Quilt Projects Follow step-by-step instructions to make 19 Bargello quilts out of jelly rolls, including: Storms Over the Adriatic Mount Etna Venetian Carnival Fluttering Around Verona Assisi Quilt and Tote Bag Capri Mini Quilts Siena Piazza The Italian Alps Your Guide to Bargello Quilt Making Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create mesmerizing optical illusions. Discover this addictive technique as you work through beautiful patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts. Any beginner who can sew a straight seam can master the necessary skills to create their own Bargello quilt! Includes step-by-step instructions, photography, and helpful tips Beginner-friendly designs look intricate, but are suitable and achievable even for new quilters Wide variety of projects with both solid and printed fabrics, varying from monochromatic to bright and colorful Introduction to Bargello quilt making, a fascinating technique that uses straight lines to create an optical illusion of curves and movement Getting Started with Bargello Quilts Jelly Roll Bargello Basics Before starting any projects, follow step-by-step instructions on the basics of a wall hanging/lap quilt. Lap quilts, pillows, and mini quilts use the same instructions but with different-sized strip sets. Fabrics and Tools Familiarize yourself with the fabrics and tools for jelly roll bargello quilt making like Moda and Hoffman Fabrics, sewing machines, rotary cutting equipment, marking pens, threads, and batting. Cutting and Sewing Strips Follow a project cutting chart and step-by-step directions to learn how to make matching seams, staggered seams, pressing, and trimming your project as well as adding borders. Create 19 Quilts with Mesmerizing Optical Illusions What You Need to Know Before you start any project, read through the "what you need to know" bullet list for essential information you'll want to have before you start. Cutting Chart Follow along with the detailed project cutting chart for every design to make cutting strips straightforward and easy. Project Instructions Each project has its own specific instructions at the end of the book, so you'll be able to make any adjustments in techniques. Full-Page Project Photos A beautiful color photograph of the finished quilt is included for all 19 projects for easy reference and inspiration. About the Author Karin Hellaby is a prominent quilting and patchwork teacher who leads quilting classes around the world. She is the author of 10 patchwork and quilting books, and regularly contributes articles to quilting magazines. Karin is an adviser for Arena Travel, a specialist holiday company that arranges international holidays for quilters. Formerly owner of Quilters Haven, one of the UK’s leading quilt shops, Karin was awarded the Michael Kile Award for International Retailer of the Year at Houston Quilt Market/Festival. She lives in Suffolk, UK.
✔ Author(s): Karin Hellaby
✔ Title: Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts (Landauer) Clear How-To Instructions for a Beginner-Friendly, Easy-to-Learn Technique to Create a Mesmerizing Optical Illusion of Graceful Movement, Waves, & Curves
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (686 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1947163019
✔ ISBN-13: 9781947163010
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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