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Quilts from two Valleys

Amish Quilts From The Big Valley-Mennonite Quilts From The Shenandoah Valley

by Phyllis Good ...

Two hidden valleys-one in Pennsylvania, the other in Virginia-held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. How do the quilts made by the Amish and Mennonites in these tucked-away places compare? Includes photographs of richly colorful quilts, and of the two communities from which they come. "Full of bright ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Two hidden valleys-one in Pennsylvania, the other in Virginia-held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. How do the quilts made by the Amish and Mennonites in these tucked-away places compare? Includes photographs of richly colorful quilts, and of the two communities from which they come. "Full of bright
... Read more
The 1718 Coverlet

69 Quilt Blocks from the Oldest Dated British Patchwork Coverlet

by Susan Briscoe ...

The expert quilter presents sixty-nine unique quilt blocks drawn from the rare eighteenth-century coverlet constructed in the Mosaic patchwork tradition.The 1718 Coverlet, the earliest known dated piece of patchwork, has fascinated quilters and textile historians since its discovery in Wiltshire, England. Now quilting expert Susan Briscoe invites readers and crafters to explore this treasure trove ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The expert quilter presents sixty-nine unique quilt blocks drawn from the rare eighteenth-century coverlet constructed in the Mosaic patchwork tradition.The 1718 Coverlet, the earliest known dated piece of patchwork, has fascinated quilters and textile historians since its discovery in Wiltshire, England. Now quilting expert Susan Briscoe invites readers and crafters to explore this treasure trove
... Read more
Sensational Small Quilts

by Christine Doyle ...

Small Quilts with Big Appeal!There's a little something for every quilter in Sensational Small Quilts! Break out of the box by tackling modern quilts, attack your stash with beautiful scrap creations, and embrace your heritage with traditional blocks. Novice and experienced quilters alike will enjoy expanding their repertoire by pushing themselves to try new methods in these little quilts.Inside, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Small Quilts with Big Appeal!There's a little something for every quilter in Sensational Small Quilts! Break out of the box by tackling modern quilts, attack your stash with beautiful scrap creations, and embrace your heritage with traditional blocks. Novice and experienced quilters alike will enjoy expanding their repertoire by pushing themselves to try new methods in these little quilts.Inside,
... Read more
Quilts among the Plain People

by Rachel T. Pellman ...

Discover why so many Amish and Mennonites, committed to a simple life, make beautiful quilts. This book looks at quilting in plain communities and the possible origins of quilt patterns popular among the Amish and Mennonites. Why do so many Amish and Mennonites who are devoutly committed to a simple, austere life make beautiful quilts? Why this splash of beauty? What are the favorite designs? How ... Read more

$6.95 USD

Discover why so many Amish and Mennonites, committed to a simple life, make beautiful quilts. This book looks at quilting in plain communities and the possible origins of quilt patterns popular among the Amish and Mennonites. Why do so many Amish and Mennonites who are devoutly committed to a simple, austere life make beautiful quilts? Why this splash of beauty? What are the favorite designs? How
... Read more
Quilt As-You-Go for Scrap Lovers

11 Fun Projects; Tips & Techniques; Color & Piecing Strategies

by Judy Gauthier ...

Learn how to use the ultimate DIY quilting technique to make eleven fun projects with scraps, plus techniques & strategies to help you create your own.Stack your fabric stash on your worktable—it's time to create scrap quilts! Turn fabric stashes into unique scrap quilts with Judy Gauthier's quilt-as-you-go method (QAYG). You will find yourself using scraps that you never thought you would use ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use the ultimate DIY quilting technique to make eleven fun projects with scraps, plus techniques & strategies to help you create your own.Stack your fabric stash on your worktable—it's time to create scrap quilts! Turn fabric stashes into unique scrap quilts with Judy Gauthier's quilt-as-you-go method (QAYG). You will find yourself using scraps that you never thought you would use
... Read more
Foolproof Machine Quilting

by Mary Mashuta ...

Discover how to design and stitch beautiful machine quilting with the walking foot on your home sewing machine.Intimidated by free-motion machine quilting? You don't need it to beautifully machine-quilt your own tops. Well-known teacher Mary Mashuta's classroom-tested methods guarantee quilting success. Mary teaches you to use heavier-weight threads on the top of your machine, rather than in the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how to design and stitch beautiful machine quilting with the walking foot on your home sewing machine.Intimidated by free-motion machine quilting? You don't need it to beautifully machine-quilt your own tops. Well-known teacher Mary Mashuta's classroom-tested methods guarantee quilting success. Mary teaches you to use heavier-weight threads on the top of your machine, rather than in the
... Read more
Sew Home in the Kitchen

18 Insulated Projects, Perfect for Beginners

by Abigail A. Bennett ...

