These quilting instruction books provide helpful lessons and teaching activities.
Click here to see sample pages. Turn any assortment of colorful pieces of fabric into an amazing array of decorative and useful gifts and objects for your home. When you hear the word "quilt" you probably think of a patchwork coverlet for the bed. But there are many other exciting ways to use patchwork, and the Quick and Easy Quilting Set includes everything you need to start creating beautiful items today. With the all-important rotary cutter and all the materials necessary, you can make the Ohio Star wall hanging as your first hands-on project.
Format: Set, 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 2 inches
To easy-to-follow books feature techniques and projects for both beginners and skilled crafters:
- A 48-page Techniques Book covers everything you need to learn the craft-materials and equipment, choosing fabric, cutting and joining blocks, adding borders, quilting and binding;
plus special techniques such as appliqué
- A 96-page Project Book contains 16 projects with clear, step-by-step photos and illustrations for each-plus tips and cross references to
methods in the Techniques Book
- A starter set of tools and materials including everything you need to make the Ohio Star wall hanging. It features a rotary cutter, 100% cotton fabric, batting one spool of gray cotton
thread.
Every project has a skill rating to help you choose the level of difficulty. Along with a variety of traditional quilts, there are projects for pillow shams, baby items, wall hangings, placemats, napkins, toys, and much more.
The Quick and Easy Quilting Set will open a world of creative ideas for using patchwork. Discover how easy it is to make beautiful items for your home; and gifts to share with your family and friends.
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