About this item
In sew quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment to add texture and color to quilt projects. Each fundamental technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more-generous yet accessible patchwork projects that build on the basics. A mix of traditional and modern patterns for both smaller, faster quilts and larger quilts. Step-by-step instruction, with lots of illustrations and photos, plus tips and advice on everything a quilter needs to experience the joy of making something beautiful and personal.
About the Author
I'm Susan and my husband Andrew and I live in Portland, Oregon with our kids Pearl Everett. I'm a freelance writer and I love to make things!My new book is sew quilt, and I'm also the author of Bead Sparkle, Hand-Stitched Home, Sewing for all Seasons, Bead Simple, Button It Up, Modern Log Cabin Quilting, and World of Geekcraft. I serve as the historian for the Portland Modern Quilt Guild and teach for Creativebug.com, Portland Craft Bar, and PMQG.I co-wrote Super Crafty with my friends in the Portland Super Crafty collective, and I've contributed to Handmade Nation, Craftivism, the BUST DIY Guide to Life, Get Crafty: Hip Home Ec, Tease, Making Stuff, The Crafter Culture, Applique Your Way, and Vintage Craft Workshop.In my spare time, I love to sew dresses, embroider, make quilts, read, and drink coffee. I share book extras and new project ideas at sewplusquilt.com and post about things I like and projects to make at westcoastcrafty.com.
