Quilter's Academy Vol. 1--: Freshman Year, a Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave, Carrie Guerphan Hargrave

Published 2009

This must-have course guides you step by step through the basics of quiltmaking, from setting up your sewing space to binding and finishing your first quilt. Classroom-tested lessons draw on best-selling author Harriet Hargrave's many years of teaching experience.

Crazy for Scraps: 19 Favorite Quilts from Sally Schneider by Sally Schneider

Published 2009

Granola Girl Designs Northwoods Flannel Quilts & Projects by Debbie Field

Published 2009

Featuring Debbie Field's unique Northwoods designs these 12 flannel projects include full-size quilts, throws, table runners, wall hangs, and more. Helpful hints, full-size appliqué patterns, complete step-by-step instructions, full-color photos and illustrations.

Block Beauty Quilts by Donna Poster

Published 2009

You are going to love this book! There are only five easy techniques to learn for making 20 different quilts. Four different quilt designs are presented for each technique. Easily make whatever size finished quilt you want; charts include yardages for seven sizes of each quilt. The possibilities are endless! Rotary-cutting instructions, clear graphics, hints on pressing, and alternate color suggestions are included. Use the doodle pages to try out your own favorite color combinations.

Pieced Symbols: Quilt Blocks from the Global Village by Myrah Brown Green

Published 2009

Part global quilting travelogue, part cultural history, this artful, useful guide gives quilters all they need to create a variety of foundation piece quilt blocks featuring symbols from across the world. The designs range from the Asian om and Australian rainbow spirit to the American Indian turtle and African ankh. Each chapter features inspiring examples of how to incorporate the symbols into finished quilts, while tip boxes throughout share interesting information about their meanings and cross-cultural uses.

Orion's Star Quilt by Eleanor Burns

Published 2009

Quilting expert Eleanor Burns introduces two classic quilt patterns that are combined to make this beautiful Orion's Star Quilt. The Evening Star centers are flawlessly made using the Quilt in a Day unique Flying Geese method. Then they are surrounded by two complementary colors using easy strip piecing to form "logs". Yardage charts are written for all quilt sizes, wall hangings through king.

Quilt It with Wool: Projects Stitched on Tartans, Tweeds & Other Toasty Fabrics by Nathalie Mornu

Published 2009

Wool is warm, thick, comforting…and one of the hottest new trends with quilters! Not only does quilting with wool add additional coziness to any project, it’s great for embellishments. These 25 projects include wearables, accessories, and home items. Find gorgeous versions of quilted bags and pillows; unexpected objects such as a hot water bottle cozy, a jaunty capelet, a honeycomb-inspired table runner, and a laptop case. (Of course, there’s also a few traditional snuggly quilts.) A variety of techniques are covered, including appliqué, patchwork, and ideas for charming embellishments.