Aug 3, 2016 the pattern is in the book strip pieced quilts. It gives the sense of the colors of the sky either at sunrise or sunset. Sew strips of fabric together slice the strip sets into segments arrange segments into swaths of movement and color create the illusion of curves using only straight strips. It is just amazing that they are all packaged in one book, sunday best quilts. Keepsake quilting patterns appalachian sunset and autumn. With this book, started with as a few as four or as many as 24 fabrics to sew a beautiful table runner, wall hanging, tote, tree skirt, or larger quilt. Be prepared to collect compliments when you decorate your home with dramatic quilts and distinctive table runners constructed with easy strippiecing techniques. Thirteen patterns range from beginnerfriendly rail fence blocks to designs that will challenge skilled quilters. Strip pieced quilts easy designs by maaike bakker abebooks. I came up with this idea after watching peggy martins craftsy class, quick strip paper piecing. Jun 11, 2019 learn how to make herringbone, from my first book, simple quilts for the modern home. It is made with fabrics from the fairy frost collection by micheal miller fabrics with a kona cotton background.
Pieced by vanessa goertzen, quilting by marion bott. To make this collection easier to navigate, these strip quilts are divided into sections for beautiful bargello quilting patterns, diy baby quilt patterns, strip quilting block patterns, home decor quilting projects, and throws and lap quilt patterns. Follow five simple steps to make any of these beautiful strip pieced quilts. I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of strippieced bargello quilts by judith steele. I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of strip pieced bargello quilts by judith steele.
The same sequence of steps leads to a wide variety of styles, from traditional treasures to art quilts. I designed many patterns for blank quilting and studioe which are ready for you on their site under free projects. Strip piecing is a helpful technique for piecing quilts quickly and easily on your home. The block assembled is one simple stringpieced variation, but there are endless ways to make string quilts. I love your quilts and this tute, but i have a question. That said, this book is actually a good one with clear instructions including a grid to show how the quilt strips should be laid out in the end to have the squares in the right place. Simple strip pieced quilt pattern perfect for neutral. Luckily there are strip quilt patterns you can follow to easily use up all that scrap quilting fabric. Sep 26, 2014 the pattern is in the book strip pieced quilts.
The big book of strip quilts start with strips to make 60 stunning quilts. Keepsake quilting patterns appalachian sunset and autumn sentinel. I found this book in my local library and toted it home for some inspiration. Two stars for the quilts, four stars for the instructions, net three stars. Have you ever marveled at the design impact of a woven coverle. Learn how to make quick strip pieced blocks with a twist with kim on chatterbox quilts live.
Herringbone easy strip pieced pattern from simple quilts. Im wondering if you ever make queen size quilts with the basic. Make mesmerizing bargello quilts with the easytofollow instructions and charts included in strip pieced bargello. The block assembled is one simple string pieced variation, but there are endless ways to make string quilts. Australian quilters are known for their adventurous spirit. Featuring contemporary, unique quilts and quilt patterns.
Easy designs from just six fabrics by maakie bakker. Create mesmerizing quilts from simple strip piecing with judith steele in strippieced bargello. For more strip quilting patterns, check out this ebook of paper piecing and scrap quilt patterns. Strip by strip patchwork quilts book with dvd quilting. Sew strings horizontally onto the foundation instead of at an angle.
Easy designs from just six fabrics by maaike bakker. Home free motion patterns 31 simply stunning strip quilt patterns. The book includes easy to follow charts to stay organize and quilt accurately. It is a 6 way strip pieced pattern forming the hexagon medalion center with strip pieced blocks for the border. I like how the edges of the star extend through the negative space of the quilt. Jun 16, 2014 one of my favorite tips and tricks for quicker and more efficient piecing is using strip piecing. Also see the take 6 pattern from australian designer chris timmins, who teaches this in her designing with strips workshop. There are four different fracture techniques described and they are all strip pieced.
