Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
C&T Publishing (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 112 pages
Description
Learn crazy quilting, the ultimate art of hand embroidery and embellishment. Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston's illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Lace-Structures
An inviting mix of old and new traditions, designs and materials. As seen on the cover, the emphasis is on hexagons that are covered with a patchwork of fabrics, and the patches and seams embellished with traditional threads and embroidery, but also silk ribbon stitches in various widths, buttons,
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and beads. The hexagons are easily assembled into a quilt top, and the black edging gives the patches a stained glass look. Unfortunately, although laces are mentioned as suitable for embellishing, there are no examples of their use. The embroidery work is outstanding, The stitch maps for each hexagon reference the appropriate instruction page for each detail. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
112 p.; 10.88 inches
ISBN
1607057174 / 9781607057178
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