Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

A quilt is the perfect gift for that special guy in your life, whether he's your husband, son, or dad, whether he's young or old. He needs a quilt - and you need the perfect pattern. Here's a great collection of easy-to-intermediate-level projects from quilting's top designers. One of these quilts is sure to win the heart of your favorite guy! 15 projects featuring themes such as cars, sports, sailing, fishing, and travel Designers Jean Wells, Carol Armstrong, Wendy Hill, and others have created irresistible designs for both pieced and appliqued quilts Learn how to make creative use of specialty materials like novelty prints, men's ties, old blue jeans, and hand-painted fabric

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Brilliant quilt artist Ruth B. McDowell has done it again! Her clever piecing techniques make garden vegetables come to life. "Pieced Vegetables" joins "Pieced Flowers" and "Piecing: Expanding the Basics" as required reading for serious students of machine piecing. 22 vegetables, many with design and piecing variations, for a total of 39 different blocks. Includes all your favorite vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, onions, peppers, and more. Complete instructions, diagrams, illustrations, and template patterns to re-create each design. Advice on fabric choices and insight into the construction process. Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. The original version of this book came with a CD. You can access the full content of this CD online at C&T's website.

Charming applique designs from the garden! Join applique artist Carol Armstrong for a creative look at the world of nature. Carol shares new designs for flowers and "friends" the wonderful bugs and beasties that bring a garden to life. You'll want to make every one of these irresistible projects! 9 quilt projects with complete instructions; 24 wildflower patterns, plus 18 insects, frogs, and more, for a total of 42 hand applique designs; Unique background quilting designs enhance your applique work, creating shades and textures; How-tos for Carol's light box applique technique, a no-template method suitable for beginners as well as pros

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact C&T Publishing. Explore the world of Lone Star quilts! Expert teacher Jan Krentz shows you how to use today's techniques to simplify this intricate design. * 6 colorful projects - you'll want to get started right away! * Rotary cutting saves you time, while imaginative additions such as applique and "designer diamonds" give these Lone Stars a fresh, updated look * Jan teaches you everything you'll need to know to make the Lone Star quilt of your dreams, from fabric choices to finishing touches. * A gallery of eye-catching Lone Star quilts to inspire your creativity

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Add beauty, texture, and special meaning to your quilt projects with Laura Lee Fritz's wonderful collection of continuous-line quilting designs. Every quiltmaker needs this book in her library! 250 designs include home and garden, sewing notions, nature, sports themes, birds, animals, and fish, appropriate for both hand and machine quilting; Designs can be reduced or enlarged using a copy machine, combined to create new scenes, or used in conjunction with your own patterns; Continuous-line designs mean no frequent starts and stops, and no awkward carried threads inside or across the back; Laura Lee offers suggestions for equipment and techniques, plus her own special wisdom about choosing and using quilting designs

Nancy blazes new trails in block design using the 2 easiest shapes in quilting With super-simple rotary-cutting and piecing techniques, she offers over 50 block patterns from clever to cute and back again. Have fun with Nancy's No-Fail(r) designs and embellishment ideas Over 50 blocks in 4 different sizes, including people and pets, holiday themes, toys, home and garden, and more. Blocks are made from only 2 rotary-cut shapes--a square and a rectangle. Quilt Maps(r) provide infinite ideas for mixing and matching blocks to create your own unique quilt. Nancy's hints and tips make sewing the blocks a breeze. Options for embellishing the blocks let you personalize your quilt. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pa

This sequel to the best-seller Trapunto by Machine offers crafters expanded project ideas, technique refinements, ways to add trapunto to miniature quilts, and other fresh concepts. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.

Solve some of quilting's most common block problems, such as size dilemmas, color clashes, orphans, and just plain old boring blocks with this step-by-step guide! Setting Solutions demonstrates how to tackle unfinished blocks and helps set up a plan for completing a quilt top. Sixty-two lavish, full-color quilts illustrate scores of innovative, inventive techniques to fire up the creative juices of every quilter. Plus, dozens of project maps offer blueprints to using already completed blocks in fabulous settings. Of course, step-by-step instructions make the entire process fun and easy.

