McClun Diana - Quilts! quilts!! quilts!!!: the complete guide to quiltmaking

Quilting Teachers Welcome the New Q UILTS! Q UILTS!! Q UILTS!!!

Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is a must have for all quilterseven beyond essential quiltmaking basics, Diana and Laura weave a kaleidoscope of incredible color and wonderfully delicious design options with even the simplest pattern.

Alex Anderson, co-creator of TheQuiltShow.com and The Quilt Life

Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! has been one of the most successful books at The Stitchin Post in Sisters, Oregon, in my 38 years in business. We have taught and still teach tons of sampler classes introducing quilters to the basics as well as choosing individual quilts for samples in the store and skill building classes as well. I love the taste level of these two women and the way they use fabric in an upbeat way. I can hardly wait for the new book!

Jean Wells Keenan, author and owner of The Stitchin Post, Sisters, Oregon

The feeling a teacher gets when she sees the light go on and knows a student gets it is marvelous. When my students leave the classroom and begin their individual journeys into the creative world of quiltmaking, I encourage them to use the very best tools. Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is such a tool.

Josephine Keasler, beginning quilt making teacher, Riverton, Utah

Welcome back, the best instructional quilting book is available again! As a shop owner and teacher I constantly recommend this is the book to all beginning and more experienced quilters. Thank you for your third edition of inspiration and accurate, reliable quiltmaking directions.

Gail E. Abeloe, Back Porch Fabrics, Pacific Grove, California

Ive been teaching the Sampler from Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! for twenty years to hundreds of students, from beginners to seasoned quilters. Each student, regardless of their experience, learned, grew, and gained expertise with their quilting. All have been delighted with their finished quilts. Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is the definitive book on quiltmakinga true quilters Bible. I love everything about it and am so looking forward to incorporating the new techniques into my classes!

Annie Smith, quilter, designer, author and instructor

Two of Americas most respected teachers have combined their skills to present a complete reference guide and instructional book. Whether you are a beginning quilter or a lifelong devotee, Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! will become one of your most valuable quilting resources. It will guide you step by step to real quilting success.

Carolyn Reese, Director, Road to California Quilters Conference

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

McClun, Diana

Quilts! quilts!! quilts!!! : the complete guide to quiltmaking / Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. -- Third Edition.

pages cm

Includes index.

Summary: Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is widely considered to be the best instructional book for anyone learning how to quilt or seeking to improve their skills. Written by industry veterans, this third edition builds on the success of earlier editions, with 24 completely new patterns inspired by classic designs and contemporary fabrics. Based on the principle that a solid foundation turns beginners into lifelong quilt makers, this comprehensive reference covers every tool, technique, skill, and shortcut in machine and hand quilting--no matter how basic. An all-time classic, it is the essential handbook for the beginner and a constant companion for the experienced quilter. The third edition has been completely updated to reflect the skills, needs and tastes of todays quilters-- Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-933308-35-7 (pbk.)

1. Patchwork--Patterns. 2. Quilting--Patterns. 3. Machine quilting--Patterns. I. Nownes, Laura II. Title.

TT835.M39935 2013

746.46--dc23

2013022556

This book was set in Minion Pro

Editorial and art direction by Anne Knudsen

Interior and cover layout by Maria Mann

Technical drawings by Michelle Rockwood

Photography by Kerby Smith

Published by Breckling Press

283 N. Michigan St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Copyright 2013 by Breckling Press. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Commercial use of this publication and its contents is strictly prohibited. Individual templates may be traced or photocopied for private use in sewing projects only.

Printed and bound in Hong Kong

International Standard Book Number (ISBN 13): 978-1-933308-35-7

A new era brings a new opportunity to update and revise Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! into its third edition and make it available once more to todays quilters. Quilting has always been our passion as we are constantly on the lookout for simple, classic patterns that we can bring to life with fresh, contemporary fabrics. With simplicity in mind, we have chosen patterns that will be successful for quilters with varying skill levels while conveying the spirit of creativity that makes each newly made quilt so valuable.

Our own homes are filled with quilts; some we made from our books, some we collected, some we received as gifts. All are filled with special stories and memories. Quilts uplift the soul and can make us feel happy, excited, tranquil, and at peace.

Quilts can also form friendships and bind us to one another. For a party, we might hang quilts in the garden to set the stage for fun and conversation. On cold days, we snuggle up in quilts with our children and even our pets. A beautiful quilt in the guest room provides a warm welcome for a friend who has been missed. We announce an engagement of the bride and groom with a special quilt that celebrates the beginning of their marriage and will always remind them of their love for each other. When a newborn comes into this beautiful world, there is always a pretty little quilt to wrap the baby up safe and warm.

Dear readers, it is with the same feelings of love and joy that we share with you our passion for quilts. We offer our experience and expertise to help you enjoy this wonderful art form, which is one of the most rewarding and creative experiences life offers. Whether you use your quilts as bed covers, picnic cloths, to hang from the porch rail on sunny days, or as gifts for friends or charities, may the joy of quilting fill your home and those of the people you love.

Diana McClun
and Laura Nownes

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