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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.

The 14 quilts in this book were inspired by antique quilts from unknown quilt makers. This two-color combination has captured hearts throughout the years and you can continue the traditional with favorites of your own from this collection. Patchwork, applique and medallion quilts are all featured. Author: Various; Martingale; 96 pages; softcover.

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 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.

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.

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.

Welcome to structured improvisation, where there's a plan in place...but still plenty of room to play! Learn three methods for sewing together rectangles, squares, strips, and even the tiniest fabric scraps to create new yardage; then use the resulting scrappy fabrics in a dozen dazzling step-by-step quilt patterns. Start by working with just one color at a time to get the hang of improv piecing. Soon you'll progress to mixing colors and prints in scrap-packed quilts that will give a happy home to every piece of fabric you've ever saved! Author: Kelly Young; Softcover; 64 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; 228 pages. 

Second issue of the scrap-loving Lab Manual Series featuring 1 1/2" wide fabric strips/strings. Six more projects and plans for your favorite scrap strips. One thing is certain: the longer you quilt, the more scraps you are going to generate! Whether you are inspired by your scraps or overwhelmed by them, it's time to bring them together for some fresh and contemporary string projects.  Author: Tonya Alexander; Softcover; 37 pages.

You don’t have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, you’ll learn to stitch with uniform spacing for a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with five pages of full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidery thread with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! Author: Kathy Seaman Shaw, 127 pages.

Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill are featured in this super-easy method of making Sue & Sam blocks. Using reproduction fabrics, you can make this delightful quilt for someone special. Author: Eleanor Burns; Quilt in a Day; 48 pages; softcover.

 Whether you're a new quilter about to make your first quilt, or an expert looking for a quick charity quilt design, you'll love these super-easy applique quilts.  Authors: Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski; Softcover; 27 pages.

Crunchy leaves, a harvest moon, snuggly scarves, and pumpkin-spice everything. When autumn plenty abounds, get in the seasonal spirit with this fun book full of fall-inspired quilts! Choose from fat-quarter-friendly patterns and fresh twists on classic blocks--all streamlined for easy patchwork--as you make eight beautiful designs that capture everything you love about the season. You'll find: An Argyle-sock-inspired quilt--extra cozy! A quilt stacked with witches' hats for a splash of Halloween fun A harvest Lone Star quilt (without a set-in seam in sight!) Whether you're headed out for an evening at the football game or an afternoon at the pumpkin patch, you can cuddle up in these quilts and reap all the comfort of fall. Author:  Susan Ache; Martingale Press; 64 pages; softcover.

If you love the children's bedtime story of Wynken, Blynken & Nod, these original Redwork embroidery patterns by Julie Mainwaring will surely capture your imagination. You can create a delightful quilt using the pattern for the large panel, surrounded by several smaller ones. This patterns makes a really cute crib quilt!

What do you do with all the T-shirts that family members no longer wear but can't bear to throw out because of the memories involved? Linda Causee shows how to use the best parts of those treasured T-shirts to make quilts to hang on your walls or keep you warm. Seven example quilts include Our Favorite Team, Family Reunions, Favorite Pastimes, High School Memories, Our Family, Walk for a Cure, and A Few of Dad's Favorites. Four designs give bonus alternate sizes. If you've never made a quilt before, or if you're not sure of your quilting ability, basic instructions are included. So look in your closets and dresser drawers. You're sure to find lots of material to keep your quilting fingers busy for a long time! Author: Linda Causee; Softcover; 64 pages.

20 patterns for table runners and toppers! Each project is shown in 2 colorways.  Great for precuts and scraps. By Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs. 100 pages.

20 more patterns for table runners and toppers! Each project is shown in 2 colorways.  Great for precuts and scraps. By Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs. 100 pages.

20 more patterns for table runners and toppers! Each project is shown in 2 colorways.  Great for precuts and scraps. By Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs. 104 pages.

Explore the patchwork style and scrappy flair of 58 history-rich quilts inspired by patterns and fabrics from the 1800s. Showcase the traditional color combinations of reproduction fabrics and popular Civil War-era blocks that quilters love in patterns for mini-quilts, lap quilts, and large bed-size projects. Use your favorite reproduction fabrics--including scraps and precuts--in quilts ranging from simple to intricate, all created by expert designers. Softcover, 240 pages.