Where ya' been?• Each postage-stamp-inspired design reflects the unique qualities of these United States• Raw-edge fusible appliqué makes the layered patterns quick and easy to complete• 6-inch quilt blocks can be enlarged to any size via the included pattern CD• Make a fun souvenir block for your home state, plus every state you've visitedQuilt a travelogue of your adventures across the country! Every state is represented in a r...

Proving that you don’t need to be an expert to create beautiful pieces of quilted patchwork, this little guide covers all the basic techniques you will need to start your own projects – however ambitious they are!

An essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters.This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts...

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe.Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein.With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make:...

Use leftover fabrics to create amazing crafts—bags, bibs, quilts, toys, and much more!Kim Kruzich—a.k.a. Retro Mama—showcases her unique style and skill with color in this contemporary collection of eighteen simple sewing projects all designed to be made from leftover fabrics.These adorable handmade projects combine sewing, patchwork, applique, and embroidery and include bags, cushions and pillows, quilts, baby bibs, soft toys, organizers, bookends, and mat...

A stunning contemporary quilt from two of your favorite designers Inspired by her cut-paper designs, popular designer Lotta Jansdotter teamed up with best-selling author Cheryl Arkison to create this spectacular quilt. Featuring Lotta's latest fabric line, Lilla, this beautiful quilt is built with 25 graphic and organic blocks. You can make the quilt as described, or mix and match your favorite blocks to create a personalized, improvisational masterpiece! Rotate the blocks, play with contr...

Turn something old into something new... with all things blue! The 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 q...

Darling, dainty Dresdens Step up your piecing with a small-scale version of the cherished Dresden Plate. Fall in love with the classic quilt block all over again as you learn the secret to impeccable mini Dresdens in two sizes - 4 1/2" and 9" finished. Polish your piecing, pressing, and applique with proven techniques and apply those skills to 13 projects from bed-size beauties to wallhangings and table toppers. A mix of easy and intermediate quilts includes a quilt-as-you-go project, tran...

Quilt with fewer starts and stops! Streamline your free-motion quilting with this workbook full of exercises to build your skills. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations for each design suite show how to adapt the quilting design for blocks, borders, sashing, and allover quilting. Practice each design with a pencil on the included practice pages before stitching by machine, then put your skills to the test on a gorgeous pieced sampler project. These creative continuous-line quilting de...

A sturdy bag with a fancy exterior: feature a small piece of a precious fabric using this fully-illustrated 9-page PDF as your guide! REQUIRED SKILLS The project is suitable for motivated beginners. If you can sew a straight line, then you can do this! There are many steps, but they are all straightforward enough for a beginner, if you take them one at a time. TOOLS AND MATERIALS 1 yard of medium-to-heavy weight solid linen  1 ...