Rediscover crewel embroidery with colorful wool and cheerful designs sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all levels to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! Create texture and dimension using wool thread and felt applique. Stitch up flowers, honeycombs, fish, and so much more. Embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and curious crafters looking to expand their skill set will enjoy the range of hand stitches and instructional illustrations accompanying each design.
Discover the art of kogin, a style of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery with modern appeal. Historically, kogin was used as a pattern darning technique to reinforce threadbare fabric and add warmth to the clothing worn by farmers in the villages of northern Japan. With dozens of beautiful and... Read more
Take wool applique and make it bright, bold, and modern. Contemporary quilters can now experience the joy and satisfaction of working with wool and traditional quilt blocks and techniques, but with a fresh twist on color combination and design choices. These 12 projects are made with beginners in mind and include helpful step-by-step commentary.
Take your love for modern quilt patterns and incorporate them in your home! The ultimate guide for fresh quilting projects, Modern Day Quilter features 17 contemporary quilt patterns that result in one-of-a-kind projects. From adding patchwork to baseball hats, denim jackets, and shoes to making a... Read more
Make bright, stunning quilts and quilted home decor and accessory projects with modern improvisational techniques. In celebration of freeform creativity, the covered methods focus on choosing color, shape, and function.
This botanical themed Block of the Month is a fresh and modern original! It has been designed around a collection of 9 embroidery stitches that highlight the beauty of 17 different healing herbs. The setting is clean and simple, and allows for a wide variety of quilting styles. 9 Month Program 17... Read more
When piecing just won't cut it, fusing is the answer! Circles, triangles, curved edges,lines with no seams to sew, no shape is off limits. Award-winning fiber artist Sue Bleiweiss introduces you to modern quilt design, with an intro to fusible fabric art and seven satisfying applique projects to... Read more
Another beautiful design by Lella Boutique! This one has been redone in their Moda fabric line, Old Glory. Quilt finishes 63 1/2" x 76 1/2", and you will need 5 yds of backing fabric.
Riel Nason Decorate your home for Halloween with projects made from 5 easy and stylish block motifs, including skulls, spiderwebs, and spooky eyes! Whether your look is elegant with pretty orange lights and intricately carved jack-o-lanterns or the most haunted house on the block, you're sure to... Read more
Modern Holiday Table Runners Quilt Booklet makes six adorable projects for any season, perfect for celebrating throughout the year. These runners are fun and quick to make, with simple piecing and clear instructions to get you started sewing, no matter what level of quilter you are.
Laced with retro-inspired circles and bold stripes, these modern quilts leave an unforgettable impression. Piecing circles, half circles, and quarter circles is easier than you think, and the authors will teach you to add movement and depth two ways?through easy strip sets or stripe-printed fabric.... Read more
Modern Holiday Table Runners 2 Quilt Booklet makes six adorable projects for any season, perfect for celebrating throughout the year. These runners are fun and quick to make, with simple piecing and clear instructions to get you started sewing, no matter what level of quilter you are.
Quilting is easier than ever with this popular method. A modern approach to quilting that?s fresh, fun, and simpler than it sounds; it will change the way you quilt (for the better). Great for moms or anyone with a busy schedule - these 13 projects are easy to transport because they make it simple... Read more
8 quilt designs written for 3 sizes- Lap, Twin and Queen/King. Easy to kit-3, 1-yard cuts make lap quilt kit. Twin uses 2 lap kits, Q/K uses 4 lap kits.
Celebrate your pet with a modern embroidered art portrait. Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach and just 4 embroidery stitches.
Representation matters, and this embroidery looks like you! Celebrate diversity with 10 projects and more than 50 motifs in a wide array of skin tones, body shapes, and hair textures.
Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create... Read more
-Stitch 6 textured projects with easy-to-follow free-form embroidery instructions
-Each project features a unique stitch combination, including some wool applique
-Finished creations are visually stunning artwork that can be treasured for a lifetime