Foundation-Pieced Quilts: 14
Favorites from Quiltmaker Magazine

Quiltmaker magazine brings us some of the most creative
foundation-pieced projects from an impressive list of designers.
With 14 quilts ranging from whimsical to pictorial and geometric
to floral, there's something for everyone.

There are easy and challenging projects and include bed quilts,
wall hangings, kid's quilts, a table runner, and a tree skirt.

Along with clear, step-by-step directions, many projects
also include alternate-color way illustrations as well.

Cost: $ 24.99

100 Any Size Appliqué Blocks
by Linda Causee

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the hardest part
of your appliqué project is probably getting the template.
This book has an accompanying CD to help you. Just pop
the CD in your computer, select the size block you want,
and print all the templates you need.

Cost: $ 17.95

fast, fusible FLOWER QUILTS
by Nancy Mahoney

Here's a great collection of 11 beautiful, easy-to-make
projects.You will create gorgeous flower motifs from such
recognizable botanicals as dogwoods, daisies, amaryllis
and more.

With these patterns, you can make wonderful wall hangings,
lap quilts, twin sized quilts, and even find full-sized patterns
for easy tracing onto fusible web.

Cost: $ 24.95

Beautiful Botanicals
by Deborah Kemball

This book includes 45 gorgeous appliqué flowers and
14 quilt projects. You can't go wrong adding this to your
collection.

The projects include pillows, table runners, and small tapestry-
style quilts and wall hangings. And you get full-size templates
for45 appliqué flowers, 2 butterflies, and 5 borders.

Stitch the projects as shown or mix-and-match to create your
own unique quilt.

Cost: $ 29.95

Nature's Beauty in Appliqué : Pretty and Practical Projects
by Susan Taylor Propst

Propst brings us yet another gorgeous new collection of
nature-inspired appliqué designs. In this book, you get
9 small projects with designs from daffodils and tulips to
hosts and ivy.

She includes step-by-step instructions and you have option
of using the hand or fusible appliqué technique. Or you can
even make your projects with theme prints or preprinted panels.

Cost: $ 27.99

The quilting experts at That Patchwork Place
present contemporary, unique quilts that baby
can grow up with and still love hauling around
as a preschooler.

• Use precuts or cut 2 1/2" strips from your stash
• Select from 14 quilts in a wide variety of styles
• Follow step-by-step instructions

Cost: $24.99

Kristine Poor presents 16 designs for such varied
things as

• Stroll and Go Tote
• Pacifier Keeper
• Bottle Holder
• Changing Pad
• Car Organizer
• Soft Blocks
• Star of the Day Bib
• Diaper Daypack
• Quilts and Receiving Blankets
• …and more!

Just like the books says…all your baby
necessities.

Cost: $16.95

The seven clever creations in this Tammy Tadd quilt collection are just right for wrapping little ones in homemade love. From bears and bugs to stars and pinwheels, these patterns are just delightful.

Simple to piece blocks and fun to stitch appliqués will keep you busy quilting for all the expecting mothers you know. You'll be guided every step of the way by clear instructions and full-size patterns.

Below are just two of the seven quilts patterns.

Cost: $14.95

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Susanne Woods and Design Collective brings you 24 projects to anticipate and celebrate your favorite special events.

Make one for Christmas, Chanukah, the first day of school, a new baby, and many more occasions.

Learn innovative sewing and embellishing techniques using felt, ribbon, and other materials.

This book also include a few no-sew projects you can make in just a couple of hours.

Cost: $15.95

AQS Guide to Quilt Care.

The American Quilters Society has produced this practical little book. Whether you make, collect, or receive quilts, taking care of them is important. AQS-certified quilt appraisers Bobbie A. Aug, Carol Butzke, Linda Honsberger, & Gerald Roy, along with insurance & quilt history professionals contributed up-to-date information about caring for your quilts.

In addition to essential cleaning care guidance, you'll get information on restoring/repairing, shipping, displaying, and insuring quilts.

Cost: $9.95

This book includes 16 artful appliqué projects
inspired by digital photographs.

You also get tips on shooting better photos
and techniques, like thread sketching, for making
truly artistic quilts.

Knapp shows you how to use unusual materials,
like foils and paints, to achieve your very own
fabric art masterpiece.

So, try your hand at bringing your photos to
life in a quilt.

Cost: $ 27.95

The Smith have a wealth of information to help you
create a quilt using your own, one-of-a-kind printed
fabric.

In additional to the basics--the equipment you'll need
and how to get great images and color on fabrics--Secrets
of Digital Quilting will tell you

• How to add design materials to enhance your fabric
• Design and construction techniques
• How to use old photos
• How to capture a collage
• About layering for effects and color
• How to add drawing and shading on fabrics
• About using silks and sheers
• …and so much more!

With 8 projects and 25 techniques, you can't go wrong
with this book.

Costs: $ 27.95

Four-Patch Frolic: Quilts from 5" and 10" Squares

Cost: $24.99

Debbie Bates and Liz Kettle tell you everything you wanted to know about threads but were too timid to ask.

This truly is a complete visual guide to thread techniques and creativity.

In this one book, you get information on:
• The nuts bolts of threads, supplies & tools
• Thread in quilting
• Thread as paint
• Thread as texture
• Thread as ornament
• Thread as structure
• Thread as embellishment
• And thread projects.

The photos enhance the step-by-step instructions with clear details. And the authors include practice pages so you can create your personal library of examples.

Cost: $29.95

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These stunning quilts are easy for everyone. Just stitch your strip sets and cut them using a right-angle triangle ruler to create each mesmerizing design.

Strip-Smart Quilts includes a Table of Contents
with clear, color pictures of each pattern.

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This book also:
• Presents a super-easy triangle technique
• Provides options--use precut strips, fat quarters, or yardage
• Lets you create a scrappy quilt or a design with a more controlled look.

Cost: $24.99