Quiltmaking, patchwork and appliqué Books
C&T Publishing Flip Fuse Quilts 12 Fun Projects Easy Foolproof
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£20.99
C & T Publishing Scrap Patchwork
Book SynopsisSew 13 scrappy quilts with colour palettes so sophisticated, you won't believe they're from scraps! Blending the best of modern and traditional quilting, these projects pair fresh fabrics with classic block designs and trusted techniques.
£999.99
C & T Publishing Playtime Naptime Anytime Quilts
Book SynopsisColourful spaceships, magical mermaids, and jungle friends - Kim Schaefer is back with more imaginative applique! The best-selling author of Quilts, Bibs, Blankies...Oh My! rolls out 14 quilts and more for kids and toddlers in her bold and graphic signature style.
£18.69
C & T Publishing Modern Roots: 12 Projects Inspired by Patchwork
Book SynopsisDiscover the antique roots of modern quilting as you take a peek inside Bill Volckening’s stunning quilt collection (from the 1840s to 1970s). Patterned for the first time with full instructions, 12 antique and vintage projects invite you to remake them in your own style with modern techniques, rotary cutting tools, and templates. Learn to appreciate the handwork and character of yesterday’s quilts from an expert. Bill Volckening has collected and studied quilts for more than 25 years, and his collection has been exhibited and published worldwide.Trade ReviewOld quilt designs have been brought right up-to-date to create modern treasures. Bill is a quilt collector and he has created 12 new patterns inspired by quilts from the 1840s to the 1970s. I just love that front cover design, but none of them will disappoint. You'll see the original quilts and Bill's contemporary design. The quilts also have a smaller pattern as an alternative. Clear photos and instructions throughout. Great designs, great colours and I love the fact that these quilts have a history that has been updated to become modern heirlooms of their own. Modern techniques are used throughout. This book includes templates, tips and an introduction giving you the history of each quilt. This is a wonderful book that I am glad to recommend. It's a treasure trove of treasures. * Karen Platt -yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction Sprigs of Laurel Medallion (Red/White Quilt) approximately 1840, Baltimore Tennessee Pieced Top (off-center NY Beauty) approximately 1860 Crossroads to Bachelor Hall (Red-Green Quilt) pieced, approximately 1870 Pineapple Log Cabin (grey and red) approximately 1890s Lone Star (w/lots of white), Maine, approximately 1890's Log Cabin (Boxes, silk log cabin) from 1900s Radiating Fans (Radiating Circles 2, mixed fabrics) 1920s Log Cabin (lavender and white) approximately 1930s Indiana Puzzle (Snail Trail), 1935 Airplanes (wools) 1937 Stacked Bars (Wonky Coins/improv), 1960s Shadow Box (HST in HST with rounded corners), 1970's About the Author
£18.99
C & T Publishing Ikat Diamonds Quilt Pattern
Book SynopsisAdd a punch of pizzazz to bold diamonds with triangle-pieced sashing! Popular designer and quilting teacher Kathy Doughtyshares timesaving tips for cutting diamonds, half diamonds, and triangles from fabric strips.
£999.99
C&T Publishing Braque Quilt Pattern
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£15.54
C&T Publishing Chameleon Quilts A Black Tie Affair Quilt Pattern
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£9.59
C & T Publishing Make Your First Quilt with Alex Anderson
Book SynopsisYour first quilt is just around the corner! Learn the ropes from best-selling author Alex Anderson, who has taught hundreds of thousands of people to quilt with her books, beloved television show, and online learning platform.
£16.01
C&T Publishing AmishInspired Quilts for Todays Home 10 brilliant
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£20.69
C & T Publishing Adventures in Hexagons
Book SynopsisHexa-yawn to hexagon! Create a repertoire of hexagons as you piece unusual layouts and radial designs that defy tradition.
