Behind every great quilt is a greater story Sew a slice of life with 12 traditional quilts that prove to be more than just patterns, but storytellers. Each quilt is inspired by life events that everyone can appreciate. Bold blocks shimmer in their use of color, value, and repetition for handsome quilts with personality to boot. Repeated blocks will stretch your skills beyond the basics, inviting you to perfect techniques such as strip piecing, half-square triangles, working with templates,...

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing...

These books are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is t...

Dramatic curves and angles for today's adventurous quilter Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing, foundation piecing, and simple machine appliqué. Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Then it's time to practice on 10 full-size quilts and 27 bonus pillow ...

Colorful pattern play for quilters! Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own "prints" - stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch! • Piece new prints and patt...

Over twenty simple yet desirable craft projects to make and gift—or keep for yourself.Designer Helen Phillips returns with this collection of over twenty highly giftable sewing and patchwork projects for home accessories, toys, and gifts.Simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, the projects explore a wide range of techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piercing, appliqué, color play, embroidery, and embellishment....

Traditional craft, modern aesthetic "Modern quilts are utilitarian. They are art. They tell stories. They are graphic, improvisational, or minimalist. They make a statement." – Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton, and Heather Grant Admire large, color photographs of the best modern quilting has to offer—more than 200 quilts curated by the Modern Quilt Guild. From quilt empires like the Amish and the quilters of Gee's Bend to the first use of the word "modern" in quilting, trace the histor...

Top your table with a new angle on the Log Cabin block! Give Log Cabin blocks a whole new look when you start from basic triangles and diamonds! Make a honeycomb-shaped table topper with simple Log Cabin piecing and no set-in seams. This mini-quilt pattern includes tips from best-selling author Marci Baker, whose innovative Clearview Triangle 60° Acrylic Ruler makes cutting a breeze! Swap out light and dark fabrics for eye-popping visual effects. • Stunning hexagonal table topper from pop...

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...

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...

These precut fabric bundles aren't just for quilters—create fifty fabulous sewing projects from your stash!This unique collection of fifty quick and easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts, and more—all made using fat quarters. Projects range from instant fixes, like coin purses needing just one fat quarter, to quilts and wall hangings that require up to ten fat quarters—which will really bust your fabric collection!