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Quiltmaking by Hand showcases techniques for making
quilts by hand while capturing the romance of
quiltmaking in simpler days gone by. An exceptionally
skilled quilter, who has been said to hand-piece faster
than any sewing machine, Jinny Beyer guides her readers
through every step, from the basic running stitch to
piecing perfect points to the final quilting.
Deluxe paper edition with illustrated end sheets 272 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" More than 600 color illustrations | |||||||||||||||||
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Authors
- Laura Nownes
- Diana McClun
- Dierdra McElroy
- Jinny Beyer
- Kumiko Sudo
- Sieglinde Schoen Smith
- Nancy Crow
- Sandra Dallas
- Jil Eaton
- Pam Holland
- Melody Crust
- Barbara B. Suess
- Kathleen M. Hewitt
- Jodie Davis
About Jinny Beyer
Jinny Beyer, whose signature line of quilting fabrics is distributed worldwide by RJR Fabrics, is one of the world's premier quilt designers. The author of 15 books, she teaches nationally and internationally. Her annual seminar on Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular quilting venues in the United States. She lives in Great Falls, Virginia.
Quilt! Quilts!! Quilts!!! Is Back!
Breckling Press is proud to announce that Quilt! Quilts!! Quilts!!!, the seminal book on quiltmaking by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, which has been unavailable for several months, is now back on the market. Anne Knudsen, president of Breckling Press and the editor who worked with Diana and Laura on developing the current edition of this bestselling book, is thrilled to bring the book back to quiltmakers and those who are new to the craft.
Says Knudsen, "We have recently acquired the rights to this amazing book, thanks to the trust of Diana and Laura. I cannot say how delighted I am to working with these two wonderful quiltmakers again." We are at the beginning stages of developing a new edition, featuring the patterns quilters love in contemporary fabrics. But, in the meantime, we are thrilled to be able to bring the book back to you."
Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is considered the classic reference on learning to quilt, whether you are working alone or in a class. For most of today's quilters, this is the first reference they turn to for help. We are thrilled to be able to offer this life-changing book once more to quiltmakers everywhere!
Discover Temari Balls
Barbara Suess first came across temari when living in Japan. Years later and oceans away in Alabama, her sister made the same discovery--an exquisite folk craft from ancient Japan that makes for beautiful handmade projects. These fun, colorful handballs require nothing more than a needle, threads, and enthusiasm. Click here to read an interview with Barbara, where she describes her books Temari Techniques and Japanese Temari, and explains what makes temari so addictive!
Sieglinde's Smiles Wins National Prize!
Take a close-up look at Sieglinde's new quilt, Smiles. This delightfully whimsical quilt won Ist Place for handwork and Viewer's Choice at The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. Earlier this year, Sieglinde's quilt won the hand workmanship award at the American Quilters Society's Peducah, Ky, show. Judges praised the quilt for its exquisite workmanship as well as it's power to bring smiles to the faces of everyone who views it. The quilt is entirely sewn and embroidered by hand. The extraordinary amount to detail makes it hard to believe that it was made in less than a year. Sieglinde says that her inspiration came for the children's stories her German grandmother would read to her when she was little. Anyone who has read Hansel and Gretel or tales by Hans Christian Anderson or the Brother Grimm will immediately be enchanted by the quilt. The perfect hand workmanship, with every little stitch and embellishment lovingly worked into a rich and complex design, astounds even the most gifted hand quilters. The fact that Sieglinde did not take up quilting until she was 65 years old serves as an inspiration to us all! Click here to view printable images of this wonderful quilt! For more by Sieglinde, try her Mother Earth and Her Children Gift Trio by clicking here
Dierdra McElroy's Hand Quilting FAQs
Ever wondered why the stitches on top of the quilt are much bigger than the ones underneath? Why does your needle constantly bend or even snap while you quilt? Or why does your needle keep slipping off your thimble? And what can you do about painful hand and shoulder cramps? Expert quilter Dierdra McElroy, author of That Perfect Stitch answers all your questions--and helps you improve your quilting stitch. Click here to download her Q&A for hand quilters.
Mother Earth--A Musical Slideshow!
Look inside Sieglinde's Schoen Smith's bestelling childrens picture book--with a musical accompaniment! A beautiful 12-year old soprano sings a celtic melody about fairies who live in a grassy hillside. To download the slideshow, click here. Enjoy!
