Learn to make stunning star quilts using squares, rectangles, triangles, and diamonds with this comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show. In Simply Stars, Alex Anderson introduces quilters of all skill levels to the world of star quilts, where pattern possibilities are as vast as the night sky. Alex covers the major types of star patterns, such as Stars Made of Squares and Triangles and Stars Made of Diamonds and Y Seams. Covering them in order of difficulty from beginner to advances, Alex offers several examples of each type. With foolproof techniques, Alex’s student-tested shortcuts, and exciting fabric combinations, you can start making quilts that sparkle.

Alex Anderson, the host of Home & Garden Television's premier quilt show, "Simply Quilts", takes you on a journey into the exciting world of star making. Discover how traditional stars translate beautifully into contemporary pieces. Explore how fabric, size and scale of print, color, and basic design decisions can make even the simplest star shine. Alex presents a stunning collection of star quilts in her new book, Simply Stars: Quilts the Sparkle. You will learn simple hints for making perfect stars. The book includes 12 quilt projects and a gallery of star quilt variations that will provide inspiration for all your star making.

Triangle extravaganza! Create unique, dynamic designs within pieced triangles, then combine those triangles with other shapes to make sassy stars, daisies, and pinwheels. Add a hexagonal quilt to your repertoire-perfect for a wallhanging or tabletop centerpiece. Whether your palette preference runs to vivid or more muted hues, you'll discover how your color schemes will add a hint of movement to your quilts. • Create complex-looking designs for any size quilt by combining simple shapes like triangles and diamonds • Learn how to use color and value to make your quilts glow • Try a variety of skill-building techniques from strip piecing to Y-seams

Find fresh new ways to combine the scraps you've been collecting. Perfect for budget-minded quilters, these visually pleasing designs give a modern slant to traditional quilt blocks. Discover three "scrap equations" that will make you fearless about fabric: neutrals + scraps = balance, value > color, and more = better Choose from 11 appealing projects for confident beginners and beyond Learn time-saving techniques for sorting and storing your scraps so you can easily transform them into fabulous quilts

The world's largest pattern company and expert on easy sewing presents an up-to-date sewing encyclopedia that any home sewer, regardless of experience, will treasure. Includes a coupon for a free pattern. 650 line drawings.

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