American Quiltmaking 1970-2000 Stack-N-Whackier Quilts: Another Magic Stack n Whack Book Hawaiian Applique Folded Fabric Squares and More: Love to Quilt Series Georga Bonesteel's Quiltmaking Legacy Guide to Machine Quilting Helen's Copy and Use Quilting Patterns Off Center Patchwork Rotary Heirloom Quilts The Quilted Cross Quiltscapes Piecefully Amish: Love to Quilt Series Fabric Dyeing for Beginners

Quilt Books from the American Quilter's Society Beautiful full color books on many aspects of Quilting.

American Quiltmaking 1970-2000 BAMERICANQUILTMAKING1970 $25.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

American Quiltmaking 1970-2000 Eleanor Levie This fascinating odyssey through three vital decades in quiltmaking history is lavishly laced with quilt photos and quotes from well-known professionals. The author's journey highlights many of the people, events, and quilts that have brought, and continue to bring, so much pleasure and comfort to quilters' lives. The chapters in this beautiful volume cover the quilting community, the 'fabric explosion,' and the development of piecing, applique, and quilting, rounded out by story quilts, art quilts, and comments on the future of quiltmaking in America. Eleanor Levie, a seasoned quilt book editor, interviewed dozens of quilt teachers, lecturers, judges, authors, and other VIPs to compile this exciting mix of facts, stories, and quilts. It will entertain, enlighten, and inspire quilters for many decades to come. To ensure the accuracy of the information presented, the manuscript was reviewed by a board of professionals, including quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel, who also provided the foreword; quiltmaker, teacher, and historian Gerald Roy; and AQS executive show director, judge, and author Bonnie K. Browning.

Stack-N-Whackier Quilts: Another Magic Stack n Whack Book BSTACKNWACKIER $21.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Stack-N-Whackier Quilts: Another Magic Stack n Whack Book Bethany S. Reynolds Layering and cutting multiple pieces are the hallmark of Bethany's process. Patterns include contemporary and classic choices from: Butterflies, Fans, Flowers, Optical Illusions, and more. *Same easy-to-follow format and charts as 'Stack-n-Whack'. *12 new 'Stack-n-Whack' quilt patterns using three simple methods: Basic Stack-n-Whack, Stack-n-Select, and Magic Mirror-Image.

Hawaiian Applique BHAWAIIANAPP $21.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Hawaiian Applique Vicky Fleming Imagine a paper-cut paradise. The captivating beauty of the Hawaiian Islands unfolds before your eyes with these original Hawaiian designs. Each applique pattern reveals an intricate shape that is representative of the splendor and culture of the islands. Bold graphics, contrasting fabrics, and graceful quilting characterize projects, such as Hibiscus Orchid Lei and Winds of Change. Polynesian design and new quilting patterns allow you to go beyond the typical echo quilting. Awed by the beauty of the islands and fascinated by their handwork, Ms. Fleming began making Hawaiian quilts more than 20 years ago. Over a dozen of her original quilt designs are featured, including an extraordinary variety of folded cutwork patterns and quilting designs that reflect a traditional approach to this style of quiltmaking. A brief overview of Hawaiian quilting and a glossary of Hawaiian terms will help you give special meaning to your quilt creation. Celebrate the history, philosophy, and natural beauty of an alluring locale in this exotic collection of patterns.

Folded Fabric Squares and More: Love to Quilt Series BFOLDEDFABRICSQARES $29.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Folded Fabric Squares and More: Love to Quilt Series Joyce Mori An attractive alternative to piecing traditional patterns! *Discover the fun of folding fabric pieces and make your quilts more visually interesting without adding complex cutting and piecing steps. *Enjoy 15 simple folding techniques, then apply these techniques in 11 fabulous quilt projects. A bonus section includes 5 more folding techniques for endless pattern possibilities. *Realistic, step-by-step illustrations make folding fabric a snap! Each project is complete with yardage, cutting, and sewing instructions. *To illustrate the abundant applications of folded fabric, a colorful gallery showcases photos of blocks and block combinations - all made using the various folding techniques in the book.

Georga Bonesteel's Quiltmaking Legacy BGEORGABONESTEEL $29.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Georga Bonesteel's Quiltmaking Legacy Georga Bonesteel Welcome to Georgia Bonesteel's quilt world. Sprinkled with personal anecdotes and photos, this book is alternately humorous and inspiring, instructive and charming. It tells her story as she shares instructions and patterns for making a number of the beloved projects introduced in her lap quilting television series. From Lap Quilting Your Legacy Quilt to Crazy Patch purses and vests, there is something here for everyone. Some of the charming projects presented include The Ice Cream Quilt, Sashiko Soft Box, Happy Chicken, Weave of Wonder, and more. The Strip Picture Piecing chapter highlights landscaped wall quilts in her trademark, easy-to-sew vertical strips. Well known for pioneering wearable art, Georgia includes a whimsical vest and jacket section, called Get Real Garments. It's like having a private sewing lesson in your home.

