Saturday, May 29, 2010

How to Create an Heirloom Quilt by Pauline Ineson

Published 2010

Learn how to create the stunning heirloom quilt that has been awarded around the world, while discovering more than thirty sewing machine techniques in the process. Nine beautiful panels form each section of the quilt, and at the end of each chapter you can hone your skills by creating a variety of projects, from cushions and bags to Christmas stockings and album covers. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on your quilting skills, the comprehensive step-by-step technique advice and invaluable tips and tricks will help you along the way. Stylish photography and easy-to-follow layouts complete the package, making this book essential for anyone who wants sophisticated results from straightforward machine techniques.

The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking: 15 Projects Inspired by Everyday Beauty by Jane Brocket

Published 2010

Jane Brockett has the knack for turning the simple into the sublime. She shares her personal experience with you every step of the way—from her dreams about days gone by, through the search for the perfect fabrics, to how she designs a quilt to convey a mood or sentiment. The photos of her quilts in delightful natural settings make you want to step right into the picture. Jane's instructions are descriptive and straightforward; quilters and non-quilters alike will be enticed and enchanted by every project.

Take 5 Quilts: Quilts from Just 5 Fabrics by Kathy Brown

Published 2010

Quilters everywhere love Take 5 patterns, and this book is packed with them! Simply take five minutes to choose five fabrics (one focus fabric plus four coordinating fabrics), stack them, cut them simultaneously, and you're ready to sew! It's the relax-and-have-fun way to create visually stunning quilts.

• Choose from 15 designs that look intricate but are very simple to construct—excellent for beginners
• Take the stress out of selecting fabrics with Kathy's straightforward approach
• Create a lap-sized quilt this weekend—experienced quilters can finish in a day

Pinwheel Party: 13 Fun and Unique Quilts by Ellen Pahl

Published 2010

Put a new spin on quilting! With variations on Pinwheels, Windmills, Whirligigs, and other favorite twirling blocks, these 12 dynamic quilts will set your fabric in motion. Use a planned color scheme or give your quilts a scrappy look—the variety of styles offers something for everyone.

• Quilts are easy enough for confident beginners, appealing enough for experienced quilters
• Projects range from doll-sized quilts to table toppers to wall hangings, perfect for gifts or home decor
• Techniques include bias-strip piecing, foundation piecing, cutting triangles from strip sets, and more.

Country Comforts: Quilts for Casual Living by Cheryl Wall

Published 2010

Warm and welcoming, each quilt in this book invites quilters to let go of the "rules" and find joy in the journey. The 12 projects feature traditional blocks such as Log Cabin, Bear's Paw, and Churn Dash, with a twist that makes them fresh and new. Choose from quilts and wall hangings, many featuring folksy appliqué for added flair. Quilters of all levels will enjoy the relaxed nature of these scrappy projects—imperfections only add to their personality and charm!

Miss Rosie's Spice of Life Quilts by Carrie Nelson

Published 2010

Designer Carrie Nelson and her famous canine friend, Rosie, return with another beautiful collection of 13 quilts in Miss Rosie's Spice of Life Quilts. This book is a phenomenal opportunity for encouraging fabric sales! The quilts display Carrie's amazing talent at achieving perfect color balance in her fabric choices while keeping the super-scrappy, serendipitous, and always original feel that quilters adore. As Carrie herself says, 'The more fabrics I can use in each quilt I make, the happier I am.' Quilters can choose from such stash-busting patterns as True Blue, Ginger Belle, Double Duty, Home Sweet Home, Whirligig, Elizabeth, Raise the Roof, Jellystone, or Going Buggy. Charming and amusing stories are also included to explain how Carrie named each quilt!

Yo-Yo Dolls & Doll Quilts by Bobbie McClure Long

Published 2010

For my friend Barb, who never reads my blog...

Create an entire doll neighborhood and quilt collection from just one book! Introducing nine Yo-Yo dolls and their quilts-easy enough for a beginning quilter and creative enough for an experienced quilter or crafter to enjoy making. The easy-to-construct, strong inner foundations keep the dolls stable and secure. Each doll has its own unique style and attitude. Use the fabrics pictured or have fun personalizing your dolls with your own fabrics, yarns, buttons, beads, and accessories. These dolls give you the opportunity to shop for all the things you like to shop for! The complementary little quilts can be completed in a few hours with fabrics left over from assembling the dolls. The techniques used to create the unique little quilts and their tiny labels can be used as doll quilts or in bigger projects.

Quilt of Joy: Stories of Hope from the Patchwork Life by Mary Tatem

Published 2010

Quilters understand with every stitch how God can make even scraps wonderfully new and striking with a little time, imagination, and love. In these touching books, Mary Tatem pieces together spiritual insights and stories of quilters into devotionals that feature some of the most beloved and recognizable quilt patterns in America. Readers will discover the historical background of each pattern and be enchanted by the spiritual reflections on joy, faith, creativity, gratitude, patience, hope, and more. Encouragement, inspiration, and celebration—as well as some great stories—await readers as they discover that, in God's design, even the smallest scraps or most frayed fragments can be fashioned into something new, complete, comfort-giving, and beautiful.

