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~ Books by the 2011 Quilter's Affair Staff ~
Books are listed in alphabetical order by the teacher's name.
(Books that are required for classes are noted below.
Not all items are required for this year's Quilter's Affair. )
Patterns & Rulers for Quilter's Affair are listed here |
Material Obsession 2
More Modern Quilts
with Traditional Roots
by Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke
Not Required for Any Classes
2224 pages, color, soft cover
from Stewart, Tabori & Chang
More than 20 new quilts done in their trademark style--a melding of fresh, modern fabrics with traditional design. This time around, they planned their quilts in pairs--for each one they began with the same concept, then worked independently to produce equally beautiful yet completely different quilts. Includes practical step-by-step illustrations, detailed photos, and a comprehensive techniques section for quilters of all levels.
$27.50 [Add to Cart] |
Stack the Deck Revisited
by Karla Alexander
Required QA# 211, 411
48 pages, color, soft cover,
from That Patchwork Place
Thousands of quilters around the world have discovered Karla's" Stack the Deck" technique. In this volume, you will find much loved patterns from her first book--Stack the Deck--remade in today's exciting fabrics, and some have been slightly modified for a fresh new look. Includes 11 fun projects.
$18.99 [Add to Cart]
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Collage Fusion
by Alma de la Melena Cox
Suggested for QA# 325, 425/525
127 pages, color, soft cover,
from North Light Books
Alma de la Melena Cox developed the term "telamadera" to express the fusion of vibrantly colored materials, merging wood with collage and fabric.
Collage Fusion:
$22.99
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Hand Appliquéd Quilts
by Tonye Phillips
Suggested for QA# 324-424, 524
Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from C&T.
Learn how to create templates and cut shapes, make half square triangle units and a sawtooth border. Master quilting basics such as marking, layering, and binding. Detailed directions are accompanied by many large, beautiful photos.
$24.95 [Add to Cart]
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Embroidery Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden
Suggested QA# 104
(Sue Spargo)
Hardcover/spiral bound, 256 pages, full color, from Krause Publications.
An essential reference for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work.
Over 200 embroidery stitches featured, from basic cross stitch and chain stitch, to more complicated couching, laid work, and drawn thread work.
$29.95 [Add to Cart] |
Intuitive Color & Design
by Jean Wells
Required QA# 326/426
96 pages, color, soft cover
from C&T Publishing.
Jean Wells gives you the assignment of your life: put away your ruler and use your inner vision to design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you could create. You will never see quilting in the same way again. Includes 11 creative exercises.
$27.95: [Add To Cart]
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Borders & Finishing Touches 2
by Bonnie Browning
Optional for QA #526
Ruth Ingham
112 pages, soft cover, full color,
from AQS Publishing
Let Bonnie guide you through the final stages of your quilts! Includes basic information on borders and how to get them to fit the edges of your quilts (you don't even need a ruler!); tips for successful mitered corners; "finishing touches" such as binding, prairie points, rick-rack insertions, scalloped edges and more; as well as a pattern section with 18 borders, and several pieced and Appliquéd quilts with quilting.
$22.95 [Add to Cart]
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Scrap-Basket Surprises
by Kim Brackett
Required for QA #110, 210, 410 - Jan & Lou
80 pages, color, soft cover,
from That Patchwork Place
Get scrap happy with 18 projects designed for 2 1/2" strips! You can cut strips from your stash, or use convenient pre-cut Jelly Rolls. The projects feature easy triangle-free piecing in a variety of fabrics, with projects for quilters of all skill levels, including beginners.
$24.99 [Add to Cart] |
Karen K. Stone Quilts
Required QA# 116/216
(Cinco De Mayo - Victoria Jones)
128 pages, color, soft cover,
from The Electric Quilt Company.
Karen Stone teaches you how to make exciting color choices for your quilts, put unexpected color combinations together for maximum eye-appeal, and understand what makes a successful quilt. Includes patterns for 11 of her most popular quilts - Pine Burr, Unusual Lone Star, Rattlesnake, Mississippi Wheel of Fortune, and Cinco De Mayo.
$29.95 [Add to Cart] |
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