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Many quilters are rediscovering a range of traditional patchwork and quilting techniques that, at their heart, are based on recycling and reusing materials. A style of patchwork that is true to this ethos, and which has been around for centuries, is string patchwork with its use of sewn fabric strips. Due to the scrap nature of string quilts, they are good for using a wide range and eclectic mix of fabrics that, otherwise, would have gathered dust in the corner of a room.

Learn how to patchwork and quilt by hand with one quilt with 27 creative blocks, with popular tutor and author Carolyn Forster. "An excellent guide for beginning quilters and for those wanting to return to basics" - Library Journal Creative Book Awards 2024 Highly Commended Sewing Book - from Crafts Beautiful Magazine Slow stitching and mindful crafting is more popular than ever, and with just a few notions you can peacefully create a stunning 27-block quilt entirely by hand, in your own time and at your own pace. As the quilt is made up of blocks, you can work on your quilt a block at a time, making it more portable and meaning you can patchwork on the go. Bestselling author and teacher Carolyn Forster demonstrates all the techniques you need to hand sew a quilt completely by hand, so you not only have a beautiful hand-made quilt at the end, but you can join thousands of other people today who are returning to the roots of traditional patchworking and quilting.Through a series of 'bitesize' lessons, you will be taken through the process of making your quilt chronologically, so you not only understand the order in which to craft your quilt, but you build up your skills as your progress through the book.Learn how to cut out your fabrics with and without templates, how to sew your patches together in a variety of ways, and then get stuck in making the 27 blocks!Templates for creating the shaped blocks are included at the back of the book.Once your blocks are ready to go, Carolyn shows you how to quilt them, using a combination of hand stitching and big-stitch quilting. Illustrated instructions are also included on how to construct and bind your quilt at the very end.With dozens of fresh blocks to make, and useful and inspiration information throughout, this is a beautiful book that will take the mystery out of making hand-stitched quilts and spark your quilting ideas for years to come!

"Whether stitching on big and bold fabrics, quickly finishing charity quilts, learning to hand quilt using straightforward, allover designs, or gaining confidence in your hand quilting skill, try utility quilting - you'll love it." -Carolyn Learn Quick & Simple Quilting Techniques Utility quilting is the perfect solution for today's modern quilter who wants to quilt by hand in a way that's stress-free, satisfying, fast, and easy. This newly updated edition of Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style offers 32 favorite designs, as well as stitches and knots that have stood the test of time. Author Carolyn Forster makes hand quilting new again by teaching you the techniques you need to know with step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow tutorials. She provides you with 11 lovely and beginner-friendly projects with complete instructions so you can easily complete your own hand-quilted creation with ease. If you have ever wanted to try hand quilting, this is the perfect place to start! What's Inside: Helpful opening overviews on supplies and getting started 32 utility quilting designs 12 stitches and knots, plus how to secure your quilt with buttons and felt shapes 5 binding and other edge finishing techniques 9 tacking and basting ideas 11 quilting projects Step-by-step photographs and illustrations, plus helpful tips

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Sew 9 beautiful quilts and 9 gorgeous gifts from pre-cut 10-inch squares.