A complete guide to good design techniques, this book is perfect for any quilter to practice and build their border skills! With step-by-step instructions and full-color photography, learn over 20 border techniques, from the basket weave and scrappy sawtooth to pinwheels and flying geese. Once you complete each individual border design, three full-size border sampler quilt projects are provided to put it all together! Also included are four fast and easy bonus projects and ready-to-use appliqué templates.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 11/01/2008
• Softcover

As Elegant as it is fun and exciting, Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners is a must-have guide that embroidery enthusiasts of all skills levels will love. Opening with helpful overviews on tools, supplies, and techniques for transferring designs, installing the drum, and more, also included are easy-to-follow tutorials on all the essential embroidery stitches to help you get started. From there, you'll find over 30 embroidery designs for flowers, herbs, plants, and more that are realistic, easy to accomplish, and simply stunning. Inspired by the beauty and comfort of nature, the embroidery patterns featured within these pages range from wildflowers and cut flowers to garden and forest plants and favorite aromatic herbs. With ready-to-use patterns, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, stunning photography, and extra ideas for decoration and displaying your finished product, Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners is the perfect source of inspiration for crafters, both beginner and advanced alike!

• Pages: 128
• Publisher: Landauer
• Dimensions: 8in x 10in
• Publish Date: 09/12/2023

Pre-packed display hold 6 copies - The best guide to the Japanese embroidery style of sashiko and boro stitching you will ever own, this handy pocket guide will help you perfectly execute these two timeless sewing techniques. Featuring overviews on the history of boro and sashiko stitching -- plus detailed sections on tools, marking tips, and a variety of simple designs -- also included are seven simple projects that contain easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography!

• Publish Date: 09/26/2023

The best guide to the Japanese embroidery style of sashiko and boro stitching you will ever own, this handy pocket guide will help you perfectly execute these two timeless sewing techniques. Featuring overviews on the history of boro and sashiko stitching -- plus detailed sections on tools, marking tips, and a variety of simple designs -- also included are seven simple projects that contain easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography! 64 pages

• Publish Date: 09/26/2023

Retro Curved Pieced Quilts features 15 modern quilt patterns designed with a mod vibe in mind! Whether you are brand new to quilting or are experienced and looking for new inspiration, this must-have quilting book presents visually striking projects that range in size, from pillows and wall hangings to small and large throw-sized quilts. Each throwback-inspired piece incorporates curvy piecing and touches of hand stitched elements that elevate each novelty design, of which includes peace signs, records, flowers, and more. Also included are step-by-step instructions, different technique tutorials for successfully sewing curves, secrets that make it easier, tips on adding handiwork, and more.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023

Take your love for modern quilt patterns and incorporate them in your home! The ultimate guide for fresh quilting projects, Modern Day Quilter features 17 contemporary quilt patterns that result in one-of-a-kind projects. From adding patchwork to baseball hats, denim jackets, and shoes to making a steering wheel cover for your car, a unique t-shirt quilt, a tote bag, an advent calendar, and more, this must-have modern quilts guide features step-by-step instructions, full-size templates, and expert advice for crafters of all skill levels. Several projects emphasize a new patchwork technique to learn, making this book the perfect resource to try something new and build your confidence as a quilter!

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023

Use your sewing scrap fabrics to make impressive, out-of-the-box sewing projects that will wow! Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects is filled with 10 super cute projects, from wallets and cushions to pouches, baskets, quilts, soft toys, and more, that include step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to ensure success. You will also learn and practice 20 sewing techniques for basket weaving, angled pleats, patchwork piecing, hand embroidery, tiny applique, and other skills to make each gift-worthy project! Using both hand and machine techniques to make unique accessories, this is a must-have guide for crafters of every skill level to make something amazing! The perfect guide for beginner and intermediate quilters, Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects includes the use of popular Liberty of London scraps and other high-quality quilt yardage, plus teaches a variety of manipulation techniques so you can level up your style and skill!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023

Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing is a go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly! This must-have resource details 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter's library.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 02/06/2024

Quilting with Panels and Patchwork is the perfect guide for quilters of all skill levels seeking inspiration on how to creatively use quilt panels in their projects! Featuring 12 panel-focused quilts that combine pieced blocks and other elements with panels that result in updated design interest, this book offers a fresh perspective on using panels. Also included are insightful overviews on basic patchwork instruction, guidance on selecting fabrics that enhance and pair perfectly with your panel, and tips for selecting complementary quilting designs.

