The Impatient Patchworker: 20 Great Projects You Can Make in a Hurry

Synopsis: Quilters learn to create one-of-a-kind painted fabrics right in their own kitchen with Off-the-Shelf Fabric Painting. Fiber artist Sue Beevers shows them how, making it fun and easy. Quilters learn to create everything from simple lines and splatters to salting and sun-printing. Techniques rely on water-based paints used with readily available tools and supplies, such as oatmeal, yogurt containers, and file folders. This guide offers advice on practical color theory, helps quilters recover from mishaps, and even provides paint brand comparisons. Book Overview Perfect for would-be stitchers who love the idea of beautiful handmade crafts for the home but don't have lots of time, The Impatient Patchworker is full of projects that are quick, clever, and elegant. Using patchwork patterns and techniques, you can create beautiful items for home and war-drobe, all with a unique handmade look. Create placemats, throws, tote bags, and more, using the easy to follow step-by-step instructions that accompany each design. Filled with tips for choosing and matching fabrics, piecing projects together, and sewing shortcuts, The Impatient Patchworker will guide you to create patchwork projects simply and wonderfully.