Foolproof Crazy Quilting: Visual Guide―25 Stitch Maps • 100 Embroidery & Embellishment Stitches

by Jennifer Clouston

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

746.46

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.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

112 p.; 10.88 inches

ISBN

1607057174 / 9781607057178

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