Books - Seasonal

Using the traditional red and green coloration of the 1840s, Seasons Remembered, designed by Jane Davis, features the fine buttonhole stitch applique that 19th Century women used to showcase their needle skills. There are 12 stunning, traditional applique designs (suitable for 18" blocks) in this spectacular series, plus a finishing pattern that includes the leaf border. Full-sized patterns, plus instructions for both traditional and fusible web methods of applique are included. Author: Patti-Ann Publications; softcover pattern pack.

Christmas Fantasy is a vintage-style book filled with applique and quilting patterns for the holidays. The braided tree gives the appearance of being complicated, but once you master the "braiding" it is fast and fun. Making the toys and the small quilts are also quick and easy--especially if you stitch by machine. Patterns for a small rabbit and doll are also included.

Make a quilt for every season. The 12 patchwork patterns inside Pat Sloan's latest book commemorate special days with a strong enough style to last a season or more. Pick a favorite or two to highly the days and events you love best--or make them all to turn your home into a year-round showcase of your talents! . Author:  Pat Sloan; Martingale Press; 96 pages; softcover.

Your heart will be brimming with pride and joy when you fill your sleigh with these tiny handmade treasures. Using cotton fabric, wool, or hand-dyed linen, you can embellish with simple hand embroidery, rick rack and trims to bring Christmas cheer to you and yours.  These are fun to stitch and rewarding when you share with them friends and family. Author:  Debbie Busby; Martingale Press; 96 pages; softcover.

Embroider to your hearts content with this brand new booklet of embroidery transfer patterns from Aunt Martha. A Holiday for Every Season #405 features over 20 different iron-on transfers, including Christmas, Easter, New Years, Halloween, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day There are eight pages in all printed with single-color heat transfer ink. Use them to decorate towels, napkins, aprons, toaster covers, bibs, pillows, bedroom linens, needlepoint canvas, quilt blocks, tablecloths, fabric, and more.

Embroider to your hearts content with this brand new booklet of embroidery transfer patterns from Aunt Martha. The Four Seasons #411 features over 20 different iron-on transfers season specific motifs. You’ll love the how distinctive each season is. There are eight pages in all printed with single-color heat transfer ink. Use them to decorate towels, napkins, aprons, toaster covers, bibs, pillows, bedroom linens, needlepoint canvas, quilt blocks, tablecloths, fabric, and more.