Quilting

Six fast and easy quilts using 2-1/2" strips. Perfect for Jelly Rolls!

The sequel to Strip Clubbing, More Strip Clubbing offers another round of great patterns that start with 2½" strips!

This ruler makes half square triangles a breeze by combining brilliant engineering with "the tube technique."

It's perfect to use with strips and even includes directions to make a "The Daniela Block." With this great gadget, you can easily make accurate half square triangles from 1" to 9½"!

Are you a strip piecer? If you clean up after a project by cutting the leftover fabrics into strips, then you already are! The quilt designs presented in this book range from wonderfully simple to simply exquisite. Both novice and experienced quilters will enjoy the energy and charm of quilt projects that take you from sunny flowering fields to enchanting woodland forests. 51pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

Designed by: Paula Stoddard. 4 "charming" quilts from 5" charm squares. If you ever wanted to make a quilt using fabric from an entire line, now is your chance! Whether you purchase pre-cut packaged 5" squares, or cut your own, these patterns are sure to be fast and fun! But be careful, you might just get...hooked on charms! Patterns include: -Hop, Skip & a Jump! -Twist & Shout! -Hugs & Kisses -All Turned Around

By Judy Sisneros. A beginner book without that “Beginner look!” It’s been called the “potato chip quilt” – nobody can make just one! Use your favorite fabrics including large-scale, novelty, and panels. Combining a special fabric with a few easy nin-patch blocks yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You’ll get hooked on this technique! Judy provides sixteen different layouts for unlimited project potential. 8 ½” x 11” 48pgs.

By Keryn Emmerson. This book breaks the quilting process into easy steps for strips and blocks that are a snap to finish. The controllable size of the individual pieces or strips makes it possible to quilt complex designs with the walking foot of your machine. Indulge yourself with a selection of 48 different patterns. 95pgs. 8 ½” x 11”

Quilts from fat-quarter cuts. 14 fast, easy projects feature the author’s signature style. No extra yardage is needed for backgrounds or accents; these quilt tops are 100% fat-quarter friendly. Run out of a particular fabric? Simply add another fat quarter to these flexible patterns! 96 pgs, 8 ½” x 11”.

By Mary Sue Suit. Eleven quilts feature 16” blocks, so projects are fast to finish and the blocks can be substituted in any project. Start with the quilt “Crazy Eights Sampler” and you’ll be set to make every quilt in the book. Gorgeous settings and borders made with triangle units offer a unique twist. 8 ½” x 11” 96pgs.

128 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", full color, softcover.

Get a taste of the best quilts from today's brightest designers! This inspiring collection of quilt patterns from That Patchwork Place®—18 specially selected designs from a bounty of our latest books—offers something for every quilter to enjoy.

• Find timeless tradition, fun trends, and new techniques in quilts from Nancy J. Martin, Judy Hopkins, Kim Diehl, Karla Alexander, and many more

• Choose from quick quilts for the wall, lap quilts for the couch, and big quilts for the bed, plus a brand-new bonus project

• Try strip and curved piecing, stunning appliqué, Stack the Deck techniques, and a range of other quiltmaking methods

If you’ve ever marveled at the deceptively complex effect of a two-block quilt, this is the book for you. The secondary design created by placing two blocks side by side adds up to much more than just the sum of its parts. 15 two-block quilt projects help you put the process into practice - choose from Churn Dash Memories, Kansas Windmill, Shoo Box, and more fun block combinations. Claudia’s detailed directions teach you the tricks of the technique so you can design your own two-block quilts. Learn which types of blocks work well together and why, for sensational secondary design effects. Includes instructions for extending blocks into borders. Easy rotary cutting and strip piecing. 112 pgs, 8 ½” x 11”

Winning strategies for choosing color. Clear, easy to follow instructions. Easy “floating” points that turn out perfect every time. Fat quarter quilts. Includes instructions for 8 different quilts and a table runner with full color photos. 32 pgs, 8½” x 11”.

