Book
200 quilting tips, techniques & trade secrets / Susan Briscoe ; [photographers, Karl Adamson and Simon Pask]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9780312388621 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0312388624 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 260 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Edition: 1st St. Martin's Press ed. --
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2009, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.95 |
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| Subject: | Patchwork > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Quilting > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Quilts. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 746.46 Bri | 31681001944875 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A professional textile designer and quilter shares her expert tips and tricks in a guide that includes detailed instructions, step-by-step photographs and drawings, and handy advice for two hundred techniques that cover everything from how to plan a design to practical finishing and embellishment methods. Original. 20,000 first printing. Crafter's Choice Main. - McMillan Palgrave
Want to make a quilt that stands out from the rest? While the basics are easy to acquire, mastering all the techniques needed to create a professional looking quilt can take years. With this book you can learn all the insider tips and trade secrets to create quilts you'll be proud to display. Whether you're new to the craft or eager to take your patchworking and quilting skills to a higher level, this is the perfect companion for you.
200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets takes you through the entire process of quilt making from start to finish. The book is packed with indispensable techniques explained in full detail and illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and artwork. Each topic is self contained on one to two pages, arranged in a logical sequence that's easy to follow, and includes troubleshooting tips to help you on your way. In addition to useful basics, you will also learn how to:
-Rotary cut with safety and accuracy
-Use speed-piecing techniques
-Work a theme into your quilt design
-Cut "freehand curves"
-Quilt-as-you-go and save time with big-stitch quilting
-Print your own fabrics and photographic dedications
-Achieve a potential prize-winning finish to your quilt.
Drawing on years of teaching experience, quiltmaker Susan Briscoe's expertise is the perfect companion to help you create a beautiful, personalized quilt to cherish.
