Ultimate Quilt Block Collection is a must have resource for quilters, featuring more than 70 original blocks from world renowned designers. From basic units like Flying Geese to more intricate motifs using foundation paper piecing, there's something here for every level of quilter. Mix and match classic and modern designs to make thunders of combinations. Lynn offers clear step by step instructions for every block with beautiful photos of every project. She encourages you to experiment with your own color combinations and provides instructions for sewing all your completed blocks into a finished quilt. Beginning quilters can use this book to learn how to get started while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration. Raid your stash and start sewing today.

• Pages: 224
• Author: Lynne Goldsworthy
• Publish Date: 06/18/2018
• Dimensions: 9in x 0.75in x 9in
• Softcover

Bring the magic of the TARDIS, the Doctor, and their adventures to life—one stitch at a time—as you dive into this extraordinary collection of patterns to craft your very own Doctor Who friends and foes as well as cozy items to wear and use around your home. With amigurumi, apparel, and home decor patterns for all skill levels, accompanied by full-color step-by-step-photography and primers for crochet techniques to get you started, AmiguWHOmi offers a galaxy of options for fans of all ages to enjoy. Whether you're snuggling up with a time vortex blanket, bringing your favorite characters to life with crochet dolls, or adding a touch of Whovian flair to your wardrobe with the Fourth Doctor's iconic scarf, this book is a must-have for any Doctor Who enthusiast with a passion for crafting. So grab your crochet hooks, stock up on yarn, and prepare to embark on a crafting adventure through time and space. Allons-y!

Introducing Carolyn's newest book! Starlight, Starbright, is the sequel to, A Flock of Feathered Star book, her most successful book to date. All the blocks were adapted into paper-piecing blocks with original names containing the word "star". The center block is unique, Haley's Comet, it is larger and very striking. Be sure to check out the unique border too. Feel free to be creative. Make the whole quilt, just the center blocks, mix and match smaller blocks to make table runners or wall hangings. The options are endless. This book has a spiral binding to help make photo copies of the patterns. Book measures 8.5 x 11 inches, 106 pages, supply list, cutting instructions and pattern templates included.

• Pages: 106
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 09/15/2024
• Includes Full Size Patterns

Elevate your sewing skills and wardrobe with this essential guide to Workwear from Merchant and Mills. Discover the timeless world of Merchant and Mills with their latest book, designed to help you create a practical and stylish unisex wardrobe from scratch. This collection features four versatile garment patterns along with a simple kit bag, perfect for everyday wear and crafted with precision. Embark on a creative journey with step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography that guide you through the design process. There are full-size pattern sheets for a blazer, chore jacket, shirt/shirt dress, drawstring pants, and kit bag. The patterns can also be downloaded and printed out using the QR code contained in the book. Each garment is modelled by talented artisan makers in their creative habitats, reflecting Merchant and Mills' ethos of beautiful, enduring pieces. The book showcases how different fabric choices can transform each garment, showing you how to truly make each piece your own. Patterns run from sizes XS–XXXL. With Workwear, you will discover how to create versatile, long-lasting clothes that are made to be worn and cherished.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 06/02/2026
• Includes Full Size Patterns

Learn how to crochet simple shape motifs that you can mix and match to create 15 amazing crochet projects, including garments, homewares and accessories. Crochet Shapes features granny squares, triangles, hexagons and octagons that can be easily joined together to complete stunning designs, from a cardigan and jumper to a cushion and blanket. As well as instructions and charts for the motifs and projects, there is also helpful information on sizing garment patterns up and down to make the book truly inclusive. Simple information on selecting your hook, yarn and colour palette is also featured so readers can adapt the patterns as they wish and they will also discover how to care for their creations and keep them looking fab! Handy instructional QR codes are included for the six motifs, giving readers another way to learn how to make the building blocks for their projects. Katie Jones's bright and beautiful designs are sure to inspire readers to pick up their yarn and get hooking!