The quilts will build upon the concepts covered in previous chapters for example, strip piecing to make a traditional idea like log cabin construction even more interesting. Easy designs from just six fabrics by bakker, maaike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Easy designs from just six fabrics bakker, maaike on. Strip by strip patchwork quilts is the new twopart series this week and next on sewing with nancy. A fabric guide helps you to choose the perfect fabrics to make fabulous graded or rainbow effects and stepbystep instructions. For information on strip piecing see strip piecing. Herringbone is one of my favorite quilts in the book because it is a very easy quilt pattern but it looks a. One hiccup quilters have sometimes is discovering that they have accumulated a whole lot of scrap strips fabric. Make mesmerizing bargello quilts and other projects with the easytofollow instructions and charts included in strip pieced bargello. Creative ideas for strip piecing national quilters circle. Oct 26, 2017 strip piecing is a piecing technique where two or more strips of fabric are sewn together in parallel rows. Mar 29, 2019 featuring contemporary, unique quilts and quilt patterns. Today i am showing you these 5 free quilt patterns to download and sew now to keep you busy and happy. Make mesmerizing bargello quilts with the easytofollow instructions and charts included in strippieced bargello.
Quilt book fabulous fractures strip piecing technique. In part one of strip by strip patchwork quilts, donna shares how to create strip sets making this quilt a snap. And these are the 12 mustmake quilts to love forever, as i promised. Jan 20, 2014 today i enjoyed a video by carolyn beam called piecing a quilt with strips. Diane harris saves you time in helping you make smoother, long strips and sub cutting them into smaller units for strip piecing. Easy designs from just six fabrics by bakker, maaike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dozens of easy strippieced designs by judy hooworth and margaret rolfe. We all love sneak peaks and the look inside feature that many book sellers offer. Step 1 using fabrics 1 and 2, piece two strip sets.
There is an entire chapter with step by step photos showing you how i keep straight rows straight in both my strip applique and strip pieced landscape quilts. Lockwood enterprises strip pieced quilt pattern designs. Jul 16, 2019 and the best part is even though this is one of the largest quilts in the book, it goes really fast because it is almost entirely strip pieced. The name of the quilt in the bakker book is optical illusion. Strip by strip patchwork quilts by nancy zieman and donna.
Specializing in streamlined innovative piecing techniques for both traditional pieced and paper pieced quilts. This technique is called strip piecing, and it will make a stripper out of you too. Simple strip pieced quilt pattern perfect for neutral fabrics. Start with strips colorful quilts from 212 strips. Judiths approach to bargello, while similar to mine, was just different enough, that i learned some new ways to look at various parts of the process. If you like this book, you will love the sequel, fracture frenzy, i have it posted as part of this listing, if you buy both books, you get a discount. Sew four or 24 fabrics to make a table runner, wall hanging or.
The instructions are clearly written and well thought through. Learn the basics of strip piecing a patchwork quilt. You will learn tips like how to line up the selvages, pressing the fabric to get out the wrinkles, what sewing feet you can use, and making sure it is smooth at the fold. I absolutely love your book, lovely landscape quilts. Once these rows are sewn together, this is called a strip set. Strippieced beginner quilt pattern this image courtesy of make this quilt quickly by simply cutting fabric strips, sewing them into four sets, cutting again, and assembling a block. Ask your favorite quilt shop to reserve a copy for. Easy strip quilt instructions easy strip quilts patterns easy baby strip quilt tutorial 40 easy quilt patterns for the newbie quilter rows of bricks quilt pattern from the book skip the borders by jaybird quilts. Dynamic quilts, step by step steele, judith on amazon. In quilts on the double, two famed aussie quilters show how to make strip quilts with what they call tops, tails, and sidestriangles cut from strippieced units. Make mesmerizing bargello quilts and other projects with the easytofollow instructions and charts included in strippieced bargello.