Create a keepsake for every memory. Put your best memories on display. Scrapbook quilts blend quilting with fun embellishments for a personalized heirloom you and your family will treasure forever. 15 quick and easy projects in clued kids, nature, patriotic, art and ethnic themes and more. Add vintage photos, memorabilia, stamping, decorative papers and other imaginative embellishments. 1 basic quilt pattern, step-by-step instructions and lots of creative suggestions allow limitless design and embellishment possibilities. 64 pgs, 8½” x 11”.

By Retta Warehime. Looking for an adorable quilt to make for an adorable kid? Moms, grandmas, aunts, and others will find a bundle of designs to choose from in this clever book! Change colors and themes to suit boys or girls—instructions are provided for both. Spotlight bright, cheerful colors in 16 pieced and appliquéd quilts. Find kid-friendly themes, from cowboys and cowgirls to flowers, starts, bugs, and kites. Use these designs as children grow – sizes are suitable for babies, toddlers, and children through their early teens. 8 ½” x 11” 80pgs

By Anne Moscicki and Linda Wyckoff-Hickey. Choose from more than 20 projects that are perfect for gifts, décor, and even charities. Whip up quick companion projects, such as pillows, a beanbag massager, and a table runner. Personalize any quilt with great tips for working with photos, decorative stitching, and monograms. . 8 ½” x 11” 112pgs.

Sensational Starbursts from America's Favorite Paper Piecer!

BONUS Foundation Factory® CD Included

• 24 star blocks inspired by traditional Mariner's Compass designs

• 9 knock-your-socks-off quilt projects, each featuring a different quilt setting

• Paper pieced for easy, perfect star points-no templates, no drafting!

• Full-size printed patterns, PLUS CD for enlarging, reducing, and printing your own paper-piecing patterns

Leave it to Carol to make Mariner's Compass-style quilts accessible to every quilter. These simple, stunning designs are paper pieced for ease and accuracy. Use the included CD to make your blocks any size, large or small. Piece one of Carol's 9 quilt masterpieces, or mix and match her blocks to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt.

Inspire anyone to snuggle with these cozy, fun-to-make flannel quilts! The large Pieces in these projects guarantee that even beginning quilters can finish in a flash. 8 ½” x 11”- 64 pgs

Once Upon A Summer From Anka's Treasures Last summer I ran off to California to elope & spent my honeymoon exploring the San Francisco Bay area. Whenever I start a new book, I like to work around a theme & Once Upon A Summer includes 12 projects inspired by that honeymoon trip. The amazing sights - from the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods to Fisherman's Wharf - left quite an impression & seeing these quilts brings back wonderful memories for me. I hope they will do the same for you.

Add paper piecing to your quiltmaking repertoire and join the fun! Machine piecing on paper foundations guarantees virtually perfect results. Join America’s favorite quiltmaker Alex Anderson and put your sewing machine to work on paper piecing for a fun, rewarding quiltmaking experience. *6 paper piecing projects, including 5 traditional blocks and a sampler quilt. *Block construction is nearly foolproof, from a simple Square-in-a-Square to an impressive New York Beauty. *Alex teaches basic methods of working from the center of the block out, and from one side to the other. *Learn to make decisions about when to paper piece and when not to. *Use challenging fabrics such as flannel, silk, and more. 48 pgs., 8 ½” x 11”

It’s all done with the same technique! The Northern Star uses Flying Geese patches to make small stars that interlock with large stars. With Quilt in a Day’s Large and Small Flying Geese Rulers, you can make perfect patches in four different sizes. And as all good quilters know, consistent pieces make quilts come together more easily. Very little waste of fabric, rulers are clearly marked for quick cutting, patches are automatically checked for consistency, two rulers make four different sizes of geese. 8 ½” x 11”.

