Experts' Guide to Foundation Piecing: 15 Techniques & Projects from Barbara Barber Carol Doak Cynthia England Caryl Bryer Fallert Lynn Graves Lesly-Cl

By Jane Hall

Book Overview

Learn Foundation Piecing from the Experts

- A foundation is any material used to piece on or with--fabric, interfacing, paper, batting, or flannel
- Contributing artists include Carol Doak, Judy Mathieson, Ruth B. McDowell, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Jane Hall, and Dixie Haywood
- Think it's new? Think again - Jane shares the history of foundation piecing plus antique examples
- Create a wide variety of styles: contemporary to classic, elementary to elegant
- Piece classic blocks, mariners' compasses, gorgeous florals, optical teasers-learn to foundation-piece virtually anything
- 15 projects include complete instructions in a variety of techniques

Clever quilters have pieced on foundations for over a century, but in recent years quilt artists have developed innovative ways to update foundation piecing. Now, everything you need is presented in one book from the experts: an engaging history, clear instructions for each technique, and lots of projects to practice your new skills.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571203621
• ISBN13: 9781571203625
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"