The focus of this comprehensive and inspiring book is its 14 quilt-as-you-go techniques.
Choose from a variety of hand- and machine-sewn styles including stitch-and-flip, envelope-style, lined circles, Suffolk puffs and cathedral windows. Each technique is photographed step by step, and then each completed, discrete block can be transformed into a stunning quilt project, which comes complete with full instructions.
If you like taking your creative work with you when you travel, love the convenience of working in small, manageable blocks, or simply want to try out some different techniques before committing to a full-size quilt, this book will help you achieve remarkable results. All the templates required are included at full size.
Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Fabrics 10
Threads 12
Tools 14
Joining on a sewing machine 16
Joining on a sewing machine 26
Hand quilting and hand finishing 36
Sew and quilt in one go 46
Potholder quilts 54
Japanese folding technique 64
Stitch and flip with scraps 74
Envelope quilt 84
Manx log cabin 94
Layered squares with frayed edges 104
Lined circles 112
Cathedral windows 120
Suffolk puffs 128
Pojagi 134
Templates 140
Index 144
About Carolyn Forster
Carolyn Forster started making quilts when she was a teenager and went on to study Textiles at the University of Bath. Since graduating, she has taught patchwork and quilting both in the UK and the USA and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Fabrications, Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her husband and son.
Visit Carolyn's website www.carolynforster.co.uk.
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