With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns
More than 20 inspired quilting and sewing patterns

As a generation of mostly self-taught, creative women takes to the world of fabric, quilting and sewing are joining forces in a way that they never have before. Long-time quilters, committed to their craft for decades, are starting to experiment with a bit of home sewing or simple sewing for their grandchildren. The younger side of the sewing community is embracing the world of patchwork and quilting, a world that once seemed inaccessible or even undesirable to younger seamstresses. With Fabric&Thread seamlessly bridges the language and intimidation gap between these two crafts and delivers a unique collection of projects that appeal to sewers and quilters alike.

Featuring 20 new projects, With Fabric&Thread marries the nomenclature of both sewing and quilting to create an effortless set of instructions that anyone can follow. Plus, a special section features six patterns that can be accomplished two different ways: one using sewing techniques and one using quilting techniques. The result is two unique looks from a single pattern.

• Provides an excellent stepping-off point for sewers learning to quilt, and quilters learning to sew
• Chic projects, well-styled photos, and modern illustrations speak to this increasingly unified audience
• Good, basic, understandable instructions

If you're a quilter experimenting with sewing, or vice versa, the beautiful designs in With Fabric&Thread give you everything you need to bring these two crafts together to make unique and inspired projects.

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With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns
More than 20 inspired quilting and sewing patterns

As a generation of mostly self-taught, creative women takes to the world of fabric, quilting and sewing are joining forces in a way that they never have before. Long-time quilters, committed to their craft for decades, are starting to experiment with a bit of home sewing or simple sewing for their grandchildren. The younger side of the sewing community is embracing the world of patchwork and quilting, a world that once seemed inaccessible or even undesirable to younger seamstresses. With Fabric&Thread seamlessly bridges the language and intimidation gap between these two crafts and delivers a unique collection of projects that appeal to sewers and quilters alike.

Featuring 20 new projects, With Fabric&Thread marries the nomenclature of both sewing and quilting to create an effortless set of instructions that anyone can follow. Plus, a special section features six patterns that can be accomplished two different ways: one using sewing techniques and one using quilting techniques. The result is two unique looks from a single pattern.

• Provides an excellent stepping-off point for sewers learning to quilt, and quilters learning to sew
• Chic projects, well-styled photos, and modern illustrations speak to this increasingly unified audience
• Good, basic, understandable instructions

If you're a quilter experimenting with sewing, or vice versa, the beautiful designs in With Fabric&Thread give you everything you need to bring these two crafts together to make unique and inspired projects.

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With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns

With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns

by Joanna Figueroa
With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns

With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns

by Joanna Figueroa

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More than 20 inspired quilting and sewing patterns

As a generation of mostly self-taught, creative women takes to the world of fabric, quilting and sewing are joining forces in a way that they never have before. Long-time quilters, committed to their craft for decades, are starting to experiment with a bit of home sewing or simple sewing for their grandchildren. The younger side of the sewing community is embracing the world of patchwork and quilting, a world that once seemed inaccessible or even undesirable to younger seamstresses. With Fabric&Thread seamlessly bridges the language and intimidation gap between these two crafts and delivers a unique collection of projects that appeal to sewers and quilters alike.

Featuring 20 new projects, With Fabric&Thread marries the nomenclature of both sewing and quilting to create an effortless set of instructions that anyone can follow. Plus, a special section features six patterns that can be accomplished two different ways: one using sewing techniques and one using quilting techniques. The result is two unique looks from a single pattern.

• Provides an excellent stepping-off point for sewers learning to quilt, and quilters learning to sew
• Chic projects, well-styled photos, and modern illustrations speak to this increasingly unified audience
• Good, basic, understandable instructions

If you're a quilter experimenting with sewing, or vice versa, the beautiful designs in With Fabric&Thread give you everything you need to bring these two crafts together to make unique and inspired projects.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781620459850
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Publication date: 05/01/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 178
File size: 37 MB
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About the Author

Joanna Figueroa is a beloved fabric designer with MODA fabrics, a respected pattern designer, active quilting and sewing instructor, and the creative force behind figtreeandco.com. Joanna shares her love of fresh vintage style at her popular blog figtreequilts.typepad.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction x

CHAPTER 1 My Story 1

My Personal and Creative Journey 2

My Quilting and Sewing Journey 3

From Quilter to Designer 6

CHAPTER 2 Basics of Quiltmaking 8

The Basic Terms We Use 10

The Basic Tools We Need 12

Patchwork Basics 17

A Few Special Quilting Techniques 34

CHAPTER 3 Basics of Sewing 40

The Basic Terms We Use 42

The Basic Tools We Need 43

Just a Few More Favorites 46

Working with Hardware 47

The Basic Principles of Sewing 49

CHAPTER 4 Creating a Color Story 60

Where Does Your Story Start? 62

Color the Fig Tree Way 63

Finding Inspiration 64

Fresh Vintage Color and What It Means 65

Adding Instant Vintage through Fabric and Design 65

Creating a Palette That Works for You 68

Time for Your Story 71

CHAPTER 5 Sewing to Add Handmade into Our Lives 72

Fresh Linen Basket Liners 74

Vintage Bloom Pin 80

The Audrey Bag 84

Pin Cushion Buttercups 89

Dear Betty Apron 94

CHAPTER 6 Dual Projects 100

Trio of Pillows 102

Saturday Morning Sham 103

All Dressed Up Pillow 106

Little Bloomers Pillow 109

Back-to-School Lunch Bag 113

Mama Too Quilted Lunch Bag 118

Boardwalk Beach Tote 120

Sweet & Scrappy Woven Floor Mats 131

Marigolds & Jam Placemats 136

CHAPTER 7 Quilting Projects 142

Slipper Booties 144

Summer Soiree Patchwork Quilt 148

Tagalong Sister Quilt 153

Strawberries and Cream Table Runner 157

Blossom Quilt 162

Meadow Blossom or Maison Blossom 162

Cherry Blossom 167

Fresh Vintage Patchwork 171

About the Author 180

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