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~ FEATURED QUILTING BOOKS ~

We have picked out these great books as ones that have inspired us,
or have techniques that we'd like to explore.
We think you'll like them as much as we do!

Collage Fusion Book
by Alma de la Melena Cox

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.

The process begins with a piece of wood as a canvas and with the help of step-by-step photos, you will learn to use a wood-burning tool to add lines and details. Several mixed-media techniques such as stencil-work, dimensional paint, fabric, beads and personal imagery will help you bring the art to life. The techniques are accompanied by a finished piece of inspirational art and 10 additional fully stepped-out projects drawn on a number of art techniques.

Collage Fusion: $22.99
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New from Kaffe Fassett!

Kaffe Fassett's
Simple Shapes, Spectacular Quilts
192 pages, color, hardbound, from Stewart, Tabori & Chang.
(With Liza Prior Lucy)

Kaffe shows us how basic geometric forms--squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, and circles--found in natural and man-made environments inspire his quilt designs. This book showcases 23 of his magnificent, inventive quilts; with step-by-step instructions for making each one. Also included are over 100 photos of geometric inspirations from triangular watermelon slices, to rectangular sheets of corrugated metal on African scrap dwellings, to lollipop-shaped topiary trees in Japan.

Simple Shapes, Spectacular Quilts:
$35.00 [Add to Cart]

Ideas and Inspirations: Abstract Quilts in Solids
By Gwen Marston

67 pages, soft cover, full color,
from MoCa Press
In this book, you will find a seven page discussion about working with solids and Gwen's fresh approach to design concepts. The remaining pages are in full color, showing full page photographs of 28 quilts with close-ups and captions of each on the opposite page. Photography by Gregory Case.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Liberated Quiltmaking II
By Gwen Marston

127 pages, soft cover, full color,
from AQS
In this updated version of Gwen's classic book, you will find 9 clearly illustrated Liberated Quiltmaking processes with step-by-step instructions, pieced samples, and loads of example quilts. Gwen's way of working without templates or set patterns results in truly original quilts which engage the quilter's intuition and emotions.

$28.95 [Add to Cart]

Collaborative Quilting

By Gwen Marston
& Freddy Moran
256 pages, soft cover, full color, from Sterling Publishing
In this book, Gwen & Freddy share the secrets behind their artistic collaborations and give pointers on working with a partner to create beautiful projects. There are tons of colorful photos, and a treasure trove of block patterns in the "Parts Department."

$19.95 [Add to Cart]

Freddy & Gwen
Collaborate Again
By Gwen Marston
& Freddy Moran

192 pages, soft cover, full color,
from Lark Books
This book follows the further adventures of Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston as they quilt their way through the "Parts Department." This time they focus on form and design, while bringing their unique styles together. Includes examples of over 40 individual and 30 collaborative quilts that you can make as shown or vary to suit your own vision.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Liberated Quiltmaking II
By Gwen Marston

96 pages, soft cover, full color,
from C&T Publishing

Quilt artist Gwen Marston introduces a new concept in string quilts! Learn her innovative techniques for fast, foundation-free string quilts that sizzle, and get ready to have fun! Included are 20 string pieced quilt projects, which include updated traditional designs, Amish classes, and more, with complete instructions. Also includes a dazzling gallery of antique string quilts.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Hand Appliquéd Quilts
by Tonye Phillips

Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from C&T.
Whether you are new to quilting, or are interested in learning to hand applique, this wonderful guide will get you started. Learn how to create templates and cut shapes, make half square triangle units and a sawtooth border. Master quilting basics such as such as marking, layering, and binding. The detailed directions are accompanied by many large, beautiful photos.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Handmade Soirees by Kaari Meng

166 pages, color, hard cover, from Chronicle Books
French General: Handmade Soirées -- With Handmade Soirées, every hostess can add French charm to her next meal with family and friends. Entertaining becomes effortlessly chic with these 24 table and decorating projects from tastemaker Kaari Meng. Organza chair covers dress up a summer fête; fabric wine totes and roll-out place mats make picnics practical; and all of these projects make guests feel cherished. Plus, Kaari shares the secrets of hosting, including how to set an elegant table, collect and care for vintage dishes and textiles, arrange flowers, and much more. The patterns, how-to illustrations, and step-by-step instructions ensure that beginning and seasoned crafters alike will find it très simple to achieve polished results. With an exquisitely scalloped cloth spine and 80 dream-worthy photographs, Handmade Soirées is as pretty as the projects it proffers.

