Quilts category: 927 books
Beyond the Battlefield
14 Scrappy Civil War Quilts
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2019
From beloved design team Country Threads comes this all-new collection of patterns inspired by quilts from the Civil War era. Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene's signature make-do style comes to life in 14 quilts, from small, simple tributes to larger quilts featuring hundreds of scrap fabrics. Projects...
Modern Plus Sign Quilts
16 Dynamic Projects, A Variety of Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018
Add to your quilting repertoire with the universally popular plus sign! These 16 bold, graphic designs range from modern to traditional, with something for every skill level and style. Detailed instructions and illustrations walk confident beginners and intermediate quilters through traditional piecing,...
Start with Strips
13 Colorful Quilts from 2-1/2" Strips
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
You'll want to stand back to admire the fabulous quilts you finish! Master scrap quilter and Instagram sensation Susan Ache (yardgrl60) shares her secrets for creating gorgeous, colorful quilts--and they all start with 2¬Ω" fabric strips. Once you learn Susan's tricks for sorting strips, you'll...
by Annies
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
You won't believe how easy these quilts can be with the help of a rulerThe perfect book for the busy quilter looking for ways to cut time and simplify construction of quilts, this book uses four basic rulers to make beautiful quilts with ease. It provides the support patterns for four of the most...
Wonderful One-Patch Quilts
20 Projects from Triangles, Half-Hexagons, Diamonds & More
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
What can you sew with a 60° ruler and a simple, repeated shape? The possibilities are endless! Favorite authors Sara Nephew and Marci Baker are back with 20 beautifully bold one-patch quilts made from triangles, half-hexagons, diamonds, and more. With their eye-catching color placement and clever pieced...
Countdown to Christmas
Quilts and More That Span the Seasons
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2019
Best-selling author Susan Ache returns with a dozen spectacular quilts for Christmas. And most can be displayed year-round!
Many quilters want to decorate with Christmas quilts during the holidays--but who wants to pack them away for 11 months of the year? Softer shades of red and green suit...
Quilts Are Forever
A Patchwork Collection of Inspirational Stories
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010
QUILTS -- PIECES OF FABRIC SEWN TOGETHER LIKE MOMENTS IN TIME, AS HANDMADE AS LIFE ITSELF
Every quilt has a story to tell, an endearing story that lasts forever. Whether it is a craft-fair find, a generations-old family heirloom, or an art collector's most prized piece, quilts warm our bodies...
Hidden in Plain View
A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2011
The fascinating story of a friendship, a lost tradition, and an incredible discovery, revealing how enslaved men and women made encoded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad.
In Hidden in Plain View, historian Jacqueline Tobin and scholar Raymond Dobard...
Midnight Quilts
11 Sparkling Projects to Light Up the Night
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Black is the new neutral. Learn how to use black and other dark fabrics as the contrasting color in your pieced quilts. Favorite blocks like Log Cabin, Pinwheel, and Bear's Paw will glow like you've never seen before! Includes a useful chapter with the basics you need for making these projects just perfect-learn...
Modern Quilts
Designs of the New Century
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Admire large, color photographs of the best modern quilting has to offer—more than 200 quilts curated by the Modern Quilt Guild. From the Amish and Gee’s Bend to the first use of the word "modern” in quilting, trace the history of modern quilts and learn about hallmarks of the genre in a concise...
Crazy Quilts
History - Techniques - Embroidery Motifs
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2011
"Here's your chance to get up close and personal with an amazing collections of crazies!" - Quilter's Newsletter Magazine.
Made from the finest silks, satins, and velvets and stitched together with elaborate embroidery, the crazy quilt is a testament to quilters’ rich imagination...
More Twist-and-Turn Bargello Quilts
Strip Piece 10 New Projects
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2013
Quilters keep asking for more of Eileen Wright's fascinating bargello quilts that seem to wiggle, bend, twist, and turn. With this stunning collection, she brilliantly answers the call. Check out the gallery!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of 10 new bargello projects ranging in size from a bed...
Simple Quilts from Me and My Sister Designs
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2013
Known for their exciting use of color in quick and easy quilts, sisters Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson present a value-packed collection of popular projects.
Select from 12 strikingly simple quilts and recharge your creative batteries
Discover skill-building projects that move from squares...
City Quilts
12 Dramatic Projects Inspired By Urban Views
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2010
Discover Endless Design Possibilities in Everything from Parks to Parking Lots! Create city-inspired quilts by piecing together simple geometric shapes. Beginner-friendly project designs are inspired by modern urban architecture and landscapes. Learn how to achieve dramatic looks with more effective...