Quilt of Faith: Stories of Comfort from the Patchwork Life by Mary Tatem

Published 2010

Quilters understand with every stitch how God can make even scraps wonderfully new and striking with a little time, imagination, and love. In these touching books, Mary Tatem pieces together spiritual insights and stories of quilters into devotionals that feature some of the most beloved and recognizable quilt patterns in America. Readers will discover the historical background of each pattern and be enchanted by the spiritual reflections on joy, faith, creativity, gratitude, patience, hope, and more. Encouragement, inspiration, and celebration—as well as some great stories—await readers as they discover that, in God's design, even the smallest scraps or most frayed fragments can be fashioned into something new, complete, comfort-giving, and beautiful.

Little Birds: 26 Handmade Projects to Sew, Stitch, Quilt & Love by C&T Publishing's Design Collective

Published 2010

This adorable book is all about the birds! From budgies to owls to peacocks, these projects will pique your curiousity and make your heart sing! Many talented designers bring you soft sculptures, quilts, ornaments, and more.

City Quilts: 12 Dramatic Projects Inspired By Urban Views by Cherri House

Published 2010

Turn your love of urban cityscapes into beautiful quilts. In this book, you'll discover the secrets of minimalist design-how to find beauty in the basic elements of your environment. These projects deliver exciting, vivid results with solid color fabrics.

Applique Workshop: Mix and Match 10 Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity by Laurel Anderson

Published 2010

Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide. An in-depth look at how to create amazing applique designs, from landscapes and florals to fun, free-flowing abstracts. Whether you enjoy hand or machine applique, you're sure to find a technique that suits you to a tee!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Diamond Quilts & Beyond. From the Basics to Dazzling Designs by Jan Krentz

Published 2010

4 gorgeous projects feature shimmering diamonds. Lots of inspirational photos and a breathtaking gallery.

Cotton Candy Quilts. Using Feed Sacks, Vintage, and Reproduction Fabrics by Mary Mashuta

Published 2010

Civil War Women. Their Quilts, Their Roles & Activities for Re-Enactors by Barbara Brackman

Published 2010

Hands-on projects adapted from nineteenth-century quilts are combined with fascinating historical accounts of the period, giving this unusual book its widespread appeal among readers of many interest groups.

The Civil War experiences of nine women are profiled-from abolitionist speaker Lucy Stone to freed slave Susie Taylor King to Confederate spy Belle Edmondson. Each woman is matched to a quilt that she might have made herself, as featured in nine projects, each with complete patterns and instructions.

Cats in Quilts. 14 Purrfect Projects by Carol Armstrong

Published 2010

Applique artist Carol Armstrong delivers another irresistible treat for your needle. Cat lovers everywhere will recognize these true-to-life kitties at play and on the prowl.

Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts with Love. 12 Timeless Projects for Today's Nursery by Alex Anderson

Published 2010

Alex brings her beautiful color sense and excellent instructions to baby quilts for today's mom.

Adaptable Quilting Designs by Sue Patten

Published 2010

Classic Quilts with Contemporary Style by Rieko Washizawa

Published 2010

A contemporary approach to classic star blocks

Create beautiful, fresh-looking quilts with traditional star-based blocks. In Classic Quilts with Contemporary Style, you'll learn everything you need to create each breathtaking quilt exactly, or to try a unique twist on the traditional patterns.

The instructions for two quilts using the classic Five-Point Compass show you how to make a traditional star block, and how combine it into the larger quilt. After that? Learn how to piece 14 different traditional star patterns, and to also create more than 45 different quilt projects!

These hand-pieced and hand-quilted projects are broken down into detailed visual instruction (both illustration and photography) and pattern inserts feature paper patterns for the piecing, as well as quilting designs, so you have everything you need to get started!

Would you like to create a larger quilt? Or maybe share the piecing experience with fellow quilters in a round robin? Maybe you'd like to create a mini-quilt, or even a tote bag from your quilted creations? Whatever project you choose, with Classic Quilts with Contemporary Style,you'll definitely create a contemporary classic.

Quilted Symphony: A Fusion of Fabric, Texture & Design [With Pattern(s)] by Gloria Loughman

Published 2010

The bestselling author of Luminous Landscapes guides you through an amazing journey into the world of designing abstract art quilts. Take your imagination to new heights as you learn how to create an abstract design and then break it down into easy segments to sew and embellish.

My Whimsical Quilt Garden: 20 Bird & Flower Blocks to Applique from Piece O'Cake Designs by Becky Goldsmith

Published 2010

Instruction booklet & full-size patterns. Bring cheery flowers and cute, chirping birds indoors with Piece O' Cakes newest applique blocks. Mix and match up to twenty blocks to create unlimited quilt variations.

Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares by Carrie Nelson

Published 2010

What could be more fun than a small quilt from 5-inch charm squares? A large one just like it from 10-inch Layer Cake squares! Enjoy 12 pairs of beautiful quilts, with a large and small quilt in each design, from the creative mind behind Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set.

