In a sea of quilting project books, Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing stands alone. Drawing together many disparate strands, this comprehensive guide offers up a deeper exploration of this precision patchwork craft, providing everything quilters need to know on a practical level to begin navigating fussy cutting and English paper-piecing (EPP).
The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more!
Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more.
Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques.

Turn an ordinary quilt into something spectacular when you explore border options.
Sometimes all a simple quilt needs is a different border to make it special. These nine quilted projects will show just a few ways of the to accomplish a stunning finish and give you ideas you can incorporate into other projects.
This will become the go-to book for quilters interested in original design elements 9 fabulous quilts with interesting borders.

Now you can make one-of-a-kind quilts. Let our designers guide you on the techniques for free form piecing. No stress, no worries, just 10 gorgeous quilt projects with endless possibilities. Take your quilting to a new level. Make every quilt unique.
You'll discover why free form piecing is all the rage.
Added BONUS tutorials found in this book:
Raw-edge Applique
Corner Pocket Hangers
Cutting Bias Strips Chenille
Strips Determining Border Lengths
Mitered Corner Borders.

Celebrate the pairing of timeless quilt designs and classic American homes. Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses, from farmhouses to brownstones. These quilts will beautify any decor. The book includes patterns and complete instructions for 9 traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.

Blocks with options has everything you need to explore quick and easy quilt projects that can be adjusted to your needs. If you want to see how a pattern will look in different colors, this is the book for you. Imagine your quilt your way.
Sometimes a quilter loves certain pattern but can't imagine it in another color.
Maybe the size of the quilt isn't what you want, but you're unsure about how to alter the quilt to the size you desire. These are easy fixes if you know how to make the changes, but if not, it can be frustrating.
Every quilt you make should have a piece of your personality in it-whether it means changing the color or the size. Patterns are only guidelines and inspiration. This book is just that-inspirational! It contains 10 quilts projects, each with a different color option. Several projects also have diagrams to show you how to increase or decrease the design.

These 11 beautiful designs brought to you from Annie's own Carolyn Vagts will give you several quilt-it-as-you-go options for finishing your projects. Any quilter with an over-abundance of scraps will absolutely love the ideas and techniques presented in this book. There are 11 projects to keep you entertained for hours on end. 48 all-color pages.
In this book you'll learn:
How to quilt string pieced blocks
How to do raw-edge fusible applique
Do mitered corner binding
How to make a bargello quilt
Numerous helpful tips and tricks from expert quilters
Much more!

Featuring new techniques that bring the drama of diamonds to traditional designs, bestselling quilt designer and author Barbara Cline showcases 10 striking new quilts. Barbara shows how to create complex looks by combining diamonds with easy shapes like triangles and trapezoids.
Quilters learn to strip piece diamond chains, then use them everywhere-in stars, in Irish Chains, in sashing, and in borders.

In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach.
Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.

Share in Sarah Fielke's addiction to quilts with her 16 breathtaking new projects. For over 15 years, through her blog, her stunning quilt books, her fun classes and her fabric, Sarah Fielke has been inspiring quilters worldwide to step outside their comfort zone with her vibrant and contemporary designs. Hand Quilted with Love is no exception. With 16 stunning new projects, you can join in Sarah's passion for this addictive craft. Whether you class yourself modern or traditional, a beginner or advanced quilter, there is a project in this book to inspire and challenge your own passion for quilting. This beautifully photographed book is brimming with Sarah's insider tips and provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out new methods, textures and colours, and in the process build upon their skills. Sarah also shares her passion for needle-turn applique and hand-quilting techniques, which give her quilts their contemporary and unique style. Share in Sarah's love for this truly addictive pastime.

