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    Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs - Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life - Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs
    Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs - Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life - Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs
    Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs - Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life - Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs
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    Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs - Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life - Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs

    By Amanda Murphy

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    Take the guesswork out of free-motion quilting with 155 fresh ideas, each handpicked for a specific space on a quilt. Popular author Amanda Murphy pairs unique free-motion designs with 30 well-loved quilt blocks, such as the Sawtooth Star and Drunkard’s Path. Pick and choose elements from each chapter (borders, sashing, motifs, and more) for an artful finish! This must-have reference includes an inspiring gallery of quilts, expert advice on domestic and longarm quilting, and complete instructions for a table runner project to hone your skills.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherC&T Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateJul 1, 2015
    ISBN9781617451027
    Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs - Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life - Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs
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    Amanda Murphy

    Amanda Murphy is a translator and an associate professor of English and translation studies at the Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.

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      Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book - Amanda Murphy

      lots!

      As quilters, we love the sense of accomplishment that results from finishing a quilt top. Whether we are sewing for our own home or someone else’s, quilts are truly personal creations that give satisfaction to both their creators and recipients. Yet, piecing is only half of what makes a truly successful quilt.

      Creating a quilting plan can be daunting and sometimes overwhelming even for the most accomplished quilters. We might not want to admit it, but sometimes we are too afraid even to venture out of our comfort zones, and we find ourselves stuffing our completed quilt tops into a closet because we don’t know where to begin. This is a shame because quilting can be a lot of fun and equally, if not even more satisfying, than making the quilt top in the first place. The key is to stop worrying, relax, and let our right brains take over. Sometimes this is easier said than done, but by breaking down the design into small chunks, quilting is much less intimidating. The texture that results adds extra dimension and depth to the design. You won’t believe what you are able to accomplish with just a few simple patterns!

      This book contains 16 allover quilting patterns. These are broken down and then expanded upon to create 155 different block, sashing, border, and individual-motifs designs. But what makes the Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book truly unique is that each design is indexed, so you can peruse designs for a certain block and also easily find other designs in the same family to mix and match. For a listing of designs by block, sashing, border, motif, and allover designs, see Index of Designs by Quilt Element; for a listing by family reference, see Index of Designs by Family. For instance, if you like a design that features a looped shape, you can look up other designs that feature loops. By mixing and matching designs, or even elements of designs, the possibilities are endless.

      It is my hope that the Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book will be a catalyst for your creativity, taking you from initial concepts to the execution of a personal, cohesive design. The 155 designs in this book are suitable for both longarm and domestic machines. They are all based on simple overall patterns that you can master without the use of templates and with only minimal marking.

      For tips on how to use this book, read on and don’t forget to post your own projects to Instagram using the hashtag #FMQIdeaBook, so we can all celebrate your success!

      Happy quilting!

      —Amanda

      Students in classes often ask me how I learned to quilt and I respond, I made a lot of bags. Why bags? Well, people are generally so delighted to receive them that they won’t even notice the quality of the quilting. And

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