Ricky Tims' Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts: Simple Strip-Piecing Technique for Stunning Results

Published 2010

Create a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern. You'll see impressive and intricate results from simple sets of strips; it's foolproof with little need for pre-planning. The beauty lies in the unpredictability of how the fabric unfolds - just like a real kaleidoscope!

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Quilts Made Modern: 10 Projects, Keys for Success with Color & Design, From the FunQuilts Studio

Published 2010

You'll love the dramatic results you get with this modern approach to quiltmaking. Popular author/designer team of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr present their design and construction methods with 10 projects, then show you how to transform their ideas into quilts that truly express who you are.

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Quilt Remix: Spin Traditional Favorites into 10 Fresh Projects

Published 2010

Here's music for your ears! New settings and colorways for all your favorites-Log Cabin, Nine-Patch, Irish Chain, Flying Geese, Pinwheel, and more. You'll love these quilt designs made with fresh, fun fabrics for any home.

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The Ultimate Applique Guidebook: 150 Patterns, Hand & Machine Techniques, History, Step-by-Step Instructions, Keys to Design & Inspiration [Paperback]

Published 2010

This complete source book guides you every step of the way in how to design your own applique patterns. Learn where to find new inspiration, read more about the history of applique, and build your skills in both hand and machine techniques. You'll revel in your new-found freedom to make your applique projects uniquely your own!

The Practical Guide to Patchwork: New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker (Stash Books) [Paperback]

Published 2010


Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new go-to book. The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire process of creating fun and useful quilts that they'll be proud to call their own.

Elly Sienkiewicz's Beloved Baltimore Album Quilts: 25 Blocks, 12 Quilts, Embellishment Techniques [Paperback]

Published 2010

Featuring quilts from the 2010 Quilt's Inc. exhibit, Baltimore Album Review II: Baltimore's Daughters - Friends Stitch Past to Future. Celebrate the return of classic Baltimore patterns! These smaller blocks make for easier, more portable quilt projects that you and yours will cherish for years to come.

All-Star Quilts: 10 Strip-Pieced Lone Star Sparklers [Paperback]

Published 2010


Based on the 8-pointed LeMoyne star, these quilt projects use the tried-and-true strip-piecing method that Blanche originally developed in 1979. Blanche and her daughter Helen have been exploring this historical star ever since, playing with different configurations and sizes, to captivate generations of quilters to come.

Simplify with Camille Roskelley: Quilts for the Modern Home (Stash Books) [Paperback]

Published 2010


Use pre-cut jelly rolls, fat quarters, and more to add fresh, new style to your home. Enjoy the simple things in life-with colors and patterns that your whole family will love.

Picture This!: Capture the Essence of a Photograph in Your Pictorial Quilt [Paperback]

Published 2010

What photo ops do you want to commemorate in fabric? Your vacation, your family, the natural beauty around you? Learn inspirational techniques for composing a great shot, creating a master pattern from your photo, selecting the right fabrics, and designing a quilt that keeps your memory alive.

Hari Walner's Continuous-Line Quilting Designs: 80 Patterns for Blocks, Borders, Corners, & Backgrounds [Paperback]

Published 2010

Best-selling author Hari Walner is back with brand new quilting patterns, as well as some variations on old favorites. This book has something for everyone, from sophisticated motifs to sweet animal faces. Directional diagrams make it easy to smoothly stitch your design from start to finish in one continuous line.

Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Workbook: Create One-Block Masterpieces; New Step-by-Step Instructions [Paperback]

Published 2010


This collection of kaleidoscope blocks made a stunning display on museum walls; now you can make them for your own walls too! In this workbook, you'll go behind the seams to learn Paula's design approach and fabric selection process, as well as her drafting and construction methods.

