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Thimbleberries Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts
A beginner's guide to getting started with 8 easy projects

Author: Lynette Jensen
Pages: 144
Page size: 9" x 12"
Publisher: Landauer Books
Cover: Hard
Item Code: 4K10952
Weight: 2.2lb

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MSRP: $27.95

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• Learning to quilt has never been easier than starting small with Jiffy Quilt or runner designed especially for beginners.
• To get you started, we'll introduce you to the Basic Parts of a Quilt followed by an illustrated guide to Gathering Equipment, Tools & Supplies
• Once you've collected a few essentials, you're ready for the fun of Choosing Fabric Print, Color & Value.
• After you've selected fabric, next comes learning to properly and safely use a rotary cutter and mat for Cutting Strips, Rectangles & Squares..
• Sewing Straight Seams, Strip Sets & Borders with an accurate 1/4" seam allowance is essential for Piecing Blocks & Pressing.
• In no time at all you'll have pieced the quilt top and be ready for Layering Quilt Top, Batting & Backing.
• When you have the three layers "sandwiched" together, you are ready for Finishing Quilting, Binding & Hanging.
• Along the way we've added helpful tips and lots of step-by-step photos plus a brief glossary of terms to make learning to quilt quick, easy and most of all—fun!
• 144 Pages
• Convenient Lay-Flat Hidden Spiral
• 8 Jiffy Quilts & Runners to make with 12 color options
• Hundreds of step-by-step photos & diagrams with complete instructions

Instruction Pages

About the Author

After falling in love with antique quilts I decided to am may own. I love the color and geometry of quilts and what they represent—comfort, home and family. After learning how to quilt, one thing led to another and soon I was teaching the art of quiltmaking, which ultimately led to designing quilt patterns and fabrics since the coordination of prints, colors and quilt patterns created a distinctive look.

One of the reasons that Thimbleberries has been so well-received is that I make it easy for quilters to enjoy the wonderful heritage craft of quiltmaking. In today's busy world, time is limited. I show quilters what to do with the fabrics without spending a lifetime creating a quilt. In 30 years of teaching, I've also developed a system of quiltmaking that uses clear and simple instructions to help even first-time quilters build confidence and skills.

But most of all, throughout the creative and soul-satisfying process of learning to quilt—enjoy!

Traditional: Beginner to Advanced Comprehensive Instruction

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Comprehensive Overview Instruction

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