Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books

Book SynopsisThis mini book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters. Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Whether you're wondering if you should prewash your fabric or how to create a particular style in your quilt, you'll find yourself turning to Alex's sage advice again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your guild, quilt group, sister, mum or friend, or anyone else you know who loves fabric as much as you do.Trade ReviewAug 17 Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential advice on all things fabric-related in this packed pocket guide. From choosing fabric designs to washing and storing precious print, this tiny tome is a mine of information and a must own for fabric fans (that's us then!) * Pretty Patches *Table of ContentsFabric Grain A Few Words about Quality. Three Keys to Successful Fabric Selection - Color - Value - Character of Print Alternative Strategies for Choosing Fabrics - Fabulous Focus Fabric (or Favorite Designer) - Capture a Style or an Era Caring for Your Fabric - To Prewash ... or Not? Where and How to Store It

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Book SynopsisPiece beautiful blocks from your scrap bag or uniformly plan your approach from fabric yardage—with line drawings of each quilt to colour in, the choice is yours! Start with 8 quilt patterns, each shown in 2 distinct looks, plus get easy sewing and pressing tips to remake quilts in your favourite fabrics. Piece complicated-looking designs, learn special binding techniques, and uncover new ways to freshen up and use your fabric collection. Even beginning quilters will be able to jump right in and sew their own colourful stash quilts.Trade ReviewI love the way this book gives you two options for each quilt.You can either use scarps or yardage to create some amazing quilts. I love Joyce's designs, they are so refreshing. There are 8 different projects in the book and all of them are made the two ways. Joyce takes you through making each of the quilts, describing how to make each block and then to make each quilt. There are diagrams to help you to complete each of the projects. I love the fact that she also includes different quilt tops that you can sew. The designs are beautiful and add to each of the designs. With each of the designs you are provided with an outline of the design so that you can colour it and create you own design. I love the striking designs that use simple processes to create the most amazing quilts. I love this book. It gives you so many option and makes it so that you can choose whether you want to use your scraps or use yardage. This is one book that I want to make most of the quilts withing the book. I am so excited by the designs. * Crochet Addict UK *You have two ways to make each of 8 projects - either with yardage or with scrap. You can learn easy piecing methods and tips to create stunning complex designs and use your stash. Clear instructions include finished unit and quilt size, materials and construction, all with clear photos and diagrams. Easy to use. There is a blank quilt drawing design so that you can enlarge it and colour in your own preferred colours. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Introduction Betsy's Quilt Spinning Triangles Chain and Bar Confetti What's Up Snowbirds Safe Travels Wishing Rings General Sewing Instructions About the Author Supplies/Resources

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Book SynopsisYour childhood home, an old family caravan, the incredible skyscraper in your city - these are all the wonderful subjects that deserve to be recreated in fabric. Internationally acclaimed, award-winning quilter Gloria Loughman teaches you to capture your favourite place in fusible appliqué. Her simple technique is easy to master, yet yields stunning results. Draw from one of three included projects, your own photo or memory and downloadable bonus patterns to assemble your own scenes that are captivating, vivid and full of character.Trade ReviewJanuary 2018 Gloria Loughman began making large landscape quilts of the Australian bush after completing her studies in art and design in 1996. In Fabulous Facades, she explores how to create graphic quilts that resemble woodblocks and linocuts in a change of direction inspired by her daughter’s study of architecture and her husband’s photos of buildings. Each main shape is outlined with fine dark lines adding strength to the composition in a series of projects that include doorways, skyscrapers and even a cargo ship and camper van. As a trained secondary school teacher, Gloria is adept at making the process of design and construction easy to understand. She talks of design elements, colour balance, choice of fabrics and how to create texture and layers in a way that is straightforward and enthusiastic. The idea is to get you to a place in which you can dig out photos of favourite places and create your own unique design using her tried and tested methods. This informative book will inspire fans of travel and architecture. * Popular Patchwork *Subtitled 'Create Breathtaking Results With Fused Fabric', this book shows you how to take photos of facades and make quilts. It includes Design, Color (retained American spelling), Fabric, Creating a Pattern, Construction, Putting It Together, Finishing and Projects as well as a gallery of work. The book deals with a theme - the theme of facades - architecture, doors, buildings, skyscrapers, shape. Gloria explains how the technique can be applied to other subjects. All patterns are available as a download. Looking at Gloria's photos and finished quilts is very inspiring. Other artists work is included too. There are many examples of buildings from around the world. A detailed account is given of the method and techniques used. This is a fabulous addition to Gloria's already published books. It gives practical information that is easy to follow accompanied by fabulous photos. Very inspiring use of photos to art quilts. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction How To Use This Book Design Old Buildings New Buildings Choosing Your Facade Elements of Design Line Shape Texture Using the Elements of Design Editing Exaggeration Unity and Harmony Repetition Balance Focal Point Movement Contrast Finding an Image Cropping Backgrounds Scale Light and Shadows Color Color and Culture The Art of Color Color Combinations The Color Wheel Color Schemes Color Balance Working with the Original Color Scheme Color and Perspective Fabric Dark Fabrics for the Base Fabrics for Walls Fabrics for Trims Fabrics for Glass Fabrics for Sky Fabrics for Foreground and Water Overpainting Commercial Fabrics Creating Textured Fabrics Steps to Prevent Fraying Creating the Pattern Drawing the Design Using Perspective Photocopying and Using Your Computer Photocopying and Tracing Using Apps Construction Preparing Freezer-paper Patterns for Bases Basic Construction Information Seaside Cottage Multiple Buildings Special Features Stone Walls Windows Wrought Iron Backgrounds and Foregrounds BackgroundSky Commercial Sky Fabric Painted Sky Collage Sky One Piece of Fabric Sky BackgroundForest Printed Fabric Forest Abstract Forest Foreground Paved Footpath Water Doorways Design Preparation Construction Special Doorways Skyscrapers Other FacadesBoats and Cars Finishing Faced Edges Projects Old Doorway Italian Village Campervan About the Author

