Classic to Contemporary String Quilts: Techniques, Inspiration, and 16 Projects for Strip Quilting [Paperback]

Get ready to stylishly bust your stash and scraps with a fresh take on a time-honored quilt making techniquestring quilts! Strings are strips and scraps of fabric that are usually too small to be useful for most projects, but theyre just right for the fun designs in this complete step-by-step guide. Classic to Contemporary String Quilts takes quilters through every step of the string quilting process with helpful tips and suggestions. The front of the book is packed with string quilt techniques followed by 14 quilt projects with clear instructions and diagrams. Author and quilting teacher Mary M. Hogan reimagines many traditional and beloved quilt blocks, like the Card Trick or Churn Dash, as string blocks. Using strings, each classic quilt is unique, and updated for the 21st century with bold colors and contemporary settings.

From wall hangings to full-size bed quilts, these 14 fun stash-busting projects take string quilts in a new direction. Mary M. Hogan uses strips and scraps of fabric to reimagine traditional and beloved quilt blocks as string blocks.

Hogans enthusiastic, well-explained primer will leave experienced quilters feeling inspired to start their own string-based projects.?

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• Fresh take on a fun, time-honored quilt making technique.
• 14 projects from wall hangings to full-size bed quilts
• Step-by-step guide takes quilters through every step of the string quilting process.
• Helpful tips and suggestions thlƒ