The Quilter's Catalog

ISBN: 9780761138815

作者: Meg Cox

出版社: Workman Pub Co

出版年: 2008-3

页数: 400

定价: $ 21.41

装帧: Pap

内容简介

This work is a complete resource for the huge and growing market of quiltaholics. Included is information on the right fabrics and supplies to buy, the best shops, Web sites, books, magazines, newsletters, quilt shows (the one in Texas attracts more than 50,000 annually) and festivals, guilds and clubs, and quilt camps. There's information on hanging quilts, storing quilts, sending quilts, and naming quilts. Top quilting teachers share invaluable tips for quilters of all levels. Quilting techniques explained. The hand-sewn versus sewing machine controversy. Plus 12 fully-illustrated, step-by-step patterns for quilts and quilted items provided by experts such as Kaffe Fassett, Ami Simms, Ricky Tims, and Eleanor Burns. A special section features photos of the finished projects in full colour. It is written in a rich, lively style by an avid quilter who's passionate on the subject.