£22.09
C&T Publishing AppliQuilting Appliqué Quilt at the Same Time
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£22.46
C&T Publishing Finders Keepers Quilts A Rare Cache of Quilts
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£17.09
C & T Publishing Tree of Life Quilts: 9 Timeless Projects -
Book SynopsisTree of Life quilts are timeless and varied in style. In her newest book, Trisch Price has reinterpreted the concept to create 9 fresh and innovative quilts. The quilts span a wide range of designs and techniques, and interpretations are broad, from trees to other life-sustaining habitats, such as coral, spider webs, and even our technological world. The designs allow you to try your hand at improvisational piecing, including a unique quilt-as-you-go design that employs circles rather than the traditional blocks.Price also includes an explanation of each quilt's interpretation, ideas on how to change it, and special finishing techniques.Trade ReviewControlled improvisation in piecing with a unique quilt-as-you-go design using circles to make a Circle of Life. Discover traditional inspiration, basic instructions on quilting and exciting projects. There are nine projects - each one has an explanation of how it came about with inspiration and interpretation, fabric requirements, cutting, piecing, assembly, finishing and binding. This book is full of innovative takes on a tree of life theme including tree quilts, coral, a spider's web and more. There are some suggestions for changing the quilts but these are not explored visually. Full colour photos and illustration throughout. I liked this a lot and would make several of the quilts or adapt them. yarnsandfabrics.co.uk, 6/6/16 If you like your quilts to be bright, bold and use clever techniques this is the book for you. Trisch Price has taken inspiration from the Tree of Life to present a collection of nine quilt projects that push the boundaries of quilt design. The book starts with an overview of the history of Tree of Life quilts which I found really interesting. There are photographs to go with the text so you can see the development of designs from the 1850s to the modern day. This is followed by the quilts, which are made using techniques such as improvisational piecing, circular quilt-as-you-go and machined pieced hexagons. I would be hesitant to recommend this book for beginners, for example the techniques section starts not with rotary cutting or quick pieced triangles but partial seams, however the projects are presented in a clear way and so easy to follow. I feel that even if you do not follow any of the patterns the quilts will make you think 'what if I tried that'. I think lots of the quilts would translate well into group projects. One Tree and Life Surround in particular would be fun to make with friends, taking a block each and then raffling for charity. If there are any techy readers out there then you will love the Binary Quilt. Trisch's background is in software engineering and this graphic quilt combines her skill in this area with her talent for quilt design. If you are looking to create quilts that are modern, but with their roots in the past, then this is the book for you. Popular Patchwork, July 2016
£999.99
C & T Publishing Windy City Christmas Quilted Memories of Marshall
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£18.04
C & T Publishing Stashbusters Featuring the Controlled Scrappy
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£17.99
Kansas City Star Books True Blue Quilts: Sew 15 Reproduction Quilts
Book SynopsisThe blue-and-white quilt is one of the most desired antiques, and many can still be found in good condition. Learn the history of blue fabrics used during the 19th century, from the first production of indigo fabrics through the invention of the sewing machine, and up to the development of synthetic dyes in the late 1800s. Get inspired to design and create your own heirlooms, stitching up 15 historically accurate reproduction quilts from traditional blocks.Trade ReviewQuilts have a history and a tradition that can be brought up to date in contemporary style. Most quilts have a story, the quilts in this book hail from the American Civil War Years. The book is an education in quilt history, a lesson in bringing tradition into modern quilting and is also about all things blue. Blue is one of my favourite colours and you might be thinking blues and white or contemporary blue gradations, but think again. You'll find 15 wonderful reproduction quilts honouring an age-old tradition. The book helps you identify 19th century fabrics and discusses the designs. Sewing basics are included. The instructions are very clear and have excellent photographs and drawings. -- Karen Platt * yarnsandfabrics.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction A Quick Fabric Color Study Sewing Basics Early Blue Projects: 1840 and Earlier Prussian Blue Four-Patch Strippy Hourglass Colonial Pinwheels Indigo Lane Cambridge Table Square Mid-Century Projects: 1840-1870 Steps to the Altar Vicksburg Stars Sawtooth Squares French Blue Flowerpots Petite Pinwheels Late Century Projects: 1870-1900 Prairie Sky Nine-Patch Westward Ships Bows and Ties Homespun Plaid Table Topper Dot, Dot, Dash About the Author
