Petal and Stem

Name: Petal and Stem
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781940655451
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40 Modern Floral Quilt Blocks to Mix-and-Match

By Amy Friend

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Summary

Petal and Stem by Amy Friend is a delightful guide for quilters who love gardens and patchwork. It features 40 adaptable blocks including flowers, stems, leaves, a snail, and a butterfly, allowing crafters to create diverse garden-themed quilts with limitless combinations. From tropical greenery to vibrant cottage gardens, the book includes six quilt patterns and a charming tote design to inspire and assist in planning unique projects. It also offers digital layouts showcasing the versatile arrangements possible with these blocks.
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Petal and Stem appeals to quilting enthusiasts looking for fresh floral designs and customisable projects. It suits intermediate to experienced quilters interested in garden motifs and those who enjoy combining creativity with practical guidance.

Description

Quilters love a well-tended garden almost as much as perfect piecing. Now they can have both!

Quilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required! Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly!) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer.

Included are six colourful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help get readers started with their planning, as well as inspirational digital layouts to showcase just how customisable these blocks can be. Perfectly pretty patchwork!

Explore this wonderful crafting opportunity with Petal and Stem by Amy Friend.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviewers praise Petal and Stem for making quilting prettier and more creative. Tracy Shephard highlights the variety and harmony of the 40 block designs, which can produce either contemporary or vintage aesthetics depending on fabric choice. The book provides extensive templates and practical advice on fabric cutting and block arrangement, along with valuable tips to enhance quilting projects. Additionally, Amy Friend shares her personal insights and outdoor inspiration, making the book both informative and enjoyable to read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781940655451

Publisher: Lucky Spool Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Lucky Spool Media

Illustration: 100 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 518g

Pages: 144

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Amy Friend Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction

About the Author

Amy Friend is an award-winning quilter and a former museum curator. A member of the Modern Quilt Guild, she enjoys paper piecing and modern quilt design. She blogs at www.duringquiettime. com and has 18,000 followers on Instagram @durinquiettime. Friend will be teaching two QuiltCon 2020 classes based on the book.

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