{"product_id":"quilting-happiness-isbn-9780770434090","title":"Quilting Happiness","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhy do you love to quilt? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and textures of your materials to the sweet satisfaction of curling up under a handmade quilt, quilting holds infinite possibilities for exploring the many joys of creativity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eQuilting Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, you will find 20 timeless, adaptable quilting projects that will invite you to try a variety of design styles, as well as a wealth of tips and techniques, inspiring stories, and creative exercises to help you discover even more reasons to love quilting. Learn to make an inspiration board, create more meaningful quilts, or find lifelong quilting friends. Use this book again and again as a guide throughout your quilting life to spark your imagination on each rereading. Embrace new ideas on your quilting adventures and enjoy wherever they take you.\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use This Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore You Begin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eInspired to Quilt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Elevator Music Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Making Your Quilt Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Morning Seeing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Plus You Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Fabric Play \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Liberty Mini-Quilt Art \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Inspiration Board \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Cross-Stitch Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Finding Inspiration Guides \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Can’t Help Myself Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003eQuilting for Yourself\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Crazy Strips Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Finding Your Personal Quilting Style \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  How Do You Describe Your Quilting Style? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Patchwork Diamonds Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Get to Know Your Inner Quilter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Pocket Wall Caddy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Making Quilts Work for You \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Changes of Heart \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Zig Zag Zig Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Pause and Enjoy \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Bric-a-Brac Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Creative “Tough Love” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003eQuilting for Others\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003ethe Time Stands Still Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Make a Gift-Giving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Planner \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Geneva Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Words of Love \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Charity Quilting Kit \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Haphazard Chevron Pillow \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Capturing Memories in Quilts \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Starstruck Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Designing It Together \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Petal Pie Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Meaningful Fabrics \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4\u003cbr\u003eQuilting Together\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Squared In Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Where Are Your Quilting Buddies? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  do.Good Stitches \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Talent Show Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Where Have You Found Kindred Quilting Spirits? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Quilt-Along with Precious Fabrics \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Quilter’s Tote Bag \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Laid Back Ladies of the Block \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Make a New Quilter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Odds and Ends Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Quilting with Family \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProject: \u003cb\u003eThe Points of Interest Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5\u003cbr\u003eTools \u0026amp; Techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTools for Quilting \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials for Quilting \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Types of Fabric \u003cbr\u003e  Thread \u003cbr\u003e  Batting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing Fabrics for Quilting \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuilt-Making Techniques \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Cutting Techniques \u003cbr\u003e  Basic Sewing Techniques \u003cbr\u003e  Piecing Techniques \u003cbr\u003e  Squaring Quilt Blocks or Pieces \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishing Your Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Assembling the Backing \u003cbr\u003e  Preparing a Quilt Sandwich \u003cbr\u003e  Basting Your Quilt \u003cbr\u003e  Quilting Your Quilt \u003cbr\u003e  Squaring Your Quilt \u003cbr\u003e  Binding Your Quilt \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaring for Your Quilt \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemplates \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003eCHRISTINA LANE has been sewing since she was a child and has been long-arm quilting for seven years. She has been a guest speaker at the Portland Modern Quilt Guild and featured on WhipUp.net, SayYestoHoboken.com, and FatQuarterly.com. Her work has appeared in Lunch Bags!, Arftul Blogging, and Quilts \u0026amp; More magazine. Christina blogs at TheSometimesCrafter.blogspot.com. DIANE GILLELAND is a craft writer and designer. Her website, CraftyPod.com, offers podcasts and videos to a worldwide audience of more than 40,000 monthly visitors and 5,000 Twitter followers. Diane's work has appeared in CRAFT, CraftStylish, Woman's Day, Sew News, and The Oregonian, and on numerous websites, including CraftStylish.com, Craftzine.com, Whipup.net, HandmadeSpark.com, and Etsy.com\/blog. She is the author of Kanzashi in Bloom.","brand":"Potter Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862542348517,"sku":"NP9780770434090","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780770434090.jpg?v=1742916330","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/quilting-happiness-isbn-9780770434090","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}