Quick & easy kitchen sewing projects with insulated fleece Learn how to sew cozy home decor with Insul-Fleece, the magic fabric layer that reflects heat or cold. You'll be inspired by 18 pretty and practical projects for everyday life, from placemats to potholders, a bowl cozy, insulated shopping bag, lunch sack, and even a bleacher cushion to take to the game. With projects suitable for beginners ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quick & easy kitchen sewing projects with insulated fleece Learn how to sew cozy home decor with Insul-Fleece, the magic fabric layer that reflects heat or cold. You'll be inspired by 18 pretty and practical projects for everyday life, from placemats to potholders, a bowl cozy, insulated shopping bag, lunch sack, and even a bleacher cushion to take to the game. With projects suitable for beginners
... Read more
Quick-Strip Paper Piecing

For Blocks, Borders & Quilts

by Peggy Martin ...

Learn how to speed up your paper piecing with this innovative technique and create radiant quilts.Paper piece your way to fast, accurate quilts! "Quick-strip" whiz Peggy Martin combines the accuracy of paper piecing, the speed of strip piecing, and an incredible eye for color to create quilts that seem to glow from within. Discover for yourself this fun, easy, nearly mistake-proof variation on a ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to speed up your paper piecing with this innovative technique and create radiant quilts.Paper piece your way to fast, accurate quilts! "Quick-strip" whiz Peggy Martin combines the accuracy of paper piecing, the speed of strip piecing, and an incredible eye for color to create quilts that seem to glow from within. Discover for yourself this fun, easy, nearly mistake-proof variation on a
... Read more
Quilt As You Go

A Practical Guide To 14 Inspiring Techniques & Projects

by Carolyn Forster ...

The focus of this comprehensive and inspiring book is its 14 quilt-as-you-go techniques.Choose from a variety of hand- and machine-sewn styles including stitch-and-flip, envelope-style, lined circles, Suffolk puffs and cathedral windows. Each technique is photographed step by step, and then each completed, discrete block can be transformed into a stunning quilt project, which comes complete with ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The focus of this comprehensive and inspiring book is its 14 quilt-as-you-go techniques.Choose from a variety of hand- and machine-sewn styles including stitch-and-flip, envelope-style, lined circles, Suffolk puffs and cathedral windows. Each technique is photographed step by step, and then each completed, discrete block can be transformed into a stunning quilt project, which comes complete with
... Read more
Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession

21 Authentic Projects

by Kathy Doughty ...

"Quilters will learn to push the limits of color and print combination with a flair from 'down under' . . . surprisingly pleasing results" ( American Quilt Retailer).Stating that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, this joyful book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession showcases 21 patterns inspired by the intense colors of Australia and invites you to recreate ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Quilters will learn to push the limits of color and print combination with a flair from 'down under' . . . surprisingly pleasing results" ( American Quilt Retailer).Stating that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, this joyful book Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession showcases 21 patterns inspired by the intense colors of Australia and invites you to recreate
... Read more
Lone Star Quilts & Beyond

Step-by-Step Projects and Inspiration

by Jan Krentz ...

Learn how to use today's quilting techniques to create a Lone Star quilt design and make six colorful, creative projects.Explore the world of Lone Star quilts with award-winning quilter and expert teacher Jan Krentz. Jan shows you how to use today's techniques to simplify this intricate design. Rotary cutting saves you time, while imaginative additions such as applique and designer diamonds give ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use today's quilting techniques to create a Lone Star quilt design and make six colorful, creative projects.Explore the world of Lone Star quilts with award-winning quilter and expert teacher Jan Krentz. Jan shows you how to use today's techniques to simplify this intricate design. Rotary cutting saves you time, while imaginative additions such as applique and designer diamonds give
... Read more
Crumb Quilts

Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way

by Emily Bailey ...

Learn how to turn your scrap stash into fifteen beautiful quilts and quilted projects.Tiny fabric scraps or "crumbs" don't have to end up in the bin—now you can learn how to use these crumbs to create fifteen beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your stash. Author Emily Bailey explains how to make fabric from "crumbs" which you can then cut to your preferred size and use as a quilt block, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to turn your scrap stash into fifteen beautiful quilts and quilted projects.Tiny fabric scraps or "crumbs" don't have to end up in the bin—now you can learn how to use these crumbs to create fifteen beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your stash. Author Emily Bailey explains how to make fabric from "crumbs" which you can then cut to your preferred size and use as a quilt block,
... Read more
The Art of Landscape Quilting

by Nancy Zieman, Natalie Sewell ...

