Quilts from the Country

(Hardback)

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A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With twenty new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include: 12 large quilts and 8 smaller items, which can be customised to suit your own dcor. Each of the four chapters features lifestyle photography showing the quilts in beautifully styled settings.
A brand new collection of quilts and projects from one of the most recognisable and best-loved quilt designers in the UK. These inspiring designs, photographed in beautiful rural locations, reflect the changing seasons and beauty of the British countryside. For all skill levels from beginner to advanced, the book includes all the guidance and practical knowledge you need to begin quilting successfully. The 12 large quilts and 8 smaller projects and accessories can also be made in alternative colours and fabrics to fit your own style, making them enormously versatile. This is a book for any lover of country style.

Contents

Quiltmaking and applique techniques, fully illustrated

Hand and machine sewing techniques

Finishing your piece

SPRING: The Fishermans Nook

Single Irish chain quilt with bluework embroidery (int)

Compass stars wall quilt (adv)

Double Irish Chain bed quilt (beg)

Patchwork quilted spring jacket (int)

Patchwork slippers (int)

SUMMER: The Dower House

Appliqu roses/vines/leaves in wreaths quilt (adv)

Antique medallion wall hanging (int)

Pinwheel chain quilt (beg)

Patchwork heart padded bunting (beg)

Crazy patched cushions with embroidery (int)

AUTUMN: Forest farmhouse

A sky full of stars bed quilt (int)

Curved Log cabin with oak leaf and reels appliqus (adv)

A cabin in the woods sampler quilt (beg)

Quilted table runner (int)

Patchwork tie on chair pads (beg)

WINTER: Red house at Christmas

Lady of the lake quilt (int)

Blackfords Fancy Quilt (beg)

Mistletoe and yew pieced and appliqud quilt (adv)

Patchwork fragments stockings (int)

Redwork tree ornaments (beg)

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Author Bio

Internationally recognized, Stuart Hillard has built a fantastic reputation as one of the UK's leading quilt designers, teachers and home decor experts with over twenty five years experience and more than 100 published patterns to his name. Stuart is a monthly columnist with Sew magazine and British Patchwork and Quilting among others. Known as the maverick star of the first series of BBC2's The Great British Sewing Bee, alongside Tilly Walnes and Lauren Guthrie, his approach is fun, fresh, inclusive and achievable. He also makes often television appearances, including being a guest judge on Channel 4's primetime Kirstie's Handmade Christmas, and a regular presenter on craft television in the UK and USA. He has represented global companies including Accuquilt, Bernina, HandiQuilter and Gutermann at trade and consumer craft shows globally.