This new mini edition of Patch! encapsulates Cath Kidston s new and innovative take on traditional patchwork. Patch! combines the established techniques with a more contemporary approach to the craft. Mixing her own distinctive prints with vintage fabrics, Cath has designed over 30 original and irresistible projects including not just the pieced bedcovers that you might expect but also numerous accessories and homewares - bags, cushions, pillowcases and even a toddler s toy ball and Stanley dog.
There is wide range of techniques from simple machine piecing to more complex patchwork which makes this a wonderful book not only for beginners but also for advanced sewers. The book includes a free needle kit and 12 templates.
With clearly written instructions, explanatory diagrams and detailed colour photographs, Patch! is the worthy successor to the best-selling Make! Sew! and Stitch!

What do quilters want? Quilters want to decorate their homes with beautiful projects that show their craft to the world. Here are nine complete table settings that do just that! From Beginner to Advanced, these sets are arranged by theme - including Movie Night, Let's Party, Wine & Cheese, a Christmas Braided Star - right down to a table topper designed for a Quilting Bee. But it doesn't stop there! A well dressed table isn't just about fabric. The look is completed with a selection of easy-to do paper accessories that match the quilted toppers, mats, coasters, runners and napkins. The table will shine and the compliments will flow! Quilters looking for new and unique table projects will love this book. The hostess who enjoys changing the look of her table to match the theme of the party will find 9 great quilted projects and matching paper accessories. But you don't have to be throwing a party to appreciate the projects in this book. There are themes for every day dining and family evenings at home. And what makes a better wedding or hostess gift than hand made table settings?

Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home. Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from appliqué cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!
Beautiful projects in fresh, contemporary colourways
Achievable for beginners yet with enough intricacy to appeal to more seasoned fabric crafters
Full instructions and illustrations
with templates and tips

Scraps never looked so good! This is improvisational piecing reinvented - learn how to create your own creatively-collaged swatches of fabric in just 15 minutes a day. As you play, you'll sharpen your design skills and learn more about combining colors and prints in new ways. Discover just how distinctive classic blocks like Sawtooth Star or Flying Geese can be, when they're constructed with more spunk and spontaneity!
- Create a unique piece of "made-fabric" in just 15 minutes with Victoria's improvisational scrap-piecing methods
- Learn how to incorporate your made-fabric into traditional quilt blocks, then watch your quilt design emerge
- Includes 11 fun challenge exercises to strengthen your creative muscles, plus a quilt gallery full of inspirational images

Create beautiful items for you and your home using the delightful projects in this book. There are 23 to choose from, including bags, notebooks, pin cushions, pillows, placemats and a handy holder for pens and pencils, all designed and lovingly made by the author, Anne-Pia Godske Rasmussen. Her fresh, contemporary designs and distinctive use of colour have a strong Scandinavian feel, and her techniques are clearly and simply explained through the use of step-by-step instructions, beautifully hand-drawn diagrams and gorgeous photographs. Drawing on traditional patchwork and quilting methods, all the basic techniques, tools and equipment you need are explained fully at the beginning of the book, and there are full-size templates at the back of the book for all those projects that require them.

Be fearless with your free-motion quilting! This intermediate-level guide is filled with 92 modern quilting designs for borders, blocks, and fillers-many are continuous-line. These fun, freeform shapes and lines give an imaginative spark to any quilt. Pebbles, waves, vines, and finials are just a few things that inspire Bethany Pease's hip and doodly designs. Quilting diagrams show you how to put designs together for the best effect. Bethany runs a long-arm business and doodles every chance she gets. She'll also show you how to spot interesting patterns wherever you look to translate into your quilting.

Choose from patchwork, applique and sashiko blocks, organized into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate the skill level and techniques used. All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.

Beginning to intermediate level quilters will love this rich collection of runner designs with concise instructions that guide them through each exciting project.
Several of the provided patterns are reversible, adding an extra layer of functionality to the finished product. Directions for adjusting patterns to fit a specific table, dresser, or trunk are included-ideal for displaying projects in almost any room of the home. As a special bonus, patterns are provided for matching napkins and rings.