• Publish Date: 10/14/2025
• Softcover

Piece by Piece: 20 modern patchwork and quilting projects to make from preloved fabrics is a hands-on craft book complete with patterns, tutorials and projects that use a mix of quilting, patchwork and appliqué. Designer, maker and founder of textile studio Working Cloth, Lauren MacDonald shares her enthusiasm for and knowledge of quilting with approachable warmth and humour in this indispensable guide to modern patchwork and quilting. A homage to tradition with a contemporary aesthetic, Piece by Piece offers heritage quilt patterns in a fresh, modern colour palette. The 20 projects, all designed to be made with second-hand fabrics and scraps from other projects, are simple enough for the beginner and advanced enough to keep experienced makers interested. Each of the three sections – kids and baby, homewares, and clothing and accessories – is organised in a skill-building sequence, with smaller, simpler projects at the beginning and more challenging ones towards the end. Beautifully illustrated, the step-by-step guides detail how to make a kid's and women's jacket, quilts, cushions and bolsters, a patchwork party hat and teddy bear, and more. A manual to be treasured and leafed through for years to come, Piece by Piece encourages you to repurpose and reuse – a practice quilters have been following for centuries that now feels both timeless and timely.

• Publish Date: 04/22/2025
• Softcover

Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­– stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.

• Publish Date: 09/30/2025
• Softcover

Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favorite clothing. Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It, will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear. Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable.

• Publish Date: 08/05/2025
• Softcover

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like.

• Publish Date: 10/21/2025
• Softcover

Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come.

• Publish Date: 10/28/2025
• Softcover

Zero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them onto the fabric. By using this unique 'paperless' method you can eliminate both textile and paper waste from your sewing projects and take the fear out of learning to self draft and sew your own clothing. This book includes 5 simple zero waste pattern blocks – a t-shirt, skirt, tank top, shirt and trousers. These can then be used to make a further 15 projects by making simple changes or mixing and matching your blocks into new designs, and comes with pattern layout instructions and templates to make sizes UK 6-30/US 2-26. Once you have mastered the 5 blocks the possibilities are endless.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 05/23/2023
• Size: 8.05" x 9.95" x .8"
• Softcover

Sewing with Scraps will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes UK 6–30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more. Swedish designer Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps – patchwork, strips and collage – before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns – use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sewer, Sewing with Scraps will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing you’ll treasure for years to come.

• Publish Date: 09/16/2025
• Softcover

This little deck is your ticket to crochet magic! Created by Sarah Wakeham, the popular crochet artist known as Indie Child, these 30 project cards are packed with unique, whimsical, and colorful inspiration. Pick a card, grab your hook, and get stitching! With bright, delightful projects ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced, this portable deck is your invitation to crochet with joy anytime, anyplace! Each card has easy-to-follow instructions, a list of materials, and a big photo of the finished project for reference. Stitch your way to a sweet mushroom trinket dish, perfect for tiny treasures Go to the rodeo with a cowboy boot wall hanging Invoke perfect spring vibes with a tulip tote bag And so much more! A handy 16-page guidebook will teach you how to read patterns and help you master the necessary stitches. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, friends, or family, these fresh and fun designs will have you hooked!

• Pages: 30
• Publish Date: 08/25/2026
• Softcover
• Beginner Friendly

A sweeping survey of Black quiltmaking in America with stunning archival photographs of quilters and quilting bees, as well as full-page reproductions of both significant historical quilts and bold contemporary creations. This compelling volume gives Black quilting traditions long-overdue attention, highlighting the artistry, innovation, and community solidarity of quilters from the 1700s through today. The deeply researched text of scholar and artist Dr. Sharbreon Plummer explores quilts as an archive of collective and personal memory, delves into methods of Black quiltmaking—both distinctive and endlessly diverse—and demonstrates the power of quilts and quilting as medicine against grief and oppression. This book evokes the craftsmanship and tactile beauty of quilts with stunning archival and full-color photos. Discover the stories of scores of individual creators throughout history, including self-taught seamstresses, community organizers, and archivists of everyday life. Delve deeper into the stories behind world-renowned artists, past and present, like Bisa Butler, Faith Ringgold, and the Quilters of Gee’s Bend. Each profile illuminates the reasons behind the quilts: to honor heritage, express political beliefs, process grief, find peace, or simply create beauty. Stories in the Seams celebrates the act of sewing in solitude or in community, as resistance or as rest. Whether you’re a veteran quilter, a textile arts appreciator, or a beginner exploring the art form, this is an informative, inspiring, and indispensable resource.

• Pages: 208
• Publish Date: 10/06/2026
• Hardcover

Discover the art of quilting with Quilting by Hand by Riane Elise, your ultimate guide to creating stunning, heirloom-quality quilts. Featuring 23 diverse and versatile designs, this book is perfect for any occasion—whether you're dressing up your bed, couch, or crafting a special baby quilt. Riane Elise expertly walks you through both hand and machine piecing techniques, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. With projects ranging from quick weekend makes to intricate designs that may take weeks, there's something for everyone. Embrace the beauty of craftsmanship, tradition, and contemporary design with Riane's modern approach to quilting. Dive into slow stitching and intentional making and transform your fabric into cherished creations that will last a lifetime!