Handmade Soirees: $29.95
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Home Sewn by Kaari Meng

176 pages, color, hard cover, from Chronicle Books
French General: Home Sewn -- As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store, French General, Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now, this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters, Francophiles, and home decorators. She offers 30 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projects—a scalloped tablecloth, piles of pillows and bedding, a festive party garland, totes—and more. Lay-flat spiral binding and ready-to-use pattern sheets and embroidery transfers, plus step-by-step directions, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations make it easy to bring the palettes and pleasures of traditional French living into any home.

Home Sewn: $24.95
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A Passion for Piecing by Claudia Clark Myers

79 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T Books
• 16 glorious quilts use Pineapples, LeMoyne Stars, Mariner's Compass, and Fan blocks in ways you've never seen before
• Designs based on Claudia's winning entries in major shows and competitions
• Photo galleries of 22 award-winning quilts
• Full-size paper piecing patterns
• Variety of quilts for skill levels from intermediate to advanced

A Passion for Piecing: $28.95
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The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt w/CD by Laurie Aaron Hird

256 pages, color, soft cover,
In 1922, the very popular The Farmer's Wife magazine held a contest asking a simple question: "Would you want your daughter to marry a farmer?" Author Laurie Hird has excerpted 55 of the top letters and using these letters as inspiration, she created 111 traditional 6" quilt blocks and created a tribute quilt. Each block is fully illustrated and comes with complete cutting templates on the bonus CD. In addition, she provides complete quiltmaking instructions for the queen-sized sampler quilt with all 111 blocks, as well as instruction on converting the quilt to lap, twin, double and king sizes.

The Farmer's Wife: $27.99
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Dear Jane Book by Brenda Manges Papadakis

160 pages, color, soft cover, from EZ Quilter by Wrights
Brenda has loving recreated the two hundred twenty-five patterns from the 1863 by the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle quilt.

Dear Jane Book: $25.95
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Dear Jane Tools: $15.00
[Add to Cart]

Add-An-Eighth: $6.50
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Dear Jane Quilt Design Software by The Electric Quilt Company

Enter the World of Dear Jane and begin your own Jane Journey. discover why Jane stickle's spectacular 1863 sampler quilt holds such fascination for quilter's worldwide.
In the box, CD and 264 page step by step User Manual with full color Gallery of Quilts.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, ME, or XP, 64MB of available RAM, 575MB hard drive space, 16 bit/high color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, CD-ROM drive.

Dear Jane Software: $49.95
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Sylvia's Bridal Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts by Jennifer Chiaverini

127 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
The true story behind the quilt, 140 traditional blocks, Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels. Includes complete instructions and full sized patterns for every block from the sampler.

Sylvia's Bridal Sampler: $28.95 [Add to Cart]

William Morris in Applique by Michele Hill

117 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
Past meets present in this amazing collection of unique applique quilts by Michele Hill. Inspired by the genius of William Morris, each magnificent quilt captures the beauty and richness of nature so exquisitely interpreted by Morris.

William Morris in Applique: $29.95 [Add to Cart]

Quilting Designs from the Past by Jenny Carr Kinney

125 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
Make your quilts look like Antiques with Authentic Period Quilting Designs. Over 300 historically accurate quilting designs, organized into 4 time periods to make it easy to find the right designs for your quilt. designs for all skill levels, form beginner to advanced. Use for hand or machine quilting.

Quilting Designs from the Past: $29.95 [Add to Cart]

One Line at a Time by Charlotte Warr Andersen
71 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
Create Beautiful Machine Quilting with Almost No Marking. An elegant alternative to stippling or meandering for all over quilting, or give your quilt the look of Sashiko without the slow hand sewing. scalable patterns are easy to enlarge or reduce to fit even odd shaped spaces.

