Learn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares the emotional, creative, and technical aspects of memory quilting through colourful storytelling and photography. Practical projects inspired by real families' stories will help you celebrate love, provide comfort, and honour your family's heritage.

Keep your mind sharp and have fun with over 60 completely new word puzzles for quilters and sewists, including crossword puzzles, word searches, Criss Crosses, and more! Great for guilds, classes, shop hops, and more. Give your favourite quilter or sewist the gift of entertainment with an activity book made just for them.

Create incredible quilts for your home with this collection of foundation paper-pieced quilt patterns featuring 12 different animals. Learn how to create realistic representations of your favourite animals and birds in stunning paper-pieced quilt blocks. This unique collection of 12 contemporary quilt patterns includes a tiger, butterfly, swan, owl, peacock and polar bear as well as many more. There are instructions to show how to resize the quilt blocks if you want to make them larger, as well as instructions for how to add borders to increase the size of the overall quilt. Author and foundation paper piecing expert, Juliet van der Heijden, explains how your fabric choice can really alter the overall effect of the quilt patterns to create very different results, and she encourages you to have fun and adapt the quilt patterns through your own choice of fabrics. There are step-by-step instructions showing Juliet's foundation paper-piecing techniques and all the pattern pieces are available via a PDF download.

This high-powered mix for all who make and appreciate contemporary art quilting begins the creativity-inspiring series Exploring Art Quilts with SAQA. Its book-and-journal-blend format with 350 photos reveals today's latest work and designs and also serves as a long-term creative reference. Be inspired by interviews, gorgeous art quilt photos, and current creations by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA), the renowned international organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt. Meet 16 artists living around the world, including stories on their beginnings as art quilters. Peer at every detail in photos showing the range of content being produced today. A series of articles examine art being made in various locales; France, Japan, and the United Kingdom are included in this volume. Finally, learn from the work of SAQA's Juried Artist members in 10 themed image galleries highlighting the range and complexity of their art.

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.

Use traditional piecing skills to create tomorrow's heirloom quilts. You'll discover how to give your favorite blocks a scrappy, modern look with elegant and up-to-date versions of time-tested quilt designs from popular designer Amy Ellis. Learn a bit about the history behind each block as Amy reimagines them as new classics. Build your confidence to "go modern" with Amy's bright and appealing designs that begin with traditional blocks Tips for using color and negative space ensure a modern look with the fabric from your stash Get handy hints, from Amy and other top designers, that will help you better understand what makes a scrap quilt successful

From Masako Wakayama, comes these five sheets of premium, single-sided fusible paper sheets for fine applique. Wash for a touchably soft finish; the unique double-layer substrate is flexible yet thick enough to provide stability.

This pretty, practical password keeper, featuring a beautiful quilt from Bonnie K. Hunter, stores all of your online passwords in one handy place. The pages are organised alphabetically by website for easy reference, while the spiral binding provides quick access to each page. Bonnie K. Hunter fans will want to buy one for themselves and one as a gift!

Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide!

Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you'll find:

- Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for--and with--friends.

- Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills.

- Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.

From best-selling author Kim Schaefer comes this collection of 21 engaging piecing and applique projects for autumn, including tried-and-true motifs such as pumpkins, sunflowers, acorns, turkeys and autumn leaves. Plus, celebrate Halloween with spooky spiders, friendly bats, expressive jack-o-lanterns and much more. Make projects in a variety of sizes, from tea towels and place mats to lap quilts and table runners. These quick and easy projects will brighten up your home for autumn.

Let the fabric do the work! Joyce shows you uncomplicated ways to work with landscape-themed fabrics to make a quilted wallhanging you'll be proud to show off. Quickly build an eye-catching scene using her popular techniques for painting, fusing, embellishing, and embroidering.

Experience the magic of patchwork and quilting centre, Cowslip Workshops, with this collection of patchwork projects by owner Jo Colwill. Jo is an expert patchworker and quilter with over 25 years experience and she has created this stunning collection of patchwork projects for you to try. Based on the most popular classes she runs at Cowslip Workshops, this collection includes patterns for 10 large quilts including full-sized bed quilts and large wall hangings, as well as 10 small patchwork projects. The small patchwork projects include a motif or design taken from the original quilt to provide a quick patchwork project and make fantastic gifts. These small projects include cushions, patchwork hangings, a needle cushion and a cuddly rabbit and offer a fantastic 'taster' of Jo's designs if you don't feel ready to tackle a full quilt. There are, however, plenty of larger scale projects for the more experienced sewer looking for a challenge. Jo demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques including template-free and bondaweb applique, hand and machine quilting, embroidery and embellishing. This range of techniques means that the projects are suitable for beginners right through to more experienced sewers, plus full-sized templates are provided with two pull-out pattern sheets.

Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs - JUST designs - and will lay flat on your work surface to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving! The first in a new series, this visual guide is filled with over 75 continuous-line designs from your favourite designers to get you stitching.

Sew modern quilts with these jelly roll designs Love modern quilts? Love jelly rolls? Pam and Nicky Lintott have designed 12 thoroughly modern quilts made using jelly rolls for quick and easy piecing. Their designs and instructions are easy to follow and the quilts come together very quickly for fast results. As well as the 12 stunning quilt tops there are designs and instructions for using up the remaining jelly roll strips to create beautiful backs for each quilt - creating a collection of 24 quilt designs! All the designs feature step by step instructions and flat shots of the quilts for extra clarity. Jelly rolls are the ultimate pre-cut fabric bundle and give you a head start on any quilting project. These modern quilt designs lend themselves incredibly well to using jelly rolls, making them quick and easy to piece with stunning results.

The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890, this collection of blue-and-white beauties will inspire you to make gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.

Create four pictorial quilts with easy-to-use, paint-by-numbers colour keys! These complex quilts may look difficult, but Kerry Foster takes the guesswork out of fabric choice so that you can sew animal portraits with sophisticated areas of light and shadow. Use the colour keys and diagrams to easily choose a palette from your fabric stash and create amazing portraits with turned-edge machine applique. Choose from a fabulous fox, an adorable raccoon, a majestic stag, and a fierce bear!

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular and easy method of creating beautiful, hand-sewn patchwork designs. The fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and the resulting shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing whether you're on the move, or at home. Successful and established author Alistair Macdonald provides 18 fabulous projects, including a lovely baby's play mat, a stylish gentleman's scarf, a useful hobby bag, a tea cosy, a gorgeous tote bag and a make-up purse. All the patchwork is done by hand sewing, using the English Paper Piecing method in fresh, bright cottons and with clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. There is some machine sewing for putting projects together, but you can hand sew if you prefer. Actual size templates for every project are included.

Home is where the quilt is! Quilt your own home or your dream home with this collection of inspiring designs for quilts, wall hangings and cushions. Choose from townhouses to quaint cottages, seaside beach huts, converted barns and even shepherd's huts. There's a quirky quilted home for everyone, whatever your taste! Janet's distinctive style includes lots of freehand machine embroidery, hand stitchery and applique. As well as the 15 main quilt projects there is also a collection of extra ideas to sew smaller projects including a keyring; decorated napkins and even a quilted felt brooch. Janet uses a combination of sewing, quilting and applique techniques to create her quilt patterns including freehand machine embroidery and hand quilting, which are currently both very popular sewing techniques. All the quilting and pattern templates are included at full size for instant sewing. And templates can be mixed and matched to create your unique designs.

Learn the secrets of colour theory and how you can use it to improve your quilting projects. The founding members of Fat Quarterly, the popular e-zine on quilting, share their expertise of how to use colour successfully in quilting. The book is split into 6 colour-themed sections with block ideas for every colour theory combination, so there's plenty to inspire you to create colourful projects with ease. The colour theory is then applied to 12 beautiful quilted project patterns. Choose from full sized bed quilts and quick projects such as bags and cushion covers. Includes six colour themed sections exploring colour theory with the use of popular quilt blocks, as well as two practical quilting project ideas for each colour. Also features a basic quilting techniques section including binding and finishing.

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.

This delightful planner is a helpful, convenient way to track projects both individually and in the context of larger goals. There are no dates, so you can start at any time.

Learn crazy quilting, the ultimate art of hand embroidery and embellishment. Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston's gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts. Learn which fabrics, threads, and needles to use; how to piece crazy quilt blocks; how to embroider with thread, ribbons, beads, and other embellishments; how to assemble your blocks into a finished quilt; and more.