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Inside the Creative Studio offers tips, tricks, and practical advice for creating your one-of-a-kind artistic environment.  You'll learn how to maximize your studio space, think creatively about how to store and organize, and manage your stash and equipment so that your studio is both fun and functional.   Author: Cate Coulacos Prato; Interweave; 159 pages; softcover. Copyright 2011; Pre-owned, good condition. 

Irma Eskes is the perfect Dutch hostess and a talented quilter with a popular quilt shop in Haarlem, Netherlands. You don't have to leave your home to immerse yourself in a real adventure and to try your hand at a stunning quilt or project with a European flavor. There are 14 different quilts, many shown in typical Dutch fabrics. Many are done in a scrappy style so you can use your own scraps, or a variety of color-coordinated fabrics in small amounts. Note: This book does not use the rotary cutter. Author: Irma Eskes; That Patchwork Place; 88 pages plus pull-out templates; softcover. Copyright 1994; pre-owned, good condition.

Isometric design is a way of creating dimensional quilts based on the isometric grid. This book explains now to use grid graph paper and tracing paper to create illusions of space. There are 18 lessons on different isometric blocks, 36 color plates of quilts, and a pattern for the Nuts and Bolts quilt.  Author: Katie Pasquini-Masopust; C&T Publishing; 80 pages; softcover. Copyright 1992, pre-owned, good condition.

This book features 7 quilt patters perfect for stripes and plaids.  Author: Carrie Nelson; Miss Rosie's Quilt Co; 28 pages; softcover. Copyright 2004;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

This book five jacket patters using over 30 patchwork techniques. Author: Judy Murrah; The Patchwork Place, Inc.; 88 pages; softcover. Includes fold out patterns. Copyright 1993; pre-owned, good condition. 

This practical archive contains 45 copyright-free floral designs based on Japanese art and costume for use in many different arts and crafts projects. Included are a wide variety of patterns and motifs: allover patterns, individual nature scenes, grand floral sprays or tree branches, and more, some featuring birds and butterflies, some delicate and full of fine detail, others bolder in concept. Author: Madeleine Orban-Szontagh; Dover Publications; 48 pages; softcover. Copyright 1990; pre-owned, in good condition.

Stitch spectacular clocks featuring beautiful blossoms, twining vines, luscious berries, and other motifs that define traditional Album quilts. Follow Jo's student-tested instructions for back-basting applique (no freezer paper or templates needed) and discover how Jo achieves applique perfection. Author: Lynne Hagmeier; That Patchwork Place; 24 pages; softcover. Copyright 2017;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

This book features quilt patterns inspired by pioneers traveling from Kansas to Oregon in the 1950's.  Author: Lynne Hagmeier; Kansas Troubled Quilters; 27 pages; softcover. Copyright 2001;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

This book features 9 darling baby quilt patterns for all levels of skill.   These patterns are prefect for using up your stash! Some of the patterns also can use jelly rolls or charm packs.  Author: Julie Higgins; Annie's Publishing; 48 pages; softcover.

This sampler book is set up in a unique "learn as you go" guide that makes skill development achievable and enjoyable. Along with the sampler, this book contains 3 bonus projects - a pillow and 2 quilt patterns.  Author: Carolyn Beam; Annie's Publishing; 48 pages; softcover.

This book contains more than 40 traditional patterns and modern designs that are brightly pictured, diagrammed, and explained.  Learn Patchwork is ideal for beginners and a refreshing tonic for the experienced quilter. Author: Lynette-Merlin Syme; The Main Street Press; 64 pages; hardcover. Copyright 1986; pre-owned, good condition. 

Author Jen Eskridge shows you how to use faced appliques to achieve the look of curved quilt seams with your sewing machine. Nine contemporary applique designs, from cute mug rugs to color quilts, will have you turning curves into works of art! Author: Jen Eskridge; Leisure Arts; 64 pages; softcover.

The thirteen quilts in this book are inspired by the people, place and events of the Civil War. You’ll use your reproduction fabrics to stitch tributes to the trends of the time. Each quilt is shown with step-by-step directions. Author: Carol Hopkins; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

Make pinwheels the fun, fast and easy way.  Let’s Twist features a dozen patterns from Marsha Bergren using both the Lil’ Twister and the Twister Tools. Quilts, table runners, an apron, a mantle hanging and more!  Author: Marsha Bergren; Softcover; 24 pages.