One Line at a Time: $21.95
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Thread Work Unraveled by Sarah Ann Smith

111 pages, color, soft cover, from AQS Books
A compendium of everything you need to know about that most essential of quilting notions thread! Sarah unravels the secrets behind how it's made, how to select the right thread for the right job, and how to use it to enhance your piecing, appliqué, and quilting. And not just thread! Learn about needles, machines, fabrics, stabilizers, marking tools, and more! Interspersed with the valuable nuts and bolts are small projects to put the information to work a needlekeeper and a thread tension sampler, to name just two. Sarah insights and tips will help you understand how and why certain tools and notions work best and when another option is a better choice.

Thread Work Unraveled: $28.95
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Quilter's Favorites

111 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T Books
• 21 pieced and appliqué quilts for all skill levels, chosen by the editors of C&T Publishing
• Includes quilts from Jean Wells, Alex Anderson, Piece O' Cake Designs, Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, and many more
• Wide variety of techniques and sizes
• Styles from traditional to contemporary

Quilter's Favorites: $24.95
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Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts
144 pages, color, soft cover, from Taunton Press.
Includes directions for 20 designs from Rowan for patchwork and quilting, featuring quilts from Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Brandon Mably, Betsy Rickles along with newcomers Sally Davis and Jane Brocket.

Country Garden Quilts: $24.95
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Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance
144 pages, color, soft cover, from Taunton Press.
Take a trip back in time with Kaffe's latest collection of glorious original quilt patterns. This book is for quilters of all skill levels and is a study of the romance of a bygone era. Includes designs from Roberta Horton, Liza Prior Lucy, Mary Mashuta, Brandon Mably, and many more.

Quilt Romance: $24.95
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Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun Book
144 pages, color, soft cover, from Taunton Press.
Includes directions for 20 designs from Rowan for patchwork and quilting, featuring quilts from Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Brandon Mably, Rebekah Lynch, and Betsy Menefee Rickles. Amy Butler also contributes a written segment called "Midwest Modern."

Quilts in the Sun Book: $24.95
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Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts Book
160 pages, color, hardcover.
A dazzling new collection of quilt designs, with inspiration drawn from textiles in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. 23 new patchwork designs, with complete instructions, and colored piecing diagrams--along with dozens of photos of the quilts that inspired the projects.

$34.95 [Add to Cart]

Kaffe Fassett's Passionate Patchwork
with Liza Prior Lucy

160 pages, color, soft cover
From Taunton Press
Over 20 Original Quilt Designs.
Kaffe is renowned for his amazing color palettes and innovative designs. In this book, he delves into intricate arrangements of pattern, color, and prints. Detailed instructions and color piecing diagrams for every quilt, as well as variations including cushion covers and baby quilts.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Kaffe Fassett's Kaleidoscope of Quilts Book
127 pages, color, soft cover
A new collection of 20 quilt designs, with inspiration showcasing the new entries of his fabrics, gives these quilts positively vibrate with color and energy. He includes two quilt patterns. Each of which is presented using two completely different color palettes, to encourage quilter's to experiment with their own color.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Karen K. Stone Quilts Book
128 pages, color, soft cover, from The Electric Quilt Company.
In this colorful book, 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 Karen's most popular quilts - Pine Burr, Unusual Lone Star, Rattlesnake, Mississippi Wheel of Fortune, and Cinco De Mayo (the quilt shown on the cover of the book).

Karen K. Stone Quilts Book: $29.95
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Color & Composition
for the Creative Quilter
Improve Any Quilt with Easy-To-Follow Lessons

By Katie Pasquini Masopust
& Brett Barker
80 pages, soft cover, full color, from C&T Publishing
Discover the easy "nine-patches" of composition, learn color theory, and build a color wheel with these quick, no-sew design lessons using fusing, paper crafts, and more. This book is filled with photos, paintings, & quilts which illustrate the exercises and projects.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Gee's Bend - The Architecture of the Quilt

Hardcover, Oversized, approx 220 pages, from Tinwood Books.
The genius of a group of exceptional women who, for well over a century, have created distinctive works of art for their homes and families. Hailing from on small rural black community in Alabama with a population of about 700 hundred, these women have produced hundreds of quilt masterpieces. This book, filled with over 330 color illustrations is the companion to the exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and New York's Whitney Museum of American Art.

