These table runners, wall hangings, and lap- and bed-sized quilts burst with Kim Schaefer's signature plump, charming blossoms in glowing colors. Easy techniques like fusible Applique and simple piecing mean super-fast results. Flowering Quilts blooms with country-home coziness and big-city chic.

This book offers free-form quilting methods that will give quilters the skills and confidence they need to start, and finish, a project.

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.

No Quilt Police Allowed - the Emphasis is on Fun!Inspired by the Japanese art of sashiko and the decorative embroidered embellishments of Victorian quilts, long-time hand quilter Linda Potter has developed Needle Magic, a fast and easy technique to make any quilt sparkle with gorgeous hand quilting, appliqu, and beading! Easy new Needle Magic techniques yield elegant, sophisticated, FAST results 4 projects feature colorful perle cotton quilting, embroidered appliqu, and intricate-looking beading Tips on choosing thread, batting, beads, and more A wonderful way to let your creativity loose!

Talk about bang for the buck: combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You'll get hooked on this technique! Judy provides sixteen different layouts for unlimited project potential. PRINT QUALITY WILL VARY FROM ORIGINAL EDITION: PODs are printed on uncoated (non-glossy) paper and the colour may appear more saturated. Information presented is the same as the most recent printed edition. Pattern pullouts (if applicable) have been separated and presented as single pages.

The project-based book starts with simple lessons in color and design concepts, then moves on to playing with different color "stories" using small. quick projects. Next, quilters get to tell their own stories, as they redesign blocks in new sizes, proportions, and settings. Hawley helps quilters think about how to create a theme for an individual or group quilt and leads her readers through the steps to make an artist's series of quilts based on the easy Century of Progress block sewn with squares and rectangles. Hawley then takes stitchers beyond piecing, providing, providing dozens of tips to enhance design by using pin tucks, machine embroidery, threadwork, and beading. This idea-packed book finishes with an illustrated glossary of color terms.

Let the beauty of the Italian Renaissance inspire crafters to create eight magnificent quilts based on classic mosaics. These innovative projects use familiar shapes in new combinations--clearly explained with step-by-step directions, photos, and illustrations--for stunning results. Every quilter will want to travel to Renaissance Italy with Bella Bella Quilts.

Quilters will have stars in their eyes when they see this sparkling book, packed with a galaxy of 12 projects featuring nine-patch stars. The author shows how to make 40 different mix-and-match four-inch star units, then piece perfect 12-inch star blocks every time. A bonus CD-ROM lets users print the book's patterns in different sizes. Consumable

Shadows make quilts pop! Five projects and six design techniques let quilters create blocks and motifs that seem to float above the surface or recede into the background, using familiar methods such as color, value, piecing, and Applique. Quilters of the world, stop hiding in the shadows and learn to love them!

Simple exercises--from no-sew step-by-steps using the fabrics quilters love, to a color wheel built from scraps, to the easy "Nine Patches" approach to color and composition--show exactly how to understand design principles and incorporate them into the craft of quilting. A gallery of beautiful quilts follows each exercise and shows how beginners and professionals use color and composition techniques to create magic. Great for traditional and art quilters, this book makes quilters' talent shine.

Create your own gorgeous quilt from shimmering diamonds! Jan makes it easy to imagine, plan, and create your own beautiful art Let Impressionist paintings inspire you to try a colourwash look - with diamonds! 4 projects help you gain the confidence to create a fabric masterpiece Easy construction techniques Lots of inspirational photos and a breathtaking gallery

Goldsmith and Jenkins believe that you should let tradition inspire--"but not limit--"your quilting projects. This collection of projects for everyone from beginner to advanced quilter is packed with real showstoppers! The included appliquC) elements are all designed for precise stitching the Piece O' Cake way, and the combination of piecing and appliquC) ensures that your finished product will have the distinctive "spin" that defines the Piece O' Cake look!

This work includes 12 crib-size quilts in a variety of colour schemes using fast and easy methods; suitable for beginning quilters. An expanded "basics" section includes everything a first-time quilter needs to know. Baby quilts are favourite gifts-perfect ideas for moms, grandmas, aunts, and relatives. It includes projects challenging enough for advanced quilters to enjoy.

Take your skills to the next level using Alex's accurate, easy techniques! 16 blocks and 6 projects. 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.

Master the secrets of beautiful hand quilting. Elsie Campbell shares her foolproof techniques for marking quilting designs and stitching quilts. This book offers 50 original designs and two complete projects designed to showcase the quilting.

Julie Hirota is known for her colorful, contemporary art-glass-style quilts. Now she shares the secrets of her Subtractive Applique technique so you can create your own beautiful version of Art Glass 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.

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.

Think of quilt borders and edgings as design elements, not just afterthoughts. They serve as a frame for the central design as they enrich and complement it. Give your borders and bindings the attention they deserve, and they will pay you back 100-fold in incredible quilts that really work! This is the most comprehensive reference guide available for borders, bindings, and other quilt finishes

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.

Nancy Elliott MacDonald offers a simple new technique for putting together traditional 'Winding Ways' blocks. Six new projects ranging from simple to 'easy with a twist', and template patterns in five different sizes are included.

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.

The incredible range of colors, movement, and moods associated with water is awe-inspiring yet difficult to capture in fabric. Meet 15 quiltmakers who have interpreted their visions beautifully, then create a shoreline-themed quilt that will be treasured forever. These 12 fun, creative quilt projects feature beach, ocean, and underwater themes and utilize such techniques as traditional piecing, reverse applique, foundation piecing, collage, and surface embellishments. Plus, they're perfect for all skill levels, from beginner designs to complex quilts that offer an interesting challenge.