This complete course in English paper piecing takes you far beyond traditional hexagons with step-by-step photos showing you how to connect triangles, octagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles, tumblers, pentagons, and curved shapes.
Kanzashi tsumami is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. In the United States, the online craft culture has sprouted a renewed interest in making Kanzashi with American crafters devising simplified ways to create these gorgeous fabric flowers and incorporating more user-friendly materials like cotton and synthetic fabrics along with the traditional silks.Kanzashi in Bloom takes the American interpretation of Kanzashi a step further, presenting modern, more easily executed flower designs as elements in a variety of fun, fashionable, hip craft projects. Kanzashi in Bloom offers advice on materials, three petal-folding styles, and techniques for assembling a Kanzashi flower. You’ll also find instructions for 20 projects to wear and give as gifts, • Tiny blossom earrings• Flowers-in-your-hair clips• The happiest belt buckle ever• Elegant floral gift topper
Projects, Inspiration, and Ideas to Make Quilting More Joyful
Exploring the emotional and creative connections people have with quilting, this book delves into the personal stories and motivations behind the craft. It highlights the joy of creating, the sense of community among quilters, and the therapeutic benefits of the process. Through a collection of heartfelt narratives, it celebrates the artistry of quilting and its significance in individuals' lives, making it a tribute to the passion and dedication of quilters everywhere.