Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting is a must have book providing invaluable information on finishing including an overview on working with long arm, mid arm, and domestic machines. Learn about threading, color selection, and ruler work. This free-motion quilt book will make you as excited to finish as quilt as when you started. With beautiful hand doodling, easy-to-follow, full-color step-outs, and even a gallery of Sherilyn's personal quilt collection, it's a wealth of instruction and inspiration.

• Pages: 120
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 07/03/2024
• Softcover

Don't throw your fabric scraps away! Kelly Young will teach you how to make structured improvisational quilts. She starts by blending the old concept of an improv quilt with a newer structured way to do it with tips and techniques on how to get started, how to prepare your fabrics and choose which method you would like to use. Then she offers three ways to organize your quilt: by color, grabbing and sewing, and creating your improv as the background. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters.

• Pages: 88
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 05/14/2024
• Softcover

Rainbow Quilt Color Method isn't just a collection of 15 beautiful quilts to make, it's also a course study on how to confidently choose fabric for multi-color and monotone designs. Sarah shares her approach to selecting a harmonious palate that achieves design strength through color placement. She then goes on to explain how she uses color saturation and color value to make the same quilt with alternate coloration. Filled with techniques that, in many cases, let the consumers choose their own preferences to achieve their own results, it also includes instruction for basic patchwork, curves, English and foundation paper piecing, and applique. Improve your own quilting skills by learning from a master!

• Pages: 128
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 06/18/2024
• Softcover

Quilters inevitably have short lengths of full fabric widths as well as smaller leftover pieces from creating countless projects. The beauty is those scrap pieces can be tamed for re-use but are often thrown aside into a growing pile of unorganized leftovers. When scraps are methodically organized and stored, quilters are rewarded with more time to spend on designing and quilting verses spending hours searching for the perfect scraps. SusanClaire walks quilters through setting up a pantry, piece by piece, and also what to do with larger fabric yardage stacks up. Includes QR codes to videos from the author demonstrating her highly efficient organization method created exclusively for quilters!

• Pages: 48
• Size: 6in x 9in
• Publish Date: 01/09/2024
• Softcover

Discover the fun of making pineapple quilt blocks! Author Jean Ann Wright starts with clear instructions for using the 6-8-10 inch Pineapple Trim Tool (sold separately) to create pineapple quilt blocks math free. The 17 eye-catching and playful projects include quilts, pillows, totes, potholders, placemats, and three brand new project patterns--a table topper, large quilt and a mesh tote! Start your pineapple play quilts and projects today.

• Pages: 80
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 06/18/2024
• Softcover

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

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

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

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

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

Quick, easy, and fun, the craft of hoop quilts combine simple quilting techniques with embroidery, patchwork, and other favorite fabric arts. A creative guide that’s perfect for quilters and crafters, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 hoop-framed block designs with step-by-step instructions and clear guidance for adding embellishments, resulting in stunning wall hangings and handmade gifts. Transform single blocks into impressive projects and practice a variety of sewing and embroidery techniques with this exciting, must-have source of inspiration! 8" x 10" / 112 pages

Discover a stress-free technique for creating gorgeous, hand quilted projects in a modern farmhouse style! This complete quilting guide introduces you to the beauty of utility quilting, an ideal method for modern quilters who seek the satisfaction of hand quilting but like to get things done quickly. Use simple, all-over designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads that are just as perfect for use with today's big and bold fabrics as with classic mini prints. Featuring 11 projects with step-by-step instructions, now is the perfect time finish your quilts with hand quilting! 8.5" x 11" / 128 pages

New Revised Edition contains a new fresh cover, step by step photography with new fabrics as well as five new setting ideas. The ultimate reference guide for the most popular block in quilting – log cabin blocks – in the perfect carry-along size! This handy, must-have booklet contains clear, step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for traditional log cabin blocks, half log cabin blocks, and courthouse steps log cabin blocks. Also included are 6 log cabin block variations, yardage requirements, cutting charts for 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” blocks, and 11 different setting ideas. Its compact size makes this go-to pocket guide great to keep in your project bag, so you’ll never be without it! This revised edition includes new step-by-step photography with new fabrics, as well as 5 new setting ideas.

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 05/24/2022
• Dimensions 4in x 6in x 1/4in
• Softcover

An inspiring and accessible guide to creating landscape-style quilts, Art Quilts Made Easy is the perfect basic introduction to art quilting. Featuring 3 stunning yet simple quilt designs, including a bookmark, card, and 8 x 10 scene, author Dr. Susan Krusynski offers easy-to-follow techniques that infuse art quilts with splashes of intense color that both beginner and experienced quilters can achieve and will love! 48 pages

• Pages:48
• Author: Susan Kruszynski
• Publish Date: 10/20/2021

An exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From sisters Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 14 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 11 unique mix-and-match combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to play with color and layout and create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions. Authors Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen are the authors of the bestselling books, Mini Wonderful Curves, One Wonderful Curve and Contemporary Curved Quilts.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson and Sharilyn Mortensen
• Publish Date: 09/21/2021
• Softcover

An inspiring guide to eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow! This guide will help you save money, build your sewing and stitching skills, and make stunning fashion statements. Each sashiko pattern is organized by skill level – from beginner to advanced – and feature a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables, from geometric grid-based patterns to charming nature-inspired designs. Includes reusable iron-on templates for fabric patches. Mending patterns for a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables. Repair your clothes in stylish and trendy ways without having to consume more clothing.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Erin Eggenburg
• Publish Date: 11/02/2021
• Softcover

Whether you’re looking for boy ideas, girl ideas, or gender-neutral ideas, make adorable handmade baby blankets with Sooo Big, Baby Quilts! Featuring a compilation of 40 quilt designs from some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, each quilting project includesstep-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, full-size quilt patterns, and expert tips. Practice a variety of techniques to build your quilting skills, from applique and patchwork to string blocks, Irish chains, pineapples, and more, making this must-have guide the perfect source of inspiration for beginner and advanced quilters alike!

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 08/24/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 11in
• Softcover