$50.00 [Add to Cart]

The Quilts of Gee's Bend
The genius of a group of exceptional women who, for well over a century, have created distinctive works of art for their homes and families. Hailing from one small rural black community in Alabama with a population of about 700 hundred, these women have produced hundreds of quilt masterpieces. They have created a body of art so rich in its content and so remarkable in its execution that it now enhances dramatically the American cultural landscape.

$50.00 [Add to Cart]

Kaleidoscope ABCs by Marti Michell
80 pages, color, soft cover, from Marti Michell Marketing, Inc.
Using this book and Marti's Kaleido-Ruler (sold separately), you can easily make 14 different Kaleidoscope quilts. Marti has simple step-by step instructions to make these quilts as well as other simple blocks. Several different styles of quilts are in this book--everything from the classic two-color kaleidoscope quilt to more contemporary variations.

Kaleidoscope ABCs book: $20.95
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Large Kaleido-Ruler: $16.00
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A New Light on Storm at Sea Quilts by Wendy Mathson

79 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
Open up new creative possibilities for the traditional Storm at Sea block with innovative design and construction techniques. Assemble your blocks the easy way with the fast2cut Quilters TRIMplates trimming rulers or use the included full size patterns for paper piecing.

A new light on Storm at Sea Quilts: $24.95 [Add to Cart]

Storm at Sea Trimplates set: $29.95
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One Block Wonders
By Maxine Rosenthal
72 pages, soft cover, color, from C&T
One Fabric, One Shape,
One-Of-A-Kind Quilts!

This book shows you how to combine kaleidoscope blocks--either eight or six sided--together to make stunning quilts with No Y seams! Directions for several project variations, as well as instructions on what to look for in your focus fabric are included.

$23.95 [Add to Cart]

One Block Wonders Encore
By Maxine Rosenthal
79 pages, soft cover, color, from C&T
A Bold New spin on One-block quilts: New Projects, More Fabrics. New Effects

This book shows you how to combine kaleidoscope blocks six sided--together to make stunning quilts. Still No Y seams! Create dramatic new design effects: hollow cubes, cubes sliced open, and blocks tumbling into the borders.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Ricky Tims' Rhapsody Quilts

95 pages, color, soft cover, from C&T
Make one of a kind contemporary quilts. Learn to design, choose fabrics, and make templates for these one of a kind beauties. Start with 5 ready made design outlines, then expand the possibilities by composing your own rhapsody quilts.

Rhapsody Quilts: $27.95 [Add to Cart]

Ricky Tims' Feathers & Urns Rhapsody Quilts

Design companion Vol. 1 to Ricky Tims Rhapsody quilts. Full size freezer paper pattern, Bonus applique designs and ideas.

Feathers & Urns: $19.95 [Add to Cart]

Ricky Tims' Baskets & Flowers Rhapsody Quilts

Design companion Vol. 2 to Ricky Tims Rhapsody quilts. Includes oversized ready to use freezer paper pattern, Bonus applique designs and ideas.

Baskets & Flowers: $19.95 [Add to Cart]

Ricky Tims' Celtic Fantasy Rhapsody Quilts

Design companion Vol. 3 to Ricky Tims Rhapsody quilts. Includes oversized ready to use freezer paper pattern, Bonus applique designs and ideas.

Celtic Fantasy: $19.95 [Add to Cart]

Convergence Quilts
by Ricky Tims

80 pages, soft cover, full color,
from C&T Publishing.
Convergence quilts feature two or more fabrics cut into strips, sewn together, then cut and placed again. Nothing could be simpler--or magical! Every convergence quilt is a work of art! Ricky includes four different quilt projects to help you learn the different styles of Convergence quilts. Includes a gallery of phenomenal quilts to inspire you!

$23.95 [Add to Cart]

Strips 'n Curves Book
by Louisa Smith

Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from C&T.
See basic strip piecing in a whole new light! In this book, the combination of straight lines and gentle curves creates zingy but easy-to-piece quilts. Create one-of-a-kind quilts that look complicated, but are simple to construct.