Jul 07, 2018 the top is pieced into 12 rows or blocks of color. You just need a roll of adding machine paper, which will be the foundation for the strip. Some patchwork methods are faster than others, and strip piecing will not only save you time, it will also streamline the creation of your next quilt. And the best part is even though this is one of the largest quilts in the book, it goes really fast because it is almost entirely strip pieced. Quickstrip paper piecing is a faster, easier way to. Strippiecing makes these stunning quilts fast and easy to make. Ive put together a few images and explanations about what youll find in my book lovely landscape quilts. This quilt is an eyecatcher with stylized lilys and appliqued hummingbirds. She demonstrated how to make some lovely blocks by simply piecing strips together in creative ways, thus creating a palette to then cut a portion of the block she was working on. These are just a few of the quilts youll find in the book 18 total. The book is beautifully illustrated and delightful just to browse. Learn how to confidently explore the use of color and design while using fabric strips to construct quilt blocks. String piece onto long strips of fabric, and then use those strips to cut squares, rectangles, diamonds or any other shapes you need for your. A new look for strip pieced quilts by ruth ann berry 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Squares september is just around the cornerwhich means my newest book will be releasing very soon. Maaike bakkers book has 14 super quilt patterns for you to test your strippiecing skills on. Quick strip paper piecing is a faster, easier way to paper piece using strips and assembly line methods. Nancy zieman and guest donna fenske demonstrate how to use a variety of fabric strips to effortlessly achieve quilt designs with great visual interest. The difference with the blocks im showing in this block is that the scraps i have are way smaller and the finished effect is more scrappy. Create mesmerizing quilts from simple strip piecing with judith steele in strip pieced bargello. Each chapter opens with one of my strip pieced landscape quilts. This usually consists of sewing long strips of fabric often strips the width of fabric yardage together and then rotary cutting across the strips to create smaller units that are already pieced.
Follow five simple steps to make any of these beautiful strippieced q. It is a must have for every quilter who enjoys strip piecing andor bargello quilts. Dynamic quilts, step by step paperback or softback 2 strippieced bargello. Strip pieced beginner quilt pattern this image courtesy of make this quilt quickly by simply cutting fabric strips, sewing them into four sets, cutting again, and assembling a block. Strip piecing is a piecing technique where two or more strips of fabric are sewn together in parallel rows.
Strip by strip patchwork quilts book with dvd quilting books. Apr 01, 2014 that said, this book is actually a good one with clear instructions including a grid to show how the quilt strips should be laid out in the end to have the squares in the right place. This photo is of chapter 3 where i begin to show you how to create various elements like hills, valleys, lakes, and skies by using strips of fabric and angles. Be prepared to collect compliments when you decorate your home with dramatic quilts and distinctive table runners constructed with easy strip piecing techniques.
That patchwork place 2005, isbn 1564776395, 80 pages, color illustrations. Strip piecing quilt techniques national quilters circle. Jan 31, 2018 strip quilt patterns you can easily master. In this video i show you how to get your strip pieced units together, how to press your rows in order to pin them evenly without marking and. I do not make any money if you decide to purchase it i received the book for consideration and wrote about it because i.
One of my favorite tips and tricks for quicker and more efficient piecing is using strippiecing. Strip pieced quilts by maaike bakker, 9781564776396, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Start with strips to make 60 stunning quilts by karen m. This book also contains the quilt instructions for the daisy quilt.
Easy designs from just six fabrics 9781564776396 by bakker, maaike and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Learn how to make herringbone, from my first book, simple quilts for the modern home. To make this collection easier to navigate, these strip quilts are divided into sections for beautiful bargello quilting patterns, diy baby quilt patterns, strip quilting block patterns, home decor quilting projects, and throws and. Fabric used is kingdom collection by jessica levitt. Name required mail required will not be published website. Mar 08, 2018 learn how to make quick strip pieced blocks with a twist with kim on chatterbox quilts live. Follow five simple steps to make any of these beautiful strip pieced q. Nancy zieman and guest donna fenske demonstrate how to use a v. Learn the basics of strip piecing a quilt strip piecing is a helpful technique for piecing quilts quickly and easily on your home sewing machine. Whether you have strips of scrap fabric or bundles of jelly rolls on hand, a strip quilting project is a quick and easy way to use up all of those fabric strips. A beginners guide and strip piecing video tutorial.