Beautiful Foundation-Pieced Quilt Blocks
Foundation piecing is centuries old. Quilters have long stitched their fabric to canvas, muslin, newspaper, or parchment. Today's quilter sews fabric to a paper or fabric backing with a numerical sequence printed on it. This method is particularly effective for the exacting work of miniature piecing, as it is easy to learn and an excellent choice for the novice. This book, with its rating system and full color throughout, presents hundreds of ideas, beginning with the easiest (pinwheel, rose, or star), then moderate (dragonfly, dove, or ivy), and difficult (butterfly, birdhouse, or Victorian house). Those searching for multicultural projects will find whole chapters with Asian and African themes. Thoughtful instructions and freshness make this a must buy for collections whose patrons expect currency and innovation in their sewing and craft books.Iva Freeman--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.