$23.95 [Add to Cart]

Stack A New Deck Book
by Karla Alexander

Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from That Patchwork Place.
More great quilts in 4 easy steps. 18 new quilts feature a wide range of styles, but start from simple squares.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

New Cuts for New Quilts Book
by Karla Alexander

Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from That Patchwork Place.
More ways to stack the deck!
17 new projects for this popular technique. Includes instructions to the original "Stack the Deck" technique--stack, slice, shuffle, and sew.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Pieced Curves So Simple
by Dale Fleming

Soft cover, 80 pages, color,
from C&T.
Stitch circles and curves the fast, accurate, easy way! Dale's fast ,easy pinless technique really works for machine sewing curves and circles. Design as you go techniques really bring out your creativity.

$24.95 [Add to Cart

Sun-Kissed Quilts & Crafts

by Barbara Baker & Jeri Boe
64 pages, soft cover, full color, from C&T Publishing.
Learn how to do your own sun printing with this informative book. Simple painting, ordinary objects, and the sun are all you need to personalize fabric, paper, or ready made items.

$16.95 [Add to Cart]

Mercer Lane Book
by Sue Spargo

Soft cover, 36 pages, color cover with black & white inside pages.
Sue originally developed this colorful folk-art quilt as a block of the month.Iit is made from felted wool mixed with some quilting cottons. Beads and embroidered embellishments are used to add detail and texture.

$22.95 [Add to Cart]

Ginger Grove Book
by Sue Spargo

Soft cover, 56 pages, color cover with black & white inside pages.
Sue originally developed this folk-art quilt as a block of the month. 11 smaller projects of felted wool mixed with some quilting cottons can be combined to create the whole quilt. Beads and embroidered embellishments are used to add detail and texture.

$23.95 [Add to Cart]

Nine-Patch Pizzazz
by Judy Sisneros

Soft cover, 48 pages, color,
from C&T.
Combining special fabrics with a few easy nine-patch blocks yields captivating results ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You'll get hooked on this technique! Includes 16 different layouts for unlimited project potential.

$16.95 [Add to Cart]

Art Quilt Workbook
by Jane Davila
& Elin Waterston

Optional: #516 - Kathy Shaker

Soft cover, 96 pages, color,
from C&T.
Develop the Quilt Artist within you! Explore fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery on fabric. Learn the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises then add your own personal style.

$27.95 [Add to Cart]

Machine Applique
for the Terrified Quilter
By Sharon Pederson

112 pages, softcover, full color, from That Patchwork Place
Find all you need to overcome any machine-applique fears--try invisible machine applique, blanket-stitch applique, satin-stitch applique, and more! Includes nine companion projects to try out your new skills.

$27.95 [Add to Cart]

Sensational Sashiko
Japanese Quilting
and Applique by Machine
By Sharon Pederson

112 pages, softcover, full color, from That Patchwork Place
Combine two traditions --sashiko and Japanese family crests--in gorgeous quilts, all with the ease of your sewing machine!

$27.95 [Add to Cart]

Reversible Quilts
Two at a Time
By Sharon Pederson

96 pages, softcover, full color, from Martingale.
Discover an unexpected "two for one" twist in these beautiful quilts! Constructions is quick and easy because the projects are quilted at the same time as they are pieced.

$26 .95 [Add to Cart]

More Reversible Quilts
11 New Projects
By Sharon Pederson

96 pages, softcover, full color, from Martingale.
Double your quilting fun! Sharon has new patterns and techniques to show you how to create completely different designs on both sides of your quilts.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Threadplay
by Libby Lehman

Soft cover, 96 pages, from Quilter's Resource Publications.

Mastering Machine Embroidery Techniques
Learn how to create beautiful thread-embellished quilts on your sewing machine: ribbon illusions, thread painting, bobbin drawing, couching, and also how to use applique in exciting new ways.

$24.95 [Add to Cart]

Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts - A Must-Have Guide to Transforming & Printing Your Favorite Images on Fabric
by Cyndy Lyle Rymer
With Lynn Koolish

Softcover, 96 pages, from C&T
In this book, Cyndy shows you how to take images from your digital camera, scanner, or the internet, and how to edit and modify them in Photoshop Elements to create fun effects. She goes over methods to get these images onto fabric, and then covers a whole bunch of fun things that you can do with them once they're printed onto the fabric. Includes instructions for 13 Quilt Projects & and "Exhibition Gallery" with more than 40 images of some truly amazing art quilts.

$27.95 [Add to Cart]