This remarkable book features fifty quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, some of which were presented on Barbara's blog in 2011. Many of these blocks weren't designed until the 1930s, but Barbara selected each one for the unique symbolism its name lends to recounting... Read more
Jennifer Clouston 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... Read more
Weeks Ringle & Sophie Kerr Get in the DIY spirit and join Sophie and her friends as they enroll in Sewing 101. Learn how to choose fabrics, sew with a sewing machine and use basic sewing tools like a pro. Easy instructions make these projects totally fun, and Sophie's advice makes them even... Read more
Angela Walters Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters 70 Designs for Blocks, Backgrounds & Borders Get into shape: The ultimate visual guide for free-motion quilting in specific geometric shapes. Follow step-by-step illustrations to create more than 70 free-motion quilting designs... Read more
Here's Bargello like you've never seen it before: stunning quilts full of free-form twists, turns, and 3-D effects that make them look like op art paintings. The biggest surprise is how simple these quilts are to make!
Designer Ruth Ann Berry shows you how to use easy, straight-line... Read more
Amanda Murphy. Take the guesswork out of free-motion quilting with 155 fresh ideas, each handpicked for a specific space on a quilt. Popular author Amanda Murphy pairs unique free-motion designs with 30 well-loved quilt blocks, such as the Sawtooth Star and Drunkard's Path. Pick and choose... Read more
The ultimate no-math reference for quilters is back and better than ever, with 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each! Ultra-portable and indispensible, this updated reference keeps the cutting instructions at your fingertips with more blocks, more diagrams, and more practical tips. Highlights... Read more
Mind your p's and q's... precuts and quilt blocks, that is! Popular designer Vanessa Goertzen puts charm squares to the test with 18 projects using precut 5" x 5" squares. Start with fresh, simple blocks and build your skills to sew versatile snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using... Read more
Mary Hertel. With all they do for us, don't purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8" paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to your travel bag or a fancy fox to your drawstring tote-just sew by number and have fun watching the... Read more
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
Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion machine quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8... Read more
The ultimate no-math reference for quilters! 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,... Read more
It is the 1920s, in the world of quilting circles. A wealthy woman and prominent local quilter is murdered with a pair of quilting shears during the preparations for a local flower show, leaving a dying clue on the lap quilt she and the executive committee are making as the first prize.... Read more
Master the precision and attention to detail needed for small quilts! In this book, author Donna Lynn Thomas teaches you the skills you need to create accurately pieced quilts in miniature. Choosing fabrics (with emphasis on print size), cutting (with emphasis on accuracy), sewing (with techniques... Read more
Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks-learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete dress patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created from mix-and-match elements. Plenty of... Read more
Judy Gauthier Sewing with plush fabrics 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun & Fashion Tips & Techniques to Conquer Cuddle Easy Downloadable Patterns Learn to sew with plush fabrics and faux fur just as easily as any other substrate using Judy Gauthier's expert tips! Keep velvety fabrics from... Read more
You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, you'll learn to stitch with uniform spacing for a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with five pages of full-size stitch templates and dozens of... Read more
Best-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you're an experienced paper piecer or a beginner, Mary provides clear, simple instructions that will have you paper piecing her cute animal designs in no time.... Read more
Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create particularly beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including the four different edge treatments, the range of sizes... Read more
Add warmth and texture to your home with wool applique. Sewing in the popular folk-art style, you'll stitch fifteen projects, including thirteen heirloom-worthy table mats and two versions of an Advent calendar. Learn how reverse applique brings depth and color to your handwork without the bulk of... Read more
With a few yards of fabric and this beginner-friendly guide, you'll learn to piece the simplest blocks and complete your first quilt! Established teacher Jo Avery guides you through twelve projects to whet your appetite for quiltmaking and take it a step further. Move from basic pieced strips,... Read more
A well-dressed table is just stitches away! Showcase your creativity with handmade table toppers that are equal parts functional and fun. Best-selling author Judy Gauthier shares twenty unique table runners you can display year round, plus coordinating placemats and napkins. Step-by-step... Read more
Piecing meets fast and easy fusible wool applique in this follow-up to the best-selling Kim Schaefer's Calendar Quilts. Start a family tradition by hanging a new mini quilt in your home each month! Twelve seasonal wall quilts-one for each month of the year-are perfect for quick projects, gifts, scrap-busting, and block-of-the-month clubs.
Sharing her passion for applique, experienced teacher and author Annie Smith teaches you everything you need to know to sew the quilt of your dreams! This colorful guide to hand and machine applique includes step-by-step techniques, plus advice on fabric selection, choosing supplies, and working... Read more
Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a handy thread use key (organized by thread manufacturer) that shows the most common uses for the wide variety of threads commonly used by quilters and sewists. This valuable information will help you determine which one is right... Read more
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... Read more
Get info on all of the basics you need to dye fabric, including necessary tools, the best dyes, which fabrics to use, additives, precautions, and more-all in one handy reference tool! Dyeing expert Linda Johansen offers a full overview of the process, including special... Read more
One-Block Wonder expert and best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal, along with fellow quilter Nancy Miller, teach quilters the endless ways to turn preprinted fabric panels into fabulous blocks. Learn how to arrange One-Block Wonder hexagons around a panel, how to blend hexagon colors into the panel, and how to sew it all together.
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.
Take advantage of everything your sewing machine has to offer! Decorative quilt artist Deborah Louie teaches how to use the stitch options on your machine and incorporate them into gorgeous applique pieces.
Combine bursts of cotton color with wool wildlife, flowers, and more! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer introduces 12 new quilt projects in her beloved whimsical, modern, folk-art style. The quilts are perfect for beginners to explore easy fusible applique projects, as well as experienced stitchers, who can enjoy these brand new designs.
Fast and fun embroidery stitches! Sit and stitch a full project in just one hour with best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame. Mix and match motifs from 18 different projects with original embroidery designs and detailed stitch instructions. Plus, learn how to apply embroidery motifs... Read more
Who can resist a perfectly coordinated and fun-filled fabric charm pack? Now make the most of your growing collection with projects designed with the charm pack lover in mind. Sew colorful and bright quilt projects, each using only one charm pack, one extra fabric, and a background fabric. All 18 projects come in two colorway options with easy to follow instructions and illustrations.
Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing... Read more
Finish your quilt strong with a polished and professional touch! From borders to binding (with batting in between) this is the perfect reference tool with step-by-step instructions on how to complete each finishing touch. Go from ordinary to extraordinary with over 100 different border options to... Read more
Bring a pop of color to traditional Sashiko stitching! Make 23 different projects with your choice of colorful thread and project surface to create something unique to you. Projects include totes, bags, purses, towels, table decor, picnic cloths, and more! Fill your home with charming Sashiko pieces... Read more
Create festive dolls with bright colors and cheerful eyes guaranteed to bring warmth and joy to any home. Shirley Hudson's art dolls are easy to make and fun to paint using cloth, simple sewing, and fun embellishments. For every crafter of any skill set, follow the step-by-step process and... Read more
Learn the basics of paper piecing with renowned teacher Carol Doak. Create your own wall quilt by sewing blocks that can be completed in 3 simple steps!
An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whim sical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted-- and that's wit h one pattern! 17 A-Line skirts from one basic pattern create endless possibi lities
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