Best of
Quilting

2015

All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects


Diane Gilleland - 2015
    Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

Quilt of Souls


Phyllis Lawson - 2015
    It wasn’t long before hardships left them unable to provide.Soon, four-year-old Phyllis is plucked off her front porch, ripped away from the only family she knows, and sent to live with her grandmother Lula on an Alabama farm with no electricity, plumbing, or running water.Heartbroken by her mother’s abandonment, Phyllis struggles to acclimate to her new surroundings. Thanks to the unconditional love of Grandma Lula and the healing powers of an old, tattered quilt, she is finally able to adjust to her new life.In Quilt of Souls, Lawson documents her childhood growing up with the incredible woman who raised her and the powerful family heirloom that served as the cloth that would forever stitch their lives together.With its tales of family, despair, freedom and hope, the true story behind this deeply personal memoir serves as the inspiration for http://www.quiltofsouls.com, where individuals share relics and stories from their own family histories.

The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters: A Guide to Creating, Quilting, and Living Courageously


Sherri Lynn Wood - 2015
    In The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, Sherri Lynn Wood presents a flexible approach to quilting that breaks free of old paradigms. Instead of traditional instructions, she presents 10 frameworks (or scores) that create a guiding, but not limiting, structure. To help quilters gain confidence, Wood also offers detailed lessons for stitching techniques key to improvisation, design and spontaneity exercises, and lessons on color. Every quilt made from one of Wood’s scores will have common threads, but each one will look different because it reflects the maker’s unique interpretation. Featured throughout the book are Wood’s own quilts and a gallery of contributor works chosen from among the hundreds submitted when she invited volunteers to test her scores during the making of this groundbreaking work.

Step-by-Step Free-Motion Quilting: Turn 9 Simple Shapes into 80+ Distinctive Designs • Best-selling author of First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting


Christina Cameli - 2015
    Christina Cameli, best-selling author of First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting, returns with the perfect companion book for quilting unique patterns on your home machine or longarm. Christina offers more than 80 innovative continuous-line designs infused with her fresh aesthetic. Using nine simple shapes, such as circles, wavy lines, and loops, Christina walks you through the basic elements via easy-to-doodle illustrations. Take the design power to your needle as you quilt her favorite designs, from straightforward to striking!

Red and White Quilts: Infinite Variety: Presented by The American Folk Art Museum


Elizabeth V. Warren - 2015
    Like the Log Cabin or Baltimore-style, the red and white quilt is a hugely popular genre of quilting. Colorfast Turkey red dye became readily available in the mid-nineteenth century, so red and white quilts became extremely popular, due not only to the newness of the color but also because of the extremely vibrant and punchy contrasting color scheme. Featuring over 650 quilts from the past three centuries, this book is filled with the gorgeous and imaginative designs of feathered stars, diamonds, animals, oak leaves, baskets, lettering, and snowflakes, as well as fascinating examples of careful embroidery and appliqué. With inspiring handiwork, designs, and visual histories, this book exemplifies the sheer magnitude and poetry of red and white quilts and is a staple compendium of this beloved art form.

Quilter's Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide + 25 Precut-Friendly Blocks


C & T Publishing - 2015
    You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you.

The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt: Inspiring Letters from Farm Women of the Great Depression and 99 Quilt Blocks Th at Honor Them


Laurie Aaron Hird - 2015
    The 99-block queen-size sampler quilt inspired by these letters uses reproduction 1930s fabrics. For each block, instructions are provided for template piecing, and--where applicable--rotary cutting, so readers can piece the blocks based on their preferred technique.

Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book: 155 Mix & Match Designs Bring 30 Fabulous Blocks to Life Plus Plans for Sashing, Borders, Motifs & Allover Designs


Amanda Murphy - 2015
    Mix and match the designs from each chapter to artfully quilt 30traditional blocks, borders, sashing, and more! This must-have reference includes an inspiring gallery of finished quilts, tips for domestic and longarm quilters, and complete instructions for a table runner project to hone your skills."

