It's time for new fun with an old favorite - crayons!  Using the new Melt-n-Blend technique, anyone can create beautiful applique designs with a dimensional, hand-painted look that brings quilts to life.

• Learn to tint and shade luscious fruits, gorgeous blossoms, and more - using crayons, colored pencils, and markers
• Choose from seven inspiring projects of increasing complexity, with something for every skill level; a terrific gallery offers more ideas
• Make one-of-a-kind applique designs that can be used in any project - simply fuse them into place

80 pages

Throw your quilts a few curves - and get spectacular results!  Best-selling author Karla Alexander takes her Stack The Deck technique in fun new directions with this assortment of 19 eye-popping designs.

• Beginner-friendly techniques take the intimidation out of curved piecing
• Instructions offer you two options:  use one of the Creative Grids quilting rulers designed by Karla herself or cut your curves freehand
• Energetic designs feature contemporary fabrics and range from simple to challenging

96 pages

In her follow-up to her best-selling Take 5, Kathy Brown has outdone herself with a terrific collection of all-new quilt patterns.

• Choose from 16 easy quilt patterns with broad appeal, each made from just five fabrics
• Showcase the latest quilt fabrics in a variety of scrappy and complex-looking designs
• Create beautiful projects based on traditional quilt patterns and using Kathy's simplified approach to fabric choices

80 pages

How can something so elegant be so easy?  Experience the joys of using wool applique to add depth and texture to your quilts and other projects.  There are no edges to turn under - and wool doesn't fray!  Even beginners can create these cozy, antique-looking quilts.

• Choose from 11 traditional projects that combine reproduction fabrics with felted-wool applique designs
• Find all the basic techniques in the wool-applique instructions
• Stitch conversation-piece quilts, table runners, pillows, and more

96 pages

It doesn't seem possible!  See one simple block - Squares within Squares - morph into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts.  Barbara Douglas rotates, resizes, and rearranges this block to create 14 stunning projects.

• Discover a block so easy a child could make it, and quilt designs so sophisticated that advance quilters will want to
• Create projects of all sizes, from table runners and lap quilts to bed-sized quilts
• Make simple changes in value placement to create movement and produce intricate-looking designs

80 pages

Wondering what to do with all those extra pieces and odd bits?  Here's the answer!  Best-selling author Lynn Roddy Brown presents 17 eye-catching, precut-friendly quilts that make brilliant use of scraps and leftover units from previous projects.  Organized by the type of unit used - such as half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, four-patch units, and nine-patch units - this unique collection has something for everyone.

96 pages

Each sweet and elegant quilt in this book invites you to combine what you have on hand with new fabrics to create a fresh, modern look.

• Twelve unique quilt patterns are perfect for confident beginners and seasoned quilters alike
• Planned color schemes use a wide variety of quilt fabrics in each color for an easy yet appealing scrappiness
• Several quilt patterns include charming applique designs that can be done by hand or machine

80 pages

Using today's exciting fabrics, quilting experts Christine Porter and Darra Williamson give Sunbonnet Sue a wonderfully updated look. 

• Find 12 small quilts featuring different themes, one for each month of the year
• Enjoy full-sized pattern pieces and fast-and-easy fusible applique
• Discover fun embellishing tips with each project

80 pages

Learn to paper piece with everyone's favorite quiltmaker!

• 7 projects
• Full-size paper piecing patterns for 7 blocks and 1 border
• Instructional photographs make every step easy to achieve

55 pages

Discover some of Quiltmaker Magazine's most creative foundation-pieced projects, from an impressive list of designers including Irene Berry, Theresa Eisinger, and joyce Robinson.  With 14 quilts ranging from whimsical to pictorial, geometric to floral, this value-packed collection has something for everyone.

• Clear, step-by-step directions and full-sized patterns; many projects include alternate-colorway illustrations as well
• Most designs provide an original Quiltmaker quilting suggestion for easy finishing.
• Projects range from easy to challenging and include bed quilts, wall hangings, kids' quilts, a table runner, and a tree skirt

96 pages

Sara Diepersloot, author of the popular Simple Style, presents 18 exciting new patterns in one small volume - a terrific value.  Known for irresistible projects that come together quickly, Sara gives you fun ways to showcase the gorgeous fabrics you love.

• View clear illustrations that include an alternate colorway for each project
• Make projects that are easy enough for beginners and enticing enough for seasoned quilters
• Follow Sara's lead and use theme or novelty fabrics, or spotlight large-scale florals and other favorites

80 pages

Gather up your little precuts - charm school is back in session!  Enjoy fresh designs from the popular authors of Country Threads Goes to Charm School.  Sparkling with energy, these quilts make the most of 5" precut squares and also include instructions for using yardage.

