Publications

Creative Stitching
by Sue Spargo

168 pages, color, soft cover, spiral bound
Based on Sue's experience teaching thousands of students in many diverse cultures, this book is designed to help you learn quickly and easily so that you can apply these wonderful stitches to you current embellishment projects. Pick a stitch that creates the effect you want by choosing from the categories at the front of the book. Includes and alphabetical index at the back to find a stitch for which you have the name. Learn each stitch quickly from the clear illustrations and concise, written instructions. Photo examples show how each stitch has been used in Sue's work. This book is already a staff favorite!

Book: $32.95 [Add to Cart]

Hand Appliquéd Quilts
by Tonye Belinda Phillips

128 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Lark Crafts

Easy techniques and Simple projects as an introduction to hand Appliqué. Whether you're new to quilting or are interested in trying hand appliqué., this wonderful guide will get you started.

Book: $16.95 [Add to Cart]

(We also have this in Hardback for $24.95)

Imperial Blooms Quilt Book
by Sue Spargo

40 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Finished Quilt Size: 41" x 41"
Sue fell in love with the floral images in the Suzani textiles created in Central Asia. Traditionally made by central Asian brides as part of their dowry, they are usually made of cotton and make extensive use of couching. Flowers are an important source of inspiration. Patterns for 9 different blocks, plus the border are included.

Book: $25.95 [Add to Cart]

Contemporary Totes Pattern
Tonye Belinda Phillips

What could be more fun than a crisp, contemporary tote filled with simple shapes? These designs show off the terrific modern fabrics that are so plentifully available these days. Go wild with your choices! But, guess what? These shapes would also look great in traditional fabric prints. Use what you love and always be on the lookout for interesting color combinations and individual prints that offer intriguing lines and shapes within the printed fabrics. Finished size: 24” x 32”.

$9.50 [Add to Cart]

Crimson Tweed Quilt Book
by Sue Spargo

56 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Finished Quilt Size: 39" x 51"
This quilt was inspired by a few holiday cards Sue bought in Italy. A few stitches add dimension to many of the blocks. Includes patterns & instructions for the Crimson Tweed quilt, plus the Pomegranate Table runner, Holiday Birds, and two versions of Sue's Snowflake Pillow.

Book: $25.95 [Add to Cart]

Saltbox Quilt Pattern
by Tonye Belinda Phillips

Finished Project Size: 22x23in.

$9.50 [Add to Cart]

Robin Run the Hedge Quilt Book
by Sue Spargo

56 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Finished Sizes:
Wall Hanging - 40” x 57 ½” (center only)
Queen Size - 88” x 94 ½” (center + borders)
This quilt was inspired by the hedge rose in Tuscany. Sue designed this quilt using wonderful hand dyed wool backgrounds and an overall vine, flower and berry design. The center includes 13 different birds and is embellished with couching, heishi beads and ribbons.

Book: $25.95 [Add to Cart]

Bungalow Quilt Pattern
by Tonye Belinda Phillips

Finished Project Size: 21x24in.

$9.50 [Add to Cart]

Flowerbed Quilt Book
by Sue Spargo

32 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Finished Project Size: 31" x 38"
This wall hanging is made up of twelve 6” blocks. Each one is appliquéd with a combination of hand dyed wools, cotton fabrics and embellished with ribbons, embroidery and beads. It is finished with a floral embellished border.

Book: $25.95 [Add to Cart]

City Livin' Quilt Pattern
by Tonye Belinda Phillips

Finished Project Size: 25x31in.

$9.50 [Add to Cart]

Ginger Grove Book
by Sue Spargo

56 pages, black & white, color (soft) cover
Finished Quilt Size: 36" x 46"
Ginger Grove is based on Sue's 2005 Block of the Month. The book has the 9 block, needle keeper, and pin keeper pillow, instructions. The blocks are then appliquéd using a fun combination of wools, cottons and hand dyed velvet. A few stitches add dimension to many of the blocks.

Book: $25.95 [Add to Cart]

House of Houses Quilt Pattern
by Tonye Belinda Phillips

Finished Project Size: 23x27in.

$9.50 [Add to Cart]

Firefly Sewing Envelope Pattern
Sue Spargo

Size: 9” x 12” Closed (27” x 12” Open)
Sue’s new large format sewing case has room to hold all your general sewing and appliqué needs. She took her most favorite features from all of her needle cases and sewing kits and designed a really user friendly case. It holds everything from a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler to all your appliqué supplies. It is made from hand dyed wool and cotton fabrics, with fun textural appliqué designs which are embellished with many stitches using hand dyed fibers. It includes many pockets and zipper pouches to hold all your sewing tools.

$10.50 [Add to Cart]