Sunday, June 28, 2009

Viva Venezia!: Timeless Quilts Inspired by Italian Mosaic Floors by Christine Porter

Published 2009

Recreate the grandeur of Venice in 10 splendid quilts inspired by mosaic floor tiles.

Thoroughly Modern Dresden: Quick & Easy Construction 13 Lively Quilt Projects for All Skill Levels by Anelie Belden

Published 2009

Not your grandmother's Dresden Plate quilts! 13 lively quilts serve up a visual feast of up-to-the-minute colors and styles.

Cupcakes!: 30+ Yummy Projects to Sew, Quilt, Knit & Bake by Lynn Koolish (Editor)

Published 2009

30+ adorable cupcakes to make with fabric, yarn, felt, and paper, plus lots of mouth-watering cupcake recipes.

Best In Show: 24 Appliqué Quilts for Dog Lovers by Carol Armstrong

Published 2009

Show off 24 favorite dog breeds with charming little applique, portrait quilts that practically sit up and say woof!

Ultimate Quilting Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques by Marie Clayton

Published 2009

Every quilter will want to own this comprehensive and accessible guide to machine and hand quilting, as well as patchwork and appliqué. Each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting, including basic skills, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing and adapting, caring for quilts and connections, and making a quilt top.

With Marie Clayton’s wonderfully clear instructions, and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams showing each stage of the process, this will be the one resource needlecrafters turn to time and time again.

The Quilted Object: Making Things with Quilt Art Techniques by Ineke Berlyn

Published 2009

Quilting takes on a whole new dimension with the innovative techniques revealed here. With five quilt art projects and dozens of fabulous tips for adding color, texture and visual impact to any quilted item, this lushly illustrated book brings creative new concepts in textile artistry to a wide audience. Inspirational ideas include embellishing many different types of objects, from clothing to dolls to postcards. The instruction covers the use of acrylic and transfer paints, Bondaweb and Lutrador products, employing found objects, hand and machine stitching, stenciling, using soldering irons and other heat tools for special effects, and more.

Day & Night Quilt by Michelle Countess

Published 2009

Day & Night will mystify, enchant, and entertain you. It is magical with no smoke and mirrors and the technique is awesome. The pattern is made from strips and the illusion created by using the acrylic template included in the back of the book. Eleanor Burns offers variations on making a quilt with two or three contrasting colors. By using three or four fabric strips, the blocks take on a whole new look.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Warm Welcome: Cozy Quilts for Baby by Mary Hickey

Published 2009

Quilting Your Style: Make-It-Unique Embellishing Techniques by Leah Fehr

Published 2009

Four-Patch Frolic: Quilts from 5" and 10" Squares by Barbara Groves

Published 2009

Bold and Beautiful by Judi Dains

Published 2009

Anyone can make these impressive quilts! With Judi's guidance, you'll discover the many possibilities hidden in fabrics. Browse in the color-splashed gallery, learn Judi's creative methods, and then turn batiks and hand-dyed fabrics into glorious works of art.

• Create a unique quilt that's one piece of fabric—quilted, painted, and then embellished

• Machine quilt lovely motifs such as feathers and flowers

• Develop astonishing artistry—even if you're a beginner—and create five contemporary projects

Inchie Quilts by Nadine Ruggles

Published 2009