New interpretations of antique quilts that range from simple and functional to charmingly picturesque. You'll love these contemporary interpretations of antique quilts from the Internatioal Quilt Study Center & Museum. Award-winning quilters Bobbi Finley and Carol Gilham Jones pored through the museum's collection to find just the right quilts to inspire their latest project designs. Each of their adaptations uniquely mirrors the essential qualities of each original quilt. Fall in love all over again with the rich heritage of quilting by making these projects, plus learn how to approach designing an artistic spin on one of your own antique treasures.

SPRING AND EASTER ORNAMENTS Have fun creating a variety of cute and comical ornaments that will make the family look forward to the coming of Spring and Easter. Use two simple stitches to create all of the ornaments. Then, let the children have fun decorating the Easter tree, which can be made with artificial or real Spring branches or flowers. Inside, you'll find: - 30 full-size templates for the ornaments; - clear, easy, step-by-step instructions for creating the ornaments; and, - an abundance of illustrations and photographs to make the project even easier and more fun for everyone.

Celebrate the decorative intricacy of tiled mosaics in your next quilting or sewing project. Paula proves how easy it can be to get perfect precision patchwork on a small scale. Create wonderfully colorful patterns using lots of different fabrics in these miniature quilts, table runners, tote bags, and many other projects. Good things really do come in small packages! * Learn easy piecing techniques to create more than 30 different complex-looking blocks * Includes fusible grid guides for either 1/2" or 1" tiles * All of the project designs are fat quarter-friendly

These projects were formatted for 30 minutes of child participation with some prep by the teacher and some by the child, depending on the age of the child. But they can certainly be done at home. I did projects in 3 temples. They all needed me to keep the cost down. These projects are economical because they had to be. I wanted Jewish kids to understand the incredible depth and beauty of their religion. I wanted to teach Judaism through crafts. Children remember hands on. I went to a bat mitzvah at Temple B'Nai Israel in Galveston years after I had left. Kids surrounded me that had done projects years before, and described their delight in doing a project that I didn't even put in the book, a project involving adding headdress, necklace, bracelets, ear rings and nose rings to Moses' Egyptian adoptive mother. I had forgotten all about it. They never will.

Fat Quarterly Magazine co-founder Tacha Bruecher takes a fresh look at an old favorite-English paper-pieced hexagons-with current fabrics and settings for quilts, table toppers, and more. Modern and traditional designs are both featured, including rosettes, stars, and free form. Learn how to combine settings and how to creatively quilt hexagons. Projects are varied for any skill level or time commitment - make a few hexagons, make a few more, or make few hundred. Making the individual hexagons are perfect for modern quilters on the go; they are terrific stash busters (and stress busters) that take your priceless handwork from repetitive to remarkable!

Learn how to use black and other dark fabrics as the contrasting color in your pieced quilts. Favorite blocks like Log Cabin, Pinwheel, and Bear's Paw will glow like you've never seen before! Includes a useful chapter with the basics you need for making these projects just perfect-learn techniques for the stitch-and-flip, making half-square triangles, and more.

Learn how to create stunning kaleidoscopic quilts by turning traditional square blocks into exciting diamond shapes. Dazzle your friends with your own fantastic kaleidoscopic quilts - all made using traditional square blocks! In "Blocks to Diamonds", lifelong seamstress and popular quilting teacher Cheryl Malkowski teaches you her innovative, yet simple, technique for transforming traditional square quilt blocks in exciting, new diamond shapes. Also included are easy-to-follow patterns for 12 quilt projects, expert hints and tips for mixing and matching colours and fabrics in new ways, and a full-colour quilt gallery for added inspiration.

Master the art of quiltmaking with this step-by-step guide. "Quilter's Academy" is the "must-have" series that guides beginners step-by-step from the basics of quiltmaking to complete mastery with easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. Building on the lessons found in the first three volumes, "Quilter's Academy Vol. 4 - Senior Year" explores a variety of more complex piecing techniques such as Y-seams and partial seams, as well as introducing the most exciting design yet - the star. This volume also includes a bonus section with complete instructions for 16 projects that are perfect for practicing your new found skills.

Some quilts beg to be snuggled under, hot cocoa in hand. Renowned patternmaker, Monique Dillard, delivers plenty of just such quilts in this jam-packed book. Quiltmaking basics for 11 fat-quarter quilts demonstrate how stash scraps can create interesting interplay that's both familiar and fresh. These handsome Americana-style quilts are comforting and cozy and perfect for everyday enjoyment.

Quilts get super sleek and ultra modern with these gorgeously graphic designs that use lots of open space to show off the simplicity of the quilting. Add a splash of sophistication to your home by draping one over your bed or couch, or change up the color palette to make one for baby's room. These beginner-friendly quilt projects work well with any decor, in any room, for everyone in your family!