Make every landscape a quilted masterpiece! Master fabric selection, design, cutting, painting, and more with detailed guidance from Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell Explore 50+ stunning quilts from the authors' collections, along with nine finishing techniques to perfect your creations Learn to add structural elements, craft captivating water scenes, expand landscapes, and design unique stylized ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Make every landscape a quilted masterpiece! Master fabric selection, design, cutting, painting, and more with detailed guidance from Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell Explore 50+ stunning quilts from the authors' collections, along with nine finishing techniques to perfect your creations Learn to add structural elements, craft captivating water scenes, expand landscapes, and design unique stylized
... Read more
Stunning 3-D Quilts Simplified

Create Dimension with Color, Value & Geometric Shapes

by Ruth Ann Berry ...

Learn how to sew three-dimensional illusions with these twelve quilt projects.Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, "How did you do that?" Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You'll learn how to sew twelve visually arresting quilts each in four colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Build your ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to sew three-dimensional illusions with these twelve quilt projects.Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, "How did you do that?" Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You'll learn how to sew twelve visually arresting quilts each in four colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Build your
... Read more
New English Paper Piecing

A Faster Approach to a Traditional Favorite

by Sue Daley ...

Move beyond the classic hexagon with time-saving tips on tools, materials, and techniques from the Patchwork with Busyfingers designer.You'll love these ten soft and pretty designs made with traditional hexagons, as well as squares, circles, pentagons, and other shapes. Learn the fundamentals of English paper piecing and needleturned appliqué to add to your repertoire of quiltmaking skills. ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Move beyond the classic hexagon with time-saving tips on tools, materials, and techniques from the Patchwork with Busyfingers designer.You'll love these ten soft and pretty designs made with traditional hexagons, as well as squares, circles, pentagons, and other shapes. Learn the fundamentals of English paper piecing and needleturned appliqué to add to your repertoire of quiltmaking skills.
... Read more
Mini-Mosaic Quilts

by Paula Doyle ...

Learn easy piecing techniques to create more than 30 different complex-looking blocks and apply them to 14 projects.Celebrate the decorative intricacy of tiled mosaics in your next quilting or sewing project. Paula proves how easy it can be to get perfect precision patchwork on a small scale. Create wonderfully colorful patterns using lots of different fabrics in these miniature quilts, table ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn easy piecing techniques to create more than 30 different complex-looking blocks and apply them to 14 projects.Celebrate the decorative intricacy of tiled mosaics in your next quilting or sewing project. Paula proves how easy it can be to get perfect precision patchwork on a small scale. Create wonderfully colorful patterns using lots of different fabrics in these miniature quilts, table
... Read more
Simple Double-Dipped Quilts

Scrappy Quilts Built from Blocks with a Unique Twist

by Kim Diehl ...

Ten thoroughly fun-to-stitch quilts that begin with a conventional block, a bit of imagination, and the tiny seed of an idea—from the bestselling author.Double dipping is bestselling author Kim Diehl's term for taking a tried-and-true quilt block and adding a twist that makes it unique. She shows you how to do just that in 10 stunning patterns ranging from bed-size to mini. The scrappy color ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ten thoroughly fun-to-stitch quilts that begin with a conventional block, a bit of imagination, and the tiny seed of an idea—from the bestselling author.Double dipping is bestselling author Kim Diehl's term for taking a tried-and-true quilt block and adding a twist that makes it unique. She shows you how to do just that in 10 stunning patterns ranging from bed-size to mini. The scrappy color
... Read more
Stitch Variations

A Crazy Quilting Tutorial

by J. Marsha Michler ...

Learn the art of transforming simple stitches into fabulous seam treatments. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to get you started. Thirteen basic stitches are diagrammed and explained with lefthand versions given. Each basic stitch is then followed by some of the many ways the stitch can be varied. In all, one hundred stitch ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Learn the art of transforming simple stitches into fabulous seam treatments. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to get you started. Thirteen basic stitches are diagrammed and explained with lefthand versions given. Each basic stitch is then followed by some of the many ways the stitch can be varied. In all, one hundred stitch
... Read more
Easy Stack Quilts

Fast, Fun & Fabulous Kaleidoscope Quilts for Fabric Lovers

by Paula Doyle ...