• Pages: 104
• Publish Date: 10/31/2023

Whether you are preserving a memory or recreating your favorite flower, this book will teach you the simple technique to creating a stunning and personal piece of art through quilting. Perfect for quilters of any skill level or even those without any experience at all, Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting will show you how to make amazing collage quilts. From choosing a photograph to creating the pattern, you will then learn about choosing the right background, free-motion quilting techniques, and finishing the quilt. Included in this book are 12 different project ideas in a variety of styles and themes, including pets, animals, birds, fish, flowers, houses, musical instruments, and landscapes. Whether you choose to hang your quilt or make it into a table runner, pillow, clothing, or a bed-sized quilt -- the possibilities are endless!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 09/12/2023

With just a few simple block variations, Radiant Blocks for Endless Quilts will show you just how versatile New York Beauty blocks are! A compact but hardworking guide to using New York Beauty blocks is new ways for endless possibilities, this must-have book features 13 stunning quilt designs using just three to four New York Beauty blocks in different ways. With quilt projects that are smaller in size, Radiant Blocks for Endless Quilts is a fresh, modern guide that quilters of any skill level will love! Also included are overviews on tools, quilting basics, and foundation paper piecing.

• Pages: 56
• Publish Date: 10/03/2023

Whether you have been sewing for years or are looking for an entry point to learn how to sew, Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter! Featuring 18 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and techniques for applying straps, pockets, and hardware, have a blast mixing and matching to sew all kinds of bags! From a simple clutch to an organizational tote or even a reusable gift bag, this guide will show you tons of the most common techniques used in bag making to build your sewing skills!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023

Rising to fame in the 70s, macramé is having a modern-day moment! Use natural materials to create chic macramé bags and belts with a laid-back, bohemian style. With 18 step-by-step macramé projects that slowly progress in difficulty, you will learn over a dozen macramé knots as you make trendy fashion accessories from cotton, jute, hemp, and raffia. Perfect for crafters of any skill level and macramé enthusiasts, enjoy the resurgence of this popular fiber art and make your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your everyday wardrobe and will never go out of style!

• Pages: 112
• Size: 8in x 10in
• Softcover

Each pocket guide display will include 6 of the Pocket Guide to Precuts. Don’t begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about pre-cuts, how to use them, and all of the advantages! From understanding common and trademarked names of pre-cut fabrics and their sizes to the typical number of pre-cuts in the bundles, all their uses, all their benefits, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with your craft supplies and taking with you to the store. Author Shari Shobe is a skilled quilter and owner of Bear Creek Quilting Company, where she offers the best sewing and quilting tools, supplies, patterns, and accessories. She also offers insightful guides on pre-cuts on her website, having written a quick-reference Guide to Quilting Pre-Cuts, as well as an extensive blog on the topic.¿

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date 04/2023
• Author: Shari Shobe
• Softcover
• Comes with a display box

Channel your love for the outdoors and build your stitching skills by learning how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements in this must-have guide for both beginner to advanced crafters! Featuring 20 step-by-step embroidery projects of beautiful landscapes, desert canyons, unique flora, and more, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern is filled with vibrant embroidery patterns inspired by wanderlust that will challenge and grow your skills as you bring these beautiful outdoor scenes to life. Also included are easy-to-follow tutorials for over 20 need-to-know embroidery stitches, plus guidance for incorporating fabric prints into your projects to enhance the design, textural and 3D embroidery instruction, how to transfer a pattern, and other fundamental techniques. Have fun with color, create rich textures, and feel confident as you stitch your love for nature. Author Melissa Galbraith is the embroidery artist, pattern designer, and instructor behind MCreativeJ where she draws on her love of nature. Her work has been featured in Love Embroidery magazine, the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition, Etsy, DMC, and more.

• Pages: 112
• Publish Date 03/2023
• Author: Melissa Galbraith
• Softcover

When it comes to using paper in your quilt designs, there are two techniques you can use – English paper piecing (EPP), or foundation paper piecing (FPP). Normally, quilters are devoted to a particular paper piecing camp, but for those on the fence or anyone interested in trying and mastering both, Ultimate Paper Piecing Reference Guide is an absolute must-have quilting resource! A hardworking guide to both types of piecing, this quilt book covers it all and provides the tools and techniques, along with both simple and intricate block designs, for both EPP and FPP. With detailed step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, this is the reference guide you’ll continue to turn to as you learn and refresh your paper piecing skillset! Author Carolina Moore is an award-winning quilter, pattern designer, author, and brand ambassador. Known for her popular blog, Always Expect Moore, and YouTube channel, she is also a quilting innovator who invented the Spot on Dot and the Boxed Bag Template.