Celebrate 20 years of Quilt in a Day® with the 20th Anniversary Edition of Eleanor's first book that brought the tradition of quilt making to so many. Sewers of all ages can make a Log Cabin quilt in 10 to 16 hours with this book's easy step-by-step directions and clear illustrations. Yardage charts, color combinations, and a choice of pattern settings are given for a variety of sizes. This anniversary edition features color illustrations and photos throughout, as well as six new pages of layouts, new finishing techniques, and of course, new quilts! 96 pgs, 8 ½” x 11”

The Tennessee Waltz Quilt is easily created by combining Four-Patches, Star Points and Snowball blocks. Straight forward piecing techniques makes this pattern and easy to make. East traditional pattern – no curved piecing. Includes yardage for five quilts sizes and bonus tablerunner. 48 pgs, 8 ½” x 11” .

Quilters with questions need look no further—this resource is jam-packed with all the things they need to know! Find the latest information on dozens of topics, from fabric care, piecing, and appliqué to the best methods for machine sewing. Learn quick finishing tricks with ideas for borders, backing, batting, binding. Use the valuable charts and tables to help with bed-quilt sizes, setting-triangle sizes, decimal-to-inch conversions and more. Take along whenever there’s time to quilt—the compact spiral bound design lies flat for hands-free reading. 144 pgs, 8 ½” x 11”

A Season of Change From Anka's Treasures Everyone goes through seasons of change in their lives. Personally, I have gotten married, sold my house & moved to a new home in a new town - all life changing events! Professionally, I have found myself designing with new colors, using different subjects, and even trying out new types of fabrics. So when I asked my husband if he had any ideas for the name of this book & he suggested A Season of Change, I thought it was fitting in so many ways, especially since several quilts have seasonal themes. I hope you enjoy these twelve new quilt projects!

Setting Up House From Anka's Treasures Contains a collection of quilts, one for each room of the house. Instructions for 15 projects include everything from a queen size bed quilt with matching pillow shams to a shower curtain, placemats & much more. All quilt designs in 'Setting Up House' feature easy piecing techniques & quick fusible machine applique.

You won't believe the tasty effects you can create with four-patch and half-square triangle blocks! Popular teacher Sandy Bonsib shows you how to combine the principles of color and value with 2 simple blocks to make quilts that look like you worked a lot harder than you did. As an added bonus, the quilt projects come with recipes for 10 decadent desserts. Sew, eat, and enjoy!

Create 12 intricate-looking but easy-to-make quilts from just 2 simple blocks

10 matching dessert recipes from Sandy's kitchen-choose from Lemon Chiffon Pie, Chocolate Decadence, Blueberry Cobbler, and other luscious treats

Give your quilts a unique flavor using Sandy's secrets for working with color and value

This book is jammed with 16 total projects from penny mats, to coasters, seasonal table runners, wall quilts, a tree skirt and stocking, and one bed quilt.

Raid your stash! Turn your favorite fabrics and quilt patterns into durable, walkable art! 12 projects with step-by-step instructions and dozens of how-to tips. Make floorcloths, placemats, coasters, luggage tags, trivets, bookmarks, and more. A new place to show off your favorite quilt designs when your house is full of quilts. 79pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

7 quilts that add elegance to any decoration scheme – in colors that never go out of style! Learn to use neutral colors, light/dark contrasts, and a variety of print textures to create beautiful fabric blends. Scrap-friendly projects designed for confident beginners, plus a chapter on quilting basics. 55pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

Two of America’s best-known experts share their secrets for making your quilting look as beautiful as your quilt top. Sections for both hand and machine quilting, with lots of helpful charts and photos. Small enough to tuck in your purse and take anywhere. Must have companion to the Piecing Tips & Tricks Tool. 40pgs. 6” x 9”.

