Informationen zum Autor Louisa L. Smith was born in Indonesia, educated in the Netherlands, and moved to the U.S. in 1960. A popular quilting teacher and the author of three books, Louisa lives with her husband in Colorado, spending summers in Montana. quiltescapes.com Klappentext Fool the eye with dynamic quilts that are easy to sewLearn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecingit's easy! Use innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices to create 11 mind-bending quilt projects that'll have you seeing double. The best-selling author of Strips 'n Curves shares three simple construction methods. With something for every type of quilter, the endless possibilities of this collection will inspire you to see quilting in a whole new light.• No curved piecing! Add three easy techniques to your repertoire for no-stress circles and ovals• 11 opulent quilts with dazzling primary and secondary designs • Learn layering, texture, color, and pattern with the best-selling author of Strips 'n Curves Zusammenfassung Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecingit's easy! Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction How it Started HUGs and KISSes • The First Quilt • Familiar Shapes Are Everywhere • Working in a Series The Layered Approach Using Multiple Layers • Taking a Cue from M. C. Escher • Going in Reverse • Even More Possibilities Basic Construction Techniques • Method One: Using a Grid of Blocks with 1/4 KISSes and No Fusing • Method Two A: Using a Grid and Fusing • Method Two B: Using an Invisible Grid with Multiple Layers of HUGs and KISSes and Fusing • Method Three: Pieced HUGs and KISSes Color Value • Finding a Color Scheme • Balancing Color • Color Checklist Machine Appliqué Basic Appliqué Techniques • Choosing Stitches and Threads Embellishing Add Similar Elements • Machine Embroidery The Finishing Touches Borders • Quilting • Backing • Binding • Stretcher Frames • Sleeve Gallery Projects: Double Vision Ova Nova Color Play 2 Quadrate Pattern on Pattern Circular Anomaly Circle Takes the Square Circle Play Kissing and Hugging Hugs and Kisses Double Vision Patterns Resources About the Author...

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*Fool the eye with dynamic quilts that are easy to sew***

Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing—it’s easy! Use innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices to create 11 mind-bending quilt projects that’ll have you seeing double. The best-selling author of Strips ‘n Curves shares three simple construction methods. With something for every type of quilter, the endless possibilities of this collection will inspire you to see quilting in a whole new light.

• No curved piecing! Add three easy techniques to your repertoire for no-stress circles and ovals
• 11 opulent quilts with dazzling primary and secondary designs
• Learn layering, texture, color, and pattern with the best-selling author of Strips ‘n Curves

Zusammenfassung
Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecingit's easy!

Inhalt

Introduction How it Started HUGs and KISSes • The First Quilt • Familiar Shapes Are Everywhere • Working in a Series The Layered Approach Using Multiple Layers • Taking a Cue from M. C. Escher • Going in Reverse • Even More Possibilities Basic Construction Techniques • Method One: Using a Grid of Blocks with 1/4 KISSes and No Fusing • Method Two A: Using a Grid and Fusing • Method Two B: Using an Invisible Grid with Multiple Layers of HUGs and KISSes and Fusing • Method Three: Pieced HUGs and KISSes Color Value • Finding a Color Scheme • Balancing Color • Color Checklist Machine Appliqué Basic Appliqué Techniques • Choosing Stitches and Threads Embellishing Add Similar Elements • Machine Embroidery The Finishing Touches Borders • Quilting • Backing • Binding • Stretcher Frames • Sleeve Gallery Projects: Double Vision Ova Nova Color Play 2 Quadrate Pattern on Pattern Circular Anomaly Circle Takes the Square Circle Play Kissing and Hugging Hugs and Kisses Double Vision Patterns Resources About the Author