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.

Seven Simple Sensational Modern Quilts provides easy, graphic, quilt patterns, simple for the experienced beginner but sophisticated enough for any quilt maker interested in modern and contemporary quilts. Each pattern uses simple piecing and blocks suitable for a wide variety of fabrics from solids to batiks to patterned fabrics. Two patterns use jellyrolls, two use charm packs and all can be made from your own fabrics. Instructions are for both throw and queen sizes but are easily adaptable for smaller or larger quilts.

Modern quilt designer Shannon Brinkley shows how easy it is to collage scraps into colorful new fabrics, then cut them into shapes that can be used to accent quilts, pillows, or just about anything! Shannon's super-simple techniques and clever piecing shortcuts subtract the work from making these quilts and leave all the fun. The book includes eight engaging projects (with multiple sizes) and instructions for designing your own scrappy bits quilts. 8 projects - foolproof technique Simple collage techniques and raw-edged fusible applique turn leftovers into one-of-a-kind modern quilts Foolproof! Anyone who can sew a straight line can make these quilts

Quilting is a hobby loved by many people around the world, either for serious improvement or for fun and relaxation. Learn the valuable tools, history and skills you need to take your quilts to the next level and get even more enjoyment out of the wonderful world of quilts.

This collection of 18 charming quilts and home accessories from Sherri McConnell brings together the best of the old and the new in quilting. Sherri's new designs update traditional blocks (many handed down from her grandmothers) with fresh colors and fabrics from some of today's top designers. You'll also visit Sherri's quilting room and learn how to find inspiration for your own quilting. Projects in the book include quilts, both large and small, plus pillows and table runners-perfect for scrap fabrics, fat quarters, and precut fabrics, such as charm packs and Jelly Rolls . Fast and easy projects also make wonderful homemade gifts.

Texas ranch life was the inspiration for this delightful quilt, with a windmill, birdhouse, tulips and ladybugs. Author Margaret Bucklew, known for her Step-By-Step Portrait Art Quilts, has combined her love of applique with scenes from her home on the ranch into a quilt that will put a smile on everyone's face. Beyond the Gate is a gorgeous 92" x 109" quilt made of six units, organized in monthly blocks. At the end of six months, you will have a lovely garden inspired quilt top. Layer with batting and backing to complete your quilt. This book is a pattern book only designed for applique enthusiasts who have applique experience and wish to use their favorite techniques. Most applique lovers have a preferred technique, and this intermediate level book (not a how-to applique book) allows *you* to use your favorite method for construction. The patterns were designed for fusible web applique, but add a quarter-inch to each cut and you can make it with needle-turn or any other favorite method. If you prefer, several of the blocks may be re-arranged into smaller quilts, giving this pattern book a lot of versatility. Each of the six block units includes the fascinating story behind that block. Also included are fabric requirements and colorway suggestions, full size templates with registration marks to ensure accuracy, and a positioning guide. The final chapter has instructions for combining the blocks into a completed quilt. Allowing the quilter to envision her own colorway, the book is in black and white. The patterns have been well tested and the author maintains a website for publishing photos of finished quilts. Find your inspiration for colors and fabrics on her website, or blogs

With this book you'll learn how to duplicate your own photographs with fabric The processes are easy and this book contains amazing techniques to make your photo art look like its painted
The instructions are step by step and so simply explained that beginners and advanced quilters can make a masterpiece You'll learn how to easily choose the perfect fabrics, how to choose a great photo and how to finish your Amazing Quilted Photograph
"Tammie is a lovely, energetic & wildly creative woman I thought quilted photography would be intense and difficult, but with amazing results only half of that is true, her technique is simple, clear and it does yield amazing results "
Alexis Durham Manhattan Beach, CA
"I learned more about color value in the one day class than at Art School Tammie's instructions were great I watched my photo come to life in the class. I will treasure my quilt for a lifetime "
Darlen Lee Acton, CA

With this book you'll learn how to duplicate your own photographs with fabric The processes are easy and this book contains the simple sewing technique that will cut your sewing time by 80%
The instructions are step by step and so simply explained that beginners and advanced quilters can make a masterpiece You'll learn how to easily choose the perfect fabrics, how to choose a great photo, how to use the 8-8-8 rule and how to finish your Simply Amazing Quilted Photograph
The book also contains 10 amazing quilt patterns.
I learned so much about the color value of fabrics I now use this knowledge on other quilt blocks and wearable art. What a valuable addition to my quilting education Thank You
Annette Berry Los Angeles, CA

Each issue of Blocks to Die For contains several blocks with cutting and piecing instructions for the most popular fabric die-cutting systems. Are you missing a specific die? Our EDeN (Equivalent Die Notation) System translation charts show you all the options. Don't have a die cutter? Rotary cutting instructions are included too Block charts are always accompanied by a sample quilt layout, color key, and fabric requirements. Accelerate your learning with expert tips and tutorials, and find inspiration in the photos and sketches that appear in every issue. Want more? Visit our website, lovebugstudios.com, for additional content, and information on purchasing kits for projects featured in each issue.

Award-winning quilters Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood have been making quilts with the Pineapple Log Cabin block for decades. Now you can use their secrets to create your own perfect pineapple quilts. Learn to use foundation piecing to sew perfectly accurate blocks. Play with colours and block layouts to design your own vibrant pineapple designs.

The Quilter's Quarters is part memoir, part story, part how-to and part gallery. The book contains brief stories of several quilts.

Documentation, history and illustrations of Lillian Natie Juzan's quilting legacy; 80 years of an Alabama quilter. The details of the vintage quilts are given. The colored pages show the fabrics of the times. Included are illustrated patterns and photos of the projects inspired by her quilts. The seven projects inspired by her vintage quilts were designed by the author.

Deepen your quilt artistry by creating quilts in a series. This inspiring guide from art quilter Elizabeth Barton is for quilt artists who have mastered the basics and want to explore deeper levels of creativity and skill. Learn how making a series of quilts can help you generate more ideas, find new subtleties in favorite subjects, and build a body of work for shows. Packed with hands-on lessons and examples, this book will transform your work and enlarge your creative vision forever.

Contributors, listed alphabetically: Claire Burson Rhonda Dennis Lisamarie Lamb Robyn Leatherman Linda McDaniel Melinda McGuire Suzan McKenzie Sarah Negovetich Tonya Rice Laura Ritchie Alice Shaddix Kara Stewart Crystal Vining Ruth C. White

Step back in time with primitive folk artist and designer Lori Brechlin as you create nine projects inspired from times remembered and a place called Notforgotten Farm.

Here are 22 exciting quilts, and all you need is one simple block pattern to make each one From throws and wall hangings to queen-sized blankets, sewists of all skill levels will be inspired to create something new by manipulating this one simple block pattern with interesting fabrics, unusual shapes, and expressive lines.

Set a fresh and festive table all year round with 12 seasonal table runner, placemat, and napkin patterns from best-selling designer Kim Schaefer. These charming table decorations are so quick and easy to make, you'll want to show off a different one for every month of the year. Calendar Runners make great gifts too, for housewarmings, holidays, and other occasions. Pattern pack includes full-size patterns and instruction booklet. Fast fusible applique means you can dress up your table in no time. Complement your table decor with Kim Schaefer's coordinating Calendar Quilt wall quilts. *Pattern pack includes full-size patterns and instruction booklet *Fast fusible applique lets you dress up your table in no time *Complement your table decor with Kim Schaefer's coordinating Calendar Quilt wall quilts