£999.99
C & T Publishing Simple Blessings in Patchwork 13 Traditional
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£999.99
C & T Publishing Make Wall Quilts 11 Little Projects to Sew Make
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£11.69
C&T Publishing Wonderful OnePatch Quilts
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£999.99
C & T Publishing Make Table Runners 10 Delicious Quilts to Sew
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£10.79
C & T Publishing Visual Guide to Free-Motion Quilting Feathers: 68
Book SynopsisExplore 68 modern feather designs with step-by-step guidance from award-winning quilter Natalia Bonner. Quilt stunning feathers on a variety of blocks and borders with this beginner-friendly, visual guide. Unlike traditional feather quilting, which relies on exactness and precision, Natalia’s ideas will help you break away from perfection and find creativity in your quilting practice. Use your home sewing machine or a longarm to free-motion feathers with confidence, adding a truly elegant finish to today’s modern quilts. 'Superb book - I can't fault it and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to master feathers.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.ukTrade ReviewNatalia Bonner knows a thing or two about free-motion quilting, already having two best-sellers behind her. In this book she provides clear step-by-step instructions for feather free-motion quilting for both domestic and longarm quilters. Today's contemporary quilts are often finished with modern free-motion techniques instead of traditional techniques. This book provides 68 block and border designs. Starting with single feather techniques, the book moves on to more complicated designs. Clear line drawings show how to stitch three types of feather. Then each of the 68 designs are shown with line drawings on top of a quilt and directional arrows. Superb book - I can't fault it and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to master feathers. * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction What Makes a Feather Modern? Machine Quilting Basics Sewing Machine Machine Feet Needles Thread Tension Batting Layering and Basting Machine Quilting Patterns Single Block Designs Diamonds Feathered Center Diamond Feather Hatched Center Diamond Feather Square-in-a-Square Diamond Feather Straight Lined Center Diamond Feather Stretched Centers Curved Center Feather Curve Center Feather with Pebbles Arrow Center Feather Double Dip Feather Pod Feathers Paired Center Pod Feather Spinning Feather Pod Simple Pod Feather Curl Pod Feather Curl Pod Feather with Ribbon Candy Fill Figure-Eight Pod Feather Matchstick Pod Feather Diamond Pod Feather Centered Diamond Pod Feather Point-to-Point Diamond Feather Point-to-Point Diamond Feather Variation Binary Feathers Simple Binary Feather Detailed Binary Feather Rotating Binary Feather Fern Feather Concave Fern Feather Hook Feather Mirrored Binary Feather Double Half-Square Feather Capsule Feather Chic Feather Nook Feather Lateral Feather Quadrant Feathers Propeller Feather Curled Propeller Feather Elongated Feathers Simple Quadrant Feathers Detailed Quadrant Feathers Seedling Feathers Sprout Feather Simple Sprout Feather Flower and Medallion Feathers Swirl Feather Flower Swirl Medallion Feather Sunflower Medallion Feather Modern Medallion Feather Square Medallion Feather Flirty Feathers Filled Flirty Feather Swirled Flirty Feather Square and Straight Line Feathers Half-Parallel Feather Half-Parallel Corner Feather Square Spine Feather Diagonal Feather Radiating Diagonal Feather Horizontal Feather Border Block Feather Half-Border Block Feather Setting Triangles or Flying Geese Feathers Curved Triangle Curved Triangle Variation Geometric Feather Borders Large Borders Double Swag Feather Quad Swag Feather Symmetrical Feather Straight Spine Feather Flirty Feather Filled Flirty Feather Small/Stop Borders Half Feather Swirl Feather Half Hook Feather Swirl Combo Feather Alternating Feather About the Author
£999.99
C&T Publishing Use Your Yardage
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£18.69
C & T Publishing Visual Guide to Patchwork Quilting
Book SynopsisA quilter's complete handbook with 100 block patterns and projects galore.
£999.99
C & T Publishing Start FreeMotion Machine Quilting with Angela
Book SynopsisLearn how to quilt swirls, paisleys and flowers with confidence with this DVD from best-selling author Angela Walters.
