Compilation of authors Transform a single fabric print with marvelous piecing magic! Best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes share stunning One-Block Wonder quilts, with contributions from the popular Facebook design community. Learn how to choose the right 60 ruler, how to pick the... Read more
Sew Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Mary Hertel. Pick your project then pick your block: mix and match 8 super-easy projects with 16 adorable paper-pieced blocks just for Christmas. Simply follow Mary's clearly illustrated instructions to create fun and fresh holiday blocks. Plus, use her... Read more
Carla Hegeman Crim and Lindsay Conner. Turn treasured tees into something brand new-a T-shirt quilt! Capture the memories of a special time, starting with a quick pillow project or a baby quilt made from onesies, and work your way up to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing... Read more
Valerie Bothell Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy- quilt block piecing instructions and... Read more
Barbara H Cline Give simple quilt blocks a touch of magic--the add-a-strip way! Slice into basic shapes like squares, triangles, and diamonds. Then, piece in a 1" strip of contrasting fabric to create dozens of new designs! Quilters of all skill levels can piece geometric patterns that look... Read more
Quilting rulers have long been used by longarm quilters to make uniform shapes while quilting, but now, with the advent of the domestic ruler foot, domestic quilters can join in on the fun, too! Amanda Murphy, best-selling author of the Free-Motion Quilting Idea Sampler, starts by showing you how to... Read more
Triangles, hexagons, diamonds, and more! Learn to measure, rotary cut, and machine piece 60 shapes with ease. Don't be intimidated; triangle quilts are actually easy to put together when viewed as individual blocks on a grid. Sew 15 interesting angular quilts with no templates, no y-seams, and no... 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
Cozy up to wool applique with fifty colorful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy fusible applique projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious butterflies, birds, and flowers of wool on top of... 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
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
With forty inspiring quilt blocks from twenty celebrity designers working in their own fabrics, this mix-and-match block collection comes with five beautifully bold sampler-quilt projects.
Are you buried in scraps-big pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks, strips, and parts? Bonnie K. Hunter fans will love her newest book of playful string-quilt projects! Sew a dozen vibrant quilt patterns using the small leftovers from other projects that seem too tiny to save, yet too big to toss.... Read more
Get ready for some of the best-kept secrets in strip quilting! You'll start with the basics of cutting, storing, and piecing fabric strips from 1 1/2" to 3 1/2" wide. Explore five techniques to make strip-pieced rows, triangles, and more advanced blocks. Then make the most of your stash... 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... Read more
Let Mother Nature inspire your quilting! Best-selling author Amanda Murphy (Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book) shares the next book in her free-motion quilting series, packed with exciting new motifs. This handy guide provides more than one hundred original ideas... Read more
Raconteur-The Storyteller's Collection, a multi-award-winning quilt, is your next take-anywhere project. Sew a collection of miniature pieced hexagons from Cinzia White's storytelling sampler. Make the king-size quilt your next long-term project, or pick and choose from 359 block designs to... Read more
Are you a sewist who wants to break into quilting? Or a quilter who'd like to turn your blocks into something a little more dimensional? Take a walk on the wild side with eighteen projects that combine the best of both worlds! Create useful gifts and home decor, including bright modern quilts, a pencil case, notebook cover, market bag, and 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
Print, paint, stamp, and stitch...it's never been so fun to design as it is with kraft-tex! Discover the incredibly durable paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews just like fabric. Modern designers share twelve clever kraft-tex projects plus six bonus ideas, from bags and wallets to coasters and embroidered bracelets, proving there's something for everyone.
Compilation: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr. Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the... 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.
From best-selling author and quilt historian Barbara Brackman comes the fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line. Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and... 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
The Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern is ready for your creative interpretation. One block at a time, you'll construct twenty-seven crazy-quilting diamonds on foundation-piecing templates. With photos and step-by-step instructions, you'll have fun embroidering the seams and adding... Read more
Boldly enter the world of cosplay and gain the confidence to design the costume of your dreams! Award-winning cosplayer Amanda Haas helps you translate your ideas from fiction to reality as you research costumes, shop for fabrics, mash-up patterns, and present your cosplay at a competition.
Sew modern quilts that illuminate your life with the help of ombre fabrics. Easy large-scale piecing shows the entire ombre gradation, while smaller-pieced quilts let colors dance and glow in hundreds of hues, tints, and tones! With a single fabric containing subtle shifts from pale to dark, color... Read more
Does your creative den leave you feeling overwhelmed or uninspired? Energize your crafting space with jazzy ideas for organization and accessibility! With over one hundred and fifty photos, this lookbook offers an endless visual parade of ideas to help your studio reach its full potential. Smart... Read more
Stitch something awesome today! From the creative mind of Megan Eckman come 15 edgy and fun embroidered projects to sew. Just choose your designs, iron them on, and stitch along the lines. Mix and match 50 on-trend designs like crystals and succulents to decorate accessories and home decor. Even... Read more
Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with... Read more
Mix and match 15 blocks for endless precut quilts. Modern precuts meet classic quilt blocks! Stimulate your creativity with 15 pretty patterns that show off 12" blocks in an engaging variety of settings and sizes. Make a sweet sampler quilt with all 15 blocks or repeat motifs for endless variations.
Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, "How did you do that?" Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You'll learn how to sew 12 visually arresting quilts each in 4 colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options.
18 Insulated Projects Perfect for Beginners. Create potholders, trivets, drink sleeves and a variety of insulated bags. Learn how to sew cozy home decor with Insul-Fleece. 8" x 10", 104 pages.
With a love for all things Americana, Masako Wakayama celebrates her beloved and unique style with a dozen homespun projects. Perfect for multi-crafters, this collection invites you to explore sewing, wool applique, punch needle, quilting, and embroidery! Reference detailed instructions for sewing... 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
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