Eight projects to celebrate Autumn, including Scrappy Leaf Quilt, Oak & Acorn Pillow, Autumn Rows Wall Quilt, Autumn Tie-Ons, Indian Corn Topper, Scrappy Scarecrow, Autumn Irish Chain Throw, and Leaf & Vine Runner. 48pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

If you love quilting with fast and fabulous strips and thrill to the added zing of appliqué, this book is for you! With simple techniques, you will proudly finish exciting quilts, table runners, and small pieces that your friends and family will treasure for years to come. 67pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

In this introduction to quilting, Pat Sloan provides a complete overview of traditional and quick-method quilting for the beginner. Using a friendly, conversational style, she explains quilting terms, tools and supplies, selecting and preparing fabrics, cutting, piecing and pressing, quilting by hand and machine, binding, and finishing touches. In addition, there are six skill-building lessons that include instructions for these projects: Nine-Patch Block, Nine-Patch Table Runner, Rail Fence Quilt, Nine-Patch Wall Hanging, Friendship Star Table Runner, and Variable Star Quilt. 56 pages

This is the perfect guide for teaching kids the awesome art of quilting. Learn felt applique, mock binding, hand quilting, machine piecing, designing a quilt using a paper layout, tying a quilt, and more. Leaflet features 7 designs for kids 8-14 in mind. 52 pages

This whimsical book features a smorgasbord of 12 humorous chicken-themed applique blocks and coordinating recipes, all from Linda Huber and Bonnie Collins. You can opt to make the whole quilt or a wall hanging with just a block or two. 44 pages

Featuring designers Linda Lum DeBono, Linda Tiano, and the Leisure Arts in-house quilt department.You'll adore these trendy quilted fashions and accessories, happening home décor, and a nursery ensemble fit for today’s young champion. 20 uncommon projects: 3 takes on a classic apron; Traveling Purse; Goes-With-Everything Purse; Smarty-Pants Purse; Yo-Yo Belt; Essentials Clutch; Yo! Quilt; Friends Pillow; Believe Pillow; Love Pillow; Where's Everybody Going? Quilt; Made You Look Framed Quilt; Blooming Baby Quilt; Cool Crib Skirt; Mama's New Bag; No Bumps for Baby Bumper Pads; Tortoise and Hare Toys; and Wall Art. 68 pages

Handmade happiness is just a few stitches away! The Country Friends have gathered up their favorite ideas for making thoughtful gifts and accessories. And because most of these 20 projects are quick and easy, they're perfect for beginners. Whip up an apron from a tablecloth. Create covered hangers or a set of coasters in retro fabrics. For your friends who knit or crochet, make roll-up holders to store their needles and hooks. 40 pages.

Make placemats, table runners, wall hangings, throws, totes, baby quilts, bed quilts and more using the Cotton Theory method of quilting. Betty Cotton has written a must-have book giving step-by-step instructions. Some projects include quilted embroidery and bobbin work. You’ll learn Quilt First-Then Assemble™ procedures that let you make completely reversible quilts quickly and easily. 152 pages. Full-color photos. 13 projects.

This book is published for those of you who missed out on ''Blended Quilts'' the first time around. The authors/ designers have chosen 6 of the most popular designs from that previous publication to star in this one. This blended technique breaks many of the rules that you may have learned in the past so, go ahead and jump right in. Includes instructions, diagrams and full color photos. 40pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

Find 20 all-new flower designs in this follow-up to the popular Fabulous Flowers, and watch your quilting bloom. With just simple folding and stitching, you’ll be growing gorgeous dimensional flowers in no time. With so many projects to choose from, there is something here for every quilter.

Learn to make rosebuds, water lilies, marigolds, larkspurs, and more
 Personalize your flowers with beads, buttons, novelty yarns, and trims
 Make unique floral arrangements by combining different flower designs; the gallery will inspire your creativity

By Retta Warehime. Give classic blocks a new twist—a 45° twist, that is! Popular author Retta Warehime gives favorite quilt blocks a fresh look with exciting on-point designs. Discover her ideas for creating stunning quilts, just by turning blocks on point.

Ten diagonally set quilt patterns spotlight Retta’s warm, homey style.

Discover how to calculate sizes for setting triangles and corners—all without tricky sewing or messy math Try pieced setting triangles and sashing to achieve an even more complex look

By Cindy Lammon. You don’t need a green thumb to grow this beautiful garden! Popular flower motifs are showcased in fresh, pretty quilts. Gather seeds of inspiration from your own garden, and then use quick appliqué methods to “sow” them.