• Choose from 20 patterns and enjoy fun decorating and gift-giving ideas
• Make appealing designs such as table runners, doll quilts, a pillow, and a tree skirt in fabrics ranging from country to bright, reproduction, theme prints, and more
• Try new techniques and get lots of quilting pleasure from quick-to-finish projects

80 pages

Stacey Trock, author of the popular Cuddly Crochet, presents a terrific new collection of cuddly stuffies.  Find animals from every continent and the sea, all made with earth-friendly yarns.  Discover fun facts about the yarns and regions.

• Create a moose, panda, penguin, alpaca, snake, whale, and a few surprises
• Turn fibers such as soy, bamboo, organic cotton, and undyed wool into child-friendly toys
• Get basic info on crochet as well as stuffed-animal assembly in projects for all skill levels

80 pages

See how easy it is to knit these adorable doll clothes - and sew a simple doll to wear them.  Designed to fit the 9" doll pattern included in this book, the wardrobe ranges from basic tops and bottoms to terrific bear, cat, lion, and skunk costumes, and more.

80 pages

Laura Farson, author of the popular New Twists on Twined Knitting, presents beautiful knitting patterns for cozy, comfortable, durable slippers - plus a number of coordinating socks.

80 pages

Sock knitting just got a lot simpler.  Using this new technique, knitters can avoid complicated heels and stitch up socks in a jiffy. 

No heels, No hassles!

48 pages

Antje Gillingham, best-selling author of Knitting Circles Around Socks and Knitting More Circles Around Socks, expands her repertoire with this beautiful collection of stylish accessories.

95 pages

Susan Taylor Propst, best-selling author of Beautiful Blooms and Another Season of Beautiful Blooms, presents a gorgeous new collection of nature-inspired applique designs.  Discover a stunning array of practical items for gifts and home decor.

• Choose from nine beautiful small projects - all celebrating nature - with applique designs ranging from daffodils and tulips to hostas and ivy
• Find step-by-step instructions showing how to make place mats, tote bags, carrying cases, a neck-roll pillow, an elegant wall hanging, and more
• Use hand or fusible applique; or make the projects using theme prints or preprinted panels instead

95 pages

Dazzle your friends with a Kaleidoscope quilt!  Each sparkling paper-pieced quilt pattern features eight shapes that come together to form a single, wonderfully unique block.

• Choose from 10 all-new paper-piecing designs that convey energy and movement
• Make beautiful, complex-looking quilts by following clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions by best-selling author Nancy Mahoney
• Achieve great results, right down to those narrow little points

80 pages

Now you can add new dimension and texture to your life, even if you're just learning to sew.  This exciting collection of fashion and home-decor patterns from Vanessa Christenson, owner of V and Co., shows how.

• Discover more than 20 simple sewing ideas, including eye-catching quilts, pillows, scarves, purses and an assortment of clever embellishments
• Create three-dimensional flowers, raw-edge ruffles, tasteful tucks and pleats, and more
• Sew easy patterns and express yourself with unique designs that are just your style

96 pages

Sew on the line for great results!

Want to make stunning applique blocks featuring complex-looking curves - without the challenge of intricate piecing?  Use this easy machine-applique method.

• Learn to use interfacing to stitch perfectly smooth curved pieces by machine
• Choose from 12 applique projects in styles ranging from traditional to modern
• Find beautifully scrappy projects that are perfect for putting your stash to use 

80 pages

Discover an innovative and easy technique for inserting prairie points along with any half-square or quarter-square triangle in a quilt pattern.  Open up unlimited possibilities for adding dimension to quilts.

• Let the author of the popular Better Together show you how to include prairie points in traditional blocks
• Choose from 10 unique projects, including the terrific "Bear's Paw-Table Runner" and coordinating lap quilt
• Make large prairie points that conceal a novelty print or appliqued motif - great for "peekaboo" baby quilts!

79 pages

Quilters and sewists alike will enjoy this fabulous - and amazingly varied - collection of stitched and quilted projects.  Brimming with design talent, the book features work by Kim Brackett, Linda Lum DeBono, Kim Diehl, Cynthia Tomaszewski, and many more.

