Chameleon Quilts: Versatile Looks Using Traditional Patterns - Softcover

Hall, Margrit

 
9780896893849: Chameleon Quilts: Versatile Looks Using Traditional Patterns

Synopsis

Achieve Two Completely Different Looks from a Single Pattern

Savor the rich history of traditional quilts while using the newest ideas in color and design.Chameleon Quilts shows you how to use traditional patterns along with today's best fabrics and techniques. You will create multiple quilts from single patterns and end up with completely different looks - just like a chameleon!

Author Margrit Hall guides you every step of the way with:

  • Easy instructions designed for beginners and experts alike
  • 6 quilt-square styles all with multiple colorways, layout designs and application ideas
  • 19 unique projects - from quilts and tablecloths to place mats and pillows
  • 33 reusable templates

Chameleon Quilts is the perfect mix of nostalgic charm and trendy style. When you see your variations side by side, you'll be amazed at how different they look, even though they are made from the same pattern!"

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Synopsis

Traditional quilt blocks and designs are most quilters' favorites, but even timeless designs can benefit from a contemporary touch. Quilters interested in using new fabrics, colours and textures will discover an effective and creative process for making traditional quilts and modified contemporary variations in "Chameleon Quilts". In this guide quilters: start with a traditional format and fabric, modify and update it to create a contemporary look; explore new methods of traditional techniques including sewing perfect curves, choosing and coordinating fabrics and splitting block to form secondary designs; and discover more than 200 step-by-step photos and graphics, demonstrating how to implement new ideas. Quilters who are always looking for something new and ways to explore their abilities will find countless opportunities in "Chameleon Quilts."

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