If you're looking for a great quilt that won't take you forever and isn't super complicated, this eBook is definitely for you. Easy Quilt Patterns 11 Applique Quilt Patterns Quick Quilts is a great resource from some amazing quilts that are very simple to create. You'll love the funky patterns and unique quilts. Learn how to applique on a quilt..
What exactly is appliqué? It’s a method of sewing one layer of fabric cut in a specific shape or pattern over another layer of fabric to form a decorative design. It’s a way of decorating any item or piece of clothing, using your own designs or commercial designs. Appliqué can be used to decorate bed and table linen, curtains, children’s and..
Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored..
Add a lively touch of nature to your quilting with this massive collection of realistic flora and fauna appliqué designs.
Carol Armstrong's stunning garden quilts and true-to-life critters have changed the way we appliqué. Now her best work is featured together in a single volume—a treasure trove of appliqué delights! Sew one..
Meet Benni Harper…a spirited ex-cowgirl, quilter, and folk-art expert who’s staking out her own corner of the contemporary American West. She’s got an eye for murderous designs—and a talent for piecing together the most complex and cold-blooded crimes.
When Benni’s stepson announces his plans to marry into the wealthy, influential Brown..
Benni and her relatives and friends are gathered for the family's annual barbecue and cattle roundup. Among the guests is Shelby Johnson, a young photography student from a wealthy Chicago family. In Benni she finds a favorite subject and a new friend. But when the young woman's body is discovered on the ranch the next morning, Benni's closest relatives..
Go beyond basic scrap quilts with this guide to turning fabric bits snips into striking modern art quilts—featuring 8 quick and easy projects.
In Scrappy Bits Applique, fabric designer and quilt artist Shannon Brinkley shares her secrets to putting sewing room scraps to use. With her easy stitching and collage techniques,..
“There's more to felted wool appliqué than folk art, as needle artist Tirico demonstrates in this collection of colorful projects.” —Library Journal
Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery skills to the..
Practice taking color and design risks with an inside look at the process of Australia’s renowned quilting designer and owner of Material Obsession.
Explore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand appliqué is the perfect medium for..
“Spectacular! . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about how to go about creating appliqué can be found within the pages of this book.” —The Appliqué Society Newsletter
In this newly updated version of The New Appliqué Sampler from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, you’ll find all the latest..
Create stunning wall quilts, table toppers, and pillows using wool appliqué with these projects by the bestselling author of Calendar Quilts.
Cozy up to wool appliqué with fifty colorful garden blocks to mix and match! Bestselling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool appliqué projects to teach you embroidery basics..
“Inspired by the still astonishing quilts made from the 1920s through the 1940s in Emporia, Kansas . . . world-renowned for their design and workmanship.” —Publishers Weekly
Between 1925 and 1945, women from Emporia, Kansas, created some of the twentieth-century’s most memorable appliqué quilts. Their..
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Craftspeople who admire striking Indian designs can now create beautiful, colorful beadwork originated by the Chippewa, Iroquois, Pawnee, Seminole, Winnebago, and other American Indian tribes.
This book is a complete guide to this time-honored handicraft, offering step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and 71 tribal designs for two types of..
Master the art of wool appliqué with this step-by-step guide featuring a range of projects by some of today’s top designers.
From traditional pincushions to playful embellishments on a contemporary blue jean jacket, this delightful book offers something for everyone. The 16 featured projects present a full range of challenges for..
Discover the secret behind show-stopping painterly quilts: “Invaluable advice on creating successful compositions.” —Machine Quilting Unlimited
Grace Errea and Meridith Osterfeld share their art quilting expertise by demonstrating the impact of value on a quilt—it creates a focal point, develops dimensionality,..
Includes practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions - perfect for both novice and experienced quilters.
Quilting: Appliqué with bias strips by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of the appliqué technique. Mastering this technique can be a challenge, and this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, with Sarah's..
Enjoy wool appliqué all year round with 12 seasonal projects from the bestselling author of Wool Appliqué Folk Art.
Rebekah L. Smith’s Americana aesthetic, although very true to early decorative arts, will look great in many homes today. Presented in a lovely antique color palette, these simple and elegant projects include..
Find profitable new outlets for selling your crafts.
Selling crafts online is a successful trend, but this book explores so many other avenues for casual and active indie crafters, and teaches them how to work more efficiently, manage inventory, and find and utilize all outlets for selling their work. Clear, concise instructions on..
The Yellow House meets Hidden in Plain View in this multigenerational memoir that celebrates African American quilting, family, and honoring the past.
At age four, Phyllis Biffle Elmore was plucked off her front porch in Detroit and dropped on her grandmother Lula Horn’s doorstep in rural Alabama. Phyllis felt utterly..
Everything you need to teach yourself how to knit, from casting on to creating your own designs.
This new edition of DK's knitting bible takes you from beginner to expert, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 stitch patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable..
Who doesn’t love a garland? Lisa Gentry presents Hooked on Appliques & Garlands an eBook that includes 66 cute, clever, easy and quick crocheted motifs which can be mixed and matched to create your own festive and fun designs. Whether for holidays, special occasions or just every day, there is something for everyone. They are simple to make, require..
Inspired fabrics and designs await you in Quilts From the House of Tula Pink!
Welcome to the world of cutting-edge fabric designer Tula Pink, where clever quilts show off fanciful fabric, and your imagination can be let out to play. Featuring fabrics that you know and love, Tula offers 20 patterns with her signature flair for..
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“A wonderful way to bring more beauty into your life . . . sophisticated floral appliqué projects, varying in size from pillows to quilts.” —The Professional Quilter Magazine
Plant an indoor garden with a bounty of lyrical appliqué designs. All the project patterns are interchangeable, so you can create endless..