Quick Quilts for Home by Debbie Mumm

Published 2010

Debbie Mumm's newest collection of quilts and home accessories is sure to be a hit with quilters and home sewers who have an eye on the dime and an interest in "living green." The do-it-yourself decorating emphasis of the book is designed to help anyone create an appealing home with the distinctive stamp of a quilter. Offering 50 projects, the book focuses on using quick-and-easy quilts as the centerpiece of a room and creating spin-off coordinated craft projects to pull together custom looks. Each page brims with creative ways to bring a new mood, colors, warmth, and texture to the home by using items that can be handmade or on-hand items that can be given a new purpose. Chapters focus on quilting for specific areas of the home: Outdoor Rooms, Living Places, Eating Areas, Relaxation Spaces, and Work/Craft Stations. Appropriate projects for the various areas include lap quilts, pillows, door or wall banners, table quilts, placemats, hot pads, aprons, window treatments, and other items.

Flowers All Around: Garden-Inspired Quilts by Cindy Lammon

Published 2010

Pretty and fresh as a springtime garden, these quilts will delight and inspire you! All with a floral theme, the projects showcase traditional pieced blocks and exquisite applique.
* Choose from five projects ranging from an appliqued table topper to large pieced quilts
* Create a botanical quilt with nine different well-known flowers, each stitched to the center of a patchwork block
* Gain confidence with applique using beginner-friendly designs

Double Take: Quilts with That Hopscotch Twist by Heather &. Elissa Willms

Published 2010

The mother-daughter design team that brought you Christmas Quilts from Hopscotch now presents a fresh assortment of fun projects! Heather and Elissa created their own quilt challenge: starting with the same blocks, they've made entirely different designs that reflect each designer's unique color sense.

* Choose from 16 projects, including quilts, tote bags, place mats, and more
* Find inspiration in Heather's traditional country colors and Elissa's bold, eye-popping brights
* Make quilts that are simple enough for beginners and appealing enough for seasoned quilters

Hobo Quilts: 55+ Original Blocks Based on the Secret Language of Riding the Rails by Debra G. Henninger

Published 2010

Explore the fascinating world of the depression-era hobo through the culture's hidden language. Quilter and shop owner Debra G. Henninger has taken more than 55 authentic "hobo signs" and created original quilt blocks. Discover how these blocks are used to create 20 breathtaking quilted projects, all with a 1930s flair -using wools (new and recycled) and reproduction fabric. These gorgeous quilt projects include step-by-step instructions that will lead you through projects using the hobo symbol blocks. Accompanying the blocks and quilts will be photos of the 1930s hobos and vignettes about the Hobo life. You will be captivated by the stories and magnificent quilts you can create.

Rotary Cutting Revolution: New One-Step Cutting, 8 Quilt Blocks by Anita Solomon

Published 2010

The Make It Simpler? Way of rotary cutting is a brand new method for cutting your fabric pieces quickly—in just one step! Best-selling author and teacher Anita Grossman Solomon shows you how to cut squares into smaller pieces with precision but without waste. When you use her efficient shortcuts, you'll get more bang for your fabric buck!

Inspired! Creativity Cards : 36 Secrets to Spark Your Creativity from the World's Most Celebrated Quilters by C&T Publishing

Published 2010

Your favorite C&T authors share their advice and personal experience to help you along your own artistic journey as a quilter. On the front of each card is a gorgeous detailed image from one of the author's quilts. On the back is a personal quote that tells you where they find inspiration, how they handle stress, or what aspect of their artistry makes it all worth while.

Fusible Magic: Easy Mix & Match Shapes, Thousands of Design Possibilities, Includes 100 Block, 9 Quilt Projects by Johnson-Srebro

Published 2010

Create a variety of projects that reflect your individual style with easy fusible appliqu?. Make your own magic combinations with 24 different pattern shapes that work together beautifully in quilts, clothing, and more.

Designing Quilts is Easy!: Play with Blocks & Color to Create Quilts You Love by Wayne Kollinger

Published 2010

This book is for quilters who love the look of traditional block quilts, and who want the freedom to create unique designs. You?ll gain new confidence as you watch the author?s quilts develop in a step-by-step process. An inspirational photo gallery throughout the book helps you visualize design concepts in a new light.

Dancing with Thread: Your Guide to Free-Motion Quilting by Ann Fahl

Published 2010

Are you looking for a faster way to create custom quilting designs? Then you?ll love free-motion quilting! Not only is it relaxing and calming, but the free-style approach is so much fun you?ll want to make a quilt for everyone you know!

Tried and True, Renewed!

Published 2010

If your customers love the look of traditional quilt patterns but want to decorate their homes in a more modern style, Tried and True, Renewed! will show them how yesterday's quilt can look beautiful in today's home. These 13 patterns can easily be incorporated into any decorating style. Quilters can choose from Broken Dishes, Churn Dash, Lone Star Log Cabin, Feathered Star, Wild Goose Chase, Burgoyne Surrounded, Triple Irish Chain, Bachelor's Puzzle, Square Dance, Trip Around the World, Pineapple, Lemoyne Star, and Sawtooth. Full-color photos inspire the reader with beautiful, old-fashioned quilts displayed in contemporary settings.