Piece by Piece Quilt Book by Lauren MacDonald

Piece by Piece: 20 modern patchwork and quilting projects to make from preloved fabricsis a hands-on craft book complete with patterns, tutorials and projects that use a mix of quilting, patchwork and appliqu. Designer, maker and founder of textile studio Working Cloth, Lauren MacDonald shares her enthusiasm for and knowledge of quilting with approachable warmth and humour in this indispensable guide to modern patchwork and quilting. A homage to tradition with a contemporary aesthetic,Piece by Pieceoffers heritage quilt patterns in a fresh, modern colour palette. The 20projects, all designed to be made with second-hand fabrics and scraps from other projects, are simple enough for the beginner and advanced enough to keep experienced makers interested. Each of the three sections kids and baby, homewares, and clothing and accessories is organised in a skill-building sequence, with smaller, simpler projects at the beginning and more challenging ones towards the end. Beautifully illustrated, the step-by-step guides detail how to make a kid’s and women’s jacket, quilts, cushions and bolsters, a patchwork party hat and teddy bear, and more. A manual to be treasured and leafed through for years to come,Piece by Pieceencourages you to repurpose and reuse a practice quilters have been following for centuries that now feels both timeless and timely.

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