(12)
Bindings	88	(2)
Machine Quilting Stripe Quilts	90	(5)
Deciding How to Quilt a Stripe Quilt	90	(1)
Straight-Line Machine Quilting	91	(4)
Ensuring a Flat Quilt	95	(1)
Conclusion	95	(1)
About the Author	96