Handmade Style: 23 Must-Have Basics to Stitch, Use, and Wear


Anna Graham - 2015
    Each project builds upon the other and is designed to help any sewist create a complete cohesive handmade simple and sophisticated look.Unlike other sewing titles that include a random combination of projects, Anna has spent years compiling a well-edited collection of projects to ensure that her fans will want to make each and every one.From wearables and accessories to quilts and pillows: these projects are made to live together to create the ultimate handmade style for every modern sewist.

Machine Quilting with Style: From Walking-Foot Wonders to Free-Motion Favorites


Christa Watson - 2015
    Quilt along with Christa using walking-foot or free-motion techniques to create fabulous quilts. She shows you how with eight different walking-foot designs and ten free-motion quilting motifs, plus twelve inventive patterns to put all the quilting techniques to use. Author: Christa Watson. Softcover, 112 pages. Published Year: 2015. ISBN 978-1-06468-625-8. Imported.

Sister Sampler Quilts: 3 Modern Sampler Quilts with Paired Sister Blocks


Annemarie Chany - 2015
    Create block pairs as identical sisters or flip flop the color schemes for a patchier appeal in quilts that beautifully bridge the gap between traditional and modern. Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced quilter, you'll enjoy practicing and perfecting quilting basics, like half-square triangles, flying geese and hourglass blocks, to beautiful effect.Modern traditional quilting is the perfect way to blend old and new techniques to create a quilt that's uniquely yours!

Every Last Piece: 12 Beautiful Design Inspirations Using Scraps, Strings and Applique


Lynn Harris - 2015
    Author Lynn Harris demonstrates numerous ways to maximize how you use fabric in quilts, including string-pieced blocks, mini star blocks, applique, sawtooth borders and more! Traditional designs are refreshed by giving them a scrappy look while other quilts offer minimalist charm when small scraps are used on broad backgrounds. The quilt gallery, as well as the projects themselves, will inspire you to design in ways you never imagined.Whether you're working on a gift, joining a quilt-a-long or heading to a fabric swap, you'll love using Every Last Piece!

Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Sew Triangles: 13 Easy Techniques Plus 12 Fun Quilts


Pat Sloan - 2015
    Take your skills to the next level with this second book in her beginner-friendly "Teach Me" series. You'll discover 13 different ways to sew triangles--at least one method will be just right for you! Learn to successfully sew half-square and quarter-square triangles, 60-degree triangles, flying geese, and more Gain confidence and get all your questions answered--Pat shares tons of tips throughout Spotlight triangles in 12 exciting patterns, ranging from small wall hangings to lap quilts to a bed-sized design

Rag Quilting for Beginners: How-to quilting book with 11 easy rag quilting patterns for beginners. Quilting for Beginners series


Felicity Walker - 2015
    Here’s what’s in the book:--Step-by-step guide to the basics of rag quilting: choosing fabrics, cutting, sewing, quilting, and finishing a rag quilt, with lots of photos and helpful tips to make everything easy. --Guide to the differences between rag quilting and standard quilting.--11 fun and easy rag quilting patterns for beginners, each one with complete photo instructions.It is book #2 in the Quilting for Beginners series of quilting how-to books by best-selling author and long-time quilter, Felicity Walker. Felicity shows you exactly what to do, with lots of photos, shortcuts, and simple techniques that make your first rag quilts easy and fun. Join the thousands of beginning quilters who have made their first quilts with help from Felicity. Scroll up and Look Inside before you buy.

Learn to Quilt-As-You-Go: 14 Projects You Can Finish Fast


Gudrun Erla - 2015
    When the piecing is finished, so is the quilting! With step-by-step guidance, Gudrun Erla takes you beyond the straight-line piecing associated with the quilt-as-you-go technique to include triangles, squares, and strips, plus the illusion of curves--all in her clean, contemporary style. Start with the basics: learn to choose materials, cut, mark, baste, and sew the patchwork through all the layers Build on the basics with quick-to-stitch projects--coasters, place mats, table runners, and small quilts Sew by number, add triangles, insert prairie points, and use multiple techniques together

Kaffe Fassett's Heritage Quilts


Kaffe Fassett - 2015
    The quilts are inspired by antique quilts from the 19th and 20th century which are reinterpreted in this book.

Civil War Remembered: 19 Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics


Mary Etherington - 2015
    Add charm to any room with designs ranging from baskets and houses to flying geese and stars.

Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Applique: Fusible Applique That's Soft and Simple


Pat Sloan - 2015
    An extremely popular teacher and designer with a huge online radio show following, Pat shares her fusible techniques for machine-stitched quilts that are as delightful to touch as they are pleasing to the eye. You'll love what you're about to create! Projects range from wall hangings to banners to bed quilts, all with Pat's fresh and cheery style Gain confidence and get all your questions answered--Pat shares loads of tips throughout Own the first in a series of "Teach Me" books from one of the world's best quilting coaches

Summertime Sampler: Colorful Wool Applique Sunny Quilt Blocks


Erica Kaprow - 2015
    If you can sew three basic hand stitches, you ll learn just how fun it is to applique these whimsical wool designs at home or on the go! Each of the 12 must-have summer blocks is featured on an individual pattern sheet. With the bonus border pattern, this sampler makes an ideal block-of-the-month class, club project, or personal challenge. Celebrate summer!"

Fabric Pictures


Janet Bolton - 2015
    In Fabric Pictures, Janet shows you how to create beautiful pictures on fabric. Taking you through her personal method, she will guide you to find the inspiration around you and teach you how to turn your creativity into a textile project and develop your personal 'voice'. The book is divided into two main sections - the first on how to find inspiration, the second on how to put your ideas into practice, complete with a step by step example that will show you every stage of construction from beginning to end. Just like in her workshops, Janet's guidance in the book is friendly, reassuring and inspiring - once you finish your first project you won't be able to wait to start the next.

Moda All-Stars All in a Row: 24 Row-by-Row Quilt Designs


Lissa Alexander - 2015
     24 row designs in three appealing categories: Classic Patchwork (tried-and-true favorites), Well Seasoned (fresh quilts for every season), and A Bit of Whimsy (playful, carefree designs) Perfect for a row-robin quilt-along with your friends, the rows can be put together in many different combinations Includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, plus a quilt gallery that provides inspiration for various combinations and using stand-alone rows

Quilt Lovely: 15 Vibrant Projects Using Piecing and Applique


Jen Kingwell - 2015
    With nine gorgeous quilt projects that use a variety of techniques, including applique, hand sewing and hand quilting, and six fun pillow projects that can be expanded easily into quilts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple, and an easy-to-navigate reference section provides advice on quilting basics and finishing.

Double Wedding Ring Quilts - Traditions Made Modern: Full-Circle Sketches from Life


Victoria Findlay Wolfe - 2015
    Create stunning Double Wedding Ring quilts with breathtaking innovations on the classic pattern. With full-size patterns for 10 quilts, the book will teach you the Double Wedding Ring basics. After you ve mastered curved foundation piecing, try your hand at Victoria s unique fabric slashing and Made-Fabric methods it s easier than you think! You ll feel liberated as you improvise on her designs, with full instruction for some quilts and others that invite your creative discovery. Read the stories that inspired each of Victoria s designs, and then take inspiration from the artist at work in her studio, with photography of her creative process and 3 bonus quilts to jump start your own art."

The Big Book of Scrappy Quilts: Crib-Size to King-Size


That Patchwork Place - 2015
    Cut from your stash or play with precut strips and squares, fat quarters, and fat eighths as you enjoy a tremendous variety of patterns from well-known designers.77 delightful projects--including Civil War, 1930s, modern, traditional, and country designs--at less than 40 cents a patternSelected patterns from popular Martingale books by Kim Brackett, Lynn Roddy Brown, Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine, Kim Diehl, Amy Ellis, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene of Country Threads, Joanna Figueroa, and many moreQuilts range in size from 28" x 36" to 99" square and feature everything from simple patchwork to cotton and wool applique to strip piecing

Curvy Log Cabin Quilts: Make Perfect Curvy Log Cabin Blocks Easily with No Math and No Measuring


Jean Ann Wright - 2015
    Create fun curves, waves or circles--all with straight-line stitching! Yardage requirements and cutting charts are provided for a range of block sizes. Includes complete instructions to make eight unique, curvy log cabin projects. Plus clear, concise step-by-step photos and instructions for making curvy log cabin blocks with the Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool, or the traditional way.

