Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisForget everything you thought you knew about Dresden Plate quilts. The new Dresdens are colorful, clever, and fun-nothing stodgy or old-fashioned here! They're easy to make, too, with Anelie Belden's new stitch-and-flip technique. Try this fresh take on an old favorite.

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Book SynopsisIf you''ve ever struggled to make a Lone Star quilt the old way, you''re in for a pleasant surprise! These scrappy little Lone Stars come out with perfect points every time, and they''re easier to make than traditional Lone Stars. Everything you need to succeed is covered here, from tools and supplies to binding and finishing your quilts.

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Book SynopsisHelps to discover the amazing world of art quilts. This title features simple step-by-step instructions that teach readers what they need to know to start designing and making their very own dynamic works of art. It also includes four projects with full-sized pullout patterns to practice and perfect your newly acquired skills.

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Book SynopsisMaster the art of quiltmaking with this step-by-step guide. "Quilter's Academy" is the "must-have" series that guides beginners step-by-step from the basics of quiltmaking to complete mastery with easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. Building on the lessons found in the first three volumes, "Quilter's Academy Vol. 4 - Senior Year" explores a variety of more complex piecing techniques such as Y-seams and partial seams, as well as introducing the most exciting design yet - the star. This volume also includes a bonus section with complete instructions for 16 projects that are perfect for practicing your new found skills.Trade ReviewI have previously reviewed the other books in this series and this is the fourth installment in this informative and popular university-style series. This is a chance to build upon the skills you developed in the first three volumes and to learn how to make beautiful stars, as well as other more complex blocks and piecing techniques. There are new techniques to learn, which will allows you to expand on your knowledge and help you enjoy the process of quilt making even more. -- Jennifer Trollope, Fabrications Quilting for You; 06/26/12

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Book SynopsisInspired by nineteenth-century tile quilts, these projects work beautifully with today's colorful, contemporary fabrics, but they retain that folk-art style that makes them so much fun to sew and show off.

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Book SynopsisLaura shows you how to make bright, cheerful fused applique quilts. Along the way, you'll discover 17 different hand stitches that add unique color and dimension, so you can tell a story with your work. You'll also love the small, take-along size of these projects.

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Book SynopsisCreate a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern. You'll see impressive and intricate results from simple sets of strips; it's foolproof with little need for pre-planning. The beauty lies in the unpredictability of how the fabric unfolds - just like a real kaleidoscope!

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Book SynopsisHelps you to learn how to take digital photos and turn them into art quilts. This title also helps you to learn how to compose and shoot dynamic digital photos from a quilter's perspective. With workshop-style exercises, it shows you how to combine traditional fabrics with innovative materials to turn those photos into small art quilts.

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Book SynopsisThe masterminds behind Blue Underground Studios bring you ten colorful, new quilt projects that are perfect for your cherished scraps, a new collection of fat quarters, or just a wild mash-up of your favorite prints and batiks. Each design includes fabric requirements and cutting instructions for multiple quilt sizes.

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Book SynopsisCreate unique, dynamic designs within pieced triangles, then combine those triangles with other shapes to make sassy stars, daisies, and pinwheels. Add a hexagonal quilt to your repertoire-perfect for a wallhanging or tabletop centerpiece. Whether your palette preference runs to vivid or more muted hues, you'll discover how your color schemes will add a hint of movement to your quilts. Trade ReviewJune 12 Are you ready for a triangle extravaganza? Just when you thought you had seen it all as far as the triangle is concerned, up pops another book with even more ideas for the use of the humble triangle. This book contains 11 deceptively easy quilts featuring stars, daisies and pinwheels, all with full instructions on how to create complex-looking designs for any size quilt by combining simple shapes like triangles and diamonds. There are also a number of skill-building techniques from strip piecing to the dreaded Y-seam, so here is a good opportunity to extend your repertoire. * Fabrications *Oct 12 Barbara has really done it again! I enjoyed her first book, Star Struck Quilts, which focused on the eight-pointed Lone Star with numerous attractive variations. She continues her exploration of geometric designs using triangles in another well-written and well-illustrated book,Simply Triangles from C&T Publishing. As the subtitle suggests, the author provides projects using triangles to make stars, daisies (with some clever machine appliqué), and tessellating pinwheels. Simply Triangles has many valuable quilt book features. Basic quilting supplies are sufficient for the projects using the provided templates, or two specialty tools that many quilters already own. Detailed instructions for increasingly complex projects include: hints for fabric selection, color value placement, marking, pinning, piecing and pressing. Especially helpful are step-by-step photographs and illustrations for the often dreaded Y-seam and mitered corners. Quilting design suggestions for each project include close-up shots of the author’s lovely quilting in finished quilts. Barbara Cline’s Simply Triangles is an excellent addition to any quilter’s library as a skill-building resource and source of inspiration for future projects. I am eager to try her method of overlaying netting to add a three-dimensional effect. Although not abook for novice quilters, I would highly recommend this book to all quilters who want to expand their piecing skills, experiment with color values, and make fascinating quilts with a strong geometric statement. * Connectingthreads.com *

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Book SynopsisAllison Harris shows how beginner and expert sewists alike can make a child’s quilt that will be cherished for years to come. Growing Up Modern —16 Quilt Projects for Babies & Kids provides inspiration and guidance in 16 versatile keepsake projects. 7 of the patterns adapt to make crib- and twin-sized quilts. There’s a comprehensive overview on quiltmaking basics, step-by-step instructions, and vibrant photographs to help you from start to finish. For those who believe that quilting is impossible when you have kids, the author (and mother of 3) includes helpful hints on finding the time and keeping it fun. *16 one-of-a-kind quilt projects to make for babies and kids. *Almost all the patterns offer sizing for baby quilts—7 of the patterns easily adapt to fit sizes baby, crib, and twin. *Also includes instructions for a pillow and quillow *Fun, full-color photographs throughout the book are sure to inspire both beginner and novice sewersTrade ReviewJune 13 This is a very beginner-friendly book written by a busy mum, who shares tips on how to find time for quilting when you have a few littlies running (or crawling) around. There is a lot of easy-to-follow information on quilting basics and the projects (12 quilts, a pillow and a quillow) are sweet and simple. This book would make a perfect present for a young mum who wants to make her first quilt but is not sure how to start. * Down Under Quilts *July 13 Allison Harris presents 16 patchwork projects to make for children in the 'modern quilt' style of large patches, lots of solid fabrics and straightforward stitching. The book has been designed specifically for busy mums (and grandmothers, aunts and friends) who want to make quilts for young children that will be snuggled with, dragged around, made into forts and loved until they are worn and thin. The projects are beginner friendly - indeed, Allison makes the point that if you're only just starting out on your quiltmaking journey, these quilts are ideal, as "kids don't care if you make a mistake". Almost half of the projects include instructions for making the quilt in crib and twin, as well as 'baby' size. There are also chapters on quiltmaking basic. Each quilt is shown in a flat shot as well as in one or more additional photographs, and coloured diagrams are provided to assist with cutting and assembly. * Australian Homespun *

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