• Stitch striking table runners, pillows, and quilts, plus stylish bags, practical totes, funky bracelets, a pincushion, upcycled projects including a cup cozy and scarf, and many other unique accessories
• Sew, quilt, applique, and embroider gifts for the holidays and other special occasions
• Choose from eye-catching designs that range from traditional to modern

111 pages

Designer Susan Purney Mark makes brilliant use of strip sets and angled cuts in nine appealing projects, opening up exciting new design possibilities

• Insert bold accent strips to achieve a refreshingly different look
• Use blocks in a variety of ways - in borders, quilt centers, repeat-block quilts, and more
• Enhance your design with raw-edge applique

63 pages

By popular demand, Carrie Nelson presents a terrific follow-up to her top-selling Schnibbles Times Two.  Quilters will find 12 beautiful pairs of small and large quilts made from convenient precut 5" and 10" squares.  So appealing and easy, these great quilts from the creator of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company are perfect for all skill levels.

96 pages

Enjoy a beautiful array of scrap quilts specially selected for their variety of styles, skill levels, techniques, and sizes.  In this value-packed collection, there's something for everyone.

• Choose from 16 attractive pieced and appliqued designs from the pages of McCall's Quilting
• Gather inspiration from such expert designers as Lissa Alexander, Susan Purney Mark, Gerri Robinson, and Pat Sloan
• Play with a wide variety of scraps to give your projects depth and individuality

96 pages

The author of the popular Deck The Halls presents gorgeous applique designs inspired by well-known Bible passages.  Filled with motifs from nature, such as wheat sheaves and vines, these pretty projects have wide appeal.

• Choose from 11 eye-catching designs that include wall hangings, table runners, a table topper, and a pillow
• Lift your spirits with "Birds of the Air", "Faith, Hope, and Love", and many more
• Find full-sized applique templates and clear, step-by-step instructions

96 pages

Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks, authors of the best-selling 'Tis The Season, won many fans with their chunky, funky applique projects.  Now you'll be thrilled to find quilts and other comforts in the same cozy style for decorating all year long!

• Appealing designs with floral themes are a little bit country with a dash of contemporary flair
• Fifteen simple projects include wall hangings, framed appliques, lap quilts, assorted pillows, a table topper, and a bed quilt
• Easy fusible applique makes for quick work on both cotton and wool projects

79 pages

Enjoy making continuous pinwheels using the "Twister" tool.  It's fun, fast and easy with endless possibilities!  Create a variety of patterns...from quilts and pillows to aprons and runners.  Let's Twist! 

24 pages

If you thought you had fun with the first book...just wait!  The pinwheel craze continues with more patterns using both size "Twister" tools and takes you to the next level of creativeness using strips, blocks and "disappearing" pinwheels.  Keep on twisting! 

28 pages

Enjoy old-time quilts made easy with today's modern techniques!  Draped over a rocker, folded next to the fireplace, displayed on a quilt rack, hung on a wall... you'll love showing off quilts from this inspired collection.

• Stitch your choice of 10 vintage-style quilts, all simple enough for beginning quilters
• Give your quilts an old-fashioned look with reproduction fabrics, from scrappy country colors to Civil War designs
• Choose from seasonal quilts, plus projects for everyday living

80 pages

Crocheters everywhere fell in love with the quirky toys in Amigurumi World and Amigurumi Two!  Now Ana Paula Rimoli presents the third book in her best-selling series.  Sparkling with playful ideas inspired by her children, this wildly imaginative collection will tickle kids of all ages.

• Choose from more than 25 irresistible toys that stitch up quickly
• Catch Ana's creative zaniness - put a grin on a silly hot dog, stitch a princess frog with a water-lily throne, make mom and baby koalas, create a tugboat, and more
• Find step-by-step instructions, great photos, and lots of funny friends

80 pages

The popular Joined at the Hip design team brings a fresh new palette to this quilt collection.  See what can be done when a few lighter and brighter colors are splashed on country-style quilts. 

• Get back to the land with 12 beautiful patchwork and applique designs inspired by the Iowa farms where the authors grew up
• Create projects ranging from table runners to wall quilts, lap quilts, and bed runners
• Read appealing descriptions of life in the country and discover stories in the quilts themselves

80 pages

Set off your quilt center with a border that looks complex but is as easy as building one block or row at a time.  Avoid all the fussy fitting and fudging - and greatly increase your design options.

• Discover clever alternatives to long border strips and sashing
• Choose from 12 eye-catching, beginner - friendly projects
• Enjoy traditional as well as contemporary designs

80 pages

Brimming with exciting projects - 50 in all - this collection provides extraordinary value!  Choose from decorative crib quilts, lap quilts, and bed-sized quilts in a variety of fabric combinations.  Create everything from two-fabric designs to scrappy multiple-fabric quilts.  Featuring traditional patchwork and fast cutting and piecing techniques, these quilts have broad appeal - as one would expect from such a well-loved designer.