Flower blocks are showcased in eight projects, such as “Sunflower Circle,” “My Secret Garden,” and a table runner Learn a quick, no-measure method for adding borders Find handy tricks for appliquéing perfect stem

By Nancy Mahoney. Nancy Mahoney is back with more block patterns from the 1930s—and this time, it’s an adventure in Depression-era appliqué. Grab your stash of reproduction fabrics and start stitching blocks from this rare collection, taken from actual newspaper clippings from the period.

Get 12 block patterns, plus 14 quilt patterns that showcase these unique designs Cheerful motifs range from delightful bunnies, kittens, and flower pots to beautiful butterflies and wreaths Get quick results with fusible appliqué, machine stitching, fewer pieces, and simpler shapes

Designed by: Nancy Halvorsen. It'a all in your attitude! Have fun with this block of the month fusible applique quilt that will remind you of uplifting attitudes and values that can make our lives more enjoyable and beautiful. Make the entire quilt, or choose individual blocks to make into a mini quilt for each month. Encourage a happy mood!

Designed by: Nancy Halvorsen. A baby is a kiss from heaven! I'm a grandma now and I'm in love with babies even more. Make something wonderful for your baby, grandbaby or a friend with these 17 sweet projects.

Forty-three traditional designs like Barrister's Block, Dutchman's Puzzle, Flower Pot, Fox and Geese, Gentleman's Fancy plus 26 new block designs that look traditional. 48 pages.

The Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks, Volume 1 includes blocks that you can make with either Template Set A or Set B, ranging in size from 5 1/2" to 32".

390 block possibilities. Includes 26 original quilt block designs. Paper patterns included. 8 1/2", 48 pages.

8 clear acrlyic pieces. Template Set D includes the same shapes at sizes that complement Set B. which to choose.

7 clear acrylic templates. The templates in Set B are based on a 4"" (10 cm) finished square and its most common component parts. Every template has its own permanent identifying number. The collection of patchwork blocks featured in Volume 1 is keyed numerically for use with the corresponding Perfect Patchwork Templates. The versatility of the templates means you can make several block sizes from each set of templates.

Contains14 patterns in a variety of Log Cabin styles, including Courthouse Steps and Off-Center Log Cabin tips and tricks;detailed instructions for cutting with Marti Michell's Log Cabin Rulers; full-size patterns and block sizes charts;BONUS never-before-published Fusible Binding method

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips, look no further! If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length after sewing them, we hope you will look carefully at the advantages of our new rulers. You may be as surprised as we were to discover how much more quickly and accurately blocks can be sewn by first cutting to the exact length.

Use this Log Cabin Ruler to cut strips to exact lengths for block sizes up to 13 1/2". The Log Cabin Rulers are marked with both a letter and the actual length in inches for each strip; just the lines you need, so there us no distraction, no confusion, no unnecessary information. Finished strip widths are 2:1 on both rulers, so you can cut strips from both ides to make Off-center Log Cabin blocks.

Each ruler comes with instructions for cutting strips the correct width and chain piecing blocks. We think you'll be amazed at how much easier it is to piece Log Cabin blocks from exact-size strips, rather than sewing long strips and cutting off the excess (sometimes crookedly).

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips, look no further! If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length after sewing them, we hope you will look carefully at the advantages of our new rulers. You may be as surprised as we were to discover how much more quickly and accurately blocks can be sewn by first cutting to the exact length.

Use this Log Cabin Ruler to cut strips to exact lengths for block sizes up to 14". The Log Cabin Rulers are marked with both a letter and the actual length in inches for each strip; just the lines you need, so there us no distraction, no confusion, no unnecessary information. Finished strip widths are 2:1 on both rulers, so you can cut strips from both ides to make Off-center Log Cabin blocks.