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Book SynopsisCut up your favourite fabrics with intention! Lifelong fussy cutter Angie Wilson teaches you how to look at your fabric stash with new eyes and piece the best bits together, like a colourful collage of your favourite things. Try your hand at 14 totally fun, unique projects for both beginners and seasoned quilters. Use templates and illustrated tutorials to zero in on motifs and create secondary patterns from your fabrics, while you fussy cut for colour as well as design. Frame your motif, cut your fabric and love the results!Trade ReviewDecember 2017 Angie Wilson defines fussy cutting as 'When you find a particular design, picture or print in your fabric and then cut around it so it fits into a patch or block on your quilt or sewing project.' Sounds simple doesn't it? Why is it then that whenever I consider fussy cutting I think of a multitude of ways in which it can go wrong? Designs off-centre, despite all my best attempts, and secondary designs turning into a swirling mass of psychedelia! Angie promises you can get started with nothing more than a rotary cutter and a ruler but I'm not convinced. However Angie and her book shout 'you can do it' and give a hundred tips to help me on my way. She talks of looking at your fabrics in terms of size of print, repeats and considering your seam allowances before you get cracking, she speaks of fab tools such as hinged mirrors that are particularly good for working out those pesky secondary designs, then she talks about templates, even ones that you can make yourself out of cereal packets! Projects are zippy and stylish. There are pincushions, mini quilts, tablemats, and runner, and a stylish tote bag and loads of tips and techniques along the way. Angie sees fussy cutting as a way of expressing herself through the perfect choice of imagtes and words and delights in 'cutting fabric with intent.' That sounds fierce and now, even for me, a little more doable. * Popular Patchwork *I must say first of all, that I am not a fussy cutter, yet I do admire those perfect cuts, arranged to feature the fabric. It is extreme fabric play. The book includes the basics, tools, suitable fabric guide, tutorials, colour, cutting, piecing and finishing. Tutorials include EPP, cutting to make a new repeat and other how-to's. There are 14 projects to ensure you get to grips with fussy cutting. It's all about the placement of the print within the design of the quilt. So you would cut out the motifs from the background print. Great projects include a nine-patch pot holder, coasters, pincushion, pouch, cushion (pillow), mini quilts and other quilts, table runner, place mats and totes using different techniques. The clear instructions are accompanied by excellent photos and line drawings. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Fussy Cutters Manifesto First Rule of the Fussy Cutters Club What is Fussy Cutting? Learn the Basics to Master the Complex The Projects in Fussy Cutters Club Cloth Tales Sidebar: Fabric 101 Selecting Fabrics for Fussy Cutting Organizing Your Fabric Collection Tools of the Trade Tutorial: Seeing Secondary Patterns With a Hinged Mirror Tutorial: Adding a Seam Allowance to Acrylic Templates Tutorial: Making a Template with Template Plastic Tutorial: Making a Laminate Template How to be a Fussy Cutter Traditional Fussy Cutting Improvisational Fussy Cutting Tutorial: How to Improvisational Fussy Cut Fussy Cutting for Color Sidebar: Bias and Grain for Fussy Cutters Making the Cut Tutorial: Fussy Cutting Without a Template Tutorial: Fussy Cutting With an Acrylic Template Tutorial: Fussy Cutting a Repeating Design Basics of the Game To Wash or Not to Wash Machine Piecing Tutorial: Accurate 1/4" Seams English Paper Piecing Tutorial: English Paper Piecing Quilt Finishing Tutorial: Double-Fold Straight-Grain Binding Tutorial: Adding Binding to a Quilt Projects to Get You Hooked Nine-Patch Potholder Super Star Coasters Hexy Pin Up Pincushion 1-2-Sucker Pouch Fussy Designing: Improvisational Piecing Improv-able Dream Pillow Fussy Designing: Using Big Prints Projects to Feed Your Appetite Fabric Serenade Mini Quilt Fussy Designing: Creating an Uninterrupted Look A Flock of Seagulls Table Runner Fussy Designing: Achieving a Rainbow Gaggle of Geese Placemat Fussy Designing: To Match Or Not To Match When Making a Set Tote Amazeballs Projects to Cement Your Love Affair Rainbow I Spy Baby Quilt We Are All Connected Mini Quilt Inception Squared Quilt Focal (On) Point Quilt Crouching HST, Hidden Churn Dash Resources About the Author