"This versatile method speeds up the quilt-making process while also yielding truly innovative designs"—from the author of Mini-Mosaic Quilts ( Publishers Weekly).Learn how to make kaleidoscope quilts using large-scale print fabrics! Easy Stack is a quick-cutting, fabric-efficient way to make great kaleidoscope quilts that are rotary cut and machine pieced. Using only 4 fabric repeats and easy-to ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"This versatile method speeds up the quilt-making process while also yielding truly innovative designs"—from the author of Mini-Mosaic Quilts ( Publishers Weekly).Learn how to make kaleidoscope quilts using large-scale print fabrics! Easy Stack is a quick-cutting, fabric-efficient way to make great kaleidoscope quilts that are rotary cut and machine pieced. Using only 4 fabric repeats and easy-to
... Read more
Ricky Tims' Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts

Simple Strip-Piecing Technique for Stunning Results

by Ricky Tims ...

Learn Tims' innovative techniques step-by-step to create a stunning kaleidoscope quilt of your own.• An inspirational gallery of 26 student quilts• Like snowflakes, each quilt you make with this technique will be unique• Includes easy steps to enlarge or reduce the size of your quiltCreate a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern. ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn Tims' innovative techniques step-by-step to create a stunning kaleidoscope quilt of your own.• An inspirational gallery of 26 student quilts• Like snowflakes, each quilt you make with this technique will be unique• Includes easy steps to enlarge or reduce the size of your quiltCreate a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern.
... Read more
Wool Quilts

5 Patchwork Patterns for Cosy Wool Quilts

by Margaret Lee ...

Create lush and luxurious patchwork quilts using tweed and wool heritage fabrics—no matter your quilting ability.A beautiful collection of five quilts made using woolen fabrics for wonderful results. The quilt designs are simple and achievable for quilters of all abilities. Instructions include various techniques specifically for working with wool and tweed, including wool applique and combining ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create lush and luxurious patchwork quilts using tweed and wool heritage fabrics—no matter your quilting ability.A beautiful collection of five quilts made using woolen fabrics for wonderful results. The quilt designs are simple and achievable for quilters of all abilities. Instructions include various techniques specifically for working with wool and tweed, including wool applique and combining
... Read more
Cute & Clever Totes

by Mary Hertel ...

Create and customize fun, stylish bags with these projects using paper piecing, from the author of Sew Magical.With all they do for us, don't purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8? paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to your travel bag or a fancy fox to your drawstring tote—just sew by number and have fun watching the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create and customize fun, stylish bags with these projects using paper piecing, from the author of Sew Magical.With all they do for us, don't purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8? paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to your travel bag or a fancy fox to your drawstring tote—just sew by number and have fun watching the
... Read more
Quick Quilts with Rulers

18 Easy Quilts Patterns

by Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott ...

Learn how to create gorgeous quilts in no time flat with the ultimate quilters' gadget—from the bestselling jelly roll experts.Authors Pam and Nicky Lintott turn their attention to quilting with rulers in this fabulous collection of quick and easy quilt patterns. Cut accurate shapes for fast piecing with these easy-to-follow steps, instructions, and diagrams. Using one of three rulers for ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to create gorgeous quilts in no time flat with the ultimate quilters' gadget—from the bestselling jelly roll experts.Authors Pam and Nicky Lintott turn their attention to quilting with rulers in this fabulous collection of quick and easy quilt patterns. Cut accurate shapes for fast piecing with these easy-to-follow steps, instructions, and diagrams. Using one of three rulers for
... Read more
The Best of Jelly Roll Quilts

25 Jelly Roll Patterns for Quick Quilting

by Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott ...

The quilt experts and bestselling authors have chosen their past favourites to create this collection of 25 quick and easy jelly roll quilt patterns.Pam and Nicky Lintott have been designing jelly roll quilt patterns since these popular pre-cut fabric bundles were launched back in 2007, and the quilts in this collection are their very favourites chosen from their previous 13 quilt books.Jelly ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The quilt experts and bestselling authors have chosen their past favourites to create this collection of 25 quick and easy jelly roll quilt patterns.Pam and Nicky Lintott have been designing jelly roll quilt patterns since these popular pre-cut fabric bundles were launched back in 2007, and the quilts in this collection are their very favourites chosen from their previous 13 quilt books.Jelly
... Read more

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