176 pages

First the quilting experts at That Patchwork Place delighted quilters with A Baker's Dozen.  Now they present contemporary, unique quilts that Baby can grow up with and still love hauling around as a preschooler.

• Use today's convenient precuts or cut 2 1/2" strips from your stash
• Select from 14 welcoming quilts in a wide variety of styles
• Find step-by-step instructions that help you finish in time for Baby's arrival

96 pages

Best-selling author Nancy Mahoney presents a great collection of floral quilts featuring fusible applique.  Quilters will be thrilled to find 11 beautiful, easy-to-make projects.

• Create absolutely gorgeous flower motifs ranging from recognizable botanicals such as dogwoods, daisies, and amaryllis to more whimsical blooms
• Freshen your decor with lovely wall hangings and lap quilts - plus two twin-size quilts 
• Find full-sized patterns for easy tracing onto fusible web 

80 pages

Using step-by-step instructions, learn to make out-of-the-box blocks, square them up, and fit them together in a dynamic border or quilt top. 

• Treat yourself to patterns for 13 whimsical blocks and seven colorful quilts
• Make pictorial blocks, such as cats, shoes, ice pops, and letters, as well as wonky traditional blocks, such as Nine Patch and Stars
• Enjoy confidence-building projects that anyone can make

80 pages

Can mitered corners be easy?  Yes!  Create a "frame" using folded fabric strips, any 90 degree ruler, a marking pen, and a sewing machine.  Then fold back the straight portion of the mitered frame to give it a charming scalloped effect.

• Skip the math - simple alignment guarantees accuracy every time
• Choose from nine distinctive projects:  quilts, table toppers, a tote, a pillow, and more
• Pair strips of different colors and turn back the bias strip to reveal a contrasting underside

80 pages

Looking for a foolproof way to choose fabrics and combine colors?  You'll be thrilled with Sue Abrey's reliable technique for making fabulous quilts using just a few fabrics.  Perfect for beginners, this collection proves that a limited color palette doesn't have to mean boring.

• Discover 12 lovely quilts ranging from the easiest four patch to more complex designs
• Build confidence by making projects of increasing complexity
• Find a host of exciting design possibilities 

80 pages

Discover 16 stunning quilts that are easy enough for anyone to make.  Just stitch strip sets and cut them using the Creative Grids 90 degree Double-Strip Ruler (or another right-angle triangle ruler with appropriate markings) to create each mesmerizing design.

• Presents a super-easy triangle technique from the popular author of Take 5
• Provides options - quilters can start with precut strips, fat quarters, or yardage
• Makes it possible to create either scrappy quilts or designs with a more controlled look

80 pages

In her signature style, Cynthia Tomaszewski presents a charming selection of applique projects.  Showcasing reproduction fabrics - including some of the latest renditions of '30's prints in brighter colors - these unique patterns sparkle with an updated, trendy look.

• Find 11 delightful designs, plus tasty cookie recipes
• Create "Kitchen Garb," including an apron, table runner, pot holders, and a tea cozy
• Enjoy whimsical floral applique enhanced with lovely embellishments

111 pages

Donna Lynn Thomas makes brilliant use of the easy folded-corner technique to create striking quilts that only look complex.  "Try Me" projects build confidence, "Grow with Me" projects develop skills further, and "Master Me" projects become masterpieces.

• Shows how to make striped units without using bias pieces or templates
• Features a wide variety of colorways and fabric styles
• Provides 13 fascinating projects with broad appeal

96 pages

From Sew News - the trusted sewing source - discover 24 inspiring projects that can be easily adapted to suit any decor.  Create everything from cozy pillows, place mats, and pot holders to clever curtains and lampshades.

• Techniques include pleating, gathering, boxing corners, adding trims, using decorative built-in machine stitches, and embroidery by machine
• "Home-Sewing Specifications" section provides a sewing glossary plus basic info about French seams, embroidery stitches, and more
• Skill levels range from beginner to advanced

96 pages

A delightful follow-up to the popular Country-Fresh Quilts, this book offers nine appealing new patterns.  Enjoy easy patchwork in warm, rich country colors, including several designs embellished with beautiful applique.