Each ruler comes with instructions for cutting strips the correct width and chain piecing blocks. We think you'll be amazed at how much easier it is to piece Log Cabin blocks from exact-size strips, rather than sewing long strips and cutting off the excess

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips, look no further! If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length after sewing them, we hope you will look carefully at the advantages of our new rulers. You may be as surprised as we were to discover how much more quickly and accurately blocks can be sewn by first cutting to the exact length.

Use this Log Cabin Ruler to cut strips to exact lengths for block sizes up to 14". The Log Cabin Rulers are marked with both a letter and the actual length in inches for each strip; just the lines you need, so there us no distraction, no confusion, no unnecessary information. Finished strip widths are 2:1 on both rulers, so you can cut strips from both ides to make Off-center Log Cabin blocks.

Each ruler comes with instructions for cutting strips the correct width and chain piecing blocks. We think you'll be amazed at how much easier it is to piece Log Cabin blocks from exact-size strips, rather than sewing long strips and cutting off the excess

NEW! Kaleidoscope ABCs includes basic information on using the Kaleido-Rulers and 14+ step-by-step patterns for new quilts, including Ramblin' Rose with Guacamole and Extra Salsa on the Side. Some old favorites have been updated. Plus charts, over a dozen quilts in an idea gallery, and a design grid to photocopy.

Plus an appendix full of great bonus information: a diamond border you can add to any quilt, previewing with mirrors, what size is a quilt?, planning a Kaleidoscope quilt, using a design wall, sewing 1/4" seam allowances, adding a flap border and making mitered borders.

80 pages, full color, 8 1/2" x 11", soft cover. A perfect addition to your quilt library.

Use this small ruler for cutting triangles for 2- to 8-inch blocks. One tool for cutting both triangles for Kaleidoscope-type blocks the easy, accurate way.

Use this large ruler for cutting triangles for 6- to 16-inch blocks. One tool for cutting both triangles for Kaleidoscope-type blocks the easy, accurate way.

16 fast and fresh fabric entrees. These beginner friendly projects use fat quarters, charm squares or strips to update your table—what color are your dishes? 32pgs. 8 ½” x 11”.

This book contains patterns for two Buggy Barn Original Crazy Quilts.

Soft Cover - 80 pages Includes 8 full size patterns with step by step instructions. Lennie uses Copic Markers and Hot Ribbon!

Kaffe Fassett presents 20 magnificent quilts bursting with floral themes and his trademark color combinations -- all luxuriously photographed against the stunning backdrop of lush English country gardens. Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, and Robert Horton. And the gorgeous photography is just the start: Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are also included. Plus, Fassett draws from his 30 years of experience to offer tips and techniques that every quilter will treasure. This new collection from a master will be eagerly embraced by his fans worldwide. 128 pages soft cover

Capture the Glory of William Morris' Designs in Exquisite Appliqué Quilts

• Turn William Morris' designs into 6 lovely appliqué projects: quilts, cushions, and wallhangings • Mix and match more than 50 appliqué motifs to create your own William Morris-inspired designs • Make your masterpiece quickly with easy fusible appliqué

No artist ever captured the beauty of nature in such exquisite detail as William Morris. Now Michele Hill has transformed his graceful birds, flowers, vines, and woodland creatures into appliqué designs any quilter can master. 144 pages softcover.

Paper-Piece Dozens of Blocks You Never Could Before

• Revolutionary single-foundation technique makes those hard-to-piece blocks easy to assemble with perfect accuracy • Paper piece Attic Window and Jewel blocks with no Y-seams! • Simplify your piecing on miniature and small-scale quilts • Get started right away with full-size foundations for 26 different blocks, each in 2 finished sizes: 2 1/4" and 6" • Includes complete instructions for a beautiful Flip-Flop sampler quilt

If you're a paper piecer, you're used to flawless accuracy and crisp, sharp points. But what about all those blocks that give you headaches, like Ohio Star, Delectable Mountain, or Attic Window? This new, single-foundation technique is the answer. No more multiple foundations! No more Y-seams! Paper piecing is foolproof when you're a flip-flopper! 96 pgs softcover