From Spain with Love: 11 Quilts Celebrate Mediterranean Color [Paperback]

Published 2010


Take A Captivating Trip Through Southern Spain
11 simple yet stunning quilt projects-perfect for any quilter, even beginners
See Spanish life through Roberta's eyes, as she tells the stories behind each quilt with lush photography
Projects are inspired by the flowers, foods, and colors of Spain's vibrant landscapes
Includes 6 delicious Spanish-inspired recipes
Bring unity to a quilt with a well-planned border
Create quilts in endless variations of one or two colors.
In this virtual trip to Spain, you'll learn how to make exquisitely easy quilts with all the warmth of the Mediterranean culture. Master the art of using color with the color lessons in each project. These patterns are scrap-friendly too, so delve into your stash!

Flying Colors: Design Quilts with Freeform Shapes & Flying Geese; 5 Paper-Pieced Projects, Full-Size Foundations [Paperback]

Published 2010


Let Your Imagination Take Flight!
Gail teaches you step-by-step techniques to create your own unique quilt designs, or to make any of the 5 bonus projects
Draft shapes such as Flying Geese, triangles, and diamonds to fill strips of fabric that weave in and out of your design
Easy paper-piecing instructions help you make all your designs more accurate, from landscapes to radiating sunlight to flowing ribbons
Full-size foundation patterns included, plus a gallery of quilts made by Gail and her students
Learn how to make intriguing quilts with techniques for how to use free-form strips and shapes to create dimension, illusion, and flow. There's no limit to the designs you can invent!

Blocks to Diamonds: Kaleidoscope Star Quilts From Traditional Blocks [Paperback] by Cheryl Malkowski

Published 2010

Reach for the Stars!
Learn Cheryl's technique for transforming traditional square quilt blocks into exciting, new diamond shapes.
Beginner-friendly star designs make Y-seams easy to learn
Create quilts that stand out from the rest!
Inspirational quilt gallery
Step-by-step how-to photos and illustrations detail the process
Paperless paper piecing, no more hassle with tiny bits of paper stuck in seams
12 Projects, Easy Techniques. Dazzle your friends with your own unique kaleidoscope quilts. You'll be inspired to mix and match fabrics and colors in new ways.

Christmas with Possibilities: 16 Quilted Holiday Projects by Lynda Milligan

Published 2010

Bring out your handmade holiday spirit! Use your favorite applique methods to create quilts, table decor, gifts and more. This book has something for everyone-projects range from classic to contemporary. Make it a Christmas that everyone wants to come home for!

Drafting for the Creative Quilter: Easy Techniques for Designing Your Quilts, Your Way

Published 2010


The Ultimate Reference Guide! Gain the confidence you need to draft and design your own creative ideas. Take control of the size and composition of your quilts, and learn to create or adapt any block into any design with Sally's easy methods.

Collage+Cloth=Quilt: Create Innovative Quilts from Photo Inspirations

Published 2010


Use the techniques in this book to create an endless array of adventurous quilt designs inspired by your favorite photos. Discover simple ways to transform your photography into collage-inspired quilts that speak to your soul. You'll see your fabric stash in a whole new light!

Folded Log Cabin Quilts: Create Depth In A classic Black, From Traditional to Contemporary

Published 2010

Sarah's folding technique puts a new spin on an old favorite! Add extra dimension and texture to your log cabin quilts and decor projects.

Super Simple Quilts #5 with Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski: 9 Projects from Jelly Rolls & Charm Squares by Alex Anderson, Liz Aneloski

Published 2010

From just one materials list, you can make any of the three quilt designs in three sizes. Buy your jelly rolls and charm packs now, then decide which quilt to make later! All the projects shown are crib/wallhanging size, but the materials and cutting charts also give instructions for twin and queen/king sizes. Such a value at under ten dollars!

Serendipity Quilts: Cutting Loose Fabric Collage by Susan Carlson

Published 2010

Save those scraps! Discover the joy and freedom of creating collage-style quilts without rules and measurements. Get hands-on instruction from an award-winning artist who believes creating with your instincts will produce gorgeous results every time.