Bargain Books - Quilting

This book is designed to be a valuable reference for quilters of all levels. The first section, the Quiltmaking Primer, covers not only quilting basics, patchwork, and applique, but also the principles of simple pattern drafting, quilt planning, settings, and edge finishes, plus current quick cutting and quick piecing methods.  Chapters in the second section, Beyond Basic Quiltmaking, build on basic skills in the first section.  Authors: Marianne Fons and Liz Porter; Oxmoor House; 256  pages; hard cover with inside spiral binding. Copyright 1993; pre-owned, good condition. 

This is a beautiful collection of nearly 200 quilts, displayed in full color, and clearly annotated. The book celebrates the astonishing beauty, accomplishment, and creativity found in American quilts, which are enjoying enormous popularity and are treasured as one f the fundamental expressions of the American spirit. This is a must-have for quilt historians. Authors: Cyril I Nelson and Carter Houck; Crown Publishers, Inc.; 272 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1982; pre-owned, good condition. 

Choose from 17 traditional patterns with something for every skill level. Use with scraps and 1860s reproduction fabrics to create quilts with timeless appeal. These small patterns make beautiful wall hangings, doll quilts, and gifts. Author: Carol Hopkins; That Patchwork Place; 80 pages; softcover. Copyright 2014; pre-owned, good condition. 

Over 40 patterns for animal quilts, rugs, wallhangings and pillowcases are included, as well as additional ideas for smaller items like banners, placemats, and mug rugs to use up leftover fabric scraps. Each chapter has a different animal theme, including cat, bear, elephant, dog, racoon, frog, ladybird, owl and fox, so you can chose your favorites. Author: Ira Rott; David & Charles; 128 pages; softcover. Copyright 2024; pre-owned, good condition. 

In this extraordinary book, Joen Wolfrom introduces you to nature's design secrets, using her own observations and experiences to take  you on a fulfilling creative journey. Exquisite quilt photos, enchanting hand drawings, easy-to-understand instructional illustrations and crystal clear descriptions are included. This is a wealth of ideas, design basics, and other essential information to make each work of art you create dance with visual beauty and interest. Author: Joen Wolfrom; C&T Publishing; 144 pages; softcover. Copyright 1995; pre-owned, good condition. 

Six recognized quilt artists of the American Northwest explore the magical alchemy between dye, cloth, and transformation. Finding inspiration in myriad sources, each artist finds her own voice in manipulations of color, fiber, and form that express unique perspectives on life, place, and art.  Authors: Ann Johnston and five others; Ann Johnston, Publisher; 48 pages; softcover. Copyright 2006; pre-owned, good condition. 

Here are more great quilts from 2-1/2" strips. Each project is designed for convenient precut bundles or for cutting strips from your stash. Choose from 18 exciting quilts with concise, clear instructions appropriate for all skill levels.  Author: Kim Brackett; That Patchwork Place; 80 pages; softcover. Copyright 2011; pre-owned, good condition. 

This easily recognized pattern is known by different names: Wild Goose Chase, Wild Geese Flying, Geese in Flight, and more.  Complete instructions for quilts in all sizes from miniature to king size are included. Authors: Blanche Young and Helen Young; C&T Publishing; 36 pages with pull-out templates; softcover. Copyright 1983; pre-owned, good condition. 

This book contains 12 easy-to-make blocks with full-size patterns. Complete step-by-step instructions are included.  Editor: Susan Ramey Cleveland; Oxmoor House; 48 pages; softcover. Copyright 1997; pre-owned, good condition. 

Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter projects for quilts, lap quilts, pot holders, bags, pillows, and more are included with step-by-step instructions for cutting and piecing methods are included. Editor: Patricia Wilens; Oxmoor House; 160 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1993; pre-owned, good condition. 

From top quilting teachers, there are over two dozen beautiful quilts that go together faster than you can imagine. Step by Step instructions for speedy cutting and piecing methods are included. Authors: Mary Hickey, Nancy J. Martin, Marsha McCloskey & Sara Nephew; That Patchwork Place; 272 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1993; pre-owned, good condition. 

A variety of different quilts that are confident beginner friendly are showcased in this book, along with templates for creating them. Author: Georgia Bonesteel; Oxmoor House; 160 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1995; 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. 

These quick and easy scrap quilts use rotary cutting and quick piecing techniques. Over 30 quilt patterns and tips on a variety of different subjects. Editor: Patricia Wilens; Leisure Arts; 160 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1995; pre-owned, good condition. 

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. 

