Allie aller presents easytofollow steps on how to embellish quilts with a variety of techniques, covering such topics as image transfers, three dimensional flowers and insects, beads, stenciled fabric. Allie aller allie shows readers how to make crazy quilting more contemporary with an array of easytomaster techniques. Allie allers crazy quilting book king county library. First, it has one of the best subtitles for a quilting book. The book has an indepth section on materials and tools. Her first book, allie allers crazy quilting is available online and at bookstores. Below is the link for the book from amazon, the kindle version from amazon, and following those a link for her craftsy class, which i have purchased but have not yet completed. Allie allers work has a contemporary spin due to her use of new techniques, fibers, fabrics, and imagery. This is a technique class that will show students how easy it is to create crazy quilt blocks, even ones with curved shapes. Like all technique books, it begins with the needful things materials and tools and for crazy quilting, that especially includes a good discussion.
Modern piecing and embellishment techniques for joyful stitching italics emphasis mine. Allie allers new book is called stained glass quilts reimagined. Crazy quilting is truly an over the top combination of both. Ive read it through from cover to cover at least 3 times. Like all technique books, it begins with the needful things materials and tools and for crazy quilting, that especially includes a good discussion of fabric, threads, and embellishments. After 20 years as a sane quilter, crazy quilting took over her life in 2001 and has brought her immense joy. Youll learn how to combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks. Allie shows readers how to make crazy quilting more contemporary with an array of easytomaster techniques. Allie aller s crazy quilting jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects ranging from small small quilts to needle cushions and bags that teach you an array of easytomaster techniques that combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks for truly remarkable results. Crazy fun for all kinds of quilters, even those who dont like handwork. Allie allers crazy quilting this book helps to discover the joys of crazy quilting with seven fun projects and easytomaster techniques. The most common crazy quilt book material is cotton. Allie allers crazy quilting, allison ann aller shop.
I have had allie allers book for a couple of years, then when i found her craftsy class decided to buy. Feb 01, 2011 in this case, the crazy quilt is the forebearer of todays mixed media. Allie allers crazy quilting crazy quilts, crazy quilt. Jan 16, 2017 allie allers stained glass quilts reimagined. Modern piecing and embellishment techniques for joyful stitching i. In this book, she takes a break from crazy quilting to turn her knack for innovation to stained glass quilts. Her recent return to the technique was inspired by the modern quilt movement and the graphic nature of stained glass quilting with its focus on composition, colour, line. Who better to sit down and talk embellished quilts with than allie aller. My second book, coauthored with valerie bothell, is called quilting. The new book quilts are on display at road to california jan 1822, 2017 i am so thrilled that my new book will be released soon.
Allie aller s crazy quilting this book helps to discover the joys of crazy quilting with seven fun projects and easytomaster techniques. The photo gallery reveals just how creative and modern crazy quilting can beand anyone can do it. Jan 01, 2020 having christen s book in front of me really freed me up in this project, and gave me lots of tips. Allie allers stained glass quilts reimagined book discontinued this is a contemporary spin on stained glass quilts and you will learn three easy ways to do leading. Allie aller and valerie bothells guide offers an exuberant mixture of vintage and modern, hand and machine work, and clever ways to make traditional quilts a little crazy. Allie took some time at a recent event to show us her book, give us a glimpse into her inspiration, and generously provide us with a copy to giveaway to a lucky sew4home fan.
Jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects ranging from small quilts to needle cushions and bags that teach you an array of easytomaster techniques. Allie s in stitches pages home gallery of quilts allie s biography. Allie s book gives great instructions on everything that youll need. Allison says working with these materials really give crazy quilts an updated, contemporary look and feel, taking crazy quilting out of the traditional victorian mold for good. This is what allie looked like when i first met her. Allie took some time at a recent event to show us her book, give us a glimpse into her inspiration, and generously provide us. Show your customers how to combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks.
Jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects. Crazy quilting is another way of creating patchwork quilts. Modern piecing and embellishment techniques for joyful stitching i teach crazy quilting for craftsy. I seem to be on a crazy quilting kick, so this week we are looking at allie allers crazy quilting. Flex your quilting skills and learn new techniques with this instructional book featuring beautifully designed patterns. Peek inside allie allers stained glass quilts reimagined youtube.
