Modern Landscape Quilts: 14 quilt projects inspired by the great outdoors

by Donna McLeod

Overview

Sew bold, modern landscape quilts inspired by wide open spaces with this collection of patterns for every quilter.

I can’t believe how much good information is packed into one book! Donna includes more than just beautiful projects, she answers technique, fabric, and color theory questions you didn’t even know you had. The unique quilt designs make Donna’s passion for nature come alive! – Suzy Williams, founder of Suzy Quilts

Modern Landscape Quilts takes you on a journey with 14 original scenic projects inspired by the great outdoors. From the mountains to the beach, each easy-to-piece pictorial landscape design features a mini companion project for an even faster make.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions and skill-building patchwork piecing methods, along with a detailed guide on how to construct a quilt from start to finish, make it a perfect all-in-one reference book for confident beginners and beyond.

This book features:
- Seven minimalist landscape themes with two designs each for a total of 14 quilt projects.
- Clear and concise instructions to piece, sew and trim fundamental quilt blocks.
- Dedicated chapters explaining how to quilt by machine or by hand.
- Tips for efficient sewing as well as simple tricks to avoid common patchwork piecing issues.
- Easy-to-follow instructions to create a wall hanging or pillow cover.

The opening section includes a quick and comprehensive guide on understanding fabrics, choosing colors, and preparing fabrics for accurate cutting. Plus, bonus tips are provided to adapt some of the quilt patterns into other usable works of art. Machine quilting, along with in-depth tutorials on hand quilting and binding, allow makers to choose their destination on how to complete the projects in this book.

Quilt designer and author, Donna McLeod, provides a versatile selection of time-conscious projects inspired by the diverse landscapes of California. Travel from the river to the woodlands in comfort at the flip of a page. Lots of the photography was done in the locations that inspired some of the designs in the book, inviting you to take photographs of your own Modern Landscape Quilts in the wild.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446309773
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	11/21/2023
Pages:	136
Sales rank:	422,878
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Donna Mcleod (@xoxsew) is a quilt designer with a growing following. She specialises in modern, landscape quilts and wall hangings inspired by the California landscapes where she lives. She has been featured in lots of patchwork and quilting magazines and websites and sells her pdf patterns on her website.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Contents
Tools and materials
Getting started
Projects
There are 7 large quilts and 7 smaller projects including cushion covers and hangings.
General patchwork/quilt techniques
Index

Interviews

Writing this intro was hard, but what isn’t hard are the projects in this book. As a self-taught quilter who appreciates approachable and easy-to-follow quilt patterns, I’m beyond thrilled to share these projects with you.

Whether you’re new to the craft or a seasoned quilter, I wanted to offer a well-rounded collection of scenic designs. So, I went all out (and everywhere) to deliver you a variety of modern, versatile quilt patterns using basic quilt blocks.

Speaking of variety, I included an illustrative guide on how to finish your quilts by machine or by hand. If you’re like me, there are days when I prefer to do a bit of slow stitching and other days when I want to do a quick weekend project. This book covers both cravings and ensures you have everything you need to complete your quilt from start to finish.

When I first began quilting, I was struck by the therapeutic joy of sewing fabrics together to create a usable work of art. It’s a wonderfully tactile craft that’s both stimulating and soothing; a part of my life where I can be carefree, and where I allow myself to embrace mistakes rather than overanalyze them. On top of their mental health benefits, quilts also have a built-in reputation of getting passed down from one generation to another. It’s a delight to see my very first quilts being used every day by my kids to keep them warm, for comfort, and to build forts with. I simply cannot recommend it enough.

All of the designs in this book are inspired by the diverse physical regions and lands that belong to the Indigenous peoples of California. It’s a place my family and I enjoy exploring and learning from. I hope you find a design here that satisfies your wanderlust, or that reminds you of your home or favorite outdoor adventure. Most of all, I hope you enjoy these projects as much as I had fun bringing these designs to life.

Editorial Reviews

Quilt your own world with Donna’s incredible new book – it’s filled to the brim with modern, must-make designs for any landscape of your imagining! With thorough tutorials and stunning ‘quilts in the wild’ photography, it’s both an encyclopaedia of knowledge and a stylish coffee table book to treasure. - Lorna Slessor, Love Patchwork & Quilting

I can’t believe how much good information is packed into one book! Donna includes more than just beautiful projects, she answers technique, fabric, and color theory questions you didn’t even know you had. The unique quilt designs make Donna’s passion for nature come alive! – Suzy Williams, founder of Suzy Quilts

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