The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design: Simple Stitches, Stunning Results

by Sharon Boggon

See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step. Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms. • Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail

• Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you

• Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block

Genres: Quilting

435 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2017

Reviews

[Sherrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love making crazy quilts. But I have a problem getting started. I can't seem to get my fabric onto the block, I usually have way to much fabric or not enough. Sharon over at Pintangle.com has written a book to help guide you through the process of making a Crazy Quilt block from beginning to end. If your not quite sure how to start a Crazy Quilt block, you should get this book, Sharon has lots of info and ideas for making your Crazy Quilt look awesome!
I give this book 5.....

[Katherine A Ives · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love this Book!

Great examples of stitches. I've been embroidering for 50 years and it taught me a few tricks. I've never made a crazy quilt, but I can't wait to try. I think I'll do it in 12 inch bite size pieces and piece them together. I think this will be a challenging project and I love challenges!

[Jenny Koehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A more confident beginner!

I have fallen in love with crazy quilting but was too intimidated to try. This book gives such great tips and direction! I can't wait to start developing this skill.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guide with clear instructions and luscious photographs. Rereading this phenomenal book to join in Sharon Boggon's Diamonds Are Forever Crazy Quilt Stitch Along. It is free on her website, Pintangle.com. check out her amazing stitch dictionary and wonderful shop at Pintangle.com also.