• Projects are perfect for fat quarters and precut 2 1/2" strips
• Charmingly primitive designs are suitable for both fusible and hand applique
• Quilts are primarily lap sized and include an attractive table topper that also makes a great wall hanging

79 pages

Love the idea of quilting but limited by time and resources?  Oh, and the fact that you barely know how to sew?  Here's the answer!  With bright, modern prints and simple patterns, Amy Ellis eases new quilters into a lifelong creative adventure.  Simple instructions guide you at every step, from cutting and piecing to finishing your fabulous first quilt.

• Choose from 14 striking designs; each is made from just one block
• Create beautiful blocks that showcase fun, comtemporary fabrics
• Find great tips for squeezing creativity into your busy life

62 pages

Give your scraps a place to shine!  With striking styles that move beyond basic strips and squares, Gayle Bong speaks directly to what many quilters struggle with:  how to select fabric flor a scrap quilt.

• Gather inspiration from 18 delightful designs with traditional flavor
• Look at scraps by character, color, and contrast, and pinpoint the types that work well with each pattern
• Learn Gayle's Twin Peaks and Thirtysomething piecing techniques

95 pages

Want your next quilt to send a special message?  Now you can spell it out with no tracing, no templates, no paper piecing, no applique, and no precise measuring!  Inspired by renowned quiltmaker Gwen Marston, Tonya presents a terrific technique for free-pieced letters.  It's your chance to break rules, mismatch, go wonky, and enjoy yourself!

• Boost your ability to piece without a pattern-this easy technique is very forgiving
• Discover fabulous,. whimsical ways to give letters and words a featured role in your quilts
• Find three practice projects and loads of quilt samples to instruct and inspire

63 pages

Combine cotton and wool in a fresh new look!  With vibrant colors and a sophisticated touch, this collection features the stunning "Pennies From Heaven" design that quilters fell in love with at quilt shows across the country.  The book also includes an array of smaller projects that incorporate the blocks from the main quilt.

• Find patterns for 10 applique blocks that add just the right touch of color and warmth
• Create table mats and wall hangings, as well as a table runner, pillow, and curtain valance
• Discover how easy, fast, and fun wool applique can be

95 pages

Reflecting the beauty of the Talavera ceramic tiles of Puebla, Mexico, these stunning quilts invite you to a celebration of color and design.  Each eye-catching fusible-applique quilt includes a photo of the original tile that inspired it.  You'll learn to translate a tile's solid colors into a vibrant quilt design.

• Choose from 10 decorative projects, including quilts, place mats, a bed runner, and more
• Mix and match blocks to expand the creative possibilities
• Add unique touches such as prairie points, rickrack, and dimensional elements

95 pages

Kathleen Tracy, popular author of Prairie Children and Their Quilts and Remembering Adelia, has outdone herself with this combination of lovely projects and fascinating historical tidbits.  Patterned after quilts made during the Civil War, this collection is ideal for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.

• Choose from 16 easy projects, including large and small quilts, plus a pincushion, sewing box, and needle case
• Learn how women's efforts during the Civil War led to increased civil and political involvement among women
• See historical photos and read eloquent excerpts from letters written to and from soldiers during the Civil War 

79 pages

The owner of Dolce Handknits presents 16 of her top-selling designs for women.  As comfortable as they are stylish and contemporary, these patterns range from weekend casual to office chic.

95 pages

Each of these 20 funny stuffies comes with complete instructions and how-to photos and is as easy to knit as a hat (but a lot more spunky!)

79 pages

Best-selling author Sheryl Thies puts Tunisian crochet to beautiful use in this striking collection of garments, accessories, and items for home decor.

79 pages

When you want to knit something special for a sweet little someone, popular author Doreen L. Marquart (aka Grammy) has the pattern.  Featuring attractive, uncomplicated projects in striking color combinations, this collection is brimming with baby-gift classics.

• Choose from cute and cudly baby blankets, layette pieces, hats, booties, mitts, and even sweaters
• Find more than 20 quick-to-knit projects in sizes from infant to 24 months
• Create the picture-perfect gift every time

63 pages

Shaped like pottery but supple like fabric, each project is a visual and tactile treat!  Learn the simple technique of wrapping fabric strips around cording to make coiled pots.  Then take your skills to the next level and make traditional pottery shapes:  vases, urns, jugs, and more.

• Join pieces to create pots with necks, rims, handles, and even a teapot spout
• Choose from seven projects and explore a gorgeous gallery for additional ideas
• Put your fabric stash to use and sew something spectacular

63 pages

Kim Brackett is back with more of her masterful designs!  If you enjoyed the best-selling Scrap-Basket Surprises, you'll love this all-new collection of eye-catching quilts.  Designed for 2 1/2" strips, each project is perfect for convenient precut bundles-or for cutting strips from your stash.

