A collection of quick and easy quilting projects including designs by authors such as Lin Clemens (The Quilter's Bible), Marion Elliot and Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly. The projects include home decoration notions such as hanging hearts, quilted oven gloves, table mats and cushions. Every project is quick and easy to do even if you've never quilted before. Choose from hand or machine quilted projects and make fabulous gifts for friends and family.

Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with 35 must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art - how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons and charms.

Let your fabrics inspire you to create your own lovely combinations! Quilt designer Jen Kingwell brings you fifteen amazing new quilt designs in Quilt Lovely. With nine gorgeous quilt projects that use a variety of techniques, including applique, hand sewing and hand quilting, and six fun pillow projects that can be expanded easily into quilts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple, and an easy-to-navigate reference section provides advice on quilting basics and finishing.

Several large quilts are featured in this book, along with bags, pincushions, pillows and needlecases. These smaller projects make ideal gifts. Lynette uses a great deal of stunning stitchery and applique to create her beautifully distinctive designs. Other techniques featured include piecing and punch-needle. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel is enhanced by a book design that captures the heart-warming, quirky style of Lynette's designs.

Do you love Outlander? Do you have Scottish heritage? Learn to make modern, graphic quilts based on the woven patterns of traditional tartans of Scotland! Though the interweaving of tartan colours can be complex, the author has simplified the instructions for easy piecing. Simply cut strips, make strip sets, and sub-cut sections to make pieces that you can sew together to create rows. With a range of project types for each tartan, from runners and throws to bed-size quilts, there's something for every quilter. Includes patterns for clans Elliot, Maxwell, Maitland, Barclay, Hannay, Macrae of Conchra, Fraser, and an original design, Amador, to honour the area where the author lives.

Let your creativity take flight with quilting inspiration from butterflies of the Tiputini Biodiversity Research Station! Beginning with the magnificent 12-block sampler of butterflies and wreaths-an ideal block-of-the-month-you'll sew 8 enchanting projects that capture nature's beauty. Introduce contrast, embellishment, and negative space as you sew large quilts, pillows, wallhangings, and place mats. Full-size applique patterns are included, plus an easy guide to raw-edge fusible applique. 'A wonderful book for any lover of butterflies.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

This mini book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters. Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Whether you're wondering if you should prewash your fabric or how to create a particular style in your quilt, you'll find yourself turning to Alex's sage advice again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your guild, quilt group, sister, mum or friend, or anyone else you know who loves fabric as much as you do.

Use the printed lines (in two colours) to quickly make HSTs and QSTs in different sizes, hourglass units, and flying geese. Sew stitch-and-flip triangle blocks from leftover fabric with the Bonus Buddy, which doubles as a seam guide for your machine. Quilters of all skill levels will love getting two essential tools in one bundle!

Expand your idea of what a T-shirt quilt can be! Create nine innovative projects from special tees and more. Learn how to cut into clothing and solve common challenges.

Traditional quilt blocks are made up of common elements such as Flying Geese, Square-in-Squares, and Quarter-Square Triangles. Each of the elements can be constructed in a variety of ways-choose the ones that are easiest and most efficient! In this one book, you will find each method carefully broken down, explained, and illustrated, along with comprehensive sizing information. It's the ultimate no-maths, no-stress reference for all common quilt block elements!

Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, Debbie Shore brings you a selection of 15 brilliant backpacks! The 15 designs are created using the full-size rigid template contained within the book. It is easy-to-use, durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus it is simple to position and use - there is no need to pin it. The backpacks are made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. But why stop there? The template can also be used for your own design variations. As you mix and match the techniques covered within the book, Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie's friendly style and easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the template.

This is the ultimate go-to quilting guide for the complete beginner - no prior knowledge of quilting, or even sewing, is assumed. Ten fully illustrated techniques are included, covering everything a novice needs to know, including skills such as rag quilting, hand-tied wadding, English paper piecing and square work. The techniques are accompanied by ten simple projects, enabling the reader to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice. Projects include a tea cosy, table mat, lavender-filled keepsake, pinboard, table runner, throw, cushion, duffel bag, play mat and bed cover. Approachable and friendly in style, this beautifully illustrated book will give beginners the confidence to take up quilting, then use it as a basic skills 'bible' to have to hand when they need it.

Cosy up to wool applique with fifty colourful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool applique projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious flowers, birds, and butterflies of wool on top of cotton fabric, then add the embroidered finishing touches to fusible applique wall quilts, table toppers, and pillows. It's the perfect primer for every skill level.

Artist Minki Kim turns her own daily sketchbook challenge into 65 stitchable drawings to mix and match. Embroider and applique 6 useful projects to make and share. These easy-going, whimsical projects include; a patchwork pouch, a statement pillow, and a sweet wall hanging. Minki's uplifting designs, plus an extra gallery of small project ideas from coasters to wall art will appeal to anyone who wants to add personality to their home and personal accessories.

Organise a block-of-the-month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or opt to make it on your own. Other seasonal projects include a tabletop set, a project bag, a pillow and a throw. Inspired by her love of decorating for the seasons, Pat Sloan has created a stunning block-of-the-month quilt and an assortment of fun projects showcasing some of the block designs. Version I of the 85" by 85" quilt is made from vibrant batik fabrics for a bright and bold look. Version II uses more traditional colours and prints for a warm and toasty feel. To make either version of this quilt, you might want to organise or participate in a block-of-the-month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or you can opt to make it on your own from start to finish.

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

Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing and free-form curves. Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus full-size templates and 6 quilt colouring pages to help you work your own quilt magic.

Jelly Rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2 inch strips of colour co-ordinated fabric, rolled up to create a solid disk and tied with a ribbon. Hugely popular Moda Fabrics now presents all their ranges in this appealing way, which allows quilters to sample a little of lots of different designs. Jelly Roll Quilts is the first book to show quilters the best ways to use these desirable and labour-saving fabric packs. Learn how to make 16 quilts, perfectly suited to the colour co-ordinated rolls, as well as a variation in colourway, style or size for each project. Jelly roll quilts are suitable for quilters of all abilities, especially those with a passion for fabrics. From Bars of Gold to Pineapple Surprise and Starlight Express, the quilts in this book are at the cutting edge of the craft!

Each of the 16 lighthearted designs reflects Anni's favourite things-relaxing at home, shopping, travelling, and of course, sewing. Her passion for hand stitching plays a fanciful role in most all the projects with her signature quirky embroidery designs. Among the projects are three charming quilts as well as a pillow, table runner, and other decorative accessories to warm your everyday surroundings. Whether you're running to the local mall or travelling abroad, Anni's handy bag, coin purse, and travel document holder will keep everything in its place. And every quilter can use Anni's delightful pincushion, needle book, and sewing case to keep his or her sewing accessories organised! 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.