Indigo Quilts: 30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - History of Indigo - 5 Projects


Kay Triplett - 2015
    Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890. Get inspired and make one of the gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.

Cabin Fever: 20 Modern Log Cabin Quilts


Natalia Bonner - 2015
    Packed with possibilities, this collection offers 20 quilts in 3 sizes, with a bonus chapter on throw pillows and shams. Quick-sew techniques (no curves here!) make it easy to stitch big quilts. These fresh layouts with straightforward construction are sure to inspire!"

Simple Appliqu�: Approachable Techniques, Easy Methods, Beautiful Results!


Kim Diehl - 2015
    With this comprehensive how-to guide, she shares the secrets of her signature invisible machine-appliqu� and wool-appliqu�; techniques--plus needle-turn and fusible techniques!See techniques clearly demonstrated in more than 85 step-by-step how-to photosDiscover the tools and supplies Kim recommends for your desired resultsUse any of Kim's applique methods to create her inspiring Scrap Basket Blossoms wall hanging (full-sized pattern included)Look for Kim Diehl's Best Appliqu� Freezer Paper, also available from Martingale

Strip Your Stash: Dynamic Quilts Made from Strips 12 Projects in Multiple Sizes from GE Designs


Gudrun Erla - 2015
    Cut, sort, store, and sew 2 1/2 strips. Confidently pair fabric prints, using three no-fail strategies! The popular quilter behind GE Designs shares quick yet impressive patterns to win over both traditional and modern quilters. Complete with helpful charts and illustrations, these beginner-friendly designs each come in two or more sizes."

Constantinople Quilts: 8 Stunning Appliqué Projects Inspired by Turkish Iznik Tiles


Tamsin Harvey - 2015
    Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, the book s exquisite fusible applique projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics choosing the right fabric, thread, and needles for hand-stitched or machine applique. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey s stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces."

Learn to Make Quilted Mug Rugs


Carolyn Vagts - 2015
    It's as easy as 1,2,3. Pick out the background of your choice, select an applique motif, and decide if you'd like to add a sentiment. Just think of all the options you have when you allow yourself to be creative. You'll find everything you need to make countless combinations in Learn to Make Quilted Mug Rugs. Mix and match is all it takes to create your own personalized mug rugs.

Winter 2014 - Quilting Idea Book


Missouri Star Quilt Co Jenny Doan - 2015
    We take tutorials that Mom has done on the youtube channel and write the patterns, then make the quilts out of new fabric and write stories and guides to go along with them. Lots of photos, ideas for projects, and patterns all written out, 10 of them, in every issue! If you don't love it, send it back, we'll give you a refund, but don't worry, you'll love it! :)

Moda All-Stars - All in a Row: 24 Row-By-Row Quilt Designs


That Patchwork Place - 2015
    Discover the mix-and-match possibilities for fabulous quilts with row patterns by your favorite Moda designers, including Lissa Alexander of Moda Lissa, Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters, Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms, Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts, Pat Sloan, and many more.24 row designs in three appealing categories: Classic Patchwork (tried-and-true favorites), Well Seasoned (fresh quilts for every season), and A Bit of Whimsy (playful, carefree designs)Perfect for a row-robin quilt-along with your friends, the rows can be put together in many different combinationsIncludes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, plus a quilt gallery that provides inspiration for various combinations and using stand-alone rows

Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle: Foolproof Patterns and Simple Techniques from Basic Blocks


Jeni Baker - 2015
    First Jeni will show readers how to create any sized HST using a handy chart of cut sizes–you'll be using this again and again. Next, learn how to create HSTs three ways before diving into the four workbook sections. Each section features three bold projects incorporating color theory, effective fabric selection, playing with scale and piecing HSTs into larger units to be sub-cut. Use the final three patterns to mix and match your favorite blocks from the gallery of 60 HST block variations. Ready to get started? Grab your colored pencils and inspiration fabrics, because Jeni includes a full coloring page for all 12 patterns. For true beginners through to experienced intermediates, this powerhouse book has something for everyone–it's easy, fun and inspiring HST patchwork for all tastes.

Block a Day: 365 Quilting Squares for Patchwork Inspiration!


