Master quiltmaking techniques with 26 exciting and colorful quilts in multiple sizes from crib to king. Mary and Joan share their passion for quilting with wit and creativity in this essential quilt book.

While making quilts is a priority for Helen Kelley, her primary passion is quilters themselves. And this love of quilters comes through in "Helen Kelley’s Joy of Quilting", her contribution to the ""universal quilter’s support group."" Through these entertaining and lighthearted yarns, you’ll experience Helen’s insights into the warmth and enjoyment of quilting. Join her as she delights in the support and enthusiasm of fellow quilters; experience her pride in accepting a gift of ""quilting rubble"" and finding a home for it; smile at how she can ""read"" fellow quilters through their pile of old quilt blocks and scraps and pieces; see a bit of yourself in the humble way she admits to improperly cutting and preparing fabrics; and chuckle as she candidly describes her messy workroom. About the Author: Helen Kelley’s ""Loose Threads"" column has been a favorite of readers of "Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine" since 1983. She is the author of Voyageur Press’s "Every Quilt Tells a Story", as well as "Scarlet Ribbons: An Indian Technique for Today’s Quilters", and "Dating Quilts: From 1600 to the Present". Kelley’s by-line has appeared in a variety of quilting publications, and her prize-winning quilts have been the subject of numerous photo essays. Her ""Renaissance Quilt"" was chosen as one of the 100 Best Quilts of the Twentieth Century.

Launch your own legend by stitching that final, unique memento on your quilts -- the label! Use applique, embroidery, photo transfers, and more to create labels that inform and inspire.

Contemporary and colorful, this collection of small quilt patterns features a whimsical variety of styles suitable for any occasion. Geared toward the beginner to intermediate quiltmaker, this book contains more than 40 projects with virtually template-free instructions to allow for quick and easy completion. 40+ color photos.

What you are going to learn : - The 10 tools required to begin quilting, and when to use them. - How to select the right fabrics - you have to know these 3 criteria - How to design your first quilt block - just follow these details steps - How to create and use a template for quilting - you will earn a lot of time with these tips - Why pressing is so important in dealing with cuts and creases in quilting ? - The 4 basic methods of quilting preparation - The quick and easy 7 steps quide to applying quilting methods Through the text the author not only gives a bit of history on the process of quilting but also makes every effort to convey some of the time honored techniques that are used even today. The text is insightful and educational and would serve well in any household that loves hobbie. In fact anyone that has an interest in quilting should have a copy of this text. It is not as complex as some of the other texts are and works well to convey a bit more than the basics.

Learn to create a three-dimensional showpiece that demonstrates both technical and artistic abilities. A great choice for quilters who love a challenge. Instructions on photo manipulation allow for images of varying sizes to blend seamlessly into one quilt. Learn how to bring out photo details with decorative stitches, thread painting, or bobbin work. Flora expounds upon how to pleat your images to create the 3-n-1 effect.

Anyone can learn to machine quilt! Lessons in quilting with a walking foot, freehand quilting with a darning foot, and quilting with decorative threads are included.