A necessity for every quilter's library! Pepper answers the most commonly asked questions about quilt marking. Includes 11 new quilting designs and tips for improving your quilt marking skills. You'll learn: [ How to choose designs that complement and contrast with the quilt top [ All about marking tools [ How to make the quilt design match in the borders and corners, plus 10 ways to mark a border that do not involve matching! [ How to make your own quilting stencils [ How to preserve a quilt design found on a old quilt [ Quilting from the judge's point of view [ Photos of inspiring antique and newly-made quilts

Your quilts will gain an air of mystery with Katie's innovative 3-step technique for adding layers of visual interest to representational quilts. Simple steps will take your quilts to a new artful level! [ Katie walks you through making a simple block using her 3 steps: Make a design based on a photo or drawing Add a "ghost" layer that is lighter or darker than the base blocks colors Create a color wash that allows use of even more colors in the quilt [ Blocks are constructed using raw-edge or turned-edge appliqu [ Includes "Katie's Seven Step Program" for choosing perfect fabric combinations [ Full-color photos of incredible quilts by Katie and her students will inspire you to let the magic begin!

North and South, black and white - the story of the War Between the States is embedded in the soul of every American. In this volume on quilts and the Civil War, Barbara Brackman introduces nine women who lived during those turbulent times, matching each woman to a quilt that she might have made herself. There are nine projects, adapted from period quilts, with patterns and instructions, and activities related to each woman's story, from abolitionist speaker Lucy Stone to freed slave Susie Taylor King to Confederate spy Belle Edmondson.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Create multi-layer images of a single block!Explore dramatic new horizons for traditional quilt patterns. Look closely at a Shadow Quilt, and discover the multi-layer images of a simple block. You'll love exploring this easy sleight-of-hand technique! 9 inventive projects with complete instructions from design to binding. Start with an easy Shoo-Fly block and progress to quilts using more complex traditional blocks. Shadow Quilts begin with a basic block and repeat the image in small and large scale to create a layered shadow effect The secret is in your fabric choices! Guidelines and hints from Donna and Patricia show how to choose the most visually effective blocks, determine a color scheme, and select fabric combinations that result in perfect value contrast

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

This quilting guide demonstrates a "no rules" fabric collage technique and shows how to create free-style quilt designs. There are step-by-step instructions and three different patterns for fish designs, as well as advice on making flowers and butterflies. The author's collage technique involves cutting fabric shapes freehand or using a pattern, building up layers as you go. Once the design is in place, you're ready to machine quilt. There are hints on choosing fabric, drawing your own patterns, and finishing as a bound quilt or framing under glass.

Award-winning quiltmaker Jane Sassaman is known for her bold designs celebrating the energy and miraculous beauty of garden flowers and plants. Joy and enthusiasm radiate from every quilt! In her first book, Jane shares her methods and inspirations. [ Includes a full-color gallery of 60 of Jane's exuberant, nature-inspired quilts! [ Jane walks you through 2 projects using raw-edge or turned-edge applique and surface embroidery by machine. [ Exercises teach you how to nurture your designs, sharpen your powers of observation, and capture the animation and glory of a random field or garden. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.

A reference and project book designed for both beginning and experienced quilters alike. It contains information on making traditional quilts, including selecting and caring for fabric, choosing equipment and supplies, calculating yardage, selecting the piecing technique for the best result, designing borders, and deciding on quilting designs. Piecing methods are demonstrated with step-by-step exercises, helpful hints, illustrations and photographs. Numerous variations of the techniques are presented, and project quilts accompany each basic technique chapter. The book also offers answers to questions such as "where do I go next?" and "what went wrong?".

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.