Block by block, sew a work of art! 6-block project for a gorgeous garden quilt featuring realistic details of birds, flowers, butterflies, and more For experienced quilters inspired by Joyce's Block of the Month, thread painting, and raw-edge appliqué Step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to thread paint as you go and complete your own thread-painted quilt Shows each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, and how to finish the quilt flat and square Author Joyce Hughes is an award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels Learn dozens of techniques for thread painting using raw edge appliqué! The ultimate guide to learning proper thread-painting techniques, this must-have resource will show you how, when, and where to thread paint by walking you through the completion of a beautiful quilt, one block at a time. Inside this book, you'll find each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, free-motion quilting, blocking, squaring, adding borders and sashing, finishing the quilt, and so much more. Step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography will guide you through the completion of your own thread-painted quilt. Written by Joyce Hughes, an award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels, this book is meant for experienced quilters who have been inspired by Joyce's Block of the Month and would like to try it themselves! This comprehensive guide details the complete quilt-making process, from thread painting and joining the blocks to squaring and finishing the quilt. Thread Painting a Garden Quilt opens with detailed overviews on supplies, tracing and cutting designs, and the basics of thread painting. Then, you'll go on to create six stunning blocks and build an intricate and timeless quilt. With clear step‑by‑step instructions, coordinating photography, raw‑edge applique templates, and expert tips, Thread Painting A Garden Quilt will inspire and guide you, and help build your confidence in free-motion stitching. Learn dozens of techniques for thread painting using raw edge appliqué, with Thread Painting a Garden Quilt!