£24.47
C&T Publishing Quilter's Fabric Handy Pocket Guide Pop Display:
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£62.55
C & T Publishing Intuitive Color & Design: Adventures in Art
Book SynopsisJean Wells gives you the assignment of your life: put away your ruler and use your inner vision to design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you could create. In this updated edition, Jean's workshop assignments get your juices flowing, giving you challenges to expand your quilting horizons. Start by learning to see line and colour; study the nuts and bolts of design; develop your colour work and composition; and when you get stuck, there's expert advice on problem solving. You'll never see quiltmaking in the same way again. Trade ReviewWhat did I find inside this gorgeous cover? So much inspiration but also the tools to create new works myself. The subject is broken down into manageable chapters covering such topics as Inspiration for Quilt Design, Launching the Design Process, Nuts and Bolts of Quilt Design, The Design Process and the all important Tools and Techniques. You learn a lot about the quilts in this book which I love. I think that it is by knowing how someone created something that you are able to start your own journey taking the piece or the artist as inspiration. This is a book you could flick through but I am actually reading it from front and back because the content really speaks to me. It has already sparked a lot of ideas and has bought home to me the value of journaling and sketchbooks. Both the natural and man world world are referenced in the book and from both the use of line is discussed. Breaking down the whole into its constituent pieces and sometimes finishing up with a piece that doesn't resemble the original inspiration at all but you can see how it has been influenced. Read the full review here. -- Abigail Sheridan de Graaff * Cut & Alter *Although primarily intended for quilters, the first section of this book is about stepping out of the box to look at design, using colour, line, scale, shape, harmony, pattern and texture as well as discussing the principles of design. These skills are easily transferable and essential for any weaver, especially tapestry weavers. The section on colour is particularly interesting, as Jean talks at length about 'pushing a palette' by taking the intended colour, making it lighter, brighter, duller and darker, and goes on to consider monochromatic, analogus and complementary colours, as well as accented neutral colours. She continues by discussing value and contrast, intensity, temperature, seasons, personality of colours and palettes that relate to places and things. The book is very well written with clear precise text and beautiful photographs. For anyone thinking about design, colour and texture weaving, I can throughly recommend this book, as it will certainly open up your eyes and make you look at your surroundings in a completely different light. The second part of this book is Tools & Techniques used in quilting, so less relevant to weavers. * Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *I really liked this book. The chapters are well considered and take the reader through the stages of design, stitch and completion in a sensible fashion. Jean’s method of quilting reminds me so much of drawing. A great sense of colour and line translate her ideas into stitched and pieced compositions that convey a message to the senses. Although the book contains a lot of information it leads the reader lightly through the stages of inspiration and design to the nuts and bolts of construction. A final section with ideas for finishing techniques gives suggestions that all textile artists would find useful. In this context, the sections on abstraction and elements of design were particularly welcome. This is a book to keep handy. I have a feeling that I am going to be dipping into it rather a lot. * Workshop on the web *Creative quilting brought to you by one of the best quilt designers. This book gives you exercises to follow to design your own quilts by thinking outside the block. Taking quilting in a new direction, this book frees up your creativity. Find plenty of inspiration, guidance and ideas for the adventurous quilter. Full of examples and colour photos that will make you want to quilt and quilt again. This book covers design, piecing and finishing. If you already have the first edition though, I am not sure it is worth buying the second, it is mainly the photos that have been moved around more than new content. If you do not have the first edition, then you can do no better than buy this book. It is simply superb for the contemporary quilter and those who want to learn more about the design process. * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *August 2017 This is Jean Well's 30th book and as well as being an author, she owns the Stitchin' Post in Sisters, Oregon, which she opened in 1975 and now runs with her daughter Valeri. Over the years she's won numerous awards and became the 40th inductee into the Quilters Hall of Fame in 2012. One of the great joys of her teaching workshops and through collaborating with other artists, she has liberated herself from the ruler and now counts her small digital camera as her best friend. With this she has taken hundreds of photos that provide her with design and colour inspiration. The academic side of Jean's approach comes across loud and clear in the way the book is laid out. Each chapter comes with assignments and she encourages her readers and students to try one out several times. There's a whole chapter on piecing techniques with six assigments including Rulerless Cutting and Piecing and Straightline inserts, each full explained and illustrated. In essence though, this book is in two parts: Design and Tools and Techniques makes the design part easier but she encourages her readers to switch between the two. Jean's great gift is that she is foremostly an artist who works primarily in cloth and stitches. Many of her techniques would easily be suitable for students of other creative disciplines. The quality of her work is magnificent and it's really interesting how she transposes shapes, pattern, colour and scale from her photographs onto her quilts, showing her workings-out along the way. You'll refer to this book again and again. * Popular Patchwork *Table of ContentsForward Preface The Journey Inspiration for Quilt Design Launching the Design Process Start a Journal or Sketchbook Developing an Idea Finding Line Work Color through my Eyes Creating Strata Techniques for the Toolbox No Ruler Cutting and Piecing Narrow Insert Piecing Pieced Strips Medallion or Log Cabin Piecing Corner Curve Piecing Nuts and Bolts of Quilt Design Elements of Design Principles of Design The Design Process Color Thoughts Color and Value Assignment Getting Started Design the Quilt Making Connections Stuck --- what to do? The Critique Process Tools of the Trade Tools Unconventional Finishing Methods Quilting Lines as Design Lines Detail Stitching Quiltlets Framing Raw Edge Finish Facing Finish Pillow Turn Finish Whole-Cloth Finish Portrait Finish Off the Wall Quilts Three Dimensional Boxes Pincushions Continuing the Journey Resources About the Author
