Savor the richness and beauty of wool applique-its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Applique pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt-upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and natureinspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces.

Take your modern quilt designs from concept to completion with practical advice, colour and fabric ideas, quilting tips, and more. Includes four modern quilts patterns from award-winning quilt designer Heather Black.

Now in an easy-to-use reference guide size, this updated block tool includes 110 authentic blocks from America's first mail-order pattern company, the Ladies' Art Company. Each block has instructions for 5 sizes, design details, construction diagrams, inspiration blocks, and even a project! The projects will be a breeze with helpful design hints specific to each block, including pairing them with plain alternate blocks, creating secondary patterns, and using precuts. Make the blocks your own with line drawings ready to fill in with your own colours, plus values-only blocks to spur your creativity, then fly through construction with easy rotary-cutting charts, yardage requirements, diagonal measurements, and more.

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe. Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein. With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make: A bird-themed travel bag An elegant lace-rimmed bucket bag A colorful clasp purse A round bag/basket A fold-away eco bag A baby bag with bottle "cozy" Adorable animal-themed totes A Union-Jack themed pouch And more! This colorful and user-friendly quilting book shows you lots of creative ways to use every type of patch from squares to yoyos, and every kind of print from florals to newsprint. Pages showcasing different patchwork quilts add inspiration for mixing traditional and contemporary forms. It's the perfect way to have fun with fabric and make a practical work of art.

Seaside Quilts shows how to transform any dwelling into a relaxing shore retreat, with sea-inspired linens and home decor. This book presents dozens of simple, beautiful projects, with inspirational ideas for sewing, painting and crafting a love affair with the ocean. Readers will discover charming ways to enhance bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens or family spaces with coordinating seaside hues and matching coastal themes. Anyone with a little craft or quilting knowledge can make these accessible and engaging projects, which range from quilts, wall hangings and cushions to tablecloths, pot holders and tea towels. With gorgeous colour photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this book will enable readers to stylishly decorate an entire seaside home, or just give an ordinary room anywhere a lovely seaboard motif.

Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing-it's easy! Use innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices to create 11 mind-bending quilt projects that'll have you seeing double. The best-selling author of Strips 'n Curves shares 3 simple construction methods. With something for every type of quilter, the endless possibilities of this collection will inspire you to see quilting in a whole new light.

With his unerring eye, Kaffe has succeeded in finding the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique color palette. This time he has chosen the medieval English village of Lavenham in Suffolk, where the 19 quilts in this book are set off against the ancient half-timbered Tudor houses. They are displayed in all their glory in a sumptuous eye-catching quilt gallery. Included in this set of new designs are many very special ones by Kaffe, and several by his long-time friend and co-designer, Liza Prior Lucy. Kaffe's Starry Night, featured on the cover, fussy cuts some of his brilliant floral fabrics in deep rich colors to great effect, setting them off by surrounding stars in his Shot Cottons. Shards translates the traditional Broken Dishes design into deliciously soft and subtle blends of pastel fabrics, shown off to perfection against the pale plaster and weathered timbers of the Lavenham houses. In a quite different vein, the boldly contrasting background stripes in black and white fabric in Blooming Columns make a dramatic contrast to the huge fussy-cut flowers appliqued onto it. This book--the 23rd in the series--includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Shaded Squares is one such lovely quilt for first timers, with its cleverly shaded squares each made up from two large triangles, one plain and one striped in Kaffe's Shot Cotton and Wide Stripe fabrics. Flat shots, a practical know-how section and glossary, back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each quilt.

Traditional piecing gets a fresh look! Do you love quilting, but are looking for a modern aesthetic? If so, you'll love Sister Sampler Quilts. Inside, you'll find 25 interchangeable sister blocks and 3 sampler quilts that challenge traditional grid layouts with fun, innovative settings. 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!

Sew the Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern, with 27 diamond-shaped, foundation-pieced blocks! Includes photos and step-by-step instructions.

A handmade quilt is a great addition to any home. Here are ten of them in a range of sizes and with a fresh, contemporary style, designed by quilting expert Janet Goddard. Combining simple block colours with bright patterns, Janet's designs have a chic quality that will easily suit and accessorise a beautiful contemporary house or apartment. Follow the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions provided to create your own stunning quilts, each accompanied by gorgeous photographs of the finished piece. Several of the projects inside have also been designed to be completed in a weekend or two, making these lovely, thoughtful gifts for family and friends. For those new to the world of quilting, materials and basic techniques sections in the book give you all the information you need to start - from essential equipment to basic piecing techniques. So simply pick up the book, choose fabrics and colours to match your own decor, and go on to create an eye-catching accessory for your home.

Created to commemorate the author's 40th anniversary of falling in love with her husband (and making her first quilt for him!), you can read the story behind each block, then make it personal by stitching in your own memories and using blank blocks for personal dedications. Piece and applique the stunning sampler quilt, or pick and choose your blocks and setting to suit your own needs and taste.

