Quilt outside your comfort zone! The must-have project book for dedicated and intermediate quilters 14 step-by-step projects combine fabrics from different lines and genres to encourage mixing and matching 4 sidebar features for every pattern: Leap of Faith suggestions, Confidence Booster tips, Color Lessons with alternative colorations, and Fearless Takeaways lists Insightful guidance teaches you how to transfer traditional blocks to modern quilts with skill and confidence This essential project book is designed to push boundaries and build your self-assurance so you can discover a new world of possibility! The projects, directions, and tips inside will inspire you to transfer your traditional blocks to beautiful modern quilts. With these 14 step-by-step projects that combine fabrics from different lines and genres, providing clear guidelines to encourage your own mixing and matching, you'll no longer fear the play between fabrics and colors! For each pattern, there are four sidebar features to encourage your experimentation: Leap of Faith motivators to give you a concrete suggestion on how to conquer a possible fear. Confidence Booster tips to address common concerns about each technique, from construction challenges to adapting different palettes to the project. Color Lesson suggestions to visualize how the quilt will look using different colorways. Fearless Takeaway lists to highlight the main concepts that you can apply to future projects. From incorporating negative space to manipulating traditional blocks into modern settings, you'll gain the skills to confidently choose, improvise, and embrace your own sense of style. Author Sarah J. Maxwell, an Aurifil designer, is the perfect teacher to help you reach your fullest quilting potential! Sarah is also a fabric and pattern designer for Studio 37 Fabrics with countless quilts to her credit. Her work has been regularly featured in both McCall's Quilting and McCall's Quick Quilts for the past several years, as well as Make Modern, Simply Moderne, American Patchwork & Quilting, Quilts & More, and many other magazines. Boost your confidence, quilt outside your comfort zone, and be bold in your future quilting projects with Fearless with Fabric Fresh Quilts from Traditional Blocks!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 31-01-2020

See what one simple block can really do and build your skills one quilt at a time! Learn how to incorporate a partially foundation-pieced component into a regular pieced quilt with Creative Block Quilts. Further your skills as you work with one magical block to create 10 beautiful quilts that require different techniques and slowly increase in difficulty. With step-by-step instructions and coordinating diagrams and illustrations to guide you along the way, this is a must-have guide to creating stunning, intricate quilts using just one easy block! Written by independent designer who specializes in easy-to-complete quilting projects using embellishments, Deborah G. Stanley, and fabric designer and award-winning quilt author, Linda J. Hahn.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 72

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 07-04-2020

Art Quilts Made Easy is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting. Including chapters on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines and basic tools and featuring an overview of the entire art quilting process, you'll be ready to get quilting! With 12 landscape designs that capture beautiful botanicals and animals, the helpful illustrations and diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions will lead to an inspirational gallery of completed quilts.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 15-11-2022

Easy and fun for everyone of all ages, learn everything you need to know about the timeless craft of making rag rugs! No loom, no machines, and no crocheting required, this engaging and accessible project guide will show you step-by-step how to make beautiful rag rug crafts completely by hand from start to finish. Opening with complete overviews on five different rug-making techniques - from rug hooking and punch needle rugs to prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs - you'll then learn how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is then included for you finally make your very own handmade floor rugs, pillows, wall hangings, and more! Upcycle scrap materials and fabrics into beautiful rugs as you discover and fall in love with this sustainable craft!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 148

Dimensions: 215 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 22-08-2023

A creative guide that's perfect forboth quilters and crafters, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 hoop-framed block designs of varying sizes. Learn how to create these stunning wall hangings with step-by-step instructions on how to add hand embroidery and other embellishments. A great way to use up scrap fabric whilst making something beautiful without committing to an entire quilt!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 23-08-2022

When it comes to using paper in your quilt designs, there are two techniques you can use: English paper piecing (EPP), or foundation paper piecing (FPP). Normally, quilters are devoted to a particular paper piecing camp, but for those on the fence or anyone interested in trying and mastering both, Ultimate Paper Piecing Reference Guide is the perfect quilting resource! A hardworking guide to both types of piecing, this quilt book covers it all and provides the tools and techniques, along with both simple and intricate block designs, for both EPP and FPP. With detailed step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, this is the reference guide you'll continue to turn to as you learn and refresh your paper piecing skillset! Author Carolina Moore is an award-winning quilter, pattern designer, author, and brand ambassador. Known for her popular blog, Always Expect Moore, YouTube channel, and business Carolina Moore Patterns, she is also a quilting innovator who invented the Spot on Dot and the Boxed Bag Template. With a focus on learning both types of paper-piecing, this book is perfect for quilters who are seeking an all-in-one paper piecing guide that includes both in one comprehensive resource!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 26-09-2023

Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you’re looking for fresh, new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and slowly introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won’t be able to find anywhere else! Filled with personality, color, and original charm, follow step-by-step instructions and skill-building tutorials to create a collection of adorable crochet projects, from a beehive mobile and a kitchen play mat to toys, buntings, beanies, scarves, and more!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 274 mm

Publication Date: 02-02-2021

Containing visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliquer's techniques, this updated, award-winning classic features two new projects and information on wool applique preparation and stitching, hand applique, and updated tools. With chapters on getting started, grasping the basics, understanding the equipment, selecting the right supplies, and learning all about applique, you'll then progress into 10 creative projects. Including step-by-step tutorials and over 550 photos and illustrations to practice applique, this is the ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all! Author Janet Pittman has been designing quilts for 20 years and has won awards for both her quilts and her books, including this one!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 15-10-2019

Make the most of the fabric you have and the fabric you want! Featuring 10 quilt patterns and two options for each - one "stash" and one "cash" - decide whether you want to use up your fabric scraps or the new yardage you just bought. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, helpful diagrams, and other helpful tips, Quilting with Stash or Cash offers so much to love with 20 total quilt designs and possibilities. You'll also learn different ways to piece traditional quilt blocks for easy construction, make your stash fabrics work with patterns, cut and sort your scraps, add sashing and borders, and other techniques to strengthen your quilting skills. Also included with brand new patterns are the latest fabric collections you'll find irresistible!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 24-08-2021

The ultimate pocket guide to quilting by nationally-known quilting authority Penny Haren, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks on equipment, short cuts, organization, color, patterns, machine quilting, and more! Providing 101 great tips for beginning quilters but also filled with new information for experienced quilters, there's something for everyone to try! Written by a nationally-known quilting trade speaker, columnist, and consultant, author Penny Haren shares her expert knowledge and teaches you all the tricks of the trade in this convenient and compact pocket guide!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 102 x 152 mm

Publication Date: 15-10-2019