.Alternate colorways included with each project show you how swapping out fabrics can change the look of the same block. .Learn how to cut, piece, applique, machine quilt, bind, and finish. .Pick up helpful tips and tricks to stay organized and master the methods. Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new "go-to" book. The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire process of creating fun and useful quilts that they'll be proud to call their own."

    Hunter will show you how to put the concept of Leaders & Enders to work quickly and easily, expanding your creativity, and upping your productivity all at the same time. This book contains many ideas for getting your ever burgeoning scrap stash under control.

    Learn Susan's free-hand cutting techniques that turn cast-off fabric pieces into new design discoveries. Clear, visual lessons help you let go of "the rules". Four projects go from beginner to advanced. Create beautiful, color-rich, impressionistic quilts. Save those scraps! Discover the joy and freedom of creating collage-style quilts without rules and measurements. Get hands-on instruction from an award-winning artist who believes creating with your instincts will produce gorgeous results every time.

    Twenty-three of his magnificent, inventive quilts—ranging from the relatively simple Tilt, ideal for beginners, to the more complex Circle of Stars, for more advanced stitchers—are showcased in the book, along with step-by-step instructions for making each one.   Along the way, Fassett also offers over a hundred photos of geometric inspiration from around the world—everything from triangular watermelon slices, to rectangular sheets of metal on African scrap dwellings, to lollipop-shaped topiary trees in Japan. In the accompanying text, Fassett reveals how he experiences the colors and basic shapes around him, how we can train our own eyes to see this rewarding source of creativity, and how we can, just as he does, combine striking fabrics with simple shapes to create our own spectacular quilt designs. Also available from Kaffe Fassett: Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, and Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes.

    Juried by Karey Bresenhan, one of the most prominent figures in quilting, it presents 500 magnificent contemporary art quilts, made in fabric and other media, and showcasing diverse designs, materials, and techniques.From their very inception, these quilts were destined for display rather than practical use, with an extraordinary quality of image, form, line, and composition.  Artists include:Pamela Allen  -  Alice Beasley  -  Eszter Bornemisza  -  Jane Burch Cochran  -  Judith Content  -  Chiaki Dosho  -  Noriko Endo  -  Caryl Bryer Fallert  -  Jamie Fingal  -  Linda Gass  -  Jenny Hearn  -  Judy Coates Perez  -  Yvonne Porcella  -  Susan Shie  -  Jen Swearington  -  and many more!

    Share from your own stash or use precut fabric strips, such as Jelly Rolls and Honey Buns. It's easy, versatile, fun, and satisfying - guaranteed! Start your exchange with friends, through shops, a guild, or on a retreat. Just keep in mind that the more people, the merrier, and the more variety of fabrics!

    It also includes a bonus section with complete instructions for 13 projects that are perfect for practicing your new found skills.

    This work teaches you everything you need to know about colour theory, fabric selection, and design, as well as providing expert advice on piecing, hand and machine applique, and finishing techniques."

    Also included are easy-to-follow instructions to enlarge or reduce the size of your quilt.

    Set in Creek's Crossing, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the Civil War, the novel follows Dorothea Granger's passage from innocence to wisdom against the harrowing backdrop of the American struggle over slavery. She discovers that a quilt she has stitched for her uncle Jacob with five unusual patterns of his own design contains hidden clues to guide runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad. The heroic journey she undertakes leads to revelations about her own courage and resourcefulness — newfound qualities that may win her the heart of the best man she has ever known.When Elm Creek Quilts announces openings for two new teachers in Circle of Quilters, quilters everywhere are vying to land the prestigious post. The impending departure of two founding members means untold changes for the Elm Creek Quilters. As they begin the interview process, a single question emerges: Who can possibly take the place of beloved colleagues and friends? Will it be Maggie, whose love of history shines through in all her projects; Anna, whose food-themed quilts are wonderfully innovative; Russ, the male quilter with a completely original style; Karen, a novice teacher whose gifts for language complement her deep understanding of the quilters' mission; or Gretchen, the soulful veteran whose craft is inspired by quilting tradition?A Roaring Twenties adventure unfolds in The Quilter's Homecoming, as young bride Elizabeth Bergstrom Nelson sets off with her husband, Henry, from her family home of Elm Creek Manor in Pennsylvania. This rich historical narrative travels to the unfamiliar terrain of southern California, where the adventurous newlyweds embrace a life as dramatic as the landscape. Expecting to assume ownership of Triumph Ranch, the couple instead learns that their deed is a fake, and that they must work for the rightful proprietors to earn their keep. Resourceful Elizabeth trades her trousseau — including the fine quilts stitched by her Bergstrom relatives — for the practical goods the Nelsons need to survive and finds friendship with California native Rosa Diaz Barclay. Yet it is Elizabeth's discovery of a mysterious cache of quilts made by a member of the Diaz family that reveals a misplaced legacy of love, land, and ancestral ties. Only by stitching the rift between the past and the future can the inhabitants of Triumph Ranch hope to live in peace alongside history.