£999.99
C & T Publishing Easy Precision Piecing: A New Approach to
Book SynopsisSay goodbye to your seam ripper, backwards blocks, and mismatched seams with Easy Precision Piecing — the pathway to flawless patchwork. Use the best tools to prep and press fabric for seams that always lay flat. Get organised so you can easily set aside projects without losing your place. Practice your cutting, sewing, and pressing with foolproof Quilt Block Builder blueprints. Six stunning projects for beginners and advanced quilters will help you use your newfound skills.Trade ReviewSubtitled ‘A New Approach to Accuracy and Organization For Quilters’ I think this quilting book would intrigue most quilters from beginners to advanced. Accuracy and organisation (as in order of sewing) come top of the list for many quilters I know. So what does this book offer? An Introduction to the system; quilt block builders and bases, precision tools, choosing preparing fabric, precision cutting, blocks and patchwork as well as projects. There are just 6 projects, all appealing. The introduction highlights 6 problem areas, but even as a beginner I never had the problems highlighted. I have however seen these questions come up in forums, so they are problem common. The book claims to be about effortlessly achieving precision. The block builder is for placement of fabric, the base is like a mini design wall and a place to stow away your blocks. Arrows indicate direction of pressing. This system, although to me seems a little over the top, is a lifesaver for preventing accidental knocking over of blocks and the order they were in. It is hardly time saving though. Same with sewing with headers and footers, for most projects this is unnecessary. Her techniques also make frequent use of basting glue, which I dislike immensely.There is a lot of ideas for pressing and so on and storing fabric. Useful information on grain, selvedge, bias, cutting and sewing machine tension. Basic common sense but I did not see anything new here. Shows accuracy for making basic blocks such as squares, pinwheels and nine patches.Clear instructions including photographs and line drawings for each project and good finishing techniques. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *
£999.99
C&T Publishing Quilt Traditions
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£20.96
C & T Publishing Lilla Quilt Pattern
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£16.14
C & T Publishing The Magical Unicorn Quilt Appliqu a Playful
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£15.99
C & T Publishing Tattered & Torn: A Quilting Cozy
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 ninth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries draws together a tattered quilt, an exhaustive search through the past, a murder suspect, and a grand jury hearing into a compelling mystery.Trade ReviewI am very late to the party with these superb cozy mysteries. Being an avid sewist and craft blogger Tattered & Torn was a real treat to read. Sarah Miller discovers a rare quilt find in a thrift shop, she decides to try and restore it as it is a little tattered..and torn. Soon she discovers that there is more to the history of the quilt, and what happens next is an absolute delight. I loved following her detective work in order to discover the origins of the very special quilt. It turns out to be quite a sad and emotive find. With murder, a little bit of chaos and a wedding this is a fun read too. Filled with amazing characters.. not all good and kind.. this is an easy read. The plot is simple, but fascinating and what I really loved was the history of the quilt that was in depth and really interesting. There is a pattern project at the end, complete with template and instructions. This is the 9th instalment and I am looking forward to catching up with this fabulous series. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *
£12.79
C & T Publishing Sweet Simple Wool Appliqu 15 Folk Art Projects
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£18.39
C&T Publishing Floral Abundance Quilt
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£15.99
C & T Publishing Missing Memories: A Quilting Cozy
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 eighth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, a friend has gone missing, and Sarah is told to leave it to the professionals—but Sarah refuses to accept their assumptions about her friend’s identity. Trade ReviewWhat a joy this book is. With each quilting themed saga I have enjoyed the mysteries and getting to know the characters. They are all about family, friendship and quilting. Missing Memories is a book that concerns Alzheimer sufferers. Sarah's friend Ruth goes missing and when the Police are called Sarah becomes more worried than usual. I loved the drama of this novel, the quilters are inspired by the Alzheimer Quilt convention and with Prison convicts, the FBI and fidget quilts, this intense read made a morning of reading quite fabulous. Of course all the books in the series include quilt instructions. The one that is shown on the cover of this book is exceptionally pretty. A fidget quilt that can be made and gifted to a loved one, made with love and serving a purpose makes it all the more special. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *
£12.79
C & T Publishing Happy Quilter Variety Puzzles - Volume 2: 60+
Book SynopsisKeep your mind sharp and have fun with over 60 word puzzles for quilters and sewists! With a wide variety of games from crossword puzzles and word searches to crisscrosses and word mines, you’ll be entertained for hours, whether you’re on a cruise, waiting in an airport, travelling to a retreat or just relaxing at home. Large print is easy on the eyes, and instructions and solutions are included.
