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The Encyclopedia of Quilting & Patchwork Techniques

A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
Series: Encyclopedia of
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The Encyclopedia of Quilting & Patchwork Techniques by Katharine Guerrier offers an in-depth exploration of quilting and patchwork, showcasing a variety of techniques from traditional to contemporary styles. The book is an essential guide for both beginners and experienced quilters, detailing step-by-step instructions, materials, and tools needed for creating beautiful quilt and patchwork pieces. Filled with illustrations and expert tips, it's a comprehensive resource for anyone passionate about fabric arts.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the art of quilting or are an enthusiastic crafter eager to expand your skills. It offers a comprehensive guide to various techniques and methods, perfect for both beginners and experienced quilters looking to refine their craft or discover new projects.

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A comprehensive visual guide to traditional and contemporary techniques for quilting and patchwork.

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This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects.

For beginners, there is how-to-start advice along with step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and instructions to guide them through each stage of their work. For more experienced quilters, there are advanced techniques that they can dip into for help with a particular problem.

For the busy but creative quilter, a section on rotary cutting and speed piecing shows how to achieve satisfying results in no time.

The book ends with a gallery of stunning items that will inspire the reader to create amazing patchwork and quilting projects of their own, regardless of their ability.

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    This comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects. For beginners, there is how-to-start advice along with step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and instructions to guide them through each stage of their work. For more experienced quilters, there are advanced techniques that they can dip into for...
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The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage of quilting and patchwork techniques, appealing to both beginners and experienced quilters. Reviewers highlight its detailed step-by-step instructions, diverse techniques, and thematic quilt displays. It's noted as an invaluable resource and gift for sewing enthusiasts, with a new edition appreciated for its inspiring gallery and practical advice.

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ISBN: 9781782214762

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 400 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 592g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Katharine Guerrier has been making quilts and embroideries since 1980. She was trained at the Camberwell School of Art in London and worked for some years as a teacher. Further courses in textiles followed, including studying design and embroidery at Loughborough College of Art.

A regular contributor to local and national quilt exhibitions, Katharine’s work has won prizes and been exhibited in the UK and the USA. She has been a member of the Quilter's Guild and the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen, and her work has been featured in both British and American magazines.

Her work draws on the traditional motifs of pieced patchwork, developing them to give a contemporary feel. An interest in all the decorative arts provides the motivation for Katharine to create textiles which are original and collectable. Katharine lives inΒ Worcester, United Kingdom.

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