All Points Patchwork

English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects

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By Diane Gilleland

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$19.99

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$24.99 CAD

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  1. Trade Paperback $19.99 $24.99 CAD
  2. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD

This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around June 2, 2015. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

Genre:

  • All Points Patchwork is like an extensive technique manual, a resource to help you dream up thousands of different English paper pieced projects! You probably know all about English paper piecing (EPP) in terms of “hexies,” but Diane’s book teaches you how to do this technique with diamonds, triangles, octagons, pentagons, curved-edge shapes and more. The book features nearly thirty project inspirations, 84 pattern diagrams and over 300 detailed images.” — Sew Mama Sew

    “This is the book you need for everything English paper piecing, with gorgeous projects to accompany the how-to sections. It'll be a book you refer to for years to come!” — Katy Jones, author of 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks
     
    “A beautiful and comprehensive guide. Diane leaves no hexagon or clamshell unturned in demystifying English paper piecing.” — Florence Knapp, www.flossieteacakes.blogspot.com
     
    “Thoughtfully written, expertly pieced. A perfect resource for the crafter who likes to take inspiration and run with it.” — Jessica Alexandrakis, author of Quilting on the Go
     
    "This really is the English paper piecing book I've been looking for. Diane's clear instruction and beautiful designs are helpful and inspiring." — Mollie Johanson, author of Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big Small
     
    “Part detailed technique manual, part delightful showcase of colorful inspiration, All Points Patchwork is one of those rare books that will be every bit as useful to absolute beginners and seasoned stitchers.” — Haley Pierson-Cox, The Zen of Making
     
    "Taking the mystery out of a technique is Diane's strength. This is a book for any stitcher's library. Well done!"  — Pat Sloan, author and Host of American Patchwork Quilting Radio

On Sale
Jun 2, 2015
Page Count
224 pages
Publisher
Storey
ISBN-13
9781612124209

Diane Gilleland

Diane Gilleland

About the Author

Diane Gilleland is a prominent contemporary craft writer, designer, and teacher with an aesthetic that appeals to both traditional and modern quilters. Gilleland is the author of All Points Patchwork, and her work has appeared in CRAFT, Stitch, Threads, CraftStylish, Womans Day, and Parade. She's also been featured on numerous blogs and websites and maintains active presences on Twitter and Pinterest. Diane lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

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