    Anyone can sew large blocks in just 10-minutes. Sewers who previously avoided quilting because “it just takes too much time” are getting involved. Fast and fabulous... with flair! That’s what you get when you turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy ‘10-minute’ technique. You can really make a 19" block in less than ‘10-minutes”. That means you can sew a king-size quilt top in a day, a throw quilt in an hour or two! Imagine how many quilts you will finish this year!

    unrealistic prince charmings or something

    Here, readers can learn how to make rainbows, subtle gradations, and unique patterns using common brands of dye, and then use their hand-dyed fabric for any project from quiltmaking to wearables to fibre art.

    Easy random cutting! No planning, no fussy cuts, no mess-ups. Simple piecing with NO Y-SEAMS! Amaze your friends! Maxine shows you exactly how to choose a large-scale print, figure yardage, cut and piece these drop-dead gorgeous quilts. Big pieces and clever short-cut methods make these quilts go together faster than you'd think. Choose one of two projects or use the techniques in any size quilt you can imagine.

     Kaffe Fassett's Quilts en Provence is a study in geometry and color set in the South of France, where narrow streets and vibrantly hued buildings provide a medieval backdrop. Based on Kaffe's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Philip Jacobs, a longtime designer for Rowan who specializes in floral prints. Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are included along with tips and techniques that Kaffe has gathered in his more than 30 years of experience. Every quilter will treasure this next book from an international quilting celebrity.

    simplify your life and make it more beautiful with a little help from fabric and quilt designer camille roskelley and her quilts for the modern home she shows you eight quilt projects plus four pillow patterns to make using pre cut jelly rolls charm packs fat quarters and more each project features step by step directions and colored illustrations so even new quilters can learn camilles simple yet modern techniques. author camille roskelley. softcover 110 pages. imported.

    Deb Kimball used her imagination to send Sue traveling in the US and around the world, and the colorful result is International Sunbonnet Sue. Each of the 49 Sues is dressed in her country's traditional costume and holds a symbolic souvenir. One large bed quilt or any number of smaller projects can be personalized to represent any quilter's heritage, family tree, or travels. Imagine block exchanges with quilting friends near and far! Deb hand appliqued her quilt, but machine appliquers will have fun putting their own touches on her original designs.

    These cool, calm quilts are as much at home in modern country style as they are in chic, urban settings. The harmonious fabrics are easily combined, often with accents of brick red, olive green, or yellow ocher, to create a new yet nostalgic style that resonates with quilters all over the world.In Japanese Taupe Quilts, acclaimed textile artist Susan Briscoe offers a wealth of tips, techniques, and ideas for both the beginner and the experienced quilter. The block patterns have been drafted from a variety of traditional block sources, including Japanese fabric, paper and architectural designs, and kamon family crests. For each block there is a photograph, a clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, as well as detailed instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. Patchwork, applique, embellishment, and quilting techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step photographs, from cutting out to finishing off.The blocks can be mixed and matched, tessellated for allover patterns, or combined into sampler quilts. Combination ideas are supplied throughout the block directory, together with six simple projects -- a pillow, lap quilt, tote bag, table runner, wall hanging and satchel handbag -- to inspire readers to create exquisite quilts in the distinctive Japanese taupe style.

    Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set. Learn from Moda's go-to gal for quilt designs. This author knows her stuff!

    The book also features hints, tips, and advice.

    Learn how to create the stunning heirloom quilt that has been picking up prizes around the world, while learning more than 35 sewing machine techniques in the process.

    In Stellar Quilts Judy Martin does for stars what she did for Log Cabins: She creates breathtakingly beautiful quilts and explains clearly how to make them. Stellar Quilts features 13 complete and accurate quilt patterns; each pattern presented in 3 sizes; color photos; big detail photos; lots of color variations; lots of setting variations; lots of stellar ideas and tips to help you; and your choice of templates or rotary cutting. Each pattern has big color photo of entire quilt; closeup photo showing fabric and quilting; fat quarter requirements; patch quantity requirements; quilt size and block size listed; piecing diagrams, complete with what direction to press the seams and what order to sew the patches; quilt construction diagram; pieced border; and quilting suggestions. Stellar designs + stellar instructions and tips = Stellar Quilts. Now that's a simple equation for making your most memorable quilts ever!

