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All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects - Couverture souple

Gilleland, Diane

 
9781612124209: All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects

Synopsis

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up ― which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

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À propos de l'auteur

Diane Gilleland is a prominent contemporary craft writer, designer, and teacher with an aesthetic that appeals to both traditional and modern quilters. Gilleland is the author of All Points Patchwork, and her work has appeared in CRAFT, Stitch, Threads, CraftStylish, Woman’s Day, and Parade. She's also been featured on numerous blogs and websites and maintains active presences on Twitter and Pinterest. Diane lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

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Perfectly Matched Patchwork Pieces

With paper templates to guide you, successful patchwork projects are just stitches away!
  1. Choose your shapes, cut paper templates, and attach the templates to pieces of fabric.
  2. Fold fabric edges over the templates and secure the shape with simple basting stitches.
  3. Lay out the patches in desired arrangment and stitch the seams together along connecting edges.
  4. Remove the basting stitches, pull out the paper, and admire your handiwork!
Patchwork shapes include:
  • Hexagons
  • Octagons
  • Diamonds
  • Jewels
  • Triangles
  • Tumblers
  • Pentagons
  • Curves

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