Very Easy Crazy Patchwork : Simple Techniques, Beautiful Projects

by Barnden, Betty

• ISBN13: 9780762106721
• ISBN10: 0762106727
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Summary

Let Very Easy Crazy Patchwork open up the fascinating world of crazy patchwork-from guidance on colors, patterns, and shapes to instructions for the best techniques to use. This fun, foolproof guide has it all, no matter what your level of experience. Core Techniques. Packed with techniques that are clearly demonstrated using step-by-step photographs. Projects. Ten original projects, from simple stylish bags to an elaborate block quilt, let you put your skills into practice to master more challenging techniques, such as echo quilting and paper-template piecing. Textile and Stitch Resources. A reference section demonstrates a palette of useful stitches to use for the projects. As an added bonus, a textile directory provides practical information on mixing and matching different fabric weights, weaves, patterns, prints, colors, and motifs. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Stitching Know-how	p. 8
Hand-sewing and Embroidery Equipment	p. 10
Sewing and Hand-embroidery Threads	p. 13
Sewing-machine Work	p. 15
Special Fabric Products	p. 16
Fabric Preparation	p. 18
Hand Sewing	p. 20
Hand Embroidery	p. 22
Machine Sewing	p. 24
Machine Embroidery	p. 26
Blocks and Templates	p. 28
Finishing	p. 30
Aftercare	p. 32
Techniques and Projects	p. 34
Color and Composition	p. 36
Potholder	p. 38
Sew-and-Flip	p. 40
Drawstring Bag	p. 44
Hand Piecing	p. 48
Needle Case and Scissors Holder	p. 50
Strip Piecing	p. 54
Tote Bag	p. 58
Fusible Web	p. 60
Evening Purse	p. 62
Confetti	p. 66
Pincushion	p. 68
Quilting	p. 72
Chair Pillow	p. 76
Crazy Log	p. 78
Ribbons and Trims	p. 80
Beads, Sequins, and Mirrors	p. 84
Photograph Album Cover	p. 86
Paper-template Piecing	p. 90
Assembling a Quilt	p. 92
Baby Quilt	p. 96
Working with Paper Patterns	p. 100
Teddy Bear	p. 102
The Stitch Collection	p. 106
The Fabric Directory	p. 138
Templates	p. 152
Resources	p. 156
Index and Credits	p. 158
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