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A New Twist on Strips 'n Curves by Louisa L. Smith shows you how to start with basic strip piecing, add easy and gently curved edges, and prepare to be amazed! Four design concepts are introduced with step-by-step instructions.

 

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A New Twist on Strips 'n Curves
Featuring Swirl, Half-Clamshell, Free-Form Circles & Strips 'n Curves

Author: Louisa L. Smith
Pages: 87
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: C & T Publishing
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Strip Piecing with Twists and Turns!

  • Start with basic strip piecing, add easy and gently curved edges, and prepare to be amazed!
  • Louisa introduces 4 design concepts, 2 template-based and 2 template-free, all with step-by-step instructions.

Whether you own Louisa's 2001 bestselling Strips 'n Curves, or you're new to the world of combining curved-edge and strip piecing, you will love the fresh ideas and fabulous inspiration in this book. Learn Louisa's four new techniques (Half Clamshell, Free-Form Curves, Strips 'n Circles, and The Swirl); then try them in four complete project quilts! Lots of step-by-step photos and clear instructions ensure your success. Ideas for home decor, garments and quilts, quilts, quilts!

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AuthorAbout the Author

Louisa was born in Indonesia and educated in the Netherlands, and she came to the United States in 1960. Although her quilting started with a traditional approach, soon new and exciting designs took over, and the traditional gave way to more innovative work. The incredible flexibility that fiber offers attracted her to "paint" with fabrics. She enjoys collaborating on new designs with her daughter, Lisa, a graphic artist who shares her mother's love of quilting. Louisa resides in Loveland, Colorado, with her husband and mother.

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Let's Get Started 4
Chapter One: Two New Template Designs -  
The Swirl and the Half Clamshell 17
Chapter Two: Template-Free Designs -  
Free-Form Curves and Strips 'n Circles 28
Chapter Three: New Ideas for Old Favorites 37
Chapter Four: Borders and Embellishments 45
Chapter Five: The Final Step 50
Chapter Six: The Gallery 53
Chapter Seven: Quilts to Create 68
Resources 85
About the Author 87

Free-Form Curves
Free-Form Curves

Strips'n Circles
Strips 'n Circles

The Half Clamshell
The Half Clamshell

The SwirlTropic of Capricorn
The Swirl and Tropic of Capricorn

Jacket FrontJacket Back
Jacket Front and Jacket Back

ReflectanceMixtura
Reflectance and Mixtura

Jungle Revelation
Jungle Revelation

 

 

 

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Contemporary Curves

A New Twist ln Strips 'n Curves
A New Twist on Strips 'n Curves
by Louisa L. Smith
Blendable Curves
Blendable Curves
by Peggy L. Barkle
Dresden Plate
Dresden Plate
New Quilts from Old Favorites
MAQS Exhibit
Easy Bias Curves
Easy Bias Curves

by Wendy Hill


Foolproof Curves

by Barbara Barber

Free and Eazy Quilts
Free & Eazy Circles
by Jan Mullen
Free Expressions
Free Expressions

by Robbi Joy Eklow
Journey of an Art Quilter
Journey of an Art Quilter

by Barbara Olsen

Oxymorons, Absurdly Logical Quilts
Oxymorons
Absurdly Logical Quilts!
by The Renegades
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Piec-Lique
by Sharon Schamber
Pieced Curves So Simple
Pieced Curves So Simple

by Dale Fleming
Quilters Playtime
Quilters Playtime
by Dianne S. Hire
Quilting by Improvisation
Quilting by Improvisation
by Vikki Pignatelli
Simply Stunning Woven Quilts
Simply Stunning Woven Quilts
by Anna Faustino
         

Contemporary Curves

The Wave Edge

by Lily Marie Amaru

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Let's Make Waves
Let's Make Waves

by Lily Marie Amaru
Pattern
WaveEdge Triangle Waves
Triangle Waves

by Lily Marie Amaru
Pattern
The Wave Lotus Quilt Pattern
The Wave Lotus

by Lily Marie Amaru
Pattern
WaveEdge Place Mat/Napkins
Wave Edge Placemat/Napkin

by Lily Marie Amaru
  Ruler
WaveEdge Ruler
WaveEdge Rulers

2 sizes: 24" & 16"
     

Fast Piecing with Strip Themes

90 Minute Quilts
90 Minute Quilts
by Meryl Ann Butler
A New Twist ln Strips 'n Curves
A New Twist on Strips 'n Curves
by Louisa L. Smith
Good Ideas for Strip, Trip, & Shadow Quilts
Good Ideas for
Strip, Trip and Shadow Quilts
by Marti Michell
Rectangle Pizazz
Rectangle Pizzazz

by Judy Sisneros
Rolling Along
Rolling Along
by Nancy J. Martin
StrataVarious Quilts
StrataVarious Quilts
by Barbara Persing and Mary Hoover

Strip Addiction
Strip Addiction
by Donna Slater

Strip Clubbing
Strip Clubbing
with designs by Daniela Stout, Georgette Dell'Orco, Susan Ziegler and Sharyn Craig
Strip Easy
Strip Easy

by Christiane Meunier

Strip-Pieced Quilts
by Maakie Bakker
Strips and Strings
Strips and Strings
16 Sparkling Quilts

by Evelyn Sloppy
Super Simple Quilts #1
Super Simple Quilts #1
with Alex Anderson & Liz Anelsoki
   

Tricia Cribbs'

Fat Quater & Jelly Roll Friendly

Miss Bunny's Show & Tell
Miss Bunny's Show and Tell
Six Little Fat Quarter Quilts
by Tricia Cribbs
Love Covers
Love Covers

Designed by Tricia Cribbs
Turning Twenty Around the Block
Turning Tweny Around the Block
Designed by Tricia Cribbs
Turning Twenty Just Got Better
Turning Twenty Just Got Better
by Tricia Cribbs

Jelly Rolls 2/12" Strips

Jelly Roll Quilts
Jelly Rolls Quilts
by Pam & Nicky Lintott
cover more strip clubbing
More Strip Clubbing
by Daniela Stout & Georgette Dell'Orco
Simply Strips & Squares
Simply Strips and Squares
by Suzanne McNeill
Strip Crazy
Strip Crazy
by Suzanne McNeill
Strip Delight
Strip Delight
by Suzanne McNeill
Strip Happy
Strip Happy
by Donna Kinsey
Strip Lovers
Strip Lovers
by Suzanne McNeill
Home Decor & Quilts
Strippin' Time
Strippin Time: Project of the Month

by J.Jane Mitchell and Patsy Padgett
Sunshine and Sunflowers
Sunshine & Sunflowers
by Suzanne McNeill

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