• Enjoy a varied assortment of fabrics, from soft pastels to rich country colors to contemporary batiks
• Choose from 18 exciting quilts-a great value
• Find concise, clear instructions appropriate for all skill levels

80 pages

Janet Rehfeldt, author of the popular Toe-Up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks, Revised Edition, presents even more stylish socks!  Knitters will be glad to find the same helpful techniques they relied on in the previous book--plus a few more.

• Features 10 all-new designs, including lace, cables, ribbing, beads, and Fair Isle
• Includes fully illustrated instructions for three cast-on methods, three different heel styles, and tips for the perfect fit
• Slips easily into your knitting bag for toting your sock projects annywhere

64 pages

Now that crocheters have discovered how comfy crocheted socks can be, they're hooked!  To keep up with the demand, this follow-up to the popular Crocheted Socks! presents an all-new collection of 16 appealing patterns.

• Enjoy both toe-up and cuff-down designs
• Indulge in those wonderful new sock yarns your toes have been waiting to cozy  up to
• Create crocheted socks that feel every bit as luxurious as knitted socks

63 pages

Say "hello" to tiny treasures you can accurately cut and piece using the Bias Square Method in Bias Square Miniatures

• Choose from 14 quilt plans according to your experience level.  Use the color gallery of tiny treasures for inspiration.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions for rotary cutting the bias squares, assembling the blocks and adding the borders and binding
• Refer to the handy bias-square cutting charts to determine the number of bias squares a piece of fabric will yield
• Learn professional tips for achieving "near perfection" in miniature quiltmaking.

Each quilt requires only small amounts of fabric, which makes them inexpensive to create.  Bias Square Miniatures are small enough for a perfect take-along quilting project!

80 pages

Get ready for all-new fun with fat quarters!  The bestselling author of Clever Quilts is back with a fast, fabulous collection of fat-quarter quilt patterns.

• Fourteen step-by-step projects are easy enough for quilters of any skill level
• No extra yardage is needed; these quilt tops are 100% fat-quarter friendly
• Run out of a particular fabric?  Simply add another fat quarter to these flexible patterns!

96 pages

Create these stunning traditional quilts -- and get perfectly pieced results every time!  Use easy, accurate foundation piecing to make even the most intricate blocks.

• Choose from 13 quilts featuring feathered stars, pinwheels, medallions, and more
• Tame even the trickiest shapes with step-by-step lessons on foundation piecing
• Get ideas for dramatically changing designs with color and value; selected quilts are shown in alternate colorways

96 pages

160 pages

Stunning Applique on a Patchwork Canvas

These are no ordinary floral applique quilts!  Discover unusual flowers presented with breathtaking beauty on pieced backgrounds.  The combination gives each quilt an appealing contemporary feel.

• Choose from 10 projects that combine patchwork with realistic floral applique
• Create intriguing flower motifs such as Asian spider mums, orchids, and clematis
• Projects range in size from small wall hangings to lap-sized quilts, plus a table runner 

95 pages

Favorite author Kim Diehl is back with an all-new collection of distinctive pieced and appliqued designs!  These eight quilts are each accompanied by at least one additional companion project-such as a lampshade, tea towel, pincushion, or pillowcase-for a total of more than 20 projects.

• Discover endless creative possibilities; numerous tips and ideas for even more projects appear throughout the book
• Enjoy Kim's warm style and learn from her outstanding ability to mix prints and colors
• Embellish with buttons and yoyos; dabble in wool applique

 

111 pages

The authors of the best-selling Loose Change:  Quilts From Nickels, Dimes, and Fat Quarters present 14 exciting new quilts!  Perfect for 5" and 10" squares and fat quarters, these projects offer plenty of variety in color combinations and block patterns. 

• Enjoy projects for all skill levels, from simple piecing to fusible machine applique to triangles
• Make the best use of your fabric; cutting charts show options for using different precut pieces to make the projects
• Cash in on the authors' helpful "Piggy Bank Tips," designer tips throughout the book

79 pages

Get a bounty of great projects from McCall's Quilting and McCall's Quick Quilts!  Here in one handy volume- at a terrific value-you'll find 20 popular patterns from both magazines.  It's easy to see why these well-designed, beautifully photographed quilts are reader favorites.