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Book SynopsisJump right in and get sewing. With this value-packed booklet of 10 baby quilt patterns from top designers, you'll find a perfect style for every baby. Cute and fun appliqué patterns are mixed in with bright and cheerful patchwork, with designs ranging from traditional to modern. And with clear instructions, illustrations and how-to photos, even beginner quilters will be whipping out these quilts in no time at all. Never wonder what to make for that new baby again.Trade ReviewI love the fact that C & T Publishing is bringing together different designers to create these fantastic books. The designs are bright and modern with each having it's own unique look. This book is a brilliant way to get a beautiful collection of quilts as well as getting to know the style of each designer. The patterns are brilliant for both sexes and would make brilliant baby shower gifts or birthday presents. Not only are they brilliant for babies they are also fantastic for toddlers. There is nothing better than finishing off a bedroom with a beautiful quilt. Each quilt project starts with a full picture of the quilt, details of the designer and the book the quilt pattern is originally from. You have details of the finished quilt & block size as well as details of all the materials that are required. From there you are given all the instructions you will need to make the quilt. There are step-by-step details of how to create the blocks, including diagrams. From there is the details of the rows, borders and the finishing. There are also more beautiful pictures of the quilt. On some of the quilts where other techniques are used there are also clear pictures to help you with the process of making the quilt. I love the clear and beautiful designs of the quilts. They are just so bright and refreshing. This book brings together ten beautiful and adorable designs and offer fantastic value for money. * Crochet Addict UK *

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Book SynopsisA quick path to a bold quilt design. Wedges are versatile and captivating - a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated maths or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each will full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape.Trade ReviewIt's always nice to see a new quilt book that presents something really different. This book is dedicated to wedges and ways in which to use them. The book is divided into Basic Round Construction, Round Variations and Beyond Rounds. In the introduction, you'll see photos from the Volckening collection of quilts. You'll discover wedge basics, rulers, shapes, possibilities and formulas. In the first chapter, you'll see all the essentials, information and avoiding the pitfalls of construction. The projects hone your new found skills. Instructions are clear and easy to follow with great photos and line drawings. In chapter two, you'll learn some variations on the theme. These tend to be fabric oriented i.e. scrappy, two colour wedges and not variations on using wedges in innovative design ways. Another three projects follow. Chapter three is about designing wedges that are not in the round. There is no design instruction as such, this section goes straight into five more fantastic projects. That's ten projects in all of varying sizes. The book finishes with some basic quilting techniques such as machine applique and setting in a circle. There are some ideas for quilting. The afterword explains the creative making of the Sacred Heart quilt. A very enjoyable and informative book on quilting wedges. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to make simple, one-of-a-kind quilts using large-scale print fabrics! Easy Stack is a quick-cutting, fabric-efficient way of making great quilts that are rotary cut and machine pieced. Using only 4 fabric repeats and easy-to-cut strips, you can create 3 kinds of fun and unique blocks. Then play with 8 setting options, with 4 quilt sizes for each option, to create an endless variety of quilts.

