Modern Quilt Magic: 5 Parlor Tricks to Expand Your Piecing Skills - 17 Captivating Projects

by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Overview

Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than you think! Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing, and free-form curves. Test your newfound skills with 17 projects, including full-size templates for bed quilts, pillows, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617455087
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Victoria Findlay Wolfe is an award-winning quilter, international teacher, lecturer, and author. Victoria also designs for Marcus Fabrics and markets her own acrylic templates. She lives in New York City with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Looking
Parlor Trick #1: Partial-Seam Construction
Herringbone
Herringbone Pillow: Class Project
Lavender Walls
At the Crossroads of Modern and Grand
Marion Lane
Enough
Negative Space, Positive Attitude
The Happy Wanderer
Parlor Trick #2: Blocks with Partial Seams
Blocks
Partial-Seams Block Baby Quilt: Class Project
Mindful Balance
Parlor Trick #3: Mini Made Fabric
Miniature Play
Mini Quilt #1: Class Project
Mini Quilt #2: Class Project
Mini Quilt #3: Class Project
Parlor Trick #4: Y-Seams
Lemoyne Star
Lemoyne Star Pillow: Class Project
Soigné
Parlor Trick #5: Free-Form Curves
Free-Form Curves
Lolling Landscape: Class Project
The Difference Between Things
Cascade
Additional Resources
Coloring Design Pages
Patterns
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Wolfe (15 Minutes of Play) introduces quilters to five “parlor tricks” intended to expand their repertoire as well as build confidence with difficult techniques such as partial seams and Y-seams. Each “trick” begins with an overview of the technique, as well as examples from the author's collection and a small practice project such as a pillow cover or a miniquilt. A series of larger quilts exploring the technique follows. Most of the quilts include cutting instructions for a variety of sizes ranging from crib to king, and all include thorough instructions for piecing. VERDICT Wolfe is known for her remarkably intricate piecing, and this book helps intermediate and advanced quilters achieve a similar effect. Those who follow her advice will find themselves taking exciting risks with both color and piecing.

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Wolfe (15 Minutes of Play) introduces quilters to five “parlor tricks” intended to expand their repertoire as well as build confidence with difficult techniques such as partial seams and Y-seams. Each “trick” begins with an overview of the technique, as well as examples from the author’s collection and a small practice project such as a pillow cover or a miniquilt. A series of larger quilts exploring the technique follows. Most of the quilts include cutting instructions for a variety of sizes ranging from crib to king, and all include thorough instructions for piecing. VERDICT Wolfe is known for her remarkably intricate piecing, and this book helps intermediate and advanced quilters achieve a similar effect. Those who follow her advice will find themselves taking exciting risks with both color and piecing.

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