Schaefer - Black & white, bright & bold: 24 quilt projects to piece & appliqué

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Rather than use the symbols with every occurrence of a trademark or registered trademark name, we are using the names only in the editorial fashion and to the benefit of the owner, with no intention of infringement. Pattern Note: This digital file contains patterns that may not print true to size and may require sizing adjustments (inchmarks are included on patterns for reference). Depending on your viewing application or device, printing desired page may result in multiple printed pages. Acknowledgments For many years now, I have had the pleasure of working with the talented team of people at C&T Publishing. My genuine thanks go to all of you for your continued support and dedication to publishing the best books possible. Helen Frostmy technical editor; thank you so much for your diligence in checking and rechecking all my work for accuracy. Helen Frostmy technical editor; thank you so much for your diligence in checking and rechecking all my work for accuracy.

Technical editing is such a difficult job and you are so talented at it. I am extremely grateful for everything you do. Wendy Mathsonfor the beautiful illustrations. Diane Minkley of Patched Works, Inc.my truly awesome longarm quilter. Thank you again for finishing my quilts so beautifully. Julie Karasek and the Patched Works ladiesJulie, thank you for your continued support.

Jen, Lisa, and the entire staff, thank you for your smiles and hellos when I walk in the door, even though you know I will make a mess and have you cutting -yard cuts off many, many bolts of fabric. Gary Schaefermy husband; thank you for all you do for me. Youre the best. INTRODUCTION I have always enjoyed quilts made from black-and-white fabrics. I also like black-and-white fabrics in combination with one other color or several other colors. The high contrast between the fabrics allows for visually stunning quilts.

As with quilts made from solid fabrics, black-and-white quilts have a boldness and beauty that is timeless. Often quilts made with black-and-white fabrics have a contemporary feeling regardless of when they were made. In the book I have used not only true black-and-white fabrics but also black and off-white or cream, as in Licorice Medley Lap Quilt () also uses these fabrics. Generally, true black-and-white fabrics create quilts with a bolder, more graphic, more modern look, while the black-and-cream (or off-white) fabrics create quilts with a softer, more subdued feeling. This book contains a collection of 24 different projects, including lap quilts, wall quilts, runners, and place mats in both pieced and appliqud designs for you to choose from. I have thoroughly enjoyed designing this collection of projects.

I hope this book will be a continued source of creativity and inspiration for you and that you will make some beautiful new quilts for your family and friends to enjoy. Kim SchaeferGENERAL INSTRUCTIONSRotary Cutting Tools I recommend that you cut all the fabrics used in the pieced blocks, borders, and bindings with a rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, and cutting mat. Trim the blocks and borders with these tools as well. Piecing All piecing measurements include seam allowances. If you sew an accurate seam you will succeed. Pressing Press seams to one side, preferably toward the darker fabric. Pressing Press seams to one side, preferably toward the darker fabric.

Press flat and avoid sliding the iron over the pieces, which can distort and stretch them. When you join two seamed sections, press the seams in opposite directions so you can nest the seams and reduce bulk. Appliqu All appliqu instructions are for paper-backed fusible web with machine appliqu, and all the patterns have been drawn in reverse. If you prefer a different appliqu method, you will need to trace a mirror image of the pattern and add seam allowances to the appliqu pieces. A lightweight paper-backed fusible web works best for machine appliqu.