If you thought you had fun with the first book, just wait!  The pinwheel craze continues with Let’s Twist Again, with more patterns using the Lil’ Twister and Twister tools and takes you to the next level of creativeness using strips, blocks and disappearing pinwheels. Keep On Twisting! Author: Marsha Bergren; Softcover; 28 pages.

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.

Little Badger Knitwear is the first book from talented design team Ros Badger and Elaine Scott. It Features over 20 patterns of darling children's sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves, and knapsacks.  Authors: Ros Badger and Elaine Scott; Taunton; 94 pages; Soft Cover. Copyright 2000; pre-owned, good condition. 

 This book features patters for quilts, table runners, a tote, and more with darling applique.  Author; Nanvy Halvorsen; Art to Heart; 36 pages; softcover. includes templates. Copyright 2007; pre-owned, good condition. 

Practice the simple techniques prepared by experienced quilting instructor Maurine Noble. you'll be ready to machine quilt your own heirlooms in no time. Author: Maurine Noble; That Patchwork Place; 63 pages; softcover. Copyright 1994;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

Quilting your projects is just as much fun as piecing theme. Learn to "decode" your quilts to complete your quilt top. Freehand 49 top stitching designs that can be used time and time again with no marking. There are techniques for fast and simple to award-winning designs. Author: Christine Maraccini; C&T Publishing; 94 pages; softcover. Copyright 2007; pre-owned, good condition. 

Create dazzling, eye-catching quilts with the wonderful colors and textures of decorative threads.  Inside you'll find, eleven easy to follow exercises that teach you how to work with decorative threads (and how to make them work for you), techniques for quilting both through the needle and from the bobbin of you sewing machine, convenient charts to help you determine which threads and needles will work best for your projects, and tip on making adjustments to your sewing machine for optimum results. Authors: Maurine Noble & Elizabeth Hendericks; That Patchwork Place; 88 pages; softcover. Copyright 1998;  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.

 

This book contains 7 quilted patterns to celebrate the holiday season including placements, coasters, and even christmas tree ornaments. Author: Barbara Clayton; House of White Birches;; 31 pages; softcover. Copyright 2006; 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.

Designs are divided into four categories: Traditional, Applique, Amish and Mennonite; and Scrap Quilts, each clearly leveled with its difficulty level. Whichever time-honored pattern you choose, you'll find plenty of helpful tips and instructions, as well as shortcut cutting and piecing techniques for making it in small scale. The small size makes these seventeen stunning projects appealing and accessible. Authors: Adele Corcoran and Caroline Wilkinson; Sterling Publishing Company; 128 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1995; pre-owned, good condition. 

 Watch as modern fabrics and inspirations combine to give traditional quilts a fresh new look.  Look inside to find 12 quilt patterns featuring new twists on traditional designs, 8 variations projects that provide ideas for endless creativity, step-by-step photos, clear illustrations and directions, and a comprehensive layout to help all quilters explore their next steps. Authors: Kelly Biscopink & Andrea Johnson; Krause Publications; 128 pages; softcover. Copyright 2012;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

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.

Discover 19 beautifully unique quilts with a modern aesthetic.  Play with ideas suck as negative space, purposeful imperfections, and improvisational piecing.  Enjoy the featured Bloggers' musing on modern quilting, their personal design process, and their blogs. That Patchwork Place; 95 pages; softcover. Copyright 2012;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

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.

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.

 Create the the popular look and luxurious feel of chenille in just five fun steps. Discover all-new Faux Chenille techniques, such as incorporating ribbons, trims, and fabric scraps to create on of a kind chenille fabrics. Author: Nannette Holmberg That Patchwork Place; 95 pages; softcover. Copyright 2012;  Pre-owned, good condition. 

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.

Start making your own beautiful surface-stitched fabric!  Entry-level sewing skills, some time, and a sewing machine with a straight stitch are all you need for fantastic results.  The versatile techniques can be applied to clothing, quilts, crafts, home accessories, and other cloth creations.  Author: Wendy Hill; C&T Publishing; 144 pages; softcover. Copyright 1997;  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.

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.

Find the perfect design for any time of the year or occasion with these delightful potholder patterns. There are 20 patterns in all--ready for you to create! Author: Chris Malone; Annie's; 80 pages plus pull-out patterns; softcover.

This book contains 12 knitting patterns of darling babies' sweaters, cardigans, and a jumper.  Author; Jane Ellison; 40 pages; Soft Cover. Copyright 2007; pre-owned, good condition.