Books On: Quilting

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atozQuilts A to Z : 26 techniques every quilter should know / by Linda Causee.  Well-known quilter Linda Causee has come up with a fresh idea that’s smart and fun. These 26 lovely quilts–one for each letter of the alphabet–not only make wonderful projects, they teach too! Every letter stands for a new quilting technique, including A for Appliqué, F for Foundation Piecing, P for Postage Stamp Quilts, and Z for Zig-Zag. Plus, there’s a fascinating history on each quilt, as well as a materials list, instructions for cutting and piecing, and numerous illustrations that provide easy-to-follow guidance. Full-page beauty shots display the completed quilts in all their colorful splendor. Among the unique designs: a quilt created entirely out of borders, a crazy quilt that shows off needlework skills, and a nature-themed Hawaiian quilt.

Eye-catching quilts : 16 designs from the experts at Quiltmaker magazine.  Treat yourself to a rich collection of 16 dazzling quilts! The talented staff at Quiltmaker presents an array of styles ranging from traditional to modern, including everything from Dresden plates to pinwheels, triangles, and scrappy designs.  Indulge your love of fabric with batiks, brights, reproduction prints, tone-on-tones, and more. Find tips and techniques throughout from the experts at Quiltmaker; full-sized templates and patterns are include. Be inspired by the quilting-design pattern shown for each project; most projects also include alternate color options

scrapScrap-o-lator quilts & more / by Dianne Springer. / by Dianne Springer     What quilter doesn’t need a scrap-o-lator to deal with all her scraps? Dianne made four fabulous scrappy quilts but had barely made a dent in her scrap pile, so she decorated her table with a runner and reversible placemats. More scraps remained. She sewed a lamp shade. More scraps. She stopped sewing and started gluing. A rug, a mirror, a folding chair, another lamp, a mailbox, and one piggy bank later, she gave up trying to scrape the bottom of her scrap baskets and wrote this book. Now anyone can make these 13 scrap-o-lator projects.
modernModern patchwork : 12 quilts to take you beyond the basics / Elizabeth Hartman. / Elizabeth Hartman    Ready for the next level of creative patchwork? Expand your skills with new designs and techniques from the best-selling author of The Practical Guide to Patchwork, Elizabeth Hartman. She s back with brand new quilts bring her innovative style into your home. Projects are bold, bright, graphic, and designed to give modern quilters new challenges. Learn new skills like curved seam piecing and create your best modern quilt yet. Each project shows additional colorways have fun with all your favorite fabrics. Make your next modern quilt even more sophisticated and beautiful; something you will use and cherish for years to come