Machine-Stitched Cathedral Stars

Machine-Stitched Cathedral Stars by Swanland, Shelley. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781564773708.

A Traditional Favorite with a Twist--Now Made Easy by Machine Believe it or not, these complex-looking quilts are stitched completely by machine! The same foundation-grid techniques that made Shelley Swanlands first book, Machine-Stitched Cathedral Windows, so popular are now enhanced by glorious stars. These innovative methods will expand your options for creating gorgeous quilts. · Breathe new life into classic patterns with machine piecing--12 step-by-step projects show you how · Create the striking illusion of "floating" star blocks with special fabric-selection techniques for Cathedral Window quilts · Sew squares, rectangles, diamonds, or kite-shaped pieces into stunning star shapes--theyre a snap to stitch with Shellys surefire technique Floating Windows, Checkerboard Stars, Stars on Fire, Exotic Diamond Stars--now you can make all of these stunning patterns with the speed of your sewing machine!