Jelly Roll, Layer Cake & Charm Quilts by Lintott

Published 2009

Jelly Roll, Layer Cake and Charm Quilts provides seventeen beautiful projects that show you how to get the most from pre-cut fabric bundles. The projects range from smaller lap quilts to full-sized bed quilts and each is made from one jelly roll, layer cake or charm pack (or a combination), making the quilts quick and economical. Using the latest fabrics, the authors provide a main quilt and an alternative color way for added versatility. Simple step-by-step instructions and illustrations make creating quilts from bundles fun and easy, regardless of your skill level.

Easy Japanese Quilt Style by Davis, Anne Muxworthy

Published 2009

Easy Japanese Quilt Style is the perfect book for quilters who want to introduce Japanese style into their homes with ingenious quick-to-stitch projects. If you love beautiful Japanese fabrics, then this book will give you plenty of excuses to indulge, with 10 step-by-step projects ranging from bags to wall hangings plus variations for additional inspiration. The projects evoke the simplicity of traditional Japanese décor by using well-known pieced patterns, such as fan blocks and strip quilts, together with charming appliqué. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams offer a variety of ways to use panels and large-scale patterns, plus the authors include helpful advice on fabric choices.

Fast Quilts from Fat Quarters by Barbara Chainey

Published 2006

* Features 15 stunning projects using a revolutionary new system for cutting fabric designed to take the hassle out of patchwork

* Includes a block library that shows the enormous variety of design possibilities

Using a revolutionary cutting concept designed by the award-winning quilter Barbara Chainey, this book offers quilters ways to use up Fat Quarters (1/4 yard fabric pieces sold in bundles) and also shows how to make quilts in a fraction of the normal time. With expert advice on fabric choice, equipment and quilting practicalities as well as instruction on how to use this amazing new cutting system, this book is a must-have for quilters who are interested in working with Fat Quarters.

Quilt Shack: Over 30 Fresh Quilting and Patchwork Projects by Rie Norum, H. A. Krohg

Published 2008

Readers will be inspired by the delightful collection of over 30 patchwork projects intended to decorate their home with plenty of country charm. The projects range in size and difficulty, from quick-to-make bags and accessories perfect for beginners to larger quilts suited for more experienced quilters. Readers will get to experiment with a wide range of colors, embellishments and materials as well as apply techniques such as appliqué, machine sewing and blocking. The stunning photography and comprehensive section covering materials make this a book that quilters and sewing enthusiasts will dive into to again and again.

Jelly Roll Quilts: The Perfect Guide to Making the Most of the Latest Strip Rolls by Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott

Published 2008

Jelly rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2 ½ inch strips of color-coordinated fabric, rolled up to create a solid disk and tied with a ribbon. Jelly Roll Quilts is the first book to show quilters the best ways to use these desirable, laborsaving fabric packs. The author shows how to make 15 quilts; each perfectly suited to the color-coordinated jelly rolls and includes variations in color, style and size for each project. Jelly roll quilts are suitable for quilters of all skill levels, especially those quilters with a passion for a variety of fabrics. With names like Bars of Gold and Blue Lagoon, the quilts demonstrated in Jelly Roll Quilts are on the cutting edge of the craft.

Cathedral Window Qulting by Lynne Edwards

Published 2008

In Cathedral Window Quilting, internationally-renowned quilt designer Lynne Edwards returns to this beautiful patchwork technique by popular demand. Lynne's uniquely creative and accessible approach brings Cathedral Window quilting up to date, capturing quilters' imaginations and inspiring them to learn and enjoy this technique and its variations.

Quilt Yourself Gorgeous by Mandy Shaw

Published 2008

In Quilt Yourself Gorgeous, Mandy Shaw shares her fresh approach to quilting with an emphasis on fun, fast results and fabulous quilts. Full step-by-step instructions guide readers through 10 brilliant projects that have plenty of wow factor but can be completed in minimal time. All of the projects can be created using fat quarters and once the main project is finished, the author demonstrates how the remaining scraps can be used to sew delightful accessories such as toys, home décor and gifts. The clear and comprehensive technique section with tips and templates is sure to make this book one that quilters and sewing enthusiasts will refer to over and over.