£999.99
C & T Publishing Moon Over the Mountain: A Quilting Cozy
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 sixth instalment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah’s tranquil quilt retreat in the Appalachian Mountains is interrupted by an alarming presence in the surrounding forest. Trade ReviewIn this the 6th book of Carol Dean Jones's quilting mystery series, Sarah is on a peaceful quilting retreat. She befriends Holly Harper and once again, set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, a mystery occurs. A woman has disappeared from the lodge and when Sarah discovers that the woman is the mother of one of the women staying at the retreat, well she can't help but get involved. Having suffered a sprained ankle Charles is soon by her side and helping with the investigation. Moon Over the Mountain is probably the most descriptive of all the books so far. It is filled with the culture of the people, the customs, the mountain walks are just divine to read about and of course the quilting is a major factor. The Crafts Museum visit is something I would love to go to. The mystery is good and again this quick read has some fabulous characters. The local characters are amazing and I especially liked Ricky, although it isn't all good for him. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *
£999.99
C & T Publishing Modern Quilts Notebooks Set of 3 Journals Dot
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£17.95
C&T Publishing Hedgerow Sewing Suite: Haberdashery Bag & Thread
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£17.21
C & T Publishing Jelly Filled: 18 Quilts from 2 ½’’ Strips: All
Book SynopsisRaid your fabric pantry! The best-selling author of Charm School is back with eighteen projects using precut 2 1/2” strips. Vanessa Goertzen’s fabric recipes will help you cook up basic blocks and more advanced designs—triangles, log cabins, hexagons, and even curves—from precut strips. Slice into convenient fabric rolls, or create your own strips from yardage. Whether you are newer to quilting or a seasoned pro, you’ll spend less time cutting, and more time creating!Trade ReviewBest-selling author of Charm School, Vanessa Goertzen's new book has 18 fabric 'recipes' to help you cook up everything from basic blocks to more advanced pieces using pre-cut strips. Stock up on convenient rolls of pre-cut fabric, or create your own strips from fabrics you already have, and piece triangles, log cabins, hexagons, curves and more. Dive into your stash and get started! * Simply Sewing *
£19.99
C&T Publishing Love Flying Geese: 27 Modern Quilt Projects from
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£999.99
C & T Publishing Crazy Quilting Dazzling Diamonds: 27 Embroidered
Book SynopsisSew the Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern, with 27 diamond-shaped, foundation-pieced blocks! Includes photos and step-by-step instructions.Trade ReviewKathy has done it again and created another fabulous book! Think you know all there is to know about embroidery and crazy patchwork? Then think again as this book offers a new and novel twist: crazy diamond patchwork! This comprehensive book expertly guides you through Kathy’s process of how to create dazzling diamond crazy patchwork! The section on creating the quilt blocks (supplies, construction, and embellishment) is clear, accessible, and easy to follow which step-by-step instructions alongside photos so that you feel supported and inspired to make along too! Following the block constructions, Kathy then guides you through a whole host of fibre embroidery stitches, silk stitches, combining these stitches and adding beads. Again, I adore how each of those sections not only has the written instructions but digital images to show how to create the stitch as well as a photo of the completed stitch. This combination really helps to build a comprehensive guide for creating the stitches. Kathy then shows you how to combine what you’ve learnt (block construction, fibre embroidery, silk embroidery and embellishments) to create her blocks. I love how these are laid out! The block is broken down into the materials/stitches used (with clear digital diagrams) as well as a photo of the finished block – utterly genius and inspirational! This is a truly sumptuous and inspirational book and I’d highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in stitching, embroidery, and patchwork! -- Naomi Clarke * naomialice.com *Make your own quilt using the foundation piecing method, and have fun decorating the seams with embroidery, beads, sequins and more. There are 27 fancy blocks and 56 seams to use for your quilt, all making up into a pattern of diamonds. This is not a beginner’s book but there is plenty of information for fairly novice quilters, including several pages of which fabrics to choose and a guide to seam decoration materials. There are sensible tips for washable options, and the author wisely keeps to the more affordable and easily sourced items. Learn about different types of thread, ribbon, and floss, and how to attach sequins, beads, and buttons