Patchwork Quilts & Gifts: 20 patchwork and appliqué quilts from Cowslip

by Jo Colwill

Overview

In Patchwork Quilts & Gifts Jo demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques suitable for the beginner to the more experienced sewer, including her unique template-free and bondaweb applique, needle-turn applique, hand and machine quilting, embroidery and embellishing.

The 10 full-size quilt designs are accompanied by10 smaller projects which use a motif or design taken from the original quilt enabling you to make up quick patchwork projects to accessorize your home or for a fabulous gifts for family and friends. Projects include cushions, hangings, a needle cushion and a cuddly rabbit and offering a fantastic 'taster' of Jo's designs if you don’t feel ready to tackle a full quilt but there are, plenty of larger scale projects for the more experienced sewer looking for a challenge.

Jo Colwill is an expert patchworker and quilter with over 25 years experience and the owner of Cowslip Workshops, a haven for quilters in the UK, where she runs patchwork and applique classes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446305263
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	08/12/2015
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jo Colwill is founder and owner of Cowslip Workshops, a haven for quilters based in the south west of England. She regularly teaches patchwork classes to a steady stream of visitors who make the journey to Cowslip – workshop space; cafe; quilt shop and gallery space – to immerse themselves in the quilty/crafty atmosphere. Jo appeared on Kirstie Allsopp’s television series Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and contributed to the accompanying books. She has also been invited to take part in the brand new craft show, also fronted by Kirstie, called The Handmade Fair.