The best-selling authors of the Sewing School ® series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliquéd family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy-quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T-shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker. Also available in this series: Sewing School ®,Sewing School ® 2, Sewing School ® Fashion Design, and Sewing School ® Box Set. The best-selling children's sewing series now invites kids ages 8 to 12 to discover the fulfilling fun of patchwork quilting. Step-by-step photos show every stage of the techniques and projects Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle are the authors of Sewing School ®, Sewing School ®2, and Sewing School ®Quilts. Plumley is an elementary school teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp. Lisle is cultural curator at Fourth Bluff in downtown Memphis, part of the national initiative Reimagining the Civic Commons. They blog together at sewingschool.blogspot.com. A Note to You from the Authors About This Book: An Introduction for Adults Getting Started Welcome to Sewing School Quilts Lesson 1: How to Use this Book Lesson 2: Anatomy of a Quilt Lesson 3: In Your Sewing Kit Lesson 4: Quilting Rules Lesson 5: Finding Out about Fabric Lesson 6: Get to Know Batting Lesson 7: Math + Quilts Lesson 8: Pattern Play Lesson 9: Making a Quilt Top Lesson 10: How to Bind a Quilt Lesson 11: Time to Quilt Art Quilts Embroidery 101 Personal Placemat Cozy eCover Selfie Quilt Foundation Piecing Foundation Piecing 101 Scrappy Journal Tiny Treasures Pouch I Spy Quilt Patchwork Patchwork 101 Patches the Dog Pet Mat Waterfall Quilt Appliqué Appliqué 101 Family Crest Fabric Story Say Anything Quilt Recycled Recycled Fabrics 101 Pocket Tic-Tac-Toe Stuff I Wore Mat T-Shirt Quilt 10 Uses for Quilts Skill Builder 1: Machine-Sewing Skills Skill Builder 2: Hand-Sewing Skills Skill Builder 3: Oops! Look It Up: Quilting Dictionary Index Piece Together Some Cozy Fun! Grab your sewing machine, some fabulous fabric scraps, and this book full of ideas for making 15 one-of-a-kind quilting projects that are all about you. "I love the idea of getting kids excited about sewing for themselves and couldn't be more enthusiastic about this book!" - Heather Ross, fabric designer and author of Weekend Sewing "This book introduces a new generation to the age-old tradition of quilt making. Straightforward patterns designed to appeal to today's kids make it a must-have. The selfie quilt? Brilliant!" - Abby Glassenberg, While She Naps

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