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Elegant, Subtle Quilts that Harmonize with Any Décor.  This book includes 7 quilts that add elegance to any decorating scheme-in colors that never go out of style! Learn to use neutral colors, light/dark contrasts, and a variety of print textures to create beautiful fabric blends. Scrap-friendly projects designed for confident beginners, plus a chapter on quilting basics. Clear your color palette with a refreshing taste of neutrals! Master quilt teacher Alex shows you how to create subtle visual effects by varying the color, contrast, and texture of your fabrics, then tops it off with 7 easy-to-make quilts that show off all the elegance of tans, grays, creams and whites. You'll see neutrals in a whole new way!  Author: Alex Anderson; Softcover; 55 pages.

TEMPLATES NOT INCLUDED. Includes step by step instructions with full color illustrations, time saving techniques, and yardage charts and supply lists. Author: Sharlene Jorgenson; Softcover; 17 pages.

This book contains all the instructions to make a quilt--including how to choose, measure, cut, stitch and stuff the fabrics. Featured are sixteen quilts from the author's antique quilt collection, along with actual patterns and specific instructions for making the quilts. Suggestions for for the kind of decor in which the quilts look best, color and fabric recommendations, and helpful hints on the care of quilts are included, as are notes on the history of each design. Note: This book predates the rotary cutter. Author: Celine Blanchard Mahler; Van Nostrand Reinhold Company; 96 pages; softcover. Copyright 1973; pre-owned, good condition.

All your favorite Overall Boys are featured in this cute quilt by Patti-Ann Publications. You’ll find Suspender Sam, Overall Bill, Fisherman Fred, Farmer Ted, Gardening Gus and more. The 12 applique blocks can be done with either traditional or fusible applique. Full-sized patterns and templates are included. Finished quilt measures 62" x 78". Author: Patti-Ann Publications; softcover.

This book includes 17 quilts in cradle, crib, and twin sizes, and many nursery accessories for making a darling children's room.  Author: Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith; Softcover; 80 pages.

When sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of her 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, and a possible love interest. Includes instructions for the featured cover quilt. In the fifth installment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah and her love interest Charles face the joys and challenges of combining households, while the gang pulls together to defend one of their own accused of murder.

Includes instructions to make the quilt featured on the cover.

Author: Carol Dean Jones; Softcover; 227 pages. 

Dawn Heese of Linen Closet Designs finds inspiration in antique textiles, laces, and trims, but her focus is on using modern tools and fabrics to create quilts that appear as if they're vintage. Dawn mixes muted checks, plaids, and stripes with prints to create quilts that have a classic, timeworn, well-loved look. Using her tips and instructions, you can re-create the quilts to suit your style. Whether you choose an easy patchwork project, take on a stunning appliqué design, or spend time relaxing and hand stitching a wool table mat, with Dawn's expert advice you can capture the same time-honored look to display in your home. Softcover; 96 pages.

Pot Holders for All Seasons contains a wide variety of quilted pot holders. You can easily find the perfect design for any time of the year or occasion to dress up your kitchen. They are so cute you may prefer to hang them instead of hiding them in a draw. Select one of the 20 creative pot holders, pull out your scrap basket and you're ready to start stitching fun!
Tutorial sidebars included in this book:
- Raw-Edge Fusible Applique
- Padded Applique
- Mitered Corner Binding
- Cutting Bias Strips
Templates are included on insert provided in the pattern book.

Pages: 80; Author: Chris Malone; Softcover 

Explains how to select patterns and fabrics, make templates, cut patches, and piece and assemble a quilt, and presents an introduction to designing original quilts.  Author: Sandra Millett; Softcover; 158 pages.

If you love vintage quilts you will love these extra scrappy friendship quilts. Known for quilts that replicate patterns from the 1800s, the authors (owners of Red Crinoline Quilts) present scrapper patterns that are perfect for block swamps with friends. Expert tips for setting up a block exchange are also included. Authors: Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

Quilted Projects & Garments takes you step-by-step through colorful projects such as machine-quilted wall hangings, lap quilts, clothing, accessories, and more. Author: Singer Sewing Reference Library; Softcover; 127 pages.