Velerie Weiler - 2015
    Combining both ideas and how-to with 365 different blocks to choose from, Block a Day has everything you need and want from a quilting book. Designs range from creative twists on well-loved classics to brand-new blocks in a whole range of different styles. There are blocks here to appeal to a whole range of abilities, whether you're a beginner or experienced quilter, and the book is arranged in a vivid rainbow of color. Ranging from scarlets and pinks all the way across the spectrum to purple and violet, it's a treat for your eyes. Block a Day is the quilting book you've been looking for!

A Modern Twist: Create Quilts with a Colorful Spin


Natalie Barnes - 2015
    Included is a chapter by the masterful machine quilter Angela Walters on using the stitching itself to complement these concepts. Twist and turn simple blocks to create impressive, random-looking modern designs Learn to trust unusual color combinations and choose fabrics with confidence 13 enticing patterns: quilts, table runners, wall hangings, place mats, and quilted storage boxes

Irish Chain Quilts: Contemporary Twists on a Classic Design


Melissa Corry - 2015
    Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding results Explore a variety of construction methods--options include traditional and improvisational piecing as well as fusible appliqué Learn to use squares, rectangles, wonky shapes, dots, and even flowers to create one-of-a-kind Irish Chain designs

Quilter's Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide + 25 Precut-Friendly Blocks


Missouri Star Quilt Co. - 2015
    From 3 easy ways to make half-square triangles to time saving tips and tricks, you can sew up your Jelly Rolls, Turnovers or Charm packs right now.

Animal Parade 2: Charming Applique Quilts for Babies


Cheri Leffler - 2015
    Quilters everywhere fell in love with the adorable patterns in Cheri Leffler's "Animal Parade. "Now she's back with even more delightful designs for the young--and young at heart.10 charming baby quilts combine simple piecing with appliqueStep-by-step instructions for needle-turn and fusible-web applique--full-sized patterns are includedCreate lovable gifts featuring turtles, rabbits, pandas, elephants, raccoons, and more

Modern Quilting: 17 Modern Quilt Patterns And Ideas For Your Home: (Quilting, Quilting for Beginners, Quilting Mastery, Quilting Mysteries, Quilt, Quilting ... Sewing for Beginners, How to Quilt)


Nicky Sims - 2015
     Modern Quilting (FREE Bonus Included) 17 Modern Quilt Patterns And Ideas For Your Home The Modern Quilting: 17 Modern Quilt Patterns And Ideas For Your Home is designed to help you to make your first quilt. This book has 17 modern templates that can be designed easily with the help of the given instructions. The pictures and instructions will help you to understand each and every pattern. You can get guidance for cutting, sewing, binding and quilting. The patterns are available with complete photo instructions. You can make beautiful quilts at home with these instructions. You can learn patchwork and use this skill to make different items. These comfortable quilts will look good in your bedroom. Just try these patterns and bring some creativity in your life. The patterns given in this book are quite simple for you because these given in a simple way for your better understanding. This book will offer 17 beautiful patterns, such as: Mod Circuitry Quilt Pattern Geometric Pattern Prism Square Pattern Rainbow Pattern Royal Square pattern and many others After downloading this book, you can learn these 17 patterns that are given with clear instructions to guide all interested people. This book will be a good guide for beginners. Download your E book "Modern Quilting: 17 Modern Quilt Patterns And Ideas For Your Home" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

Sew Sweet Baby Quilts: Precuts * Shortcuts * Lots of Fun!


Kristin Roylance - 2015
    Use shortcuts--including precuts! Inspired by the author's six children, these delightful designs are brimming with fun dimensional elements for wee ones to explore. Create an adorable, practical gift that brings texture and color into Baby's world! Choose from seven attention-grabbing quilts in three categories: precuts, strip piecing, and fusible-grid designs Learn how to easily add ruffles, rickrack, and other dimensional embellishments to stimulate Baby's senses Each pattern incorporates a helpful, time-saving tip

Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters: The Story of an American Import


Teresa Duryea Wong - 2015
    For 40 years, Japan looked to America and imported quilts for ideas and inspiration. Now, contemporary Japanese quilters, with their own style, seek inspiration, museum shows, and audiences in the West, while modern-day Western quilters admire the distinct aesthetics of their Japanese counterparts. Meet more than a dozen award-winning quilters, including Yoko Saito, Keiko Goke, Noriko Endo, and Yoshiko Jinzenji. Each has a well-defined, individual style, yet they share the impeccable technical standards common to Japanese artists. Learn the inside stories of former painters, seamstresses, homemakers, graphic designers, and manga artists who have all made careers in quilting. More than 200 photographs show the Japanese artists' quilts and studios, and the antique American quilts that once inspired them.

