{"product_id":"big-stitch-quilting-a-practical-guide-to-sewing-and-hand-quilting-20-stunning-projects-paperback","title":"Big Stitch Quilting: A Practical Guide to Sewing and Hand Quilting 20 Stunning Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarolyn Forster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate 9 stunning quilts and 11 desirable gifts using contemporary big-stitch quilting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this stunning form of hand quilting.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarolyn Forster started making quilts when she was a teenager and went on to study Textiles at the University of Bath. Since graduating, she has taught patchwork and quilting both in the UK and the USA and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Fabrications, Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her husband and son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768437408032,"sku":"9781782218210","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f3db50e52fb8b0dafd55296ae43b0405.webp?v=1780329692","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/big-stitch-quilting-a-practical-guide-to-sewing-and-hand-quilting-20-stunning-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}