This is TV Project Book 2 by Sharlene Jorgenson for Quilting from the Heartland. Directions for Straightening the Fabric, Cutting Strips, preparing templates, preparing fabrics, cutting and sewing tips, making a quilt sandwich, yardage charts, and finishing the quilt are all included. Author: Sharlene Jorgenson; Quilting from the Heartland; 88 pages; softcover. Copyright 1993-1995; pre-owned, good condition.

In Quilting In The Morning Calm, Shirley MacGregor and Sheila Steers turn a quilter's eye to Korea's ancient Chosun Dynasty, and to the works of Sim Saimdang. Born in the early 1500's this very talented woman quietly sidestepped the harsh restrictions of the times to express her artistic gifts through embroidery, calligraphy, poetry and painting. She painted simple but elegant representations of plants and insects on decorative screens to grace her family's living quarters. Here an international group of quilt artists interpret seven of these beautiful paintings in aplique. We invite you to join them in celebrating the spirit of one of Korea's most notable women. The book features 17 beautiful quilts by quilt artists from the US, Canada, Korea, the UK & New Zealan, full-size tear-out patterns for each design, biographical information on participating quilters, and comments on their work, cultural notes on Korea and the life of Sim Saimdang, and helpful information on appliqué methods and materials.  Author: Shirley MacGregor and Sheila Steers; Softcover; 95 pages.

Finally, here's a book to demystify quilting and embellishing! Each technique is presented step by step, with a 5 inch square as the building block. Put the lesson blocks to use in a sampler quilt and put the techniques to use in your own unique projects.

* Learn beading, pin tucks, yo-yos, couching, ruching, appliqueing, and lots more
* Fit creativity into your life complete these projects while riding the bus or watching TV
* Express your individuality as you develop a fun hobby that will last a lifetime

Author: Leah Fehr; Softcover; 95 pages.

Quiltmaking by Hand is the book for beginner and experienced quilters interested in sewing and quilting by hand. Hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through everything you need to know about choosing the right tools, making templates, cutting fabric patches, and sewing blocks (from simple to very complex). You’ll also learn how to plan for and add borders, miter seams, work with Jinny’s signature border prints and more.  Beginning quiltmakers will find everything they need to get started, while more experienced quilters will discover dozens of tips and techniques to refine their skills. Also includes complete patterns for ten quilts.  Author: Jinny Beyer; Softcover; 262 pages.

The pairing of red and green is an enduring palette that takes its place among the classics. Centuries ago, red-and-green quilts commemorated a marriage or a woman's transition to the empty-nest stage at home. Times have changed, but admiration for the color combination remains strong. Use modern-day techniques to create 14 timeless quilts from the spectacular designers whose work you know and love. Susan Ache · Lissa Alexander · Lisa Bongean · Pam Buda · Betsy Chutchian · Carol Hopkins · Sheryl Johnson · Sandy Klop · Jo Morton · Laurie Simpson · Edyta Sitar · Karen Styles · Corey Yoder · Paula Barnes & Mary Ellen Robison. Softcover, 112 pages.

Redwork is all the rage! Return to the delight of yesteryear with these charming designs. 55 redwork patterns can be stitched in any color you choose. 5 quilts are shown for inspiration.

The Colonial Revival era of the 1920s and 30s linked quiltmakers’ busy hands with a longing for the past, especially for Colonial times. Members of the American Quilt Study Group accepted the challenge to study quilts of this era by making reproductions of those Colonial Revival quilts from the early 20th century. Included in the book are 28 study quilts, with patterns for 10. Fifteen of the 28 quilts are traveling across the country in a special exhibit. Author: American Quilt Study Group; Kansas City Star; 96 pages; softcover.

This charming Redwork Quilt is filled with your favorite nursery rhymes that you will enjoy embroidering for a little one in your life. There are 12 adorable 8" square embroidery patterns from Ruby Short McKim’s 1930s-era Rhymeland quilt block series. From Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to Polly Put the Kettle On, and more, each of the twelve blocks includes a full-size pattern plus a history of each featured nursery rhyme. Instructions for transferring the patterns to cloth are also included. The finished quilt measures approximately 31" X 40". Spiral bound for ease of use.

This book shows you how to make 13 vibrant quilts using solid colored fabric. By top designers, this new collection of bright and simple-to-stitch designs use colorful Kona Cottons. Recreating each quilt is a snap, thanks to comprehensive color keys and color names included with each pattern. Author: Karen M. Burns; Martingale Press; 64 pages, softcover.