    It features such patterns as: True Blue, Ginger Belle, Double Duty, Home Sweet Home, Whirligig, Elizabeth, Raise the Roof, Open Door, Jellystone, Three Coins, 501, Opening Day, or Going Buggy.

    This fun tradition began in 2001 in Adams County, Ohio, where Donna Sue Groves painted a quilt block on the family's barn to honor her mother, an avid quilter. The local community joined in and soon painted quilt blocks on their barns. These barns have now become tourist's attractions with maps pinpointing each barn location. Learn a variety of new techniques as Eleanor demonstrates how to make the pieced barn blocks, each with a miniature quilt block pattern. Full color pictures of sample quilts will inspire and give guidance for fabric choices. The book includes patterns for twenty blocks ranging in size from three to eighteen inches. Bonus projects for one-block repeat patterns round out this fun Sampler quilt.

    Features 20 bird & flower blocks from Piece O'Cake Designs that help quilters to create quilts with variety, as well as to create bags, purses, and table toppers too.

    A must-have book for any quilt or craft library." --Denyse Schmidt (author of Denyse Schmidt Quilts). . . My approach to quilting is an approach for true beginners. I don't like triangles, circles, hexagons, diamonds, rhombuses, or any shape that makes measuring a chore. (Can we stop right here and ponder the word rhombus? Man, that word is hilarious.) In this book, every project is designed using only squares and rectangles. Why just squares and rectangles? Because straight seams are easy to stitch!Craft a modern quilt with independent quilt-maker Boo Davis, whose fun, slightly quirky designs take quilts into new graphic territory. Using only simple shapes like rectangles and squares you'll see robots, skulls, alarm clocks, and owls come to life as fabulous, full-size quilts. With 10 charming quilt patterns, and 15 eye-popping patchwork projects perfect for afternoon or weekend crafting, Dare to Be Square Quilting reinterprets quilt traditions such as basket weave, rail fence, and housetop designs in a bold new way. With advice on color and fabric selection, and an extensive how-to section on quilting, Davis teaches the fastest, simplest, and most reliable methods modern quilting has to offer.Dare to make a quilt that's funny, fabulous, and from the heart . . . Dare to be square!

    The book also includes an array of smaller projects that incorporate the blocks from the main quilt. Find patterns for 10 applique blocks that add just the right touch of color and warmth Create table mats and wall hangings, as well as a table runner, pillow, and curtain valance Discover how easy, fast, and fun wool applique can be

    In this book, you'll discover the secrets of minimalist design-how to find beauty in the basic elements of your environment. These projects deliver exciting, vivid results with solid color fabrics. City Quilts was named one of the Best Books of 2010 in the Fiber Crafts Category by Library Journal, and is a finalist in the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Awards."

    The projects feature gorgeous colorways and innovative variations on basic stitches. Pulished in association with Swarovski Elements, the book is filled with stylish and innovative ways to use the Swarovski product line. These truly are elegant, wearable jewelry designs.

    This title features classroom-tested techniques that include machine and hand-piecing, traditional patchwork and applique. It is suitable for beginners and for those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire.

    Paula Nadelstern presents her personal approach to quilting, including choosing fabric, drafting & construction, with advice on 12 different projects, each one making a 20 square laleidoscopic block.

    It's your chance to break rules, mismatch, go wonky, and enjoy yourself!Boost your ability to piece without a pattern--this easy technique is very forgivingDiscover fabulous, whimsical ways to give letters and words a featured role in your quiltsFind three practice projects and loads of quilt samples to instruct and inspire

    This book has something for everyone, from sophisticated motifs to sweet animal faces. Directional diagrams make it easy to smoothly stitch your design from start to finish in one continuous line.

    There are expert hints, tips & advice on how to draft designs & a photo gallery for inspiration.

    Enjoy a fun and lighthearted approach to quilting with projects such as "Take Turns," "Dress for Success," and "Wipe Your Feet." Choose from 19 terrific quilts with traditional appeal--find something for everyone from confident beginners to experts Make clever use of low-cost fabric packs Finish these small quilts in a jiffy for a last-minute gift or a spot in need of decorating

    This guide takes first-time bedrunner makers through the steps of measuring, creating, and personalizing a bedrunner. Featuring 10 projects, the patterns in this collection can be tailored to fit any bed size.