• Projects have "good bones" - they look great made up in many different fabrics and colorways
• Nearly all patterns are fat quarter friendly; many are suitable for other precuts as well
• Designs are fast and easy, perfect for stitching from your stash-no special fabric collections are required 

95 pages

Pair an eye-catching pillow with a coordinating quilt and add some pizzazz to your home decor!  This collection offers six great pillow projects, each accompanied by a wall hanging.  Designs range from traditional to contemporary-including diverse motifs such as umbrellas, baskets, and snowflakes-and feature a variety of techniques.

• Enjoy portable take-along projects that also make great gifts
• Choose from an exciting and eclectic mix of designs
• Find inspiration in quilts that look lovely on the wall, on a chair, or at the foot of the bed

79 pages

Vicki Bellino, the creator of Bloom Creek patterns, proudly presents 14 of her top-selling designs!  Combine traditional patchwork with delightful applique shapes in projects ranging from wall hangings to bed-sized quilts-plus a great tote bag and pillow!

• Use precuts; many projects are perfect for convenient 5" squares, 2 1/2" strips, and fat quarters
• Enjoy popular designs featuring fresh, new fabrics for a completely updated look
• Find something for everyone-quilts are easy enough for beginners and appealing enough for advanced quilters

96 pages

Martingale & Company, in collaboration with Nine Patch Media, proudly presents the winning entries from the EQ6 Rose of Sharon block-design challenge!  Chosen by judges Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, these 12 blocks-plus a 13th specially designed by Sharon Pederson-are beautifully set on point in an inspiring quilt.

• Find complete instructions for machine applique and quilt assembly
• Discover more than 60 additional blocks from the Rose of Sharon challenge entries
• Browse diagrams for alternate settings and explore even more design possibilities

95 pages

Presenting patterns for making the celebrated characters from The Muppet Show and Sesame Street.  Here's a unique opportunity to create wonderful Muppet character quilts!

• 15 patterns let you choose your favorite Muppet characters to applique as quilt blocks, including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more.
• Blocks are compatible in size, so you can mix-and-match patterns for a personalized quilt.
• Photos of the friendship quilts, all made by the talented staff of The Jim Henson Company's Muppet Workshop, are accompanied by heartfelt stories about their creations

112 pages

Warm and welcoming, each quilt in this book invites quilters to let go of the "rules" and find joy in the journey.  The 12 projects feature traditional blocks such as Log Cabin, Bear's Paw, and Churn Dash, with a twist that makes them fresh and new.  Choose from quilts and wall hangings, many featuring folksy applique for added flair.  Quilters of all levels will enjoy the relaxed nature of these scrappy projects-imperfections only add to their personality and charm!

96 pages

Quilters everywhere love Take 5 patterns from The Teacher's Pet, and this book is packed with them!  Simply take 5 minutes to choose 5 fabrics (one focus fabric plus four coordinating fabrics), stack them, cut them simultaneously, and you're ready to sew!  It's the relax-and-have-fun way to create visually stunning quilts.

• Choose from 15 designs that look intricate but are very simple to construct-excellent for beginners
• Take the stress out of selecting fabrics with Kathy's straight-forward approach
• Create a lap-sized quilt this weekend-experienced quilters can finish in a day

64 pages

With variations on pinwheels, windmills, whirligigs, and other favorite twirling blocks, these 12 dynamic quilts will set your fabric in motion!  Use a planned color scheme or give your quilts a scrappy look-the variety offers something for everyone.

• Projects range from doll-sized quilts to wall hangings, perfect for gifts or home decor
• Techniques include bias-strip piecing, foundation piecing, cutting triangles from strip sets, and more
• Quilts are easy enough for confident beginners, appealing enough for experts

64 pages

Rose Hughes is back with an exciting follow-up to her bestselling Dream Landscapes!  These six new projects take the Fast-Piece Applique adventure to the next level - now you can make your own unique embellishments!

• Use fabrics, fusible Angelina fibers, felt, paper, beads, buttons, threads, and more to embellish stunning quilts
• Learn to use nature as an unending source of design inspiration
• Gather even more ideas from two color-rich galleries

96 pages

For every beginner who's eyed today's fabrics and yearned to make an eye-catching quilt - this is the book!  Novice and experienced quilters alike will find oodles of inspiration in the contemporary colors and fresh designs of these 11 exciting projects.

• Discover the role that color, value, and fabric selection play in creating quilts with visual impact
• Learn a variety of easy methods for cutting, piecing, and applique
• Enjoy whimsical applique motifs that include a giant birthday cake, a bird, jumbo circles, and more

80 pages

Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Bali, this book shines with color-rich quilts that anyone can make!  The authors' simple, versatile strip-set technique includes much more than just straight piecing.  Projects feature curved, slanted, and diagonally cut SuperStrata - in a variety of widths - to create one-of-a-kind, contemporary quilts.  For additional inspiration, each of the eight quilts is shown in two colorways!

