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Where Liberty Dwells, There is My Country. Terry Clothier Thompson, creator of our beautiful 2005 block-of-the-month quilt, is a quilt designer and historian. The blocks in this quilt commemorate the centennial years of United States history, years when there was an abundance of cotton fabric. Prints designed to celebrate America's 100th birthday appeared in quilts with patterns that reflected social commentary for women who had not yet voted. Easy to assemble, the quilt is designed to appeal to both piecers and appliquers alike. The blocks are set on point around the center medallion. The resulting quilt is quite striking. She has also included 17 delightful projects.  Author: Terry Clothier Thompson; Kansas City Star; 148 pages; softcover. Copyright 2005; pre-owned good condition.

Noted fiber artist Yvonne Porcella shares her techniques for turning basic Four-Patches and Nine-Patches into visually dynamic quilts. There are 10 incredible quilting projects with quilts constructed using simple strip piecing and foundation piecing. Yvonne's "Magical Numbering System" makes choosing fabrics practically pointless. Author: Yvonne Porcella; C&T Publishing; 48 pages; softcover. Copyright 2001; pre-owned, good condition.

Manners & Morals of Victorian America is your gateway to the fashionable world of Victorian America. It draws from the wealth of late 19th and early twentieth etiquette books. With over 400 historic engravings and illustrations, the book details virtually every aspect of Victorian life, including the proper conduct for courtship and wooing, duties of husbands and wives, how to deal with a rejected suitor and even carriage and motoring manners. Softcover, 180 pages.

 

Complete step-by-step instructions, diagrams and patterns for 77 full-color quilting projects are included in this one-of-a-kind workbook of heirloom designs and up-to-date interpretations of America's most popular sewing craft. Instructions on drafting, transferring patterns, construction, finishing techniques, and tips for quilt care are included. Note: This book predates the rotary cutter. Author: Editors of McCall's Needlework & Crafts Publications; Simon and Schuster; 115 pages; softcover. Copyright 1975--originally published in 1964; pre-owned, good condition.

Eleven beautiful designs allow you to use your brightest red and green fabrics to make some wonderful projects commemorating Christmas memories. Whether you’re making Christmas quilts, throws, wall hangings, or other festive creations, this book offers endless ideas for using your Christmas fabrics in creative and stunning ways. From traditional to modern styles, these holiday quilt patterns will inspire you to create cozy and festive projects for your home. Author: Quilter's World; Annie's Quilting; 48 pages; softcover.

Use traditional piecing skills to create tomorrow's heirloom quilts. You'll discover how to give your favorite blocks a scrappy, modern look with elegant and up-to-date versions of time-tested quilt designs from popular designer Amy Ellis. Learn a bit about the history behind each block as Amy re-imagines them as new classics. Build your confidence to "go modern" with Amy's bright and appealing designs that begin with traditional blocks Tips for using color and negative space ensure a modern look with the fabric from your stash Get handy hints, from Amy and other top designers, that will help you better understand what makes a scrap quilt successful. Author: Linda Causee; Softcover; 64 pages.

Enjoy nine inspirational patterns that are perfect for weekend projects. All are made using 2-1/2" strips which save time and frustration. Perfect for beginners and Intermediate quilters. Author: Annie's Publishing; 48 pages; softcover.

Follow the crazy quilt road with Kathy Seaman Shaw! You loved Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, and we now bring you 350 more techniques perfect for use in crazy quilting projects. Kathy guides you through templates to get fantastic seams every time. Discover more seams in this collection, with taller and wider options to fill complex areas of your quilt. You will find instructions on creating embroidery stitches, including the stitches from her first collection. Author: Kathy Seaman Shaw, 143 pages.

Using her favorite nursery rhymes, 10 year old Helen Wells produced this Redwork charmer from Penny Squares in 1910, using one of the first sets of Redwork patterns ever produced. My Favorite Nursery Rhymes book includes all 20 antique nursery rhyme patterns to make a wall quilt that is 38" x 44", each one iron-on transfer. All of the nursery rhymes that go with the drawings are also included. Author: Rachel Greco; Patti-Ann Publications; 32 pages; softcover with spiral bind.

The Kansas City Star began printing traditional quilt patterns in 1928. The My Stars series is Kansas City Star Quilts' effort to redraft the entire historical collection. Patterns include Broken Stone, Indian Star, Ozark Trail, Queen Charlotte's Crown and Mountain Road, to name a few. Each of the 25 patterns in this book includes fabric requirements, templates and assembly instructions, as well as the original sketch and caption that were printed in the newspaper.  Author: Kansas City Star; Softcover; 89 pages.

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 on using Omnigrid rulers with full color illustrations, time saving techniques, and yardage charts and supply lists. Author: Sharlene Jorgenson; Omnigrid; 17 pages; softcover. Copyright 2008; pre-owned, in 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.

Find out how to make your panels really pop with the variety of patterns and tips in this book. Barbara shows you everything from how to cut corners, to how to pinwheel the center. Full-color diagrams and step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to turn your favorite panels into creative table toppers, wall hangings, quilts and more! Author: Barbara Becker;  Cozy Quilt Designs; 65 pages; softcover.

Brighten your home with quilts that showcase beautiful flowers. The book contains nine different flower projects, including patterns for table runners, wall hangings, and  throw quilts. Author: Annies Quilting, 48 pages, softcover. Published in 2021.

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.

From Basics to Beautiful. Special sections in the book include Thunderbird Log Cabin, Starmaker Designs, Quilt Strip Methods, Finishing Techniques; Reversible Log Cabin and how to pre-wash fabric ravel free. Author: Kay Wood; Kay Wood Publishing; 162 pages; spiral bound. Copyright 1983; pre-owned, good condition.

This all-in-one guide to 10" square pre-cuts is a portable, spiral-bound reference that includes 20+ traditional quilt blocks made from 10" squares. Time-saving tips and tricks for sewing half-square triangle units are included. Author: Jenny Doan;  C&T Publishing; 48 pages; softcover.

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 applique. 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 Zealand, 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; The Carriage Trade Company; 95 pages; softcover. Copyright 2002; new.

Rescue your photos from those tired, sterile photo-album pages--feature them in a precious heirloom, a whimsical storybook scene, or an extraordinary work of art instead. Learn how to transfer photographs, children's drawings, and more onto fabric. There are more than 50 spectacular quilts to view, plus techniques for using image-transfer paper and more. Author: Sandy Bonsib; Martingale Press; 112 pages; softcover. Copyright 1999; pre-owned, good condition.

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.

Quilty Fun by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet for It's Sew Emma includes complete instructions for Lori's incredibly popular Bee in My Bonnet Row Along quilt, along with 10 brand new coordinating projects. This book is jam packed with over 100 pages of projects, tips and inspiration to use all around your home and the book is spiral bound to last use after use. Author: Lori Holt; It's Sew Emma; 116 pages; spiral bound softcover.

Get creative with these single-, double- and triple-split blocks will give your quilts a rich, complex look--all while sidestepping complicated sewing techniques. Learn to create dramatic, eye-catching quilts with these easy methods that show you how to "split" quilt blocks with simple sashing. Author: Judy Hooworth; That Patchwork Place; 96 pages; softcover. Copyright 2001, pre-owned, good condition.

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.

Sew 365 Sashiko patterns to create the ultimate Sashiko Sampler Quilt. Each pattern has written instructions, a stitch diagram showing the order and direction of stitches, and a photograph of the finished swatch. When you've finished stitching the 4-1/2" squares, there are step by step instructions for how to sew them together into an impressive quilt masterpiece. Author: Susan Briscoe; David and Charles; 144 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.

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.

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.

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.