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Book SynopsisLearn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares the emotional, creative, and technical aspects of memory quilting through colourful storytelling and photography. Practical projects inspired by real families’ stories will help you celebrate love, provide comfort, and honour your family’s heritage.Trade ReviewThere are many ways of capturing our memories and this book shows us how to incorporate our cherished ones into an heirloom quilt. 12 designs are showcased in this wonderfully unique ideas book and each one is personal to the family we get to know. Appliqué designs in the shapes of dogs, photographs and favourite clothing are all included in the designs and as well as giving a host of ideas there are many ways of making a personalised quilt that will last for many years and generations. Each design comes with a step by step quilting guide, with tips and hints on finishing your quilt. The quilts shown are modern, edgy and what's more they are personal history of those we love. Different from a traditional quilt, there is no reason why a quilter will not find inspiration within these pages. They really are exquisite pieces of art. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Discover how to create a joyful quilt that will be loved for generations! This book combines step-by-step guides and detailed images to help you sew your own quilt, alongside inspiring stories about the individuals Suzanne has crafted quilts for. * Sew Magazine (June 2019) *Discover how to create a joyful quilt that will be loved for generations! This book combines step-by-step guides and detailed images to help you sew your own quilt, alongside inspiring stories about the individuals Suzanne has crafted quilts for. * Sew *There are twelve carefully designed, beautifully made memory quilts. The quilts are a combination of fabric piecing and 'memory' items including knitted, fur and sari fabric. It is not a 'How to Do' book but one to inspire. In preparation garments must be washed, cut into flat pieces and stabilised with starch or interfacing. Details like pockets and buttons should be saved. Each quilt has a history, they reflect the varied heritages of their owners. There is a quilt with Arabesque tile shaped blocks and another has a stunning colourful Mandela. The design choices, patterns and arrangements are explained. 'Memory' items are not crowded together, they are well spaced apart. I found it fascinating, it is my Book of the Month. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisImprove your quilt designs by learning how to organise fabric by size and colour, while making adorably sophisticated quilts (both pieced and appliquéd) for babies and children. Each of the 20 bright, happy quilts is shown in warm and cool colourways to spark the imagination and use up your stash. Stacey Day's friendly voice and great advice make it easy to choose beautiful palettes and add design flair, while also guiding you through the best methods for organising fabrics by colour and size, from tiny scraps to bulky yardage.

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Book SynopsisCosy up to wool appliqué with fifty colourful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool appliqué projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious flowers, birds, and butterflies of wool on top of cotton fabric, then add the embroidered finishing touches to fusible appliqué wall quilts, table toppers, and pillows. It’s the perfect primer for every skill level.

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Book SynopsisWinter, spring, summer, fall—who’s the coziest of them all? Make your home warm and inviting with pretty quilts for all four seasons! Sew 20 projects from quilts and table runners to wall hangings and pillows. With a suite of patterns for each season, you’ll combine colourful cottons, luscious wool appliqué, and simple hand stitching. A variety of techniques from patchwork to paper piecing and raw-edge appliqué will keep you inspired to sew all year long. Say hello to the seasons with quilted decor for your walls, pillows, tables, and more. Build your skills with 20 sewing projects, from small and simple to more advanced quilts. Capture the colours of nature with sweet embroidery, patchwork, and wool appliqué.Trade ReviewI love this book. The designs are simple but beautiful and with templates included, they are just waiting to be stitched. I loved the winter designs, The snowmen are so cute. Table runners, quilts and cushions are just some of the inspiring projects and each one is easy to personalise, so they can be made with specific people and designs in mind. Embroidery and buttons are suggested as embellishments and appliqué is a beautiful addition. Each project has a menu for things you need to create your project, and with sizes and a simple to follow instruction guide, even a beginner quilter could achieve a stunning and usable item. From cutting out your design to the finishing touches, each step is explained fully. These projects are works of art, and depending on your fabric choice they can adorn and decorate your home as well as keeping you warm and snuggly. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisBreak down the process of modern quilt design with scientific design principles. Applying the concept of negative space in eight key ways, you’ll start with traditional blocks or quilts and transform them into modern masterpieces, step-by-step. Each chapter teaches skills such as removing elements or disintegration, with a quilt project for each technique! Complete with tips on piecing, choosing fabrics, and machine quilting for an artistic finish, this book has something for every quilter.Trade ReviewI actually received and read it through from start to finish in one day. It is so much more than a book of patterns and contains such useful information for anyone interested in making modern quilts - either from a pattern or by designing their own. In each chapter there is information on techniques to make quilts modern, for example taking a traditional block quilt and removing elements, varying sizes and inverting colours to name a few. I really liked how Sylvia talks you through each process and gives examples along the way. Some of these are computer generated images but there are so many lovely photos of real quilts that just make you want to touch them. If you don't want to design yourself, each chapter has a pattern with full instructions for you to make the quilt. I have to say I now have more quilts added to my ever-growing, or is that never-ending, to do list. The quilt below features in the book as an example of disintegration but it isn't a pattern in the book - I just included it here because I happen to love it! All in all I think this is a fantastic book and a wonderful resource for quilters both modern quilters and those looking to explore modern routes more. Watch this space for upcoming quilts that will be made using some of these techniques. See the full review here. -- Abigail * Cut & Alter *It is a design technique leaving large open spaces. The introduction defines negative space as 'space surrounding around or between the subjects.' It begins with exercises encouraging experimenting with traditional blocks. The instructions and diagrams need careful study; these are not simple designs. The examples have cutting plans and templates often using foundation piecing. All the patterns are shown in bright coloured fabric. An interesting new trend in quilting. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisCreate dynamic quilts the fast and easy way, with no piecing required. Learn the principles of design to create your own modern quilts, with an intro to fusible fabric art and seven satisfying projects to help you realize the freedom of fusing. Get tips on dyeing your own gorgeous fabrics and try a new way to quilt as-you-go for a faster and more beautiful finish. If you can imagine it, you can quilt it!

