Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts

100 Designs to Sew for Patchwork Perfection

Stuart Hillard

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Pavilion
30 October 2019

Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique

Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realize their quilting dreams and prove “it ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it” – one simple shape at a time.

In the follow-up title to the bestselling Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts, Stuart shows you how the easiest of shapes can make extraordinary quilts. The book is divided into five main pattern chapters:

One-Patch Quilts – 20 quilts using a single, repeated shape. Strips and Squares – 20 quilts that turn strips and squares into a tessellated triumph. Triangles – 20 quilts using half, square triangles, half rectangles and equilateral triangles. Curves – 20 quilts that show off your curves. Foundation Piecing – 20 quilts to create unique blocks from the easiest shapes using paper foundation piecing.

Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts teaches you the basics of quilt design; this book is packed full of pattern blocks that use the simplest shapes in order to build up your quilt. Each of the 100 blocks can be used to make one of Stuart’s quilt designs. Alternatively, quilters can adapt any of the pattern blocks; they can personalize treatments, colours and arrangements, add extra borders, and more. Making your own design is as easy as 1, 2, 3;

1. Select a simple shape to work with. 2. Sew the shapes together to make the pattern block. 3. Repeat the block to build up the full, stunning quilt.

Alongside the patterns, and quilt design, Stuart has drawn on years of teaching experience to include the ultimate quilting hacks, tips and tricks, as well as his ‘rules’ for successful quilting. The techniques chapter cover basic skills, design skills, cutting skills, paper piecing, easy appliqué techniques and advice on how to add border and binding with the help of step-by-step photographs. This book is perfect for beginners attempting their first quilt, and experienced quilters looking for new inspiration. Stuart’s designs and irresistible enthusiasm reveal the power of simple shapes and will inspire you to make spectacular quilts your way.

By: Stuart Hillard
Imprint: Pavilion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 910g
ISBN: 9781911624394
ISBN 10: 1911624393
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 30 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Internationally recognized, Stuart Hillard has built a fantastic reputation as one of the UK's leading quilt designers, teachers and home decor experts with over twenty five years experience and more than 100 published patterns to his name. Stuart is a monthly columnist with Sew magazine and British Patchwork and Quilting among others. Known as the maverick star of the first series of BBC2's The Great British Sewing Bee, alongside Tilly Walnes and Lauren Guthrie, his approach is fun, fresh, inclusive and achievable. He also makes often television appearances, including being a guest judge on Channel 4's primetime Kirstie's Handmade Christmas, and a regular presenter on craft television in the UK and USA. He has represented global companies including Accuquilt, Bernina, HandiQuilter and Gutermann at trade and consumer craft shows globally.

Reviews for Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts: 100 Designs to Sew for Patchwork Perfection

'Suitable both for beginners and more experienced makers looking for inspiration' * The Quilter * ‘A must for all quilting fans' * Women Together * 'Perfect for beginners and for experts' * Yorkshire Post *