Free Range Triangle Quilts


Gwen Marston - 2015
    Get back to basics with lessons learned at Granny's knee. Traditional methods and styles provide a springboard to updated quilt patterns. Quilt projects and patterns, included, encourage taking risks to create unique pieces of art.

Stitches to Savor: A Celebration of Designs by Sue Spargo


Sue Spargo - 2015
    This hardcover, 144-page coffee table book of inspiration is filled with 200 detail-rich photographs. Showcasing Sue Spargo's quilts as they've never been seen before, the lush photography is indulgently close--showing in stunning detail the multilayered richness of each.Be inspired by the inventive stitch combinations and variety of embellishments. See patterns and shapes in a whole new way in this treasure trove of creativity, appreciating each composition as a whole and for the detail and texture of the stitches. Treat yourself to a volume of inspiration and awe that you'll explore time and time again as you savor each and every stitch.

Get Started Quilting: The Complete Beginner Guide


Jessica Alexandrakis - 2015
    Get Started Quilting takes readers on a steady path to learning the essential quilting techniques, tricks, and tested methods of quilt making, focusing on one skill at a time.This all in-one volume covers fabric selection, cutting, pressing, sewing (by hand or machine), piecing and joining blocks, basting, hand and machine quilting, and binding and making labels. Quilt blocks range from traditional to contemporary, including basic patchwork and applique as well as improvisational piecing. Working through the book, the reader can pick up and develop all the basic quilting skills they need. Using a range of delightful fabrics, patterns, and colorways, they'll discover how they can put quilt blocks together in a variety of layout designs to create wonderful modern projects.

From Art to Stitch


Janet Edmonds - 2015
    She outlines each artist's work, sharing what inspires her, then creates a series of artistic projects using various media and techniques, exploring this inspiration. These works lead in each case to a stitching project, with a stitch sampler to introduce each one. Janet's finished textile pieces include stitched squares, a portrait, a purse, a landscape, a box-framed 3D piece, embroidered boxes, stitched panels with castings and more. The flexibound format makes this a practical workbook for artists as well as a rich source of inspiration and ideas.

Gorgeous Wool Applique : A Visual Guide to Adding Dimension & Unique Embroidery


Deborah Gale Tirico - 2015
    Take your embroidery skills to the next level with 8 colorful projects including penny rugs, pincushions, and pillows. Easy-to-learn techniques such as thread-matching, needle-slanting, and fabric-layering will help you achieve clean and sharp lines every time! This clear, visual guide includes full-size patterns with placement and embroidery guides.• Handcrafted luxury! 8 projects from pillows to a scissors case with embroidered wool felt appliqué• Easy-to-learn, dimensional appliqué with popular teacher Deborah Gale Tirico’s signature style• Visual guide to fabric-layering, thread-matching, and needle-slanting• Full-size patterns come with placement and embroidery guides

Modern Rainbow: 14 Imaginative Quilts That Play with Color


Rebecca Bryan - 2015
    With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From modern-traditional to improvisational and liberated layouts, these saturated patchwork quilts breathe new life into the lucky rainbow. Arrange your fabric in a way that honors nature’s prism, or take liberties as you mix in neutrals, substitute related hues, or experiment with color intensity. Bryan’s quilts will inspire you to play with jewel tones, pastels, and even neons as you incorporate a modern rainbow in your quilting projects!

And Still We Rise: Race, Culture, and Visual Conversations


Carolyn L. Mazloomi - 2015
    Arranged in chronological order, quilt themes include the first enslaved people brought over by Dutch traders in 1619, the brave souls marching for civil rights, the ascendant influence of African American culture on the American cultural landscape, and the election of the first African American president. Other quilts commemorate and celebrate cultural milestones and memories, such as the first African American teacher, the Buffalo Soldier, the first black man to play Othello on Broadway, Muhammed Ali, and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The 69 artists who contributed works for this curated collection provide narrative explaining the important stories and histories behind the quilts.