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Bonnie K. Hunter shares aperpetual calendar you can use year after year. Filled with inspiring quotes, quips and 60 gorgeous quilt photos.

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Book SynopsisAre 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. Learn Bonnie’s basics for foundation piecing narrow fabric pieces and turn them into dazzling scrappy blocks and one-of-a-kind quilts.

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Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. The tenth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries contains a new friend, trunks full of vintage fabric, credit card fraud, a budding romance, and murder—and Sarah and her friends are at the centre of it all. Trade ReviewThe last instalment of the series and one that includes murder, mystery and the most wonderful fabrics. One thing the author has done with this novels, is describe the quilts brilliantly. The colours, the condition, the poverty and the history behind each one give these books a feeling of the love that goes into making each quilt, and the necessities that brought them into being. Of course the drama, along with murder come hand in hand with all the books. But I really want the reader to know about the quilts. The characters. The friendships. the dogs and cats and most of all the love, that each story brings. Quilts are made of patchworks of fabric and the ties that bind each one are usually ones of family. Carol Dean Jones has brought all these things together and each book, with their own elements of life, bring the ups and downs that we would usually encounter... along with the added thrill of a mystery. I have loved this series, I will definitely miss each of the ladies, Charles and Barney. Each book has a quilt to make along with instructions included, and I think any sewist can achieve. Quilts like life are not perfect, but they are personal and relevant to the maker of the quilt and the person who is gifted one. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. In the fourth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah’s daughter, Martha, begins to play a larger role in her life, bringing a troubled past and impending danger.Trade ReviewBook 4 in the quilting cozy mysteries. Cute kittens, kidnap and of course quilts all help make this a novel worthy of a mornings read. Clean, fun and very entertaining they are perfect for quilt lovers and fans of mystery and suspense. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisWhen sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of the husband, her young grandson, and the place that has been home for forty-two years. But Sarah is a survivor. As she reaches out into the retirement community that is to become home, she finds friends, activities, new hobbies, a possible love interest, and of course, crimes to solve and murderers to track down. In the second instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah has settled in to Cunningham Village. But then a young girl goes missing, and Sarah and her friend Sophie promise to find her.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for some of the best-kept secrets in strip quilting! Learn tips for cutting, storing, and piecing fabric strips in a variety of widths. Start by sewing easy strip sets, then advance to triangles and more complex layouts. Make the most of your stash by turning precut strips, sliced yardage, and selvages into fifteen innovative projects. Customise the look of each quilt with blank colouring pages, laying the foundation to design your own.Trade ReviewDiane’s handy know-hows are so good you’ll want to keep them to yourself; the book teaches you how to bust your stash using fabric scraps to create 15 different designs – you’ll be whipping up quilts in no time with these thorough instructions. * Sew Magazine (March 2019) *

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Book SynopsisFrom veteran author, teacher, and designer Becky Goldsmith comes this amazingly striking Bullseye quilt with easy-to-use paper-piecing foundations. Though the result looks complicated, the quilt comes together easily with Becky’s simple, friendly instructions. Make the stunning Bullseye all on its own, add a border of Flying Geese, or make nine smaller Bullseye blocks for an eye-catching quilt. Includes instruction booklet and pattern sheets.

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Book SynopsisMake this darling bedroom set for a child, young adult, or anyone young at heart! Combine thirty-five popular emojis to create four fast, fun and easy projects—a twin-size quilt, throw pillows, a pillowcase, and a bolster. Then mix and match sixty facial features, including hearts, tears, eyes, mouths, sunglasses, tongues, and a halo, with suggestions for thirty additional emoji faces, plus four popular hand emojis (fist bump, peace sign, thumbs up, and praise) and the strangely popular poop emoji. With beginner-friendly projects and instructions, this book has everything you need to know to sew emojis!Trade ReviewSew Emoji is a book that is really well presented and clever by design. Each Emoji can be mixed and matched in any combination to create a cool image unique to the stitcher. Quilts, cushions, bags and more can be made ultra modern using the patterns and templates that are included in the back of this book. Easy to follow instructions with hints and tips are given and what I particularly liked was that a fabric colour guide for the fabric used in the patterns is also included. Beginners to quilting can use this book and the more advanced sewist will find it fun and very useful. There is a very extensive technique guide from appliqué to using interfacing and a sewing machine foot recommendation is also included. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *

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Book SynopsisGet the most out of your precuts with this pint-sized guide to precut squares, strips and bundles. Learn how many precuts to buy for any size quilt, from cot to king-size bed. Get cutting tips for layer cakes, charm squares, and fat quarters, with easy half-square triangles from precuts. Never be stumped at the fabric shop again with this 48-page mini guide to precut names and sizes, plus 25 dynamic quilt blocks to sew.

