It will make designing easier if you are able to see the lines under the ruler, and it also comes in handy when working on a quilting plan. Even if you have a ruler around the house, buy a clear or translucent ruler. Most of us have these items around our house or can find them at the local grocery or all-in-one store. There is no reason to start off by creating more work than there needs to be, and using the right tools is the first step to success. You wouldn’t paint a house with a box of crayons, and it’s just as important to design quilts with the right tools. Sew 3 bonus full-size patterns from celebrated quiltmaker Heather Black Tailor the process to your interests and skills with piecing, applique, and hand or machine sewing Also included are three modern quilts with full-size patterns that you can take straight to the sewing machine!Ĭhoose colors and fabrics like a pro, with solid design and finishing advice

Whether this is your first time to strike out on your own or you've made quilts from scratch before, this book will help you identify your likes and dislikes and freshen your approach to modern quilt design. Achieve color balance, choose the right fabrics to pull off your pattern, and add custom quilting to elevate the impact of your quilt. Take your quilt designs from ordinary to energetic with practical advice to create movement and depth.

Learn to spot and jot down ideas from everyday life, sketching your quilt inspirations on simple graph paper.

From concept to completion-the modern quilter's design guideĬreate a quilt that is uniquely yours! Award-winning quilter Heather Black demystifies the design process with easy-to-understand tips and basic quilt math for modern makers.

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