Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time

Jemima Flendt

Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time
Format
Paperback
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Country
United States
Published
10 May 2017
Pages
128
ISBN
9781440246616

Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time

Jemima Flendt

***AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR*** Finding time to quilt doesn’t have to be a luxury–or a long-term commitment. In Weekend Quilting, popular Tied with a Ribbon blogger Jemima Flendt shows you how to create stylish quilts, cushions, and runners in a few days or less. Choose from 16 different designs–quilts, mini quilts, runners and cushions.
Written for quilters of all skill levels, this easy-to-use guide features step-by-step directions for making 16 inspiring designs with 8 basic blocks and techniques, from Nine Patches and Pinwheels to applique and paper piecing. You’ll also find chapters on quiltmaking basics and finishing techniques as well as tips throughout on working with precuts, sewing on the bias, and adding a personalised touch to a finishing piece. With ‘Weekend Quilting’, you can enjoy stress-free stitching and the gratification of a finished quilt on Monday. Sew happy! AUTHOR: Jemima Flendt started quilting when she was 16 years old, making quilts from leftover scraps from her mother’s sewing projects. Professionally she was a secondary school home ec teacher and taught sewing and textiles as well as food and nutrition to high school students for more than a decade. Today she works fulltime on her business TiedwithaRibbon.com and has recently joined the Penny Rose Design Team–Riley Blake’s sister company for which she will be designing projects with their upcoming ranges.
SELLING POINTS:

Australian author from Western Australia tiedwitharibbon.com

Includes 16 quilts (three bed-size, eight mini quilts, two runners) and three cushions designed to be completed over a weekend with tips on using pre-cuts, templates, and rulers.

Techniques include: English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, strip piecing, fussy cutting, applique and working on smaller-scale designs and with light and dark fabrics.

Author collaborates with several top fabric companies including Riley Blake, Lecien Fabrics, Millhouse Collections and Liberty of London, Tilda, Fat Quarter Shop.

Proven health benefits of quilting promoted in the book include: Working with bright colourful fabrics, using your hands and the satisfaction of starting and finishing a quilt project.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.