• Pages: 56
• Publish Date 05/2023
• Author: Carolina Moore
• Softcover

Combine timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics! Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch. Featuring 14 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today’s pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on the quilting and jelly roll basics, you’ll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs – from flying geese and half hexies to lone star, pyramids, and more – using up-to-date fabrics. Aside from the incorporation of jelly rolls, most quilts are made using Creative Grids® rulers and quilting tools, plus short cuts for cutting and piecing are also provided, all of which make the process easier and more rewarding. With Roll with the Classics, you’ll quilt beloved, classic designs while taking the guesswork out of selecting and combining fabrics and opt for modern pre-cut jelly roll fabrics.

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date 02/2023
• Author: Jean Ann Wright
• Softcover

From renowned quilter Jan Shore comes this meaningful tribute to the quilts of America’s past. Featuring 12 historical quilt designs from Jan’s own personal collection that she has reproduced in today’s quilting cottons, each project includes step-by-step illustrated instructions, helpful diagrams, complete quilt patterns, and beautiful photography for you to successfully recreate each vintage quilt. Spanning from the early 1800s and the Civil War and World War I and World War II, each historical design includes an interesting back story on the scraps, uniforms, and supplies used and the symbolism and meaning behind each quilt for a sentimental step back in time. A nod to both American history and the history and evolution of quilting, this book is a must-have for dedicated quilters of any skill level.

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date 06/18/2024
• Author: Jim and Jan Shore
• Softcover

Don’t begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about pre-cuts, how to use them, and all of the advantages! From understanding common and trademarked names of pre-cut fabrics and their sizes to the typical number of pre-cuts in the bundles, all their uses, all their benefits, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with your craft supplies and taking with you to the store. Author Shari Shobe is a skilled quilter and owner of Bear Creek Quilting Company, where she offers the best sewing and quilting tools, supplies, patterns, and accessories. She also offers insightful guides on pre-cuts on her website, having written a quick-reference Guide to Quilting Pre-Cuts, as well as an extensive blog on the topic.¿

• Pages: 59
• Publish Date 07/18/2023
• Author: Shari Shobe
• Softcover

If you’ve always wanted to make the back of a quilt as beautiful and interesting as the front, Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs is the ultimate guide for you! With a total of 30 pieced quilt backing designs – 15 using fabric scraps of varying sizes and 15 designs using stash and yardage – be inspired and take your quilts to the next level in a unique way! Featuring helpful sections on quilt back basics, as well as guidance on basting and how to finish a quilt, also included are 18 downloadable quilt front patterns that coordinate with all 30 back designs. Colorful, fun, and perfect for quilters of all skill levels, this must-have quilt book is an excellent source of inspiration to try something new! Author Kelly Young is a quilter, pattern designer, and quilt teacher who is just as known for the backs of her quilts as she is for the front. Nearly every quilt in her collection is finished with a pieced backing, lending an unexpected design element to the flip side, making her the perfect mentor in the industry to learn from!

• Pages: 112
• Publish Date 03/2023
• Author: Kelly Young
• Softcover

Using sentimental T-shirts in your quilting and sewing projects is always a fun and colorful way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes. But if you’re looking for new and inventive projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to T-shirt quilts. Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets you play with coordinating prints, this quilt book includes 15 step-by-step projects and patterns for pillows, tote bags, and quilts – all in varying sizes. Also included are skill-building tutorials on quilting basics, patchwork techniques, and other helpful overviews for quilters of all experience levels. Amelia Johanson, author Pocket Guide to Fasteners and a licensed Martha Pullen instructor, provides tons of thoughtful and modern projects, as well as expert guidance and contributed projects by today’s leading quilt artists, including Stephanie Soebbing, Sherilyn Mortensen, Olesya Lebedenko, and others for an absolutely must-have guide to T-shirt quilting.

• Pages: 56
• Publish Date 02/2023
• Author: Amelia Johanson
• Softcover

The ultimate all-in-one crochet stitch guide, Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary is a must-have crochet book that's an essential resource for anyone in the crochet and knitting community! Featuring 150 of the most popular and most used Tunisian crochet stitches, this reference book is filled with step-by-step instructions and coordinating photographs to help you achieve stitch after stitch, from beginner to advanced. From basic stitches, fans, shells, and cables to lace, waves, chevron, cross stitches, and more, a detailed section on essential crochet skills, techniques, and other fundamentals are also included. Additionally, actual-size stitch samples, helpful charts, and hook sizes are featured, as well as consistent yarn weight being used throughout for easy stitch comparison. A collection of both classic and new Tunisian crochet stitches, this guide is intentionally designed to keep needlecrafters of all skill levels occupied and inspired for years to come! Anna Nikipirowicz is a skilled crochet and knit designer, tutor, and author. Her work is regularly featured in Inside Crochet and other craft magazines, and she is also a regular on Yarn Lane TV.