    It is with great pleasure that Country Bumpkin presents to you, More William Morris Applique from bestselling author Michele Hill.

    Discover the distinctive pieced and applique designs of best-selling quilt designer Kim Diehl with this collection of eight charming quilts - each accompanied by at least one additional project, including lampshades, tea towels, pincushions and pillowcases.

    Whether creating fabric art, sewing clothes, making home décor items, or quilting, people are looking for ways to make their projects unique and self-expressive. Fabric choices have narrowed and it certainly is not cheaper to sew than buy ready to use items, so when someone wants to use fabric to make something, their reasons are very often for the pure creative enjoyment of the craft. This is their comprehensive, how-to reference book illustrating all aspects of fabric art and manipulation. Artist galleries are included for inspiration.

    It features ten original quilt projects that will teach you how to choose the right fabrics and create dramatic designs.

    The text contains special sections on lids, handles, and embellishments, offering unlimited options for your own variations.

    Use precuts; many projects are perfect for convenient 5" squares, 2 1/2" strips, and fat quarters Enjoy popular designs featuring fresh, new fabrics for a completely updated look Find something for everyone--quilts are easy enough for beginners and appealing enough for advanced quilters

    from camera to quilt learn the secrets of getting the best results from your digital camera inkjet printer scanner photo editing software and printable fabric sheets. expand the creative possibilities of your quilting with richly colored fabric made from your own photos its easy the next step in photo quilting use a digital camera to create fabulous one of a kind printed fabrics. this book features eight projects and twenty five techniques. embellish with paints inks and more. authors lura schwarz smith kerby c. smith. softcover 96 pages. imported.

    And with step-by-step instructions, a handy troubleshooting guide, and more than 50 great designs, you're sure to have that professional look in no time!

    More than 200 color photos show a balance of inspirations for quilt designs, how-to illustrations from start to finish, 28 quilting patterns, and close-ups-front and back-of Judy's extraordinary stitching. This unique free-motion machine quilting book combines inspiration, how-to, and patterns with examples from 19 stunning quilts from a very accomplished competitive quilter willing to share her secrets. OUT OF PRINT

    Based on the ever-popular 8-pointed LeMoyne star pattern, this book features ten star-based quilt projects - including lone star, touching stars, rolling star, broken star, star of Bethlehem, and blazing star.

    The collection includes wearable art and couture, fashion accessories, soft furnishings and vessels, tapestries, display art, and quilts. A wide variety of techniques are featured, including hand and machine embroidery, decorative stitching, batik, dyeing, fabric painting, appliqué, felt, weaving, and all types of surface decoration. Full-color photography features both full views as well as close-ups that will allow readers to appreciate the finer details of many works.

    Combining economy with artistry and everyday craftsmanship with extraordinary beauty, quilts hold a unique place in American culture. Each quilt tells a story about its maker and her community; seen together, these monumental textiles paint a broad picture of the development of a national character and uncover the hidden history of women’s contribution to art. This volume brings together the two hundred most important examples from the esteemed collection of the American Folk Art Museum, many of which are shown here for the first time. Each masterpiece was chosen carefully as an emblem of its time, style, and technique. Concise texts introducing each chapter remain entirely accessible in tone and never intrude upon the full-page image reproductions and countless detail enlargements that reveal the intricate stitching and surprising dimensionality of the works.

    True to the era, with intricate hand-quilting patterns incorporated into every project, the quilts are nothing less than exquisite. You'll learn a variety of techniques as you feature the reproduction fabric you love in quilts to be treasured for generations.

    The heart-warming designs combine simple but stunning hand stitchery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques, including embroidery stitches, how to sew a seam, punch needle work, English paper piecing, and more!From easy-piece quilt designs and simple wall hangings to beautiful sewn bags and cute pin cushions, there are 17 great sewing patterns for you to treasure and enjoy. Make them for your home or give them as gifts to friends and family, perfect for any occasion!