Here is a storehouse of quilt patterns as well as a textbook of all the techniques you will need to make magnificent quilts by hand or machine, pieced or appliqued, from your initial fabric and pattern choices to the final stitch. Authors: Diana McClun and Laura Nownes; C&T Publishing; 148 pages plus template pages; softcover. Copyright 1993; pre-owned, good condition. 

More than 270 color step-by-step photos and crystal-clear directions from the experts make each and every sewing session fun and successful no matter what your skill level is. You'll learn how to sew accurate 1/4 inch seams every time, innovative tricks for strip and string piecing, and more. Editor: Karen Costello Soltys; Rodale Press; 128 pages; hard cover. Copyright 1997; pre-owned, good condition. 

10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts with over 50 proven techniques to achieve brilliant color with your stash. How to develop your unique color vision; how to see color in your stash, how to make any color work with any other color, and more.  Author: Maria Peagler; Willow Ridge Press; 100 pages; softcover. Copyright 2009; pre-owned, good condition. 

Patterns and instructions for a variety of Baskets Projects: Fruit Baskets, Postage Stamp Baskets,  Red and Orange Baskets, Bluebirds of Happiness, Amish Easter Baskets, Carolina Lily Medallion and many more! Editors: Mary V. Green and Karen Costello Soltys; Rodale Press; 122 pages; Hard Cover. Copyright 1994 ; pre-owned, good condition. 

Improve any quilt with easy-to-follow lessons, build a color wheel from fabric to learn color theory, discover easy "Nine Patches" of color and composition. Can be used for quilting, paper crafts and more. Authors: Katie Pasquini Masopust and Brett Barker; C&T Publishing; 80 pages; softcover. Copyright 2005; pre-owned, good condition. 

Take a traditional log cabin block, add a little experimentation and a dash of color and you will have a fabulous quilt. This book presents nine quilts based on this traditional block, but with a very different look. Author: Kerry Gadd; That Patchwork Place; 112 pages; softcover. Copyright 1995; pre-owned, good condition.

This books uses the 60 degree triangle ruler to make blocks such s the Tumbling  Block. Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and color photos of other quilts are included. Author: Sarah Nephew; Clearview Triangle; 64 pages; softcover. Copyright 1990; pre-owned, good condition with one tiny tear on the back cover.

Learn how a simple block can be a springboard for endless quilt-making possibilities. Just two different rotary-cut blocks, each made of easy triangle and wedge-shaped pieces, are all you need to create hundreds of quilts. Includes step-by-step instructions for two projects; 12 pattern worksheets, and additional black worksheets included. Over 60 finished quilts are shown to spark your creative imagination. Author: Margaret J. Miller; C&T Publishing; 144 pages; softcover. Copyright 1998; pre-owned, good condition.

This book contains the same easy-to-follow format and charts as the original Magic Stack-and-Whack by Bethany Reynolds. Layering and cutting multiple pieces to create butterflies, fans, flowers, optional illusions and more are covered. Author: Bethany Reynolds; AQS, American Quilter's Society; 136 pages; softcover. Copyright 2001; pre-owned, good condition.

Susan Carlson shows you how to create your own beautiful free-style quilt designs with her easy "no rules" fabric collage techniques. Step-by-step instructions and three different patterns for Susan's fish designs are included, as well as how-tos for making flowers and butterflies. Author: Susan Carlson; C&T Publishing; 96 pages; softcover. Copyright 2000; pre-owned, good condition.

Originally printed in 1931, Ruby McKim worked for the Kansas City Star. This book contains quilt name stories, cutting designs, material suggestions, yardage estimates and "definite instructions for every step of quilt making." Author: Ruby McKim; Dover Publications, Inc.; 126 pages; softcover. Copyright 1962, pre-owned, fair condition. Note: This edition is the blue cover. 

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.

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 takes a contemporary view of Attic Windows quilts. A discussion of components, selecting fabric, yardage charts, variations and how to finish the quilts are included, as are yardage charts. Author: Diane Leone; Leone Publications; 64 pages; softcover. Copyright 1998, pre-owned, good condition.

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.

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.

Lynette Jensen shares over 30 of her signature country style quilt designs with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions. There are bed-size, wall or miniature quilts, table runners, place mats, pillows, chair pads and an assortment of festive Christmas Projects. Author: Lynette Jensen; Rodale Press; 248 pages; softcover. Copyright 1998; pre-owned, good condition.

This book is a colorful adventure in designing quilts. Author Mary Mashuta tells you there is no one right answer to quilt making color dilemmas.d You'll learn to stretch and build your color confidence with her help. There are six quilt projects based on simple, traditional style blocks.  Author: Mary Mashuta; C&T Publishing; 112 pages; softcover. Copyright 2003; pre-owned, in good condition.