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The Art of Mixing Textiles in Quilts - 14 Projects Using Wool Silk Cotton & Home Decor Fabrics - cover

The Art of Mixing Textiles in Quilts - 14 Projects Using Wool Silk Cotton & Home Decor Fabrics

Lynn Schmitt

Publisher: C&T Publishing

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Summary

Bring a new level of richness and variety to your quilts with this guide to mixed-fabric quilting. 
 
It’s time to go beyond cottons. With The Art of Mixing Textiles, you will learn how to blend your standard quilting fabrics with rich wools, lustrous silks, and textural home decor fabrics for quilts that beg to be touched. Quilt designer Lynn Schmitt teaches you the secrets to cutting, piecing, sewing, and pressing fabrics of texture and sheen.  
 
The step-by-step instructions in this volume make it easy to get started. The 14 pieced and appliquéd projects include table runners, quilts, pincushions, tote bags, and more. Dimensional and exciting, mixed-fabric quilts are ripe for using up scraps and expanding your horizons!
Available since: 07/01/2018.
Print length: 112 pages.

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