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Schmidt, Denyse.

Denyse Schmidt quilts : 30 colorful quilt and patchwork projects / text by Denyse Schmidt with Bethany Lyttle ; photographs by Susie Cushner.

San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, ©2005.

175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm

In "Denyse Schmidt Quilts," the ultimate resource for the home quilter, Schmidt reveals the secrets behind her most popular designs. Thirty projects range from the simple to the challenging, from patchwork slippers and aprons to tote bags and pillows to her beloved quilt patterns, offering something for every level of quilter.

Patchwork -- Patterns.

Quilting -- Patterns.

Lyttle, Bethany.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (page 171) and index.

Denyse Schmidt Quilts and You Can Too! -- Tools -- Measuring, Marking, and Cutting Tools -- Template Making Tools -- Sewing and Pressing Tools -- Miscellaneous Sewing and Finishing Tools -- Helpful Design Aids -- Fabric and Design -- Fabric Basics -- Design Basics -- Design Aids -- Ruby Glass -- Window Template -- Flannel Design Wall -- Reducing Glass -- Fabric Shopping Basics -- Project Techniques -- Preparing the Pattern Pieces -- For the Patchwork Projects -- For the Quilt Projects -- Laying Out and Cutting -- For the Patchwork Projects -- For the Quilt Projects -- Cutting Selvage to Selvage -- Keeping Track of the Fabric Pieces -- Ready-Set-Sew -- The Compass Pin -- Assembling the Patchwork Pieces -- Modified-Log Cabin Method -- String-Piecing Method -- Foundation-Piecing Method -- Pressing -- Constructing A Quilt -- Choosing a Quilt Size -- Assembling the Quilt Top -- Arrange the Quilt Blocks -- Move 'Em to the Machine -- Blocks into Rows -- Stitch the Rows Together -- Planning Your Quilting -- Outline Quilting -- Echo Quilting -- Stitch-in-the-Ditch Quilting -- Marking the Quilting Lines -- The Quilt Back -- Selecting the Batting -- Making the Quilt Sandwich -- Joining the Layers -- Hand-Basting -- Hand-Quilting -- Machine-Quilting -- Hand-Tying -- Speedy Hand-Tying -- Binding the Quilt -- Basic Sewing Skills: A Reference -- Machine-Sewing -- Seam Allowances -- Backstitch -- Removing Stitches -- Double-Turn Hem -- Edgestitch -- Topstitch -- Stay Stitch -- Hand-Sewing -- Running Stitch -- Backstitch -- Blind Stitch -- Slip Stitch -- Whipstitch -- Applique -- French Knot -- Couching -- Blanket Stitch -- Finishing Techniques -- Perfect Corners -- Trimming and Point Turning -- Clipping -- Squaring Up -- Twenty Projects -- Dis-Cards -- Eye Will Revive Eye Pillow -- An Open Book -- Cares in the Air Juggling Blocks -- Frame of Mine -- Zigzag Bag -- Zigzag Zip -- Scrap Wrap -- A Muff is a Muff -- Mix-It-Up Cocktail Coasters -- Shimmy, Shake & Bake Apron -- Too Hot to Handle Oven Mitt -- Three Faces of Steve -- Skirting the Issue -- Hits the Spot Cushion -- Step Lively Slippers -- Hold Me Close Heating Pad Cover -- Closet Case Sachet -- Blanket Statement -- One Tote Fits All -- Ten Quilts -- A Day at the Beach -- Flock of Triangles -- Hop, Skip & A Jump -- Ice Pops -- Any Way You Slice It -- What a Bunch of Squares -- Snake Charmer -- Big Zig -- Pie in the Sky -- Drunk Love 2-Tone.

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