in attractive ways. I was impressed by the author’s advice on making the right choices for a washable, affordable, and long wearing quilt. Also included are some instructions on basic embroidery and ribbon stitches, although the author remarks that these are kept to a minimum due to the availability elsewhere of stitch diagrams for beginners. There are fuller instructions with photographs and diagrams for assembling blocks, making up the quilt and more, including ideas for spring and autumn palettes and a printable colour-in blank for planning your quilt, an excellent idea I hadn’t seen elsewhere. The rest of the book contains life-size full-page blocks. On one page is a photograph of the finished block, and facing it is an actual size traceable pattern of the block, plus a small, coloured diagram with letter codes for each motif, relating to a list of stitches and embellishments. At the back of the book is a useful list of websites selling the various items, but this is just for US use. This is a lovely book filled with ideas for crazy quilted seams and blocks whether you want to make the featured quilt or something else. -- Rachel A Hyde * myshelf.com *
£21.74
C & T Publishing Playing with Patchwork & Sewing: 6 Blocks in 3
Book SynopsisAre you a sewist who wants to break into quilting? Or a quilter who’d like to turn your blocks into something a little more dimensional? Take a walk on the wild side with eighteen projects that combine the best of both worlds! Create useful gifts, home decor, and bright modern quilts. Explore new skills in each project, with simple instructions for basic patchwork, foundation piecing, English paper piecing, and easy machine appliqué!
£20.99
C & T Publishing Love Jelly Roll Quilts
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£18.36
Fox Chapel Publishing Log Cabin Block Basics Revised Edition
Book SynopsisThe ultimate reference guide for the most popular block in quilting log cabin blocks in the perfect carry-along size! This handy, must-have booklet contains clear, step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for traditional log cabin blocks, half log cabin blocks, and courthouse steps log cabin blocks. Also included are 6 log cabin block variations, yardage requirements, cutting charts for 6, 8, 10, and 12 blocks, and 11 different setting ideas. Its compact size makes this go-to pocket guide great to keep in your project bag, so you'll never be without it! This revised edition includes new step-by-step photography with new fabrics, as well as 5 new setting ideas.
£8.07
Landauer (IL) No Math Quilt Charts & Formulas
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£8.07
Landauer (IL) Borders the Basics & Beyond: A Complete Guide to
Book SynopsisSee how blocks with basic design elements, good color and contrast, and correct application add drama and style to any quilt! Borders: The Basics and Beyond is the complete guide to good border design techniques, making it perfect for any quilter to practice and build their skills. With step-by-step instructions, full-color photography, and helpful diagrams, learn over 20 border techniques, from the basket weave and scrappy sawtooth to pinwheels and flying geese. Once you complete each individual border design, three full-size border sampler quilt projects are provided to put it all together! Also included are four fast and easy bonus projects, ready-to-use appliqué templates, and ideas for alternative color options.
£21.24
Landauer (IL) Pocket Guide to Fabric Pre-Cuts: Carry-Along
Book SynopsisDon't begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about pre-cuts, how to use them, and all of the advantages! From understanding common and trademarked names of pre-cut fabrics and their sizes to the typical number of pre-cuts in the bundles, all their uses, all their benefits, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with your craft supplies and taking with you to the store. Author Shari Shobe is a skilled quilter and owner of Bear Creek Quilting Company, where she offers the best sewing and quilting tools, supplies, patterns, and accessories. She also offers insightful guides on pre-cuts on her website, having written a quick-reference Guide to Quilting Pre-Cuts, as well as an extensive blog on the topic.?
£8.07
Fox Chapel Publishing Quilt Sashings Settings
Book SynopsisJourney with Jean Ann Wright and sew your way through Quilt Sashings and Settings: The Basics and Beyond where you'll discover how easy it is to make fun, creative, and interesting quilts! Begin with ways to manipulate color, value, and scale in fabric patterns, and learn how to bring out the wow factor in your quilts. In the techniques chapter, learn tried-and-true methods for making basic quilt units you'll use again and again. Then, adventure into a variety of settings and sashings. From a basic block-to-block setting through strippy quilts, medallion quilts, diagonal and on-point settings, to the unique versatile Circle of Nine, you'll enjoy a variety of quilting experiences. Also includes more than 20 projects with complete step-by-step instructions.
£999.99