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date 05/2023
• Author: Anna Nikipirowicz
• Softcover

6 copy pre-packed counter display - All the basic quilting information you need is now right at your fingertips, no messy math necessary! This pocket-sized guide contains 16 quilt charts and easy-to-use formulas, making it a quick, convenient, and accurate carry-along reference! Know standard bed quilt sizes, how to reduce and enlarge patchwork blocks, and even how much fabric is needed for basic quilt blocks. Calculate fabric requirements for blocks, squares, strips, and triangles, and have easy-access to formulas for discovering the fabric needed for quilt backing and quilt binding. Also included are quick quilting reference guides for measuring diagonal blocks, side-setting, and corner triangles, as well as half-square triangles and quarter-square triangle blocks. Compact and great for on-the-go use, this guide is an excellent help the next time you prepare and plan a new project!

• Pages: 36
• Publish Date: 01/17/2022
• Softcover
• Comes with display box

All the basic quilting information you need is now right at your fingertips, no messy math necessary! This pocket-sized guide contains 16 quilt charts and easy-to-use formulas, making it a quick, convenient, and accurate carry-along reference! Know standard bed quilt sizes, how to reduce and enlarge patchwork blocks, and even how much fabric is needed for basic quilt blocks. Calculate fabric requirements for blocks, squares, strips, and triangles, and have easy-access to formulas for discovering the fabric needed for quilt backing and quilt binding. Also included are quick quilting reference guides for measuring diagonal blocks, side-setting, and corner triangles, as well as half-square triangles and quarter-square triangle blocks. Compact and great for on-the-go use, this guide is an excellent help the next time you prepare and plan a new project!

• Pages: 36
• Publish Date: 01/17/2022
• Softcover

Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch! An easy and fun craft to quickly master, this exciting guide features 17 sewing projects and rope crafts with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills. Also included are introductory overviews on the basics of sewing with rope, instructions for more advanced shaping, and tons of finishing ideas. .5 x 11/ 144 pages

Sewing Soft Books is a super simple guide to creating soft baby books and interactive activity books for kids that promote fine motor skills and learning through play! The first-ever step-by-step book to sewing sensory toys and quiet books, this complete guide includes easy-to-follow instructions for creating various book page patterns to mix, match, and make. With buckles, buttons, secret doors, flaps, zippers, and tons of other interactive elements, kids will love learning how to do certain tasks just by playing with the pages! Whether you’re brand new to sewing or having been doing it for years, Sewing Soft Books is the perfect source of inspiration for everyone that breaks down the process into simple, bite-sized chunks. 8 x 10/ 96 pages

Dye and print your own textiles! Learn to Dye and Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, and Sun Print is the ultimate beginner-friendly guide that will show you how to accomplish seven different fabric manipulation techniques – from sun and veggie printing to shibori, cyanotype, flower pounding, and more. With step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, see how easy and fun it is to transform old sheets, tablecloths, and T-shirts into one-of-a-kind printed pieces!  7.5 X 10.3/ 12 pages

Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection features more than 100 quilt blocks inspired by an iconic German artform, Bauhaus, that has influenced the world of design for decades. Create a collection of eye-catching and modern quilt blocks using either paper piecing techniques or traditional block construction. Instructions and illustrations will then show you how to assemble a sampler quilt project that results in a stunning modern quilt. This inspirational quilting guide is a must-have for anyone looking for a unique and contemporary aesthetic.  8 x 10 / 144 pages

Stitched Mosaic Quilting is a unique project guide that will show you how to transform special photos into works of mosaic art with fabric using an accessible grid patchwork and applique technique. Opening with insightful sections on getting started, construction, and color and fabric choices, five projects are then presented and divided into manageable, bite-size pieces, similar to a photo mosaic. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to complete each mosaic quilt project, learn how to make your own quilt patterns inspired by your favorite photos! 8.5 x 11/ 128 pages

A fun and fresh aesthetic to try, Quilting Bold and Beautiful is an inspiring quilting project guide that focuses on Hawaiian quilts! Drawing on inspiration from native plants, animals, flowers, fruits, and other distinct subjects that bring nature into the home, achieve these stunning Hawaiian quilt designs yourself with small-scale projects! Featuring eight gorgeous motifs that can be used to create a variety of projects – from cushions and tote bags to pillows and full-size quilts – each design includes step-by-step instructions, applique templates, and detailed technique tutorials.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 01/31/2023
• Softcover