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 10/13/2026

This fun quilt has 20 butterfly blocks. Each butterfly has traditional patchwork blocks sewn into the wings. This is a great skill-builder project. The finished quilt measures at 61 x 76. The Wonder Curve Ruler is required for making this quilt.

This book is a great sampler or block of the month book and it uses the Wonder Curve Ruler

Alphabet and number pattern that uses the Wonder Curve Ruler

A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam):   • Refreshingly clear, visual and hands-on, each project is photographed step by step, with more intricate folds further clarified with helpful hand-drawn illustrations, ensuring that readers can follow along with ease and confidence.   • Over 40 charming designs, ranging from simple decorative items like a heart, a fan and a four-leaf clover, to animals such as a cat, parrot, panda and majestic crane, plus floral favourites including a tulip, cherry blossom (Sakura) and hydrangea. It also includes fun and unusual designs like a goblet, a ceremonial kimono and a tatou envelope, offering a rich variety of projects to suit different tastes and occasions.   • Find inspiration for putting your projects to practical use: the book contains a stunning visual lookbook of ideas for readers to embellish greeting cards, adorn a party table, create paper flowers and wreaths or create a fabulous wall hanging. Origami for the Absolute Beginner offers a calm and creative escape. Its gentle tone, thoughtful presentation and inspiring range of designs make it a perfect entry point for newcomers, and a lovely source of inspiration for seasoned folders alike. Featuring clear, colorful step photographs by Richard Boutin, technical drawings by Lucy Tézier, additional designs by Nana Takahashi; and in collaboration with Eriko Toureau-Kondo. This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam.

Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No! Can you create a range of impressive garments using just your own measurements and some simple techniques? Yes!  Popular designer and dressmaker Kimberley Hind takes you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether that's choosing the right fabrics for the look and finish you want, to accurately taking your body measurements so that your clothes fit in just the right way, Kimberley's friendly and no-nonsense attitude will get you started in no time... and with no need for dressmaking patterns!    • Everything is shown visually: from seaming, hemming, shirring, adding ruffles and finishing your garments.   • All 10 beginner-friendly projects are visually explained step by step: choose from skirts, trousers, tops, dresses, shorts and a jacket.   • The projects are looser fitting to suit any body shape, and can be customized for your preferred style: adapt the sleeves, straps, cuffs and hem length as you want.   • The projects aim for minimal waste, with advice and tips on using leftover fabric scraps to make accessories.

Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered. Inside you’ll find:   • Advice on yarns, hooks, tension and reading patterns and charts   • Guidance on hook holds for both left and right hands   • Visual step-by-step guidance on starting and finishing your work;   • A wealth of both basic and decorative stitches, from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches   • A guide to other types of crochet, including hairpin, Tunisian and entrelac   • Special touches including edgings, fringes, and buttonholes   • Finishing your work with hidden seams and blocking   • Lay-flat binding for easy reference while your work   • US crochet terms, with conversion chart provided. Dip in and out of this comprehensive guide whenever you need a refresher or you want some new and exciting ideas. This trusted manual is the perfect addition to every crocheter’s reference library. This book is the re-issue of the best-selling book A–Z of Crochet published in 2015.

A handmade blanket is the perfect gift for a newborn or young child: ideal for that first journey home from the hospital; for keeping them cozy in a stroller; and for tucking them in at bedtime. Whether you prefer traditional colours and simple repeating motifs or want to experiment with appliqué, lacework and more, you’ll find a design to suit your taste:   • The blankets’ small size makes them quick and rewarding to make and great stash-busters.   • There are 20 easy-to-follow patterns, featuring an inspiring mix of techniques, with some suitable for even complete beginners.   • Clear conversion charts for crochet stitches and hooks included. These meaningful, comforting keepsakes are designed to be loved, snuggled and then passed on to future generations.

