Overview

Learn step by step how to easily create dozens of beautiful, modern quilt blocks. Adapted from the best-selling The Quilt Block Book, Quilt Blocks for Beginners lays the foundation for a captivating journey into the world of quilt blocks. This beginner-friendly reference offers:  Guidance on three fundamental block-construction methods: quick piecing, foundation (paper) piecingStep-by-step instructions for each blockLinks to online patterns for easy printing The blocks can be used to create quilts, décor pieces, or fashion accents-the possibilities are endless! With fundamental techniques, easy-to-follow instructions, and printable templates, you can effortlessly create beautiful quilt blocks to use in any number of quilting projects, all while fostering your newfound love of quilting.

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Author:   Nancy Wick
Publisher:   New Shoe Press
Imprint:   New Shoe Press
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780760390887

ISBN 10:   0760390886
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   23 January 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction TRADITIONAL-PIECED BLOCKS Piecing Basics Tools and Supplies Fabric Preparation Rotary Cutting Strip Cutting / Cutting From Templates Sewing Pressing / Also ‘To Sew a Quilt Top’ Quilt Layouts Pieced Block Patterns 1. Counterpane 2. Rail Fence Gone Modern 3. Hand Weave 4 Chuck a Luck 5 Stripes Inside 6. Stripes Outside 7. Storm at Sea 8. Rolling Stone Twisted 9. Arrowhead Puzzle 10. Squares upon Squares 11. Stripes Bordered Outside 12. Stripes Bordered Inside 13. Walls of Jericho 14. Tea Leaf 15. Bright Hopes 16. Scotch Quilt 17. Flutter Wheel FOUNDATION-PIECED BLOCKS Foundation-Piecing Basics Tools and Supplies General Cutting Instructions Transferring the Pattern to Foundation Paper General Piecing Instructions Enlarging/Reducing Patterns Foundation Block Patterns 1. White House Steps 2. Twisted Log Cabin 3. Simple Autograph 4. New Jersey 5. Little Houses 6. Crazy Quilt 7. String Quilt 8. Kaleidoscope 9. Dakota Star 10. Starry Windmill 11. Starry Path 12. Wild Goose Chase 13 Chain and Bar 14. Pineapple 15. Flying Geese 16. Stained Glass Surrounded Square 17. Fan APPLIQUÉ BLOCKS Appliqué Basics Tools and Supplies General Techniques Stitching Methods Appliqué Block Patterns 1. Golden Wedding Ring 2. Quarter Turn 3. Gears 4. Hex Signs 5. Oak Leaf 6. Jacks 7. Mod Diamond 8. Celtic Knot 9. Posy 10. Fantasy Flower 11. Tulip 12. Dresden Flower Fan 13. Dresden Plate 14. Scalloped Swag 15. Spiky Flower Swag 16. Combed Swag 17. Orange Peel 18. Spring Beauty About the Author Quilting Resources Index

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Nancy Wick has been quilting for more than thirty years and shares her love of textiles and quilting by teaching machine embroidery and quilting classes. Using her longarm quilting machine, she has also turned her art into a profession and finishes her clients' quilts with beautiful freeform quilting. Driven to create, she cannot imagine a day where fabric, thread, and surface design does not feed her soul. Although her roots are in traditional quilt making, she has branched out to contemporary quilt making over the years. As a former IT professional, she now explores ways to use her fancy, computerized sewing machines in innovative ways.

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