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Book SynopsisStuck in a quilting rut? Stop dawdling and start doodling! Get inspired to machine quilt that unfinished top with an astounding two hundred and fifty new designs from best-selling Doodle Quilting author Cheryl Malkowski. Dozens of free-motion ideas for quilting individual blocks—plus themed motifs, allover designs, and sashing and border patterns—mean you’ll find a new freedom in travelling across the quilt. So change your tune from just getting it done to quilting up some fun!

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Book SynopsisIf you can’t stand the heat, get out the pot holders! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares fifty-two darling hot pad designs to appliqué, one for every week of the year. Pick one of three fully bound shapes; square, round or oval, and create your own festive kitchen set. With more than four dozen seasonal, holiday, and kitchen-themed motifs, each with full-size appliqué patterns, you’ll want to make these pretty and useful gifts for everyone you know; they’re perfect for housewarmings, weddings, bridal showers, and more!Trade ReviewDelve into a fun design every week of the year! From the bestselling author who brought you Calendar Quilts and Calendar Runners, Kim shares hot-pad designs to appliqué which will undoubtedly step-up your kitchen decorating game. With seasonal and holiday themed motifs included, this book is perfect for the upcoming festivities. * Sew Christmas magazine 2018 *Appliqué potholders throughout the year with this fun quilting book. You'll see all the designs at a glance. They consist of fun motifs, flowers, animals and food plus a few seasonal motifs. The gallery shows more designs and possibilities. You get three sets of instructions for making pot holders in different shapes. You'll learn how to do faux mitred corners, make a simple loop hanger. 52 motifs are included to trace. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisTurn back time with colour photos and insightful essays about America’s quilting past! Admire one hundred antique quilts and textiles you’ve never seen before, curated from the remarkable Poos Collection. See elaborate hand piecing and appliqué, signature quilts, wholecloth beauties, and an extraordinary war cover quilt that’s the only known example from America. An invaluable resource to America’s quilt history, the Poos Collection shares its classic, one-of-a-kind quilts.

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Book SynopsisThis heavy-duty and spacious bag will become your new go-to carryall. It features the Smith Mountain Morning quilt from Scrap & Shirttails by internationally known and well-loved scrap quilter Bonnie K. Hunter. The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, also making it water-resistant. With double handlesâone short, one longâyou can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed. Heavy-duty, oversized tote bag with easy access opening, shoulder straps, and sturdy stitchingBottom panel reinforced for standing upright and carrying books, sewing projects, and moreGorgeous printed bag shows off scrappy detail and quilted texture

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Book SynopsisRaconteur—The Storyteller’s Collection, an award-winning quilt, is your next take-anywhere project. Sew a collection of miniature pieced hexagons, making the king-size quilt your next long-term project, or pick and choose from 359 block designs to make a project of any size! A mix of hand-stitched and machine-pieced blocks are organised in 59 collections. Full-size foundation paper patterns are included when possible, with tips for English paper piecing. Trade ReviewMaking a quilt is always a challenge. The Storytellers Quilt is a beautiful piece of work consisting of 359 blocks. I loved the story behind the creation of this quilt and for the designer it was definitely a labour of love. With full sized templates and detailed instructions, this isn't a task for the faint-hearted, but while it is a challenging quilt, it is beautifully designed and very colourful. Using Paper piecing, foundation piecing and 59 collections it is one of those projects that will bring frustration and joy. I loved hexagons and that's what drew me to the design. I will be using a mixture of new fabric and recycled fabric from precious clothing I have been wanting to use. So for me it will be a memory quilt, as well as something useful for my home. Every part is explained fully, and with a lot of visual images you really cannot go wrong. From start to finish Cinzia White takes you through the process and with her expertise you can guarantee a perfect result. -- Tracy Shephard * Amazon *

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Book SynopsisThis heavy-duty and spacious bag will become your new go-to carryall. It features the Supernova quilt from Singular Stars by internationally known and well-loved quilter Judy Martin. The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, also making it water-resistant. With double handlesâone short, one longâyou can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed.