Guide to Machine Quilting BGUIDEMACHINEQULT $24.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Guide to Machine Quilting Diane Gaudynski Those who have struggled with machine quilting will be relieved and delighted with the author's step-by-step tour of the world of machine quilting. Ports of call on the tour include fabric selection and preparation, choosing batting and backing fabric, pin basting layers, marking the quilt, thread choice, quilting sequence, walking foot and free-motion quilting, and finishing and washing the quilt. The sections on marking the quilting design and changing bobbin tension are particularly helpful as are the tips on lighting and managing the quilt in the machine. Practice your skills on three charming quilt patterns: Trip Around the World wall quilt, Log Cabin Revisited, and Sixteen Baskets of Mud.

Helen's Copy and Use Quilting Patterns BHELENSCOPY $25.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Helen's Copy and Use Quilting Patterns Helen Squire Sixth in the Dear Helen series, this sequel offers an abundant combination of all new quilting patterns as well as the most popular patterns from previous publications. Categories include Elegant Sets, Continuous Lines, Circular Styles, Fun Patterns, Sashing Strips II, Border Designs, and Background Grids VI. Illustrated examples of when and where to quilt are included. Traditional patterns are adapted for machine or long-arm quilting. Helen also shares her hallmark method of making perfect miters for borders.

Off Center Patchwork BOFFCENTER $21.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Off Center Patchwork Cheryl A. Adam Nothing about the quilts in Off Center Patchwork is difficult. Blocks still have straight seams and easy to cut and assemble patches. Use traditional colors for a traditional-with-a-twist look or experiment with some of the bright, unconventional fabrics on the market today. The possibilities are endless, and the end results are amazing. You'll recognize old friends like Rail Fence, Nine-Patch, Friendship Star, Jacob's Ladder, Double Dutch, Churn Dash, Bear's Paw, and many more in over a dozen exciting quilt projects.

Rotary Heirloom Quilts BROTARYHEIRLOOM $21.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Rotary Heirloom Quilts Nancy B Daniel Armed with your favorite fabrics and the skills to use rotary tools, create more than a dozen stunning quilts in sizes from wallhangings to bed quilts. A blend of traditional templates and rotary techniques offer elegant new and treasured old designs to use, make quickly, and display or give away with pride. Enjoy old favorites like Bear's Paw, Delectable Mountains, Tessellating Stars, and many more traditional patterns in new quilt designs. Laid out in an easy to use format, this volume shows at a glance what is needed to make more than a dozen beautiful quilts. Each project also includes information for recreating the same quilt by using scraps. Tips on using value, color, and contrast to advantage will help elevate your quilts to treasured status.

The Quilted Cross BQUILTEDCROSS $18.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

The Quilted Cross J Michelle Watts Two forms of beauty and expression meet as a fascination with crosses and a love for quilting are combined. In this collection of over two dozen unique patchwork, applique, and embroidery cross patterns, you can experience the intrigue of this alluring symbol. From simple patchwork to beautiful, ornate applique, there is something here to inspire everyone.

Quiltscapes BQUILTSCAPES $19.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Quiltscapes Rebecca Barker In Rebecca Barker's remarkable and colorful paintings, traditional quilts are blended into images of landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, and farm scenes in an imaginative way. Each evokes impressions of the pleasant and positive places that form the patchwork of our lives. Included are the patterns for piecing or appliqueing the blocks depicted in the paintings. Quiltmakers can choose from 24 well loved blocks, such as Whig Rose, Palm Leaf, Rose of Sharon, Wild Rose Wreath, Orange Basket, and Church Windows. Rebecca calls her paintings 'Quiltscapes' because they were inspired by the names of traditional quilt patterns. The author says, 'As an artist, I fully appreciate the composition and design talent it took to create the beautiful quilt patterns. It is my goal to honor the women who created the designs and to teach others the names of the patterns.' Making these historic quilt patterns will be fun for all ages. As an artistic and visual delight, it will also make a great gift for quiltmakers and for those who simply admire beautiful quilts.

Piecefully Amish: Love to Quilt Series BPIECEFULLYAMISH $16.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Piecefully Amish: Love to Quilt Series Connie Kauffman Creating something old or new is up to you with eight quilt projects using pieced and appliqued patterns such as Center Diamond, Nine Patch, Bars, and Shoofly. Solid colors and elaborate quilting are the trademarks of the quilts in this book. General instructions on Amish style quilting are provided.

Fabric Dyeing for Beginners BFABRICDYEINGBEG $19.95 USD Quantity: View Shopping Cart Order by Mail

Fabric Dyeing for Beginners Vimala McClure For the many people who love hand-dyed fabrics but think they are too difficult to make, Vimala McClure presents an easy to do technique that is convenient and gentle on the pocketbook. The author says, 'I use methods that are simple to understand and that can be broken down into steps to be completed on separate days.' Because her dyeing process is done in small batches, there is minimal mess to clean up. Worked in small jars or a plastic bin, luminous fabrics with exciting patterns can be made in a total of two to three hours. Using widely available dye products, which are listed in the resources section, the author provides dye recipes for mixing batches of 12 different colors or, for more variety, 24 colors. She shows how to make intriguing color mixtures, single-color gradations and multiple color gradations. With a cookbook approach and step by step photos, the author demonstrates tie dyeing, Shibori-like dyeing, fold dyeing, and overdyeing, each method illustrated with examples of wonderful fabric swatches and quilt blocks. She also describes how to make simple stencils for sponging or spraying to add pizzazz to any fabric.