3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons

by Combs, Karen; Reynolds, Bethany S.; Shay, Joan; American Quilter's Society; Coffman, Teri

• ISBN13: 9781574328387
• ISBN10: 1574328387
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Amer Quilters Society

Summary

Journey through the calendar year with three top quilt designers and teachers. These special friends have designed a quilt pattern for every month and combined their diverse styles to create unique and exciting new designs. They also share fabric selection ideas, how-to sections on Stack-n-Whack and Appli-bond, and techniques and tips to use all year round. Joan Shay's designs feature her easy and popular three-dimensional Appli-bond method for creating flowers, birds, and fish. Bethany Reynolds presents several fun, new Stack-n-Whack designs -- a method that has taken the quilt world by storm. Karen Combs adds her special insight with quilts of illusion that delight the senses. From enchanting applique to dazzling patchwork, the great variety of projects offered will bring quilting excitement throughout the year.

Author Biography

Karen Combs: Floral Illusions for Quilters, Combing Through Your Scraps, Optical Illusions for Quilters. Bethany S. Reynolds: Magic Quilts by the Slice, Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts, Stack-n-Whackier, Stars a la Carte Joan Shay: Petal Play the Traditional Way, Petal by Petal.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Getting Started	p. 7
Fabric Selection	p. 8
Fabric Selection Tips	p. 13
Appli-bond Instructions	p. 17
Stack-n-Whack Instructions	p. 21
Rotary Cutting	p. 25
The Projects	p. 29
January: Bundle Up	p. 30
February
Sweet Hearts Wall Quilt	p. 39
Sweet Hearts Table Runner	p. 45
March
Rockin' Robin	p. 47
Last One Out	p. 54
April: Spring is in the Air	p. 58
May
Nosegays for Mother	p. 68
Nosegay Wall Quilt	p. 76
June: Summer Star	p. 80
July
Counterpoint Stars Throw Quilt	p. 86
Counterpoint Stars Wall Quilt	p. 91
August: By the Sea	p. 94
September: Autumn Glow	p. 105
October
Dancing Leaves Throw Quilt	p. 111
Dancing Leaves Wall Quilt	p. 117
November: Thanksgiving Basket	p. 120
December: Pieceful Holiday	p. 127
Group Quilt: Forget-Me-Knots	p. 132
Bibliography	p. 141
Supplies and Resources	p. 142
About the Authors	p. 143
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