Perfect for beginners, this quilting book features simple illustrations and easy-to-follow steps that teach you how to make up to 30 beautiful quilts in a short amount of time! A comprehensive guide for both first-time quilters and those looking for a refresher course, Urban Quilting teaches you everything you need to know about this timeless craft. Each pattern contains instructions for three different quilt sizes, with designs that feature bold colors and geometric shapes that will stand out and look stunning in your home. Urban Quilting includes: * 10 quilt designs, each with patterns for 3 sizes, for making up to 30 quilts * Beginner-friendly content, including everything you need to know to get started * Detailed instructions with clear diagrams so you can learn quickly and easily * Insightful information on the history of quilting and how today's quilters are modernizing the craft

Quilt the illusion of stained glass. This rich resource of approachable techniques from expert Allie Aller will let you jump right in with 6 stained glass-style quilts, from dazzling wallhangings to throws and bedcovers-full-size pattern pullout included. Outline pieced and appliqued shapes 3 different ways-using trims, couching, and bias fabric strips. Explore your own ideas for both simple and intricate stained glass designs, and set yourself up for sewing success with tips on organizing your sewing space, using a design wall, and more. 'To sum up a lovely book that will have quilters itching to get started.' www.myshelf.com

Jump right in and get sewing. With this value-packed booklet of 10 baby quilt patterns from top designers, you'll find a perfect style for every baby. Cute and fun applique patterns are mixed in with bright and cheerful patchwork, with designs ranging from traditional to modern. And with clear instructions, illustrations and how-to photos, even beginner quilters will be whipping out these quilts in no time at all. Never wonder what to make for that new baby again.

Piecing with intention simply means taking the time to think about how you cut your fabrics and where they will end up appearing in the finished quilt. From fussy cutting particular design elements from commercially manufactured fabrics to working with selvages and stripes effectively, Amy offers readers unique patterns (quilts, a clutch and even a tote with 10 interchangeable paper piecing patterns to customise-perfect for gifting) that feature precise piecing for graphic and sometimes whimsical results. Fabric is the focus of this book: how to work with your favourite fabrics effectively to achieve the patchwork results you want. Foundation paper piecing is the most effective way to achieve perfect blocks even from the smallest pieces of fabrics, so most of the patterns are created using this method, but there are some traditionally pieced and applique projects as well. Amy includes both smaller projects and larger quilts-truly something for everyone.

Don't crumble under the weight of your scraps-embrace them with best-selling author, Quiltmaker columnist, and esteemed teacher Bonnie K. Hunter. Piece 12 unique, multicoloured scrap quilts in Bonnie's signature style. Turn leftover strips into usable fabric that's readily available for projects with the easy-to-use Scrap User's System. This complete guide to scrap quilting includes full-size templates, 2 paper-piecing patterns, and a full chapter on quiltmaking basics.

You asked for it...you've got it! Best-selling author Angela Walters is back with 70+ all-new free-motion designs and variations to take your quilting to the next level. Tackle your quilt top one bite at a time, with ideas for quilting specific shapes-squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, diamonds, and hexagons-plus background fillers and borders. Quilt planning is easier than ever with step-by-step illustrations and detail shots of each motif, plus stunning full-page quilt photos and a handy visual index. Each versatile design is perfect for use with your longarm, midarm, or home sewing machine.

A brand new collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by internationally-renowned designer, Lynette Anderson. Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and applique to the theme of nautical quilts a subject that was inspired by her own family history and her grandfather's career in the navy.

This collection of projects celebrating the sea includes large and small quilted projects so there is something for everyone. Choose from full-sized quilts, wall hangings, a needlework roll, pillows, bags and wall hangings, all illustrated with step-by-step artworks and instructions.

Weekends are the perfect time to get crafting! This stash-busting sewing book, aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive techniques section. Ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to make great gifts. Give them to your family and friends, or keep them for yourself! Projects include: apron, tea cozy, coin purse, weekend bag, bunting and bed quilt.

Includes 16 projects, twelve using Marci Baker's strip-pieced method from Not Your Grandmother's Tumbling Blocks and several updated designs from Sara Nephew's most popular book Big Book of Building Block Quilts, including Hollow Cube, Honeycomb Waffle, Downtown, and Space Crystal. Be inspired to explore the world of 3-D with the full-color photos and step-by-step illustrations.

Discover how to transform fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts. Award-winning quilter and fibre artist Joyce Hughes shows how to use dimensional thread painting, raw edge applique, and a variety of embellishments to make seasonal panels, beautiful florals, and panel replicas like Van Gogh's Starry Nights. From simple beading to more advanced three-dimensional pieces, Joycenpresents her techniques clearly and concisely with detailed photographs innstep-by-step format. Sure to please both traditional and contemporary artists alike, Creating Art Quilts with Panels also features a photographic gallery of inspirational art quilt masterpieces.

With simple step-by-step instructions that require only basic sewing skills, Barbara Weiland Talbert shows you how to make your own beautiful and durable quilts. Taking you through the complete quilting process in an easy-to-follow sequence, Talbert shows you how to select a suitable design, choose the best fabric, cut shapes, piece together blocks, assemble the quilt top, and finish your project. You'll quickly acquire the know-how and inspiration to create unique high-quality quilts that add a charming touch to your home.

Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity. Cut and combine solid-colour fabrics to create your own 'prints' - stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colourful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use colour, pattern and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!

Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? Turn your left-over fabrics or stash of odd fat quarters into 16 beautiful bags! The projects inside range from accessory essentials like an evening clutch and cross-body handbag, to invaluable carriers such as a foldable shopper and lunch tote that will see you through your daily tasks. Start off with an easy-to-follow crash-course on the essential sewing techniques you'll need - from adding a zip to creating patch/slip pockets. Then, jump straight into the projects and get stitching! Each project includes inspiring photography, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and heaps of handy hints and tips from your favourite bag-sewing expert, Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Ideal for sewists of all abilities, this is the ultimate, affordable, fat quarter-friendly project book that will get you making practical items straight away.