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Whether you are just getting started or have been quilting for years, Crazy Quilting The Complete Guide by J. Marsha Michler is guaranteed to be the crazy quilting resource you turn to the most. With 10 different methods for piecing, more than 100 embroidery stitches, techniques for dyeing, painting, etc. and instructions for adding buttons, beads, tassels and other dimensional embellishments this is your one-stop source for Crazy Quilting know-how.

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Crazy Quilting
The Complete Guide

Author: J. Marsha Michler
Pages: 253
Page size: 7 1/2" x 9"
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From Victorian quilts to contemporary works of art, crazy quilting has evolved into a beautiful mixture of piecing, embroidery and fabric techniques.

Crazy Quilting The Complete Guide tells you everything you need to know to create your own beautiful heirloom crazy quilts, including:

  • 10 different methods for piecing
  • More than 100 embroidery stitches for ribbons, flosses and threads
  • Techniques for dyeing, painting, stamping, printing and embroidering on silk, cotton, rayon, wool and linen
  • Instructions for adding buttons, beads, tassels, cording and other dimensional embellishments
  • Tips for finishing your quilts.

About the Author

J. Marsha Michler is author of eleven books, including The Magic of Crazy Quilting, Crazy Quilts by Machine, Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts, Motifs for Crazy Quilting and Crazy Quilt Decor from Krause Publications. She has written many articles and projects for magazines and has won quilt awards for her crazy quilts. Marsha actively pursues various other needlearts, jewelry making, spinning, knitting, crocheting, pottery, photography and website design. In her spare time she gardens, builds stone walls, travels and enjoys sushi with her husband. She resides in the beautiful foothills of southern Maine.

Table of Contents

 
Introduction 8
The Basics 10
Ten Ways to Patch a Crazy Quilt 19
Antique Method 20
Landscape Method 23
Confetti Piecing Method 26
Right Sides Together 29
Strip Patching 32
Make a Pattern and English Paper Piecing 34
Collage Method 38
Topstitch Applique 41
Two-sided Topstitch Applique 44
Stained Glass Method 48
Gallery Embroidery by Hand 63
100 Embroidery Stitches 72
Backstitches 73
Blanket Stitches 78
Bullion Knots 84
Chain Stitches 88
Coral Stitches 91
Couching and Running Stitches 96
Cretan Stitches 100
Cross Stitches 104
Feather Stitches 108
Fishbone Stitches 113
Fly Stitches 116
French Knots 120
Herringbone Stitches 126
Lazy Daisy Stitches 130
Outline Stitches 135
Satin Stitches 138
Square and "V" Stitches 142
Straight Stitches 145
Embellishments 150
Applique 151
Beads 153
Buttons 157
Cigarette Silks 160
Cordings 161
Tassels 164
Fabrications 166
Fans 169
Laces 172
Monograms 173
Motif Embroideries 174
Punchneedle 177
Ribbonwork 180
Silk Ribbon Embroidery 189
Woven Patches 192
Spiders and Webs 193
Surface Work 194
Silk Dyes 195
Painting Fabric 197
Marbling 199
Stamping 201
Stencils 203
Rubbings 206
Foiling 208
Photo Transfer and Inkjet Printing 210
Machine Methods 213
The Basics 214
Creating Fabrics 217
Styles of Crazy Quilts 228
Finishing a Quilt 234
Appendix 247
Sources 252
Index 254

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Crazy Quilts, Hankies & Heirloom for Quilt Embellishment

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Heirloom Machine Sewing for Quilters
by Susan Stewart
Hooked on Hankies
Hooked on Hankies

by Laurene Sinema & Janet Carruth
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Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts
by Cindy Brick

Crazy Quilts

Also see: Silk Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork

Beaded Crazy Quilting
Beaded Crazy Quilting
by Cindy Gorder

Bead Creative Like Crazy
Bead Creative Like Crazy

by Nancy Eha

Crazy Quilting with Attitude

by Barbara Randle
Crazy Quilts
Crazy Quilts
by Cindy Brick
Crazy Patchwork
Crazy Patchwork
by Alice Wilhoit
 

Crazy Quilts

Linda Causee


An Encyclopedia of
Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

by Linda Causee

Learn to Make a Crazy Quilt
by Linda Causee

Crazy Quilts

J. Marsha Michler


Crazy Quilt Decor
by J. Marsha Michler


The Magic of Crazy Quilting
2nd Edition
by J Marsha Michler


Motifs for Crazy Quilting
by J Marsh Michler
Crazy Quilt
Crazy Quilting
The Complete Guide
by J. Marsha Michler

Judith Baker Montano: Hand Ribbonwork & Crazy Quilts

The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
by Judith Baker Montano
 

Elegant Stitch
Elegant Stitches
by Judith Baker Montano

DVD
Cover DVD Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting
Juith Baker Montano
Teaches You Crazy Quilting

silk ribbon embroidery
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano

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Antique Gold Flowered Heart Antique Gold Dragonfly Charms

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Brillant Pea

Hofman Beads
Embellishemnt Village

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Licorice Whips Beads example
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7 Pieces 6" x 11"
per collection
Mary Jo Hiney Designs

(42) Hand-Dyed Ribbon Cards

by Hand-Dyed Hobbies

3 ribbons 3.25 yds. each = 9.75 yds. per card

Ribbon is 0.5 in. wide

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hand-dyed ribbons Clematis
Clematis
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Rain Forest Hand-dyed Ribbons
Rain Forest
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hand-dyed ribbons Adirondack
Adirondack
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hand dyed ribbons mocha
Painted Desert

42 Color Card Families Available

Threads excellent for Crazy Patch by Hand or Machine

 

Superior Razzle Dazzle
Superior
Razzle Dazzle
Heavy Metallic Twist
for Hand, Crazy Quilting or Bobbinwork

Razzle
Wonderfil Thread
Dazzle
woven through with metallic
Heavy Rayon for Hand, Crazy Quilting, or Bobbinwork

Razzle
Wonderfil Thread
Razzle
Heavy Rayon for Hand, Crazy Quilting, or Bobbinwork
Halo
Superior
Halo
Available in 36 colors Decorative thread for the serger, bobbin work, and couching. Wonderful for quilt backs too.
Robinson-Anton
Robinson-Anton
Metallics
Developed for commercial machines and VERY strong, excellent for programmed machine embroidery & machine quilting
Robinson-Anton Rayon
Robison-Anton
40 WT Rayon

300+ Colors
For Machine Embroidery & Quilting. Threads has a lustery sheen that adds a decorative touch to any quilt.
Robinson Twister Tweed
Robison-Anton
Twister Tweed

35 wt. Two tones of threads twined together makes a very interesting blend for Machine Quilting and Embroidery (excellent animals)

Pearl Crown Rayon GreenPearl Crown Rayon Wine
Pearl Crown Rayon
by YLI

Multi's Embellishments
Multi's
Embellishments
by YLI

 

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