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Book SynopsisExpand your idea of what a T-shirt quilt can be! Create nine innovative projects from special tees and more. Learn how to cut into clothing and solve common challenges.Trade ReviewExpand your idea of what a T-shirt quilt can be. Create nine innovative projects from special tees and more. Learn how to cut into clothing and solve common challenges. * Machine Knitting Monthly *

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Book SynopsisTrain your hands to free-motion quilt like a pro! Building your muscle memory, you’ll learn quilting workouts to help you master creative stitch designs, with clear step-by-step instructions. Then practise your quilting with ten unique skill-building projects, plus seven bonus ideas, ranging from modern quilts to home décor. Whether you’re a total beginner or coming in with a few 'races' under your belt, you can confidently walk, jog, or run the path to quilting success! Trade ReviewIn this fabulous new book by Dara Tomasson, the fear of free-motion quilting is sent flying as Dara talks you through a range of exercises, projects and tips for building skills, techniques, and quilting workouts! The book is split into two sections. Section 1 has four chapters and chapters 1-3 look specifically at the foundations of free motion quilting including sewing machine, needles, tension, maintenance, threads, battings, keeping a quilter’s log, and the physical space for quilting (taking particular note of lighting, body posture and fatigue). I really like how much detail Dara goes into here because it feels informative, but not overwhelming, and provides a solid foundation and understanding before practically starting with free-motion quilting. Chapter 4 then begins to get us ready for the real-life use of free-motion quilting by guiding us through the process of making a quilt sandwich and basting the quilt. Dara is clear from the start that imperfections are part of the learning process with free-motion quilting and I really like that Dara emphasises this before we even start free-motion quilting…it takes some of the pressure off! So…we’ve got our space set up and ready to go, we’ve made the quilt sandwich and the quilt is basted…what next? Well, section 2 is next! Section 2 is split into 10 chapters with each chapter exploring a different free-motion quilting (straight lines, e’s and i’s, loops, daisies, paisleys, stippling, circuit boards, wishbones and fancy l’s, ribbon candy curves, and clamshells). To say these sections are phenomenal is an understatement! The level of detail, inspiration, instruction, and activities is incredible. Each chapter tells you what you need for practising that quilting technique, the skills you’ll learn, the key elements of that quilting design, examples of variations of that quilting design, a record/time sheet with practice ‘workouts’ (mini activities) for practising that quilting technique and an individual, stand-alone project to practise the quilting technique (with full instructions on making the project from start to finish). There is also an on-going pattern throughout the book to make a Sawtooth Star Quilt and, when Dara covers each quilting technique, she also demonstrates how to use that quilting technique within one of your Sawtooth Star blocks. I LOVE this as it enables you to not only learn new techniques and to practice what you’ve been reading, but it also enables you to have a full quilt at the end as a tangible sample of the different quilting techniques. What better way to remember them? This is a fabulous, inspiring, creative and, most importantly, accessible book which turns something that is typically quite daunting (free-motion quilting) into something which is fun and exciting! I really loved it and I cannot wait to start free-motion quilting! -- Naomi Clarke * naomialice.com *

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Book SynopsisAdmirers of Minki Kim’s machine-sewn illustrations will adore her 63 impossibly cute easy-to-stitch designs that celebrate the best of everyday life. Display your work on six heartfelt projects. Surround youerself with Zakka Style with a gallery of ideas, including wall pockets, coin purses, key fobs, tote tags, baskets and draw string bags, wall art and covered boxes.Trade ReviewFollowing her books on machine-sewn illustrations Minki Kim shares her take on felt applique. Inside there are more than sixty projects, including wall pockets, coin purses, pencil cases, tote bags, baskets and drawstring bags, wall art and covered boxes, each capturing the simple, contemporary Zakka style that's so popular. Ideal for sewers or embroiderers, these are quick and simple projects that a beginner will enjoy. * Embroidery magazine - Nov-Dec 2020 *

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Book SynopsisModern precuts meet classic quilt blocks! Sew 15 pretty quilts from 30.5 cm blocks in a variety of sizes. These precut-friendly patterns make it a breeze to mix blocks, colours, and prints.Trade ReviewFifteen projects using a mixture of pre-cut fabrics from strip rolls, 5" and 10" squares, quarters and eighths. The projects are based on 12" blocks which enable them to be swapped around to make further designs. Quilting Basics and Finishing are covered. There is a good set of binding diagrams. The quilts are a variety of sizes from my favourite, a smaller wall hanging based on a Carpenters Star at 24" square, up to 'Leaf Peeping' which is 72" by 84". There is also a table runner. There are no quilt design suggestions but there are close up pictures of the quilting. Clear instructions with fresh, adaptable designs make this a useful book for anyone working with pre cuts. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisThis pretty, practical password keeper, featuring a beautiful quilt from Bonnie K. Hunter, stores all of your online passwords in one handy place. The pages are organised alphabetically by website for easy reference, while the spiral binding provides quick access to each page. Bonnie K. Hunter fans will want to buy one for themselves and one as a gift!