    It's easy to see why these well-designed, beautifully photographed quilts are reader favorites!Projects have "good bones"--they look great made up in many different fabrics and colorwaysNearly all patterns are fat quarter friendly; many are suitable for other precuts as wellDesigns are fast and easy, perfect for stitching from your stash--no special fabric collections are required

    In addition to explicit fine applique; techniques, judicious use of beads and sequins is explained, as is fabric choice. Special attention is paid to thread selection. Through three gradually more challenging learning projects, Sandra's specific instructions on using layering techniques and 13 embroidery stitches lead to the creation of the charming TEA WITH MISS D wall quilt. After mastering these skills, any of the design elements in these four projects may be combined in an heirloom or award-winning piece of the quilter's choice. OUT OF PRINT

    For the first time, the V&A showcases its extensive patchwork and quilt collection in one sumptuously illustrated publication. Major essays by leading textile and quilt historians document the fascinating history of British patchwork and quiltmaking, while individual case studies focus on particularly complex or extraordinary pieces within the collection. Primary sources such as inventories, diaries, letters, and pieces from both private and public collections offer opportunities to reinterpret the personal narratives that document life cycle events such as marriage, childbirth, love, and loss. This book offers a unique opportunity to discover one of the V&A’s most hidden collections.  Quilts 1700–2010 includes a comprehensive catalogue, providing a key work of reference for quilters, quilt and textile historians, designers, and anyone interested in the extraordinarily creative and eccentric culture of Great BritainPraise for Quilts 1700-2010:“Quilts 1700–2010: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories reveals a wealth of information about fabric traditions in a sumptuously detailed volume published by the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, London.” —Fiberarts magazine “Lovers of quilt history will relish Quilts 1700–2010: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories, edited by Sue Prichard. Covering more than 300 years of quiltmaking and published to accompany a major exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the book is filled with large, full-color photos and personal and social histories to reveal the quiltmakers’ connections to the world at large.” —Quiltmaker magazine

    Redwork uses red floss to trace simple line drawings and this book includes more than a dozen unique bird designs. Each twittering bird friend can be embroidered on one of eight featured projects—from a whimsical quilt to a set of tea towels—or added to any item a quilter chooses. Patterns include a Christmas quilt, a table runner, an everyday towel, and an apron.

    Suitable for quilters and crafters alike, this title features more than 30 designs elements that can be mixed and matched, as well as 6 full-sized pattern sheets.

    Each Jelly Roll makes two different quilt designs - each made from twenty strips from the Jelly Roll. Readers will be delighted to find they get two quilts for the price of one. The two designs from the same strip roll look totally different both in design and color. Each is described with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Readers can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and will find loads of inspiration for making a range of cot quilts, play-mats and wall hangings for their loved ones. Any of the designs can be adapted to make a larger quilt by referring to the vital statistics section, which contains all the required information and a few small calculations to make any size quilt the reader wants.

    When you use her efficient shortcuts, you'll get more bang for your fabric buck!

    This title features simple step-by-step instructions that teach readers what they need to know to start designing and making their very own dynamic works of art. It also includes four projects with full-sized pullout patterns to practice and perfect your newly acquired skills.

    With easy projects and step-by-step instructions--and a little fun with giant rickrack--you'll be finished before the first holiday party! Projects feature fusible applique and easy wool applique stitched by hand or machine Themes include stockings, stars, trees, holly, and even reindeer Decorating tips throughout the book offer fresh ideas for your homeVideo

    Quilt a travelogue of your adventures across the country! Every state is represented in a realistic pictorial landscape that shows off state flowers and animals, national landmarks, and the scenery that make each state special. These applique designs are a great way to use favorite fabrics from your stash and treasured scraps to sew up vacation memories.

    A great way to be frugal and use fabric scraps, yo-yo quilting does not require any special tools, and the projects featured in the book make wonderful gifts for any holiday or special occasion. Types of projects vary—from comfy quilts and throws such as the “Flannel Yo-Yo Throw” to stuffed animals such as the “Yo-Yo Black Cat” and household decorations such as the “Yo-Yo Snowman Placemat”—and are designed for a range of skill levels. Color photos of each project are also included to provide inspiration and guidance.

    Use step-by-step instructions to create abstract art quilts with endless possibilities.

    Covering Japan, China, Korea, and India; England, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands; Australia, Africa, Central America, North America, and beyond, Quilts Around the World explores both the diversity and common threads of quilting. Discover Aboriginal patchwork from Australia, intricate Rallis from the Middle East, Amish and Hawaiian quilts from the United States, Sashiko quilts from Japan, vivid Molas from Central America, and art quilts from every corner of the globe. Also included are twenty patchwork and applique patterns to use in your own quilt projects, inspired by designs from the world’s most striking quilts.

    Each of the projects is small enough to be completed quickly, yet can easily be expanded into a larger project.