Sew a Whole Garden of Blooming Appliqué Blocks

• Create a bouquet of floral quilts with 50 adorable blocks of appliquéd flowers and bugs • Make 9 complete quilt projects in a lively, contemporary folk-art style • All 50 blocks are 8? x 8?, for easy mixing and matching into one-of-a-kind quilts • It's all so easy with quick fusible appliqué and simple piecing

Cheer up that dull spot in your home with an adorable flower-and-bug quilt. Includes 9 colorful quilts to hang on the wall, dress up a table, or snuggle in on the sofa. 88 pgs softcover

A private class with internationally known teachers, filmed right in their own home studios • An in-depth lesson on the authors' signature techniques, with lots of close-ups to make it easy to see and learn • An instant refresher course that can be watched over and over, anywhere, any time • A personal viewing of some of the authors' favorite quilts • Detailed list of the supplies and tools you'll need • Exercises and success tips to improve your skills at any level

70 minutes. This is a DVD, not a book.

Create Unique Portraits of Your Favorite Birds

• 18 beautiful paper-pieced blocks feature backyard favorites like chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers, and swallows, plus swans, puffins, gulls, and many others • Each block highlights one bird in a realistic pose and setting • All straight seams-no curves! • 12" x 13" blocks are scrap-friendly and fat-quarter friendly • Use the blocks to make quilts and wallhangings, or home decorating projects like table runners, pillows, or placemats

If you love quilting and bird watching, you'll want to make every one of these lovingly detailed and realistic paper-pieced blocks. The focus is on the paper-piecing patterns, with a chapter of the author's tips for successful fabric selection. 72 pages softcover

The Best-Selling Rhapsody Quilts Series Goes Celtic

• Create an unforgettable Celtic heirloom quilt with the latest design in Ricky Tims' Rhapsody Quilts series • Add drama to your quilt with Ricky's flowing Celtic appliqué designs - knots, trees, flowers, and more • Get inspired by full-color galleries of student quilts and virtual quilts

Make a glorious new Rhapsody quilt with Ricky's latest design, A Gaelic Blessing. You'll get a complete, full-size freezer paper pattern, plus 9 bonus quilt "skeletons" and 25 of Ricky's Celtic appliqué designs. Complete your quilt with easy fusible appliqué and machine quilting.

Open a Treasure Chest of Batik Quilts

• Make 29 vibrant batik quilts in colors that span the rainbow and sizes ranging from crib to king-size • Find out all about batiks - how they're made, how to care for them, and how to pair them beautifully with other quilting fabrics • Learn to make scrappy batik quilts in color combinations that really work

These quilts celebrate everything that's glorious about batiks - the rich colors, the exotic prints, and the dramatic effects you can get with easy patterns. Laurie makes it easy to create your own masterpiece with complete how-to instructions and lots of tips on fabrics, tools, and techniques. 96 pages softcover

Make 12 stunning contemporary quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block • Expand the design possibilities with 6 variations on the basic block • Learn how to create dramatically different looks by playing with your fabric's colors, textures, and values • Assemble your Dragonflies with traditional piecing, templates, paper piecing, or modified paper piecing

Everything you need to create dazzling new quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block is here in this comprehensive workbook. Try any of the 12 complete quilt projects, or use Sue's design techniques to make your own original Dragonfly designs.

8 all-new projects feature lots of spectacular new ways to French braid your quilts • New shapes and sizes: wallhangings, table runners, multi-sided table toppers, and Christmas tree skirts • New ways to use French braids: borders, variable-width and star-shapes, or with appliqué and variegated fabrics • Spectacular new color palettes with big, bold prints

Take your French braid quilts in dramatic new directions with this sequel to the bestselling French Braid Quilts. You'll love the new shapes and sizes, new techniques, and bold new colors. You'll also love what hasn't changed-the fast strip piecing and crystal-clear instructions that have made French braid quilts a favorite style for thousands of quilters.