Bring the classroom into your sewing space as you learn from expert quilters how to get the scrappy look you love. Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of "instructors" show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Lisa Bongean · Gudrun Erla· Sarah Huechteman · Susan Ache· Kim Diehl· Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene· Sherri McConnell· Amy Smart · Amanda Jean Nyberg; Softcover; 96 pages.

Quilters of every skill level can make the most of their fabric scraps with these stunning and trendy projects. These nine exceptional designs turn scraps into colorful and eye-catching quilts featuring modern versions of classic motifs. Softcover; 48 pages.

Scrappiness is Happiness by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet for It's Sew Emma features 32 scrappy quilts fo fill your home with love! Look no further than your very own fabric stash to find happiness! Lori Holt’s new Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book reminds us that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets. The book is spiral bound and includes tips from Lori on how she collects and organizes her scraps. Author: Lori Holt; It's Sew Emma; 220 pages; spiral bound softcover.

When sixty-eight year old Sarah Miller moves into the Cunningham Village retirement community, she is mourning the loss of her 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, and a possible love interest. In the third installment of this fun, friendly series of cozy mysteries, Sarah and her friends go on a quilting cruise, where they find a gambling debt gone bad, a missing passenger presumed dead, and a touch of romance. 

Includes instructions to make the quilt featured on the cover.

Author: Carol Dean Jones; Softcover; 220 pages. 

Have yourself a colorful little Christmas! From popular designer Linda Lum DeBono this handmade-holiday collection offers an exciting array of decorating ideas. Fill your sleigh with 21 fun and whimsical projects including wall hangings and place mats.  Author: Linda Lum DeBono; Softcover; 80 pages.

76 pages of cross stitch silhouettes of blue delft and colonial pictures, black & white and color illustrations.  Author: Julie Hasler; Hardcover; 76 pages.

Stitch 18 petite quilts packed with style! Best-selling author Kim Diehl is at it again with spectacular, small, and scrappy projects. In the third book of her Simple series, Kim continues to delight you with helpful Extra Snippet tips, tried-and-true decorating ideas, and the many perks of pint-size projects. The 18 delightful projects feature traditionally pieced blocks, a sprinkling of Kim’s signature invisible machine appliqué, and even a bit of wool appliqué. Delve into your scrap basket and create triangle squares, flying geese, stars, and more to create stunning little quilts for your home.

here is a handbook of quilting projects ideal for today's active needleworker - they're small, frameless and portable - great for lunch hour projects for those odd moments when you need something relaxing to do. Author: Barbara Brondolo; Softcover; 28 pages plus 24 templates.

Includes 8 patterns in crib and nap sizes with complete instructions for machine piecing. Author: Marsha McCloskey; Softcover; 47 pages.

Make quilts for kids you love- and spark a love of learning! Pair easy applique with fun fabrics, and stitch up a snuggly lesson on numbers, colors, words, and textures. Each quilt offers an educational dimension for children's growth and development. Large motifs and fusible applique make these projects quick and easy for quilters of all levels. Fun projects include lap quilts, a place mat and a portable roll-up chalkboard. Author: Chris Lynn Kirsch; Softcover; 80 pages.

It's never been easier to make Lone Star-style quilts!
Shelley has simplified the intricate-looking traditional design by breaking it into easy-to-piece units, without a set-in seam or bias edge in sight. You won't be using templates or cutting angled pieces from strip sets, either. Instead, each of the eight designs begins with familiar stitch-and-flip units that are then sewn into blocks. Yes, blocks! From there, arrange blocks to create a variety of stellar designs that even a novice can complete with ease. If you can stitch on a marked line, you're ready to make these heavenly quilts!
Intricate-looking designs reimagined with simplified piecing. These beginner-friendly blocks will make everyone feel at ease.  Author: Shelley Cavanna; Softcover; 80 pages.

Go back to school with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s fourth book! Spelling Bee includes instructions for 100 letter, number, punctuation and picture blocks in two sizes PLUS 18 quilt projects. Full color instructions are included. Author: Lori Holt; It's Sew Emma; 193 pages; spiral bound softcover.

To the quilters who live in the Rocky Mountains, its beauty and wonder is a daily source of inspiration that oftentimes is translated into their quilts. Join Konda Luckau and eight of these designers as they show you what spring means to them in 15 projects. Softcover; 94 pages.