How to Piece Perfect Quilts - Paperback

by Leah C. Day (Author)

Learn how to piece perfectly: every seam, every quilt, every time. No more wonky squares, blunted triangles, or mismatched seams Stitch It Up a Notch: How to Piece Perfect Quilts goes beyond the basics and shows you all the steps to piece flawless quilts. With meticulous written instructions and over 300 photos, Leah Day shares all her secrets to piecing perfect quilts. Learn how to improve your cutting and piecing and why common mistakes happen. Follow Leah's step-by-step guide to piecing perfection: Learn how to cut with absolute precision. Consistently sew perfect quarter-inch seams. Eliminate the frustration of blocks that are too big or too small. Piece with confidence - tackle hexagons and curved shapes with ease. Discover how and when to use time-saving techniques like strip piecing. Within this piecing guidebook you will find: Expert advice on preparing and cutting fabric. Patterns for five skill-building practice quilts. Full color photos illustrating each step. Full size patterns for two paper pieced blocks Plus: Leah's picks for the best machine, thread, needles, rotary cutters, starch, and much more End the frustration of piecing your quilts imperfectly Discover the steps, build the habits, and learn for yourself how to piece every seam, every block, every quilt perfectly, every time.

Author Biography

Leah Day is an online quilting instructor and the creator of the Free Motion Quilting Project blog, where she shares hundreds of videos with millions of viewers each year. Leah grew up with quilts on her beds at home, and always wanted to learn how to piece and quilt as a child. Unfortunately all the fabric stores in her area were closing and with nowhere to learn, Leah wasn't able to start quilting until 2005 when she was 21 years old. By joining a guild, Leah was able to learn from workshops, books, and other members and quickly began to build skill with quilt piecing, applique, and machine quilting. In 2009, Leah wanted to become a teacher, but with a 2 year old baby at home, she didn't want to travel far from home. Instead Leah has focused on teaching online via YouTube videos and Craftsy classes. Find many more books, DVDs, and patterns by Leah Day at www.LeahDay.com