{"product_id":"quilting-for-dummies-isbn-9780764597992","title":"Quilting For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in taking up quilting as a hobby or simply looking for new project ideas, \u003ci\u003eQuilting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for you. From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may think you need some sewing experience before you can start cutting and piecing, but that's simply not the case. You can use this book even if your sewing expertise stops after threading a needle. \u003ci\u003eQuilting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e starts at the beginning, helping you to gather the right quilting tools, fabrics, and thread. From there, you'll design your quilts and sharpen your sewing skills. Finally, you'll see how to piece your quilt together and add all the finishing touches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book contains illustrated examples, step-by-step instructions, plenty of projects and patterns, plus helpful advice on\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerforming simple stitching maneuvers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting the right quilting fabrics and threads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating new templates to produce original patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning your masterpiece\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning new sewing techniques and quilting fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking sense of quilting software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaving time with rotary cutters and other cool tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuilting by hand or machine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting creative with applique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing new sewing machines and materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuilting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also features more than a dozen patterns for projects to get you started and information on quilting software and internet resources. Discover quilting timesavers, ideas for displaying your creations, how judges of quilting contests review the quilted art, and so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Gathering Your Tools and Getting Ready.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. The Art of Quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Threads, Needles, and Gadgets - And All That Jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. The Piece de Resistance: Fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Planning Your Masterpiece.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. A Patch in the Fabric of Time: Designing Quilt Blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Creating and Using Templates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Playing with Blocks and Borders: Which Way Should They Go?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Using Your Computer as a Crystal Ball.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Sharpening Your Sewing Skills.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Cuts and Creases: Pressing Matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Positively Perfect Piecing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Do You Know the Way to Applique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Ahead to the Finish: Quilting the Pieces in Place.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. The Plan of Attack: Deciding How to Quilt Your Quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Assembling the Quilt Sandwich.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Ready, Set . . .Quilt! The Inns and Outs of Quilting Your Masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Finishing Touches: Bindings and More.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Completing the Circle: Projects to Try.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Fabulous Skill Builders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16. Mixed-Technique Projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17. Projects for the Machine Queen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18. Small-Scale Projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI. The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19. Ten Quilting Timesavers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20. Ten Tips for Displaying Your Art.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21. Top Ten Criteria Quilting Judges Use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix. Resources for Quilts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl Fall\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of 12 how-to books, has designed more than 2,500 projects for publication, and is the host of \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Life with Cheryl Fall\u003c\/i\u003e on PBS.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes 17 great quilting projects and 8 pages of color photos\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuilting is a fun hobby—but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide  shows you how to put all the pieces together—and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We'll have you in stitches in no time!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE DUMMIES WAY\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplanations in plain English\"Get in, get out\" informationIcons and other navigational aidsOnline cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the right fabrics and threadsDesign your masterpiece Use quilting softwareSave time with rotary cutters and other cool toolsQuilt by hand or machineGet creative with appliqué  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Smart!\u003c\/b\u003e@www.dummies.com  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for eTips at \u003cb\u003eetips.dummies.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989901820133,"sku":"NP9780764597992","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764597992.jpg?v=1761785851","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/quilting-for-dummies-isbn-9780764597992","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}