    Art Quilt Collection profiles several artists in the field-many of them award-winning-along with their creations, showing readers the step-by-step process by which scraps of fabric become vibrant works of art. Readers will be inspired to experiment with quilting techniques and create their own unique pieces.

    This book is packed with gorgeous photography and easy-to-follow instructions for making everything from throws and bed-sized quilts to bags and pincushions.Beautiful full-color photographs of every projectFull-size patterns for you to tear out and use again and againPlus, each project includes a quilt diagram, assembly instructions, and schematic illustrations!

    Once quilting became a 19th century hobby and artistic pursuit, women became the predominant enthusiasts. Now there is a steadily growing collection of male quilt artists. What are they thinking? What are they creating? Is it different from what women quilters do? This is the only book addressing not just this corner of quilt history, but also the design sense of 30 men quilters via 9 exclusive patterns or processes for quilts ranging from traditional to contemporary. Interviews conducted by author and lecturer Joe Cunningham (famous for his musical quilt show, 'Joe the Quilter') are accompanied by more than 100 photos, including full or detail views of two or three quilts typical of each man's work. To date the only easily accessible records of men's quilts and quilting in the modern era have been exhibit catalogs and magazine articles. Men and the Art of Quiltmaking will enlighten you and spark your creativity.

    In addition to the lovely nineblock applique quilt shown in two different color ways, you'll find seven projects, including lavender sachets, a pin cushion and monogrammed pillowcases. Two pieced quilts can be stitched together quickly for a gift. The appliqued quilts will win your heart.

    Nelson's signature style. Designs like Luci in the Sky, Quadrille, Allemande, Sweet Escape, 45 RPM, and Crackling Palms take traditional quilt blocks and turn them into something new-perfect for today's home in up-to-date colors and fabrics. The scrappy style of the quilts makes them especially suitable for using fat quarter collections. As is customary, the book introduces Carrie and her dog, Miss Rosie, and includes the story behind the name of each quilt.

    Eleven wallhanging projects are self-developed as you learn the ins and outs of each technique. Multiple methods assure good results every time a curve is pieced, whether continuous, vessel-shaped, circular, crescent, or a combination. Approximately 100 photos of Dianne's work and pieces by her students show just how striking and innovative individual quilts can be when using vivacious curves. Before you know it, you've also learned significant design and color use strategies, which is typical of how Dianne teaches.

    With these 11 fun projects, Karla opens up even more possibilities for her popular stack-slice-and-shuffle method.Video

    Now you can indulge your craving for fat quarters, Jelly Rolls, 5" charm squares, and 10" Layer Cakes!Find just what you're looking for in our bakery case--from sweet and pink like frosting to savory like herb breadCreate lap quilts, wall hangings, and bed quilts in a wide range of styles for all skill levelsCheck out the color-splashed quilts--we're eager to share our quilting enthusiasm with you"

    The volume guides you step-by-step through the entire process, from finding inspiration to finishing touches."

    - 5 projects mix and match 3 log cabin styles to create traditional or contemporary looks - Create dramatic wall quilts, pillow tops, and table runners - Precision piecing method helps you make accurate, crisp strips - Inspirational quilt gallerySarah's folding technique puts a new spin on an old favorite! Add extra dimension and texture to your log cabin quilts and dEcor projects.

    Give your scraps a place to shine! With striking styles that move beyond basic strips and squares, Gayle Bong speaks directly to what many quilters struggle with: how to select fabric for a scrap quilt.Gather inspiration from 18 delightful designs with traditional flavorLook at scraps by character, color, and contrast, and pinpoint the types that work well with each patternLearn Gayle's Twin Peaks and Thirtysomething piecing techniques

    Susan Taylor Propst has outdone herself with the variety of color combinations in this follow-up to her top-selling Beautiful Blooms.Each of nine designs includes a full-sized block pattern and instructions for both a pillow and a wall-hanging--in two different colorways--providing 18 projects in all. The projects are manageable in size, and the cushions fit commonly available pillow forms. Featuring petunias, tulips, lilies, and more, every artistic design stands on its own.

    With easy projects and step-by-step instructions--and a little fun with giant rickrack--you'll be finished before the first holiday party! Projects feature fusible appliqué and easy wool appliqué stitched by hand or machine Themes include stockings, stars, trees, holly, and even reindeer Decorating tips throughout the book offer fresh ideas for your home

    The book shows you how to create a masterpiece, from choosing the right fabrics for an authentic look to estimating yardage, cutting fabric and planning your piecing.