Newburyport Public Library

Gemology, transforming fabrics into facets, Andrea Tsang Jackson

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Gemology

1103971171

Andrea Tsang Jackson

Patchwork lab

transforming fabrics into facets

"Welcome to the lab. Gemstone shapes are trending everywhere, from lighting to clothing and furniture, too! Now, Patchwork Lab: Gemology teaches you how to bring some of that sparkle to your quilts using Andrea Tsang Jackson's flawless graded paper piecing patterns. Ready to get started? Jackson will walk you through the fundamentals of paper piecing and effective color selection, then show you how to create her nine traditional gems using as few as five fabrics each! Use these blocks to create a pillow, grace the front of your favorie bag or position it as the centerpiece in your favorite medallion quilt pattern. Can't get enough of that sparkle? Use one of her six quilt projects to show off your new skills, from a sweet coin purse featuring a single favorite block to a large sampler quilt filled with all of the shapes. Looking to design a piece all your own? Our Patchwork Lab format allows you to experiement to your heart's content by ensuring you have a selection of four finished quilt block sizes for each shape, from 6" to 24", so you will be sure to enjoy styling a setting all your own. Looking for a unique and personal gift? You can't go wrong with a customized block featuring their bithstone and Tsang Jackson helps you get started by including a handy birthstone chart that lists specific fabric colors for each month to make shopping easy. If you've ever wanted to wrap yourself in diamonds, now you can... just bypass the jewelry store and head to your favorite fabric store instead!" --, Inside jacket flap

Introduction -- Preparation -- The gemstone blocks -- The lab report -- The templates