80 pages

Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Bali, this book shines with color-rich quilts that anyone can make!  The authors' simple, versatile strip-set technique includes much more than just straight piecing.  Projects feature curved, slanted, and diagonally cut SuperStrata - in a variety of widths - to create one-of-a-kind, contemporary quilts.  For additional inspiration, each of the eight quilts is shown in two colorways!

80 pages

What could be more fun than a small quilt from 5" charm squares?  A large one just like it from 10" Layer Cake squares!  Enjoy 12 pairs of beautiful quilts, with a large and small quilt in each design, from the creative mind behind Miss Rosie's Quilt Company.  Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set.  Learn from Moda's go-to gal for quilt designs.  This author knows her stuff!

96 pages

The mother-daughter design team that brought you Christmas Quilts from Hopscotch now presents a fresh assortment of fun projects!  Heather and Elissa created their own quilt challenge-starting with the same blocks, they've made entirely different designs.

• Choose from 16 projects, including quilts, tote bags, place mats, and more.
• Find inspiration in Heather's muted country colors and Elissa's bold, eye-popping brights.
• Make quilts that are simple enough for beginners and appealing enough for seasoned quilters.

80 pages

Pretty and fresh as a springtime garden, these quilts will delight and inspire you!  All with a floral theme, the projects showcase traditional pieced blocks and exquisite applique. 

• Choose from five projects ranging from an appliqued table topper to large pieced quilts. 
• Create a quilted interpretation of botanical art with nine different well-known flowers, each with its Latin name added in ink. 
• Gain confidence with applique using beginner-friendly designs.

64 pages

10 bed runner projects featuring precut fabric charm packs, jelly rolls, and layer cakes!

32 pages

The stitching experts of the staff at that Patchwork Place designed and made 13 fabulous quilts-plus a bonus project.  Now you can indulge your craving for fat quarters, jelly rolls, charm squares, and layer cakes!

80 pages

Mary M. Covey adds to her best-selling series with this collection of all-new continuous-line motifs!  Twenty pattern sets include a coordinating border, block, and setting-triangle design in each grouping.  Quilting options include long-arm machines, traditional sewing machines, and quilting by hand.  An instruction booklet is included.

Inspired by well-loved Bible stories, this is a sampler quilt of many colors-and many possibilities!  Choose from a bounty of 24 gorgeous blocks, including rotary-cut, template, and paper-pieced designs that you can mix and match as desired.  Find traditional blocks, such as Jacob's Ladder and Bethlehem Star, as well as original blocks specially designed by the author.  For even more options, there is also a wall quilt and a lovely galleryfeaturing alternate settings and more.  Includes full-sized templates and clear instructions to help you every step of the way.

96 pages

Create a few quilt blocks, put them together, and stand back for exciting results!  The individual blocks are striking, but it's the quilt settings that create sheer magic.  Easier than they look, each of these 10 projects features either one repeating block or two alternating blocks.  Where the blocks intersect, the lines blur from one block to the next, creating gorgeous and unexpected designs.

• Projects are primarily lap-sized, requiring a relatively small investment of time and fabric
• Quilters of all skill levels can create eye-catching projects
• Styles are traditional and elegant, great for gift giving and home decor

63 pages

Start with simple clothesline, wrap it with fabric strips, and call it a work of art!  Susan Breier's previous book, It's A Wrap, inspired crafters around the world to wrap, coil, and sew.  20 projects are included, plus handle and lid variations, and includes new shapes such as the triangle, heart, and figure eight.

80 pages

A wonderful 96 page book by Barbara Brandeburg and Teri Christopherson

Shows you how to stitch up 14 beautiful projects using piecing and applique techniques!

A wonderful 32 page book by Linda Hohag, designer of the beautiful fabric line Morningstar for P&B Textiles

Contains 10 quilt patterns using her Morningstar fabric line

A wonderful 63 page book by Kay Nickols

She shows you step-by-step how to create an entire quilt with just one border-striped fabric print!

Here is a wonderful guide to quiltmaking especially for beginner quilters. This book teaches every aspect of quiltmaking from start to finish. An advanced quiltmaker? There are over 26 projects for every level of experience with full color photos and patterns to enjoy. Pieced, applique, broderie perse, trapunto, whole cloth, stenciled, crazy, and medallion quilts are included!