The masterminds behind Blue Underground Studios bring you 10 colorful new quilts that are perfect for your cherished scraps, a new collection of fat quarters, or just a wild mash-up of your favorite prints and batiks! Each project includes the yardage requirements and cutting instructions for multiple quilt sizes. Play with color and size with these easy-to-construct modern quilts.

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.

Best-selling author Kim Schaefer's latest designs shine a spotlight on slender spaces! These quick skinny quilt projects are a great way to bring your scrap stash to life. Accent those special little spots in your home with a splash of color and personality.

A daily serving of tidy makes all the difference - Practical guide shows you how to organize and maintain your quilting space, no matter what size- Learn handy ways to sort and arrange all of your fabrics and supplies into easy-to-use stations- Actual organizing solutions from quilters' studios, including Alex Anderson and Diana McClun Create a calm and happy place for all your beloved fabrics, books, notions, tools, and even UFOs. From small closets to large studios, you'll see real examples of what makes an efficient, functional, and inviting quilting space. You'll identify what's causing the clutter, learn how to turn it into a more creative zone, and find more time to do what you love-quilt!

Enjoy the freedom of free-form! In this follow-up to Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth, Rayna shares her "can't make a mistake" approach to designing quilts. Learn how to how to trust your instincts so you can work more intuitively, and develop a new appreciation for the therapy of sewing without a plan. With these new skills, you can create new work from leftovers and scraps, dig into those favorite fabrics, and transform all those unfinished projects!

Be fearless with your free-motion quilting! This intermediate-level guide is filled with 92 modern quilting designs for borders, blocks, and fillers many are continuous-line. These fun, freeform shapes and lines give an imaginative spark to any quilt. Pebbles, waves, vines, and finials are just a few things that inspire Bethany Pease s hip and doodly designs. Quilting diagrams show you how to put designs together for the best effect. Bethany runs a long-arm business and doodles every chance she gets. She ll also show you how to spot interesting patterns wherever you look to translate into your quilting.

This title helps you discover the secrets to creating fabulous looking quilts - from just one block! It doesn't seem possible! Learn how one simple block - Squares within Squares - can be turned into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts. "Singular Sensations" teaches you how to rotate, resize, and rearrange this block to create 14 stunning projects.

As a best-selling author and teacher, Katie draws on her two passions-art studies and art quilts-to create abstract quilts that are inspired by still life compositions. In this book you'll learn how you can assemble a still life arrangement from your favorite items at home and transform it into an art quilt, even if you've never considered yourself to be an artist. With Katie by your side, you will succeed!

Learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind fabric for sewing quilts, crafts, clothing, home decor, and more! Explore a variety of fabric painting techniques and discover how to add a distinctive touch to your quilts with this superb new book from acclaimed quilter Cindy Walker. In "Fabric Painting", you'll learn how to create colourwashes and use resist techniques, paint a Hawaiian quilt and a traditional block quilt, as well as use fun sun-printing, scrunching, and salting techniques to create uniquely personal fabrics. With 11 different techniques and three lush quilting projects, you'll be designing and making your very own one-of-a-kind fabrics in no time.

Discover how to create fabulous projects in neutral colours that will go with anything. If you think neutral fabrics are only for backgrounds and blending, you're in for a pleasant surprise. "Spotlight on Neutrals" shows you what can happen when sophisticated taupes, warm browns and creams, and contemporary greys take center stage. Choose from 13 projects with timeless appeal, including quilts, pillows, a square table topper, and a mantel scarf.

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 title helps you discover the secret to creating stunning quilts with a limited colour palette. Are you looking for a foolproof way to choose fabrics and combine colours? Then look no further! In "Pick Four", quilter and designer Sue Abrey teaches you a simple but unfailingly reliable technique for making fabulous quilts using just a few fabrics. Perfect for beginners, this collection of 12 delightful quilts proves that a limited colour palette doesn't have to mean boring.

Five irresistible quilt projects based on the fabrics and cheerful cotton-candy colors of the "near past" -- the 1920s to the 1970s. Demonstrates easy ways to collect and use vintage fabrics as well as today's popular reproductions. 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.

This title offers simple, easy-to-follow techniques for creating stunning diamond-pattern quilts using the great fast2cut[registered] rulers. Have you always wanted to create your own stunning diamond quilts, but didn't know where to start? Help is at hand! Featuring 12 original diamond patterns from award-winning quilter Jan Krentz, "Quick Diamond Quilts & Beyond" teaches you everything you need to know to start making stunning diamond quilts in a snap. And with easy-to-follow techniques for using the brilliant fast2cut[registered] rulers, quilting has never been more fun.

Offers quilters a comprehensive introduction to drafting, from drafting grid-based blocks & circular patterns to recognising underlying architecture so any block can be recreated anytime. This volume includes three full projects to use as practise.