The Modern Medallion Workbook: 11 Quilt Projects to Make, Mix & Match


Janice Zeller Ryan - 2015
    Savor the intricate piecing and sophisticated applique behind 11 all-new modern medallion quilts, designed by popular quilting bloggers. Projects range from basic to complex, with each quilt as unique as its maker. Stitch a ring of Flying Geese, learn how to resize borders, and master useful techniques, such as sewing inset curves and paper piecing. Mix and match borders, using the provided line drawings as coloring pages, to plan your design and create your own unique modern masterpiece!

Get Quilting with Angela & Cloe: 14 Projects for Kids to Sew


Angela Walters - 2015
    The dynamic mother-daughter duo guides kids step by step through prepping and finishing their very first quilt. Readers will tackle 14 projects to keep or give as gifts, including stylish bedroom decor, such as pillow covers, rugs, and T-shirt quilts. Angela s eye for design and her approachable teaching style is the perfect complement to Cloe s kid-approved fabric choices and projects. With skill-builders and plenty of how-to photos, your kids can finally bring their imaginative creations to life!"

Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchworks: 20 Stitched and Patched Projects Using Kafe Fassett Fabrics


Kaffe Fassett - 2015
    Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchworks: 20 stitched and patched projects using Kaffe Fassett fabrics is the first book in a new series featuring:Easy patchwork projects to quilt and stitch. The celebrated, bold and colorful Kaffe Fassett for Rowan fabrics. Over 200 gorgeous, vivid photographs throughout. 19 fun, quick-to-stitch accessory projects. These little quilting gems are easy to make and stitch up fast (unlike full-size quilts). They can be fashioned over a weekend or a few cozy afternoons. Each simple project is infused with all of the color and pizazz of Kaffe s larger works, mixing and matching bold colors and patterns with ease in projects like these and more:Leafy Apron Hexagon Bolster Summer Flowers Tablecloth Brassica Table Runner Flower Power Kimono Big Blooms Miniquilt Checkerboard Tote Bag Fiesta Floor Cushion, and more Inexpensive and accessible projects for quilters of all abilities. 20 simply perfect projects for all who love Kaffe Fassett fabrics, but were uncertain about investing the time and money needed for a full-size quilt project. This book is essential for beginners and a welcome addition for accomplished quilters and includes:20 colorful and helpful illustrations Practical materials list Step-by-step sewing instructions with useful tips Patchwork patterns Color guidance, and Tips for cutting-out. "

Wool Appliqué the Piece O' Cake Way: 12 Cheerful Projects - Mix Wool with Cotton & Linen


Becky Goldsmith - 2015
    

The Quilter's Practical Guide to Color: Includes 10 Skill-Building Projects


Becky Goldsmith - 2015
    Learn how every quilt has a foreground and a background, how to use clear versus gray colors - plus other essentials that will shake up your design process. Quilters of all skill levels will appreciate Becky's practical, easy-to-understand advice on neutrals, value, and contrast. Put your newfound knowledge to the test with 10 pieced and appliqued projects designed to focus on specific aspects of color. With visual examples used to explain all color topics, this go-to guide will give you an edge when it comes to quilt design.

Simply Color: Yellow: A Crayon Box for Quilters


Vanessa Christenson - 2015
    Each book in this rainbow series features 6 patchwork projects celebrating a single color. In this case, it's yellow - in all its sunshiny variations --- showcased in 4 quilts and 2 smaller, quick-to-make projects, clearly explained with the help of 50 illustrations.If sunny yellow is one of your favorite colors -- you'll love this book. From the first page, Simply Color: Yellow treats you to a cheerful adventure that takes you from the palest lemon to dandelion to school-bus yellow. Unleash the creative side of your quilting skills as you mix and match bright fabrics in solids and prints, combine a variety of tones and tints of this happy hue, and explore fresh new designs.Ideal for adventurous beginners and intermediate quilters. Following a pattern is only a small piece of what goes into creating gorgeous patchwork projects. Each book in this series will introduce you to:Color Theory - hues, tints, tones, shades and value Color Combinations - triad, tetrad, complementary, split complementary 6 Patchwork Projects - gorgeous designs in shades of one colorA crayon box for quilters! The Simply Color Series features all the colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple/Gray. Collect the entire series and learn how a deeper understanding of color can inspire you and add impact to every quilting or crafting project you take on.

