Table of Contents
Introduction 4
The Process of Making a Crazy Quilt Project 5
Choosing a Suitable Crazy Quilt Project 6
Crazy Quilting and the Encrusted Style 7
The Foundation Fabric 7
How Much Fabric? 8
Fabric Choice 9
Fabric Type 10
Piecing a Crazy Quilt Project 12
Stitch and-Flip Foundation Piecing 13
Embellishment Decisions 23
Including Lace, Ribbon, Braids, Doilies, Hankies, and More 24
Starting to Stitch 28
Starring and Finishing 29
Thread 30
Needles 33
Beads 36
Marking Your Fabric 38
Decorating Your Seams and Designing Stitches 42
Combining Stitches 44
Stitches and Techniques 46
Foundation Stitches 46
Buttonhole Stitch (Blanket Stitch) 47
Chevron Stitch 48
Cretan Stitch 49
Feather Stitch 50
Herringbone Stitch 51
Linear Stitches for Motifs and Flourishes 52
Backstitch 54
Chain Stitch 55
Running Stitch 56
Stem Stitch 57
Motif Stitches 58
Fly Stitch 59
French Knot 60
Adding Beads, Sequins, Buttons, and Charms to Your Block 61
About the Author 64