Constantinople Quilts: 8 Stunning Appliqué Projects Inspired by Turkish Iznik Tiles

by Tamsin Harvey

Overview

Travel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, the book’s exquisite fusible appliqué projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics—choosing the right fabric, thread, and needles for hand-stitched or machine appliqué. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey’s stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617450129
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
File size:	25 MB
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About the Author

Tamsin Harvey is a pattern designer and co-owns a quilt shop with her mother. Tamsin brings her passion for history and exotic places to her designs, and her quilts have appeared in several Australian patchwork magazines. She lives in Australia’s Southern Highlands. berrimapatchwork.com.au

Table of Contents

Dedication and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Photo Gallery of the Projects
Getting Started
Sewing Machine
Sewing Machine Feet
Sewing Machine Stitch
Threads to Use on a Sewing Machine
Sewing Machine Tension
Sewing Machine Needles
Hand Sewing Supplies
General Sewing Supplies
Fabric Selection
Batting
Fusible Web
Fabric Quantities
Working in Sections
General Information
How-to Instructions
Transfer of Appliqué Design
Tracing Designs onto Tracing Paper
Tracing Designs onto Fusible Web
Cutting Out Designs and Placement
Positioning the Design Using Tracing Paper
Fusing Multi Piece Flowers
Machine Appliqué
Machine Appliqué: Corners
Machine Appliqué: Inside “V” Angles
Quiltmaking Basics: How to Finish Your Quilt
Pressing the Seam Allowance
Mitering the Borders
Pinning the Quilt
Machine Quilting Basics
Binding the Quilt
Projects
Gelibolu Bag
Sultan's Cushions and Bed Scarf
Nicaea Table Runner
Eyüp Table Runner
Blue Çini
Topkapı
The Peacock
Istanbul
Supplies and Resources List
Bibliography
Tile Photo Locations in Turkey
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Lovers of exquisite floral applique will find new inspiration in these eight original patterns inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Projects range in size from bags and cushions to wall hangings and up to throw-size quilts. Photographs throughout the book of the intricate tilework seen in historic sites in Istanbul, Turkey, show the real-life sources for Harvey's designs. Includes basic quilting and fusible applique instructions and a pattern pullout sheet.

October/November 2015 Quilters Newsletter

"Constantinople Quilts" (C&T Publishing) is a gorgeous compendium of applique quilts by Australian quilt-shop-owner Tamsin Harvey that were inspired by Turkish Iznik ceramics, known for cobalt blue and intricate designs. Harvey's quilts are highly detailed and prominently feature flora designs.

ABC News, 12/29/15 - Jennifer Forker