Create a crazy quilt from start to finish
Gather your fabrics … start your machines! The Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern is ready for your creative interpretation. One block at a time, you'll construct twenty-seven crazy-quilting diamonds on foundation-piecing templates. With photos and step-by-step instructions, you'll have fun embroidering the seams and adding embellishments to your unique masterwork! This pattern comes complete with an embroidery stitch guide and full-size pattern pieces, plus examples of the finished quilt in two colorways.
- Make a spectacular crazy quilt with foundation piecing
- Add the “wow” factor with embroidery details, one seam at a time
- Take the guesswork out of crazy quilting with step-by-step instructions for making the blocks
Kathy Seaman Shaw has always shared her knowledge of the needle arts by teaching basic skills in sewing, crocheting, cross-stitch, ribbon embroidery, beading, jewelry making, and traditional quilting at local guilds. This is her fifth book on crazy quilting techniques. She resides in Piedmont, Alabama. shawkl.com
Introduction
- General Instructions
- Types of Supplies
- Organization
Creating the Quilt Blocks
- Supplies
- Block Construction
- Embellishing Blocks
Fiber Embroidery Instructions
- Base Embroidery Stitches
- Combination Embroidery Stitches
- Beginning and Ending Embroidery Seams
- Grouping Stitches Together
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Instructions
- Threading Needles
- Beginning Ribbon Work
- Ending Ribbon Work
- Silk Ribbon Embroidery Stitches
- Silk Ribbon Flowers
- Attaching Beads and Baubles
- Choosing Beads and Baubles
- Securing Beads Correctly
Full Size Block Patterns for Tracing
Gallery of Block Designs & Photos
Quilt Assembly and Finishing Instructions
Online Sources
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