Allie allers crazy quilting by allie aller overdrive. The new book quilts are on display at road to california jan 1822, 2017 i. I am so eager to see and read what my fellow bloggers on this hop will present to you, featuring christens book. In this case, the crazy quilt is the forebearer of today s mixed media. Having christens book in front of me really freed me up in this project, and gave me lots of tips.
To my delight a copy of allie allers crazy quilting just before i left so i was able to read this book, and write this on the plane. Allies book arrived at my house earlier in the week. The noticeable key word is modern, as right from when you open the book, even in the acknowledgements allie pays attention to the modern world including. I think any quilter who wants to try this style of quilting will be wellrewarded, but that people who already make crazy quilts will also learn a lot and enjoy the projects. This rich resource of approachable techniques from expert allie aller will let you jump right in with 6 stained glass style quilts, from dazzling wallhangings to throws and bedcoversfullsize pullout pattern included. And although it can look beautifully nostalgic, there is nothing oldfashioned about this very creative quilting technique. Jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects that include small quilts, a needle cushion, and a softie learn four different crazy piecing methods try creative techniques on fabric, such as stenciling, phototransfer, and angelina fiber effects. Allie allers crazy quilting jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects ranging from small small quilts to needle cushions and bags that teach you an array of easytomaster techniques that combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks for truly remarkable results. Peek inside allie allers stained glass quilts reimagined.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Allie shows you how to make crazy quilting more contemporary with an array of easytomaster techniques. Jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects ranging from small quilts to needle cushions and bags that teach you an array of easytomaster techniques that combine traditional methods with modern fabric tricks for truly remarkable results. Allies book gives great instructions on everything that youll need. Allie aller s crazy quilting class plan straight and curved edge foundation piecing class description. Allie allers selfproclaimed mission is to create a bridge from what she calls sane quilting to the crazy world she knows so well. Master quilter aller allie allers crazy quilting returns to her first love. Allie allers crazy quilting class plan straight and curved edge foundation piecing class description. Mar 16, 2011 crazy quilting is truly an over the top combination of both. Allie aller s selfproclaimed mission is to create a bridge from what she calls sane quilting to the crazy world she knows so well. Allie allers crazy quilting from kaleidoscope patchwork.
Allie offers three ways to add leading to designs hint. I have done beading before, as in my book, allie aller s crazy quilting, but this resource has lit my fire anew. Allie aller is familiar to most crazy quilters for her sophisticated use of color and innovative use of materials. Jul 27, 2015 i seem to be on a crazy quilting kick, so this week we are looking at allie allers crazy quilting. The quilts have the look of applique, but rather than layering and stitching each piece, the fabrics are placed on a foundation often muslin and the seams or design. Discover book depositorys huge selection of allie aller books online. Allie allers crazy quilting by allison ann aller, allie. Allison ann aller is the author of allie allers crazy quilting 4.
Books on monday allie allers crazy quilting 120 blocks. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I think any quilter who wants to try this style of quilting will be wellrewarded, but that people who already make crazy quilts will also learn a lot and enjoy the projects, which include some smaller quilted objects like a pincushion and doll. Like all technique books, it begins with the needful things materials and tools and for crazy quilting, that. I have done beading before, as in my book, allie allers crazy quilting, but this resource has lit. Allison ann aller author of allie allers crazy quilting. Allie allers stained glass quilts reimagined is available here.
Let allie aller show you her favorite quilts and technique from her new book. The photo gallery reveals just how fun crazy quilting can be and anyone can do it. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Allie aller and valerie bothell s guide offers an exuberant mixture of vintage and modern, hand and machine work, and clever ways to make traditional quilts a little crazy. This fact is brought into amazing focus in a new book from allie aller. Allie describes in her introduction how she spent several years in the 1990s developing ideas for stained glass quilts and then moved into crazy quilting and hand stitching. Allie s book arrived at my house earlier in the week.
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