28 A Wall Hanging Using the Stars & Cubes Pattern
LESSON 15 Cutting Fabrics to Showcase the Prints
Advanced Sampler Quilt Arrangements
A Basic Guide to Quilting Tools
LESSON 16 Basic Drafting Methods
Q & A with Shizuko Kuroha on Fabrics and Quilting
14 Making a Higaki Wall Hanging
15 A Sampler Wall Hanging for Beginners
25 Small Karakuri Vertical Bags
26 Mini Drawstring Bags with Round Bases
27 A Wall Hanging Using Two Patterns
28 A Wall Hanging Using the Stars & Cubes Pattern
PLEASE NOTE:
All measurements are given in Imperial and Metric units. The projects in this book were conceived and executed in Metric measurements. Using those measurements if possible will yield better results.
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Easy Projects with Square, Triangle and Hexagon Piecework Accents
These handy items have simple piecework made from a maximum of three different pattern pieces. Try a variety of patterns and make multiples!
1 Mini Tote Bag
This little tote is just the right size to fit a wallet, cell phone and sunglasses. Shorter handles maintain the overall proportion of the shape. 1⅛ in (3 cm)-square pieces form the patchwork. It’s possible to eke out pieces from even your smallest scraps.
• Instructions ∙ ∙ ∙ page 86
Square Quilt Block Lesson ∙∙∙ pages 10 – 11
2 • 3 Zippered Pouches
This unique design has a tissue case on the zippered side of the pouch. A staggered brick pattern accents pouch number 2. Number 3 features hexagons strung together in a row; triangles fill the spaces between the hexagons. Instructions for this method are given on page 13.
• Instructions ∙∙∙ page 88
Triangle Quilt Block Lesson ∙∙∙ page 13
Find a Pattern You Like to Create a Particular Mood
4 Drawstring Bag
Striped indigo and grey with triangle patchwork for a sharp, modern feel. Quilting along the inner edge of the triangles is easier when the needle is inserted on the outer section of the trimmed seam allowance.
• Instructions ∙∙∙ page 90
Triangle Quilt Block Lesson ∙∙∙ page 12
5 Drawstring Purse
The curved patchwork is versatile and depending on how the pieces are laid out, a variety of patterns can be achieved. For this purse, the pieces are arranged to create a floral motif in the center. The corners of the bag are rounded as well to mimic the patchwork. Please refer to page 14 for how to create a curved quilt block.
• Instructions ∙∙∙ pages 92–94
Curved Quilt Block Lesson ∙∙∙ page 14
For the Drawstring Bag (4) thread the string loops to face in opposite directions, which makes pulling them easier. For the Drawstring Purse (5), pulling the lower beaded strings opens the gathers of the bag in the Japanese “karakuri purse” style.
Add Piecework Flair to a Utilitarian Backpack with Matching Card & Coin Case
6 Light Backpack
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