Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts (Landauer) Clear How-To Instructions for a Beginner-Friendly, Easy-to-Learn Technique to Create a Mesmerizing Optical Illusion of Graceful Movement, Waves, & Curves

Product DescriptionFascinating Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create the mesmerizing optical illusion of graceful movement, waves, and curves!Introduction to Bargello quilt making, a fascinating technique that uses straight lines to create an optical illusion of curves and movementStep-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips and suggestions throughout the bookBeginner-friendly designs look complicated, but are suitable and achievable for even new quiltersWide variety of projects with both solid and printed fabrics, varying from monochromatic to bright and colorfulPatterns include pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quiltsBargello quilt making looks complex—but any beginner quilter who can sew a straight seam can master the necessary skills. It's also a technique that's easy to complete quickly and with confidence, thanks to pre-cut jelly rolls and author Karin Hellaby's clear how-to instructions.Author Karin Hellaby, a prominent quilting authority, was named International Retailer of the Year at Houston Quilt Market. Inside Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts, Karin works with both solid and printed fabrics, varying her color palette from timelessly monochromatic to riotously colorful. She explores the impact of offset seams for gentle curves and matched seams for dramatic arc and turns in the pattern.You'll find the technique addictive as you work through beautiful patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts. With the included step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and coordinating photography throughout Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts, you'll easily achieve stunning quilts using this fascinating technique!ReviewJelly Roll Bargello Quilts is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft & Quilting instructional reference collections. --Midwest Book ReviewFrom the Back CoverJelly Roll Bargello QuiltsFascinating Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create the mesmerizing optical illusion of graceful movement, waves, and curves!Sorrento(staggered seams)Sorrento Seas(matched seams)Assisi(matched seams)Assisi 2(staggered seams)Clear how-to instructions. A beginner-friendly, easy-to-learn technique.You'll find the technique addictive, with lovely patterns that include pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts.Wide variety of projects with both solid and printed fabrics, varying from monochromatic to vividly colorful.Bargello quiltmaking looks complex and difficult, but any beginner quilter who can sew a straight seam can master the necessary skills.About the AuthorKarin Hellaby is a prominent quilting and patchwork teacher who leads quilting classes around the world. She is the author of 10 patchwork and quilting books, and regularly contributes articles to quilting magazines.Karin is an adviser for Arena Travel, a specialist holiday company that arranges international holidays for quilters. Formerly owner of Quilters Haven, one of the UK's leading quilt shops, Karin was awarded the Michael Kile Award for International Retailer of the Year at Houston Quilt Market/Festival. She lives in Suffolk, UK.