Remembering the Past: Reproduction Quilts Inspired by Antique Favorites


Julie Hendricksen - 2015
    But inheriting such a treasure is rare, and buying one can be costly. What to do? If you love antique quilts and enjoy remaking them with today's Civil War reproduction prints, this is the book for you. 14 patterns make re-creating antique quilts a breeze using modern techniques Most patterns show both the new and antique versions, and all include full instructions Learn more about the fabrics you love--from shirtings to plaids--and view close-up photos of both antique and reproduction quilts

Rag Darlings: Dolls from the Feedsack Era


Gloria Nixon - 2015
    You'll find history and photographs of more than 250 dolls, fabric panels and doll ephemera collected and documented by historian Gloria Nixon.

Tributes and Treasures: 12 Vintage-Inspired Quilts Made with Reproduction Prints


Paula Barnes - 2015
    Be inspired by top-selling traditional patterns from Red Crinoline Quilts. Bask in the beauty of 12 bed-sized quilt patterns reminiscent of nineteenth-century designs Enjoy the stories and photos--fascinating tales of yesteryear bring each quilt to life Follow detailed project instructions to successfully create the look you loveVideo

Splash of Color: A Rainbow of Brilliant Black-And-White Quilts


Jackie Kunkel - 2015
    Choose from modern, graphic patterns as well as traditional designs updated by the use of a bold palette. You'll love the high contrast and fun pops of color in these sparkling designs! Confidently create with black and white using Jackie's tips for scale of print and how black prints affect surrounding colors differently than white prints 13 projects from table runners to bed-sized quilts--plus alternate colorways--provide lots of options Piece quilts using various techniques, from easy four patches to paper piecing, curves, and partial seams

Jiffy Quick Quilts: Quilts for the Time Challenged (Annie's Quilting)


Annie's - 2015
    All the projects in this book can easily be made in a weekend, and some in a day. 10 projects have size options making a total of 20 possible projects. Imagine your fabric choices in one of these beautiful patterns.

Mystery of the Missing Quilts (Mission Quilt Series Book 4)


Jan Cerney - 2015
    Their ties to one another, however, are like Mrs. Wilkes' puff quilt: intricate, yet simple. Although they will leave, those are the ties that will bring them home to the mission. Electronic Book (e-Book) Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in PDF, Mobi, and ePub formats.

Thread Stories: A Visual Guide to Creating Stunning Stitched Portrait Quilts


Jennifer Day - 2015
    Turn your photos of people and animals into one-of-a-kind story quilts as you learn to stitch the details with thread painting. This step-by-step visual guide takes you from photo selection to editing, printing on fabric, thread painting, and free-motion quilting. Quilters of all levels can capture and quilt life s precious memories with a home sewing machine."

Next Steps in Machine Quilting—Free-Motion & Walking-Foot Designs: Professional Results on Your Home Machine


Natalia Bonner - 2015
    Natalia Bonner is back with 50 new modern, sophisticated designs that encourage free-motion quilters of all skill levels to stretch their skills on a home sewing machine.

Go Big, Go Bold - Large-Scale Modern Quilts: 10 Projects - Quick to Cut - Fast to Sew


Barbara Cain - 2015
    All 10big-block quilt designs can be customized in 2sizes and 6colorways, for 120creative possibilities. Each design includes a coordinating pieced back. Projects are ideal for beginners."

Go Big, Go Bold—Large-Scale Modern Quilts: 10 Projects - Quick to Cut - Fast to Sew


Barbara Cain - 2015
    All 10 big-block quilt designs can be customized in 2 sizes and 6 colorways, for 120 creative possibilities. Each design includes a coordinating pieced back. Projects are ideal for beginners.

Little Gems: 15 Paper-Pieced Miniature Quilts


Connie Kauffman - 2015
    A treat for paper-piecing enthusiasts! Select from a range of traditional designs for decorating and gift-giving, and easily quilt these 12" square quilts on your home machine.