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Book SynopsisMake majestic star and diamond quilts with no inset seams! 12 projects and techniques for constructing eight-pointed star quilts from diamonds. Build your skills as you start with basic patterns and move to advanced designs.Trade ReviewA selection of 12 quilt projects which are designed to teach you aspects of using diamond stars in your quilts. Starting with a sampler quilt, it introduces different types of diamond stars including piecing with strip sets, split diamonds and large pointed diamonds such as traditional Lone Stars. The techniques are well described with diagrams and pictures. The first section takes you through cutting diamonds and strip pieced sets. Piecing instructions follow, with plenty of detailed images which highlight the quilting but only one project, the sampler quilt, has full instruction on how this was achieved. Full sized templates are included and the projects vary in size from 22" to 96" square. If you would like to expand your knowledge of working with diamond star quilts this is a good choice. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisThe 11th installment of this cozy mystery series begins with an appearance from a renowned country singer—but when a young girl is murdered, Sarah Miller and her cohort are hot on the case! Includes instructions to make the featured quilt.

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Book SynopsisIf you're a busy quilter with little time for your hobby, you'll LOVE these time-saving patterns made with charm squares. Pick up a pack of precuts and get sewing! Our designers have put together a great collection of timeless patterns perfect for the busy quilter. Includes eight fantastic quilts to be made!

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Book SynopsisBring some good luck along, with a little bit of whimsy, to your home or that of a loved one with these fun projects featuring gnomes. The book is filled with nine creative designs. Find playful designs for all rooms of the house including projects for the kitchen, sewing room, holidays or a special gift.Trade ReviewA variety of whimsical gnome projects which includes a 64" x 74" quilt, several table runners and place mat designs, a baby quilt and some sweet hoop art felt gnomes with added embroidery. Most of the projects use bonded applique with one set of foundation paper piecing patterns for one of the quilts. These are not all for Christmas as you might expect but could be for any time of year. The instructions for each project are clear and with good diagrams and images. Quilting suggestions are not given but this can be seen in the photographs of the projects. There is a section on raw edge applique and foundation paper piecing along with usual Quilting Basics to help you finish your project. -- British Patchwork & Quilting * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisEach of the nine projects in this book are ones that can be pieced in a weekend. With a little pre-planning, you can have a finished top in no time. From table toppers to bed quilts, having the fabrics chosen and pieces pre-cut ahead of time will allow you to get right to sewing when the time is right.

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Book SynopsisMake striking quilts designed by best-selling author Becky Goldsmith. Select one of two gorgeous colourways – warm (reds, oranges, and yellows) or cool (blues and greens) and begin your perfect paper-pieced quilt.Trade ReviewProject book for the 'Sizzle Quilt' which was the 2019 Block of the Month for The Quilt Show. There is an associated blog which you may find helpful. Quilt size is 70" square. Nine different 20" star blocks, each with instructions in two colourways. A mixture of machine applique and foundation paper piecing. Full size templates are included or you can download them for direct printing. There is a section on both methods which are fully illustrated but may be a little confusing for the beginner. A few tips on foundation paper piecing are given but no mention of reduction of stitch length is made. Each star block has its own page of instructions; one for the cool colour and one for the warm colour. There are no quilting suggestions but the quilting can be seen in many close up images. A beautiful, challenging quilt for those who love foundation paper piecing. * British Patchwork & Quilting *

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Book SynopsisMake a joyful Christmas quilt designed by Erin Russek using the festive colours you love. The pattern pack comes with full instructions, and the finished project makes for the perfect seasonal throw or wallhanging!

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Book SynopsisCart your quilting fabric, books, groceries and more in this sturdy and spacious bag that will become your new go-to holdall. It features the 49er Fever quilt from co-founder of C&T Publishing, Carolie Hensley. It's a heavy-duty, oversized tote bag with easy-access, interior pockets, shoulder straps, and sturdy stitching. The bottom panel is reinforced for standing upright and carrying books, sewing projects, and more.

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Book SynopsisTake wool appliqué 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 colour combination and design choices. Beautiful, forgiving, mobile and satisfying – a few of our favourite things about wool hand appliqué projects.

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Book SynopsisStitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. This book shares stories and insight into the lives lost and the long overlooked, heartrending truths shared by teens and young adults. Personal stories of individuals and their families whose lives have been cut short by racially-motivated crime Includes thought-provoking portrait art quilt blocks in the likeness of those whose lives were stolen Valuable resource section provides information on how to talk about racial equity, use art as a tool to aid self-expression, and get started on your own social justice initiative

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Book SynopsisSewing with fat quarters makes quilting a breeze and what's more, it's great fun! Curved piecing, paper piecing, strip piecing, appliqué, fusible web, and more – use your favourite fat quarters to create a delightful array of projects.

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