The Art of the Handmade Quilt by Nancy Brenan Daniel

Published 2008

Sewing machines are speedier—but, increasingly, quilters are discovering that working by hand provides even more pleasure and superior results. And world-renowned quilt maker, teacher, author, and show judge Nancy Brenan Daniel has created an inspiring guide just for them, with ideas for 18 varied and beautiful hand-sewn quilts. Her detailed instructions cover it all, from making the blocks and stitching them together to adding borders and binding. Many of the designs come straight from Nancy’s own antique collection, and they’re pieced, appliquéd, and even stenciled. Several traditional and much loved patterns—including the Courthouse Log Cabin, Shoo-fly, Prickly Pear, and Windblown Daisy—are accompanied by a contemporary appliqué quilt and a small hand-embroidered wall hanging.

Hand Dyed Quilts by Marquetta Bell-Johnson

Published 2008

Expanding creative horizons, this colorful and inspiring guide takes the popular craft of quilting and elevates it to an art form with stunning visual appeal. It outlines a technique for hand dying that uses no powdered dyes, no caustic chemicals, and no rinsing: just color, visual texture, and immediate gratification. With a variety of easy methods---including solid dying, shading, tie dying, folding, drip painting, and masking---quilters will soon be on their way to making colorful quilts and wall hangings, table runners, placemats, pot holders, trivets, pincushions, and pillows. The 20 projects and patterns are simple enough for the beginner, yet engaging enough to thrill the more advanced.

Blue Ribbon Quilts by Linda Causee

Published 2008

These 14 quilts are all award winners! They’ve taken the blue ribbon from large county fairs, small local quilt shows, and quilt challenges. And now quilters can recreate every one of these spectacular designs, thanks to the full-size patterns and instructions presented in this inspiring collection. Choose from classic as well as contemporary quilts: three use curve piecing while others feature traditional and fusible appliqué. An Oriental-themed design includes a variety of Japanese prints with blocks of machine-embroidered motifs. A wonderful rainbow Double Wedding Ring has foundation-pieced arcs. And because no quilt book would be complete without a Log Cabin quilt, there’s one here, too. Biographies of each of the quilters are included, along with the personal story behind each quilt’s creation.