Quilting

Expanded with 17 new quilting projects, create an array of hexagons with less cutting in less time with the quilt-as-you-go technique! Learn the basic construction of fast-fold hexies, then practice fussy cut hexies, half hexagons, stacked hexies, and more. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use patterns, you’ll love learning this simple and innovative way to make amazing hexagon ...

Create scrap blocks like you’ve never seen! This one-of-a-kind scrap block pattern book features 60 fresh and modern patchwork block character patterns, including charming baby dragons, raccoons, elephants, lions, bunnies, foxes, and more. Ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to a whimsical drawing and sewing technique, each scrap block pattern template is easy-to-use and includes ...

A great resource for quilters, especially beginners, fat quarters are bundles of colorful, coordinating fabrics so all of the “choosing” is already done for them! From the owner of the Fat Quarter Shop Stephanie Soebbing, Fat Quarter Quilt Club features 12 quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles, plus insightful details on how to choose fabrics and colors to use ...

Whether you’re working with woven or sheer fabrics, correctly choose which stabilizer you need and learn how to best use it with this resourceful pocket-sized book, Pocket Guide to Stabilizers. Containing over 50 pages of helpful information on types of fabrics, stabilizers, how to properly hoop each fabric, and so much more, you won’t want to start another project without this guide. Take it ...

From free motion quilting to adding borders to blocks, quilters will learn dozens of techniques for thread painting use raw edge applique. Showing each step for building the quilt and how to thread paint with various embellishments, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography will guide readers through to the completion of a beautiful thread painted quilt.

Choose appropriate batting, know how to use it correctly, and avoid common mistakes with this resourceful pocket-sized guide, Know Your Battings. Containing over 50 pages of terminology definitions and charts listing retailer batting names, finishes, roll widths, stitch spaces, recommended quilting comments, and so much more, you won’t want to start another project without this guide. Take it ...

Discover a world of 100 English paper pieced star block patterns that fit inside a hexagon, from classic style to modern and quirky! Either by hand or machine, learn and practice English paper piecing using scraps or precuts, and choose from a wide selection of star patterns for a smooth piecing experience – with minimal guesswork! Put it all together with 7 stunning quilt projects that contain ...

The perfect quilting keepsake, keep track of your projects, your future projects, and your fabric stash. How much fabric did you use for that baby quilt you want to make again? What kind of batting did you use? Who was it for? Great for writing of all the details in one convenient place, making notes of what to do differently for next time, and planning out projects you intend to start, My ...

See what one simple block can really do! Creative Block Quilts will further your skills as you work with one magical block to create 10 beautiful quilts that require different techniques. With step-by-step instructions for each quilting project that slowly progresses in difficulty, you’ll learn how to incorporate a partially foundation-pieced component into a regular pieced quilt.

The ultimate pocket guide to quilting, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks on equipment, short cuts, organization, color, patterns, machine quilting, and more! Providing 101 great tips for beginning quilters but also filled with new information for experienced quilters, there’s tricks for everyone to try!

Quilt outside of your comfort zone! This must-have project book is designed to build your confidence as a dedicated or intermediate quilter and will inspire you to transfer your traditional blocks to beautiful modern quilts. Including 14 step-by-step projects that combine fabrics from different lines and genres with clear guidelines to encourage mixing and matching, you’ll no longer fear the ...

From Sue Voegtlin, the best-selling author of Block Genius, this expanded and revised edition contains new smaller blocks for miniature quilts, new quilt settings, new sampler quilt patterns, and even a “create your own block” technique! Featuring 300 pieced quilt blocks that can be made into 1001 blocks, plus helpful tips to create even more blocks with easy math in a user-friendly chart format ...

Enjoy the satisfaction of making something together, from generation to generation. Complete 24 kid-friendly projects together as a family, from Christmas ornaments to full quilts! Quilting with Kids contains helpful guides that teaches children how to safely use their tools to stitch and quilt the basics. It even provides tips on how recreate their own artwork into embroidery projects!

The Weekend Quilter is the perfect book for those who love to quilt, but don’t have time for long, laborious projects. Featuring 26 step-by-step projects for traditional and modern quilts that are easy to make in a weekend, create beautiful patchwork designs using a rotary cutter and sewing machine. Learn specialist shortcuts from five different artists and become a weekend quilter!

Discover how easy it is to begin quilting with this illustrated guide to fabrics, tools, and techniques. This go-to beginner’s guide includes 6 easy lessons – from learning the basics up to finishing a quilt – and 7 step-by-step projects with helpful photography and diagrams that are perfect for the first-time quilter! It's also a great guide for introductory quilting classes.