Whether you’re making these super-sweet characters as seasonal gifts or birthday presents, or you want to collect the whole set for yourself, these adorable beginner-friendly crochet projects will bust your yarn stash and bring some celestial joy to your world. Discover: • Classic zodiac: from an adorably fiery Leo lion and independent Aries ram to a wise and worldly Sagittarius doll, discover sweet human and animal characters who represent the best of each star sign. • Chinese zodiac: explore the fascinating world of the lunar animal zodiac and crochet adorable mini figures representing the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon and more. • Lucky charms: bring good fortune into your life with a charming amigurumi toadstool, Daruma doll, chimney sweep and beckoning cat. Perfect for complete beginners and upwards, all the essential crochet stitches and techniques you need to get you started are included at the start. Each project is based on just two simple shapes, making them quick and easy to crochet, plus clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams guide you through the process. Unleash your creativity and bring these celestial characters to life. A translation of the title by popular German crochet author Linda Urbanneck.

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 11/11/2025
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Crochet

Perfect for beginners, this simple book uses only a handful of stitches and contains clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get you started. Using only tiny amounts of yarn, but bursting with character and fun, these adorable amigurumi makes will bust your stash and melt your heart! Simply follow the short illustrated techniques section to create a whole forest filled with sweet furry friends, leaves, acorns and flowers! • 26 stash-busting amigurumi projects • all the necessary techniques illustrated step by step • perfect projects to make as gifts, toys or accessories!

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 05/30/2023
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Crochet

Create your own underwater wonderland with these cute and colorful tiny sea creatures. Crochet 26 fun and vibrant ocean creatures, including sharks, whales, jellyfish, an octopus, seahorse, turtle and plenty of colorful fish to choose from. There’s even some coral to complete the set! You can quickly make each project using only small amounts of yarn from your stash. Give your tiny creations as gifts, or make them into keychains, bag pendants or baby mobiles. Clear and easy-to-follow crochet techniques and diagrams make it easy to get started, and with a short techniques sections to set you on your way, you'll want to make the whole collection once you get started!

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 05/30/2023
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Crochet

"This charming book is full of cute and characterful birds to crochet. Choose from a vibrant peacock, puffin or flamingo, an adorable penguin, or a striking emu or swan. Attach your finished birds to purses, key rings, baby buggies or baby mobiles. There are 25 tiny birds to make and collect, and even a little egg to complete the set! All you need is a crochet hook, some yarn, and a few basic crochet techniques, which are clearly explained to get you started. Which one will fly off your hook first?

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 07/26/2022
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Crochet

Delight your friends and family with these wonderfully cute tiny crocheted animals! Great for using up small amounts of yarn in your stash, there are 26 projects to choose from - and all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Make a pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; go for a farmyard animal such as a pig, cow or horse; or explore the wild side and make a tiger, lion, elephant or monkey. Quick and easy to make, there is a short techniques section to set you on your way, then you can start making the whole set. These mini makes are perfect to hang on key rings, baby buggies, watches or as bag charms. Which one will you make first?

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 12/08/2020
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Crochet

"This out-of-this-world collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Choose from a galaxy of fun favorites, from sweet, colorful aliens to cuddle and love, rockets and satellites to inspire their curiosity, and a brave band of animal astronauts to journey to the edge of the universe! Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Cosmos (9781782215356), 2019."

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 01/13/2026
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Knitting

Choose from a shoal of ocean favorites, including sharks, dolphins, and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colorful clownfish and even an underwater mermaid grotto. The sizes range between 1¼ and 4 ¾ in, so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. This adorable book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Ocean (9781782212324).

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 11/14/23
• Size: 7in x 7in
• Hardcover
• Technique: Knitting

"From bold, inspiring colorwork to snuggly, tactile textures, build your perfect blanket with best-selling author Anna Nikipirowicz!   If you want to create your own unique blankets – perhaps as personalized gifts or to add the perfect finishing touch to your home – look no further than this inspiring collection of adaptable designs. Perfect for absolute beginners and upwards, this complete crochet primer is fully photographed, covering everything you need to know from start to finish: from working basic stitches to joining motifs, blocking and making pompoms. This inspiring visual directory will build your confidence and skills, and can be referred to again and again, whenever you need ideas or advice. It contains:   • 35 stitch patterns, 15 motifs and 10 borders, each with a full written pattern and chart, along with easy-to-follow advice for working your chosen design elements into your own crochet projects.   • A range of stitches, including all the basics, plus tactile raised textures, mosaic colorwork and lightweight lacework.   • A range of motifs – perfect for a patchwork-style blanket – including granny squares, diamonds, triangles and hexagons.   • A selection of edging options, from picot, spike and lace to simple double crochet borders.   • 4 gorgeous blanket projects, to inspire you with Anna's own colour and stitch combinations."