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Alma Lynne's Country Needlecrafts
Alma Lynne's Country Needlecrafts
Author: Alma Lynne
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 8/19/2008


Cuddly bunnies, rustic bears, sweet angels and jolly Santas come to life in this charming collection of country needlecrafts. Alma Lynne show you how to make cross stitch pictures and pillows, duplicate stitch sweaters, easy dolls and machine applique wallhangings to give as gifts or to decorate your country home.

39 projects, 240 pages


Best-Loved Quilt Patterns
Best-Loved Quilt Patterns
Author: Carol Cook Hagood, Josie E. Lee, Larry Hunter
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 8/19/2008


Full sized patterns of 50 best loved quilt blocks for piecing or applique. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced quilter, you'll find designs to suit your skills and interests. However you choose to use these much loved, traditional patterns, you'll find inspiration her for many hours of delightful quilting.

80 pages


Better Homes and Gardens Special Patchwork
Better Homes and Gardens Special Patchwork
Author: Gerald M. Knox (Editor)
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 8/19/2008


9 Seminole Patchwork designs, Garden Path - Yo-Yo Coverlet, 7 bias applique designs, Paving Stones - Cathedral Window, 5 Shadow Applique for Little Folks designs, English Garden - Broderie Perse, and 6 soft and pretty Trapunto quilting designs.

Better Homes and Garden Books

30 projects, 80 pages


Calendar Quilts
Review Date: 8/19/2008


January - Snowball, February - Cross My Heart, March - Irish Rose, April - Bunny Trail, May - May Baskets, June - Grandpa's ties, July - Stars and Stripes, August - Beach Balls, September - School Daze, October - Falling Leaves, November - Homespun Spools, and December - Hollyberry Star quilts.

96 pages


The Christmas House Thimbleberries BK040
The Christmas House Thimbleberries BK040
Author: Lynette Jensen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 8/20/2008


The Christmas House is our fourth in a series of books featuring charming Santas, angels, snowmen, holiday trims and ornaments, and quilts.

Christmas Countdown Pinwheels, Snow Fun Canisters, Laplander Santa, Mr. Frost E. Snow, Christmas Shelf Trim, Prairie Point Valance, Christmas House Wall Quilt, Cookie Man Santa, Winter Scene Wall Quilt, Apple Place Cards, Prairie Point Garland, Send Snow, Bundle Up Snowman, and Sleigh Ride Tablecloth.

14 projects, 36 pages


Classic Patchwork & Quilting
Classic Patchwork & Quilting
Author: Margit Echols
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 8/19/2008


The unique quilt designs in 'Classic Patchwork & Quilting' were developed by fabric artist and quilter Margit Echols especially for this book.

We are delighted to bring you Margit's lyric designs, which combine fabric and color as only an artist can, to produce works of enduring beauty. Whether you are a beginning quilter or have been quilting for years, we are sure you will be inspired by several of these unusual yet classic projects.

For almost a decade Sedgewood has published full color, hardcover craft books written by accomplished artists and writers who share their designs and provide clear, accurate instructions. We hope you will enjoy 'Classic Patchwork & Quilting', and that the projects you select and make will give you great satisfaction.

28 projects, 144 pages


Colourwash Quilts: A Personal Approach to Design  Technique
Colourwash Quilts: A Personal Approach to Design Technique
Author: Deirdre Amsden
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 8/20/2008


Once you look at quilts through the eyes of this colourwash artist, your view will never be the same.

English quilt artist Deirdre Amsden is widely recognized as the first quilter to develop colourwash techniques. Here is the book that gives you an informative and instructive insight into her distinct style and working methods.

Detailed instructions, beautiful illustrations, learning exercises and lavish color photographs help you easily grasp the important concepts of value, scale and color.

Easy to understand construction methods and techniques take you from cutting to sewing and quilting with no chance for confusion.

Step by step instructions, templates and working plans for seven projects - from a small cushion cover to a bed size quilt - give you a chance to make a proven pattern first before applying Deidre's techniques to your personally designed work of art.

Once you've tried the techniques of Colourwash Quilts, you'll have the skills to become a master at blending, relating and contrasting color, value and texture. We guarantee your view of color in quilts will never be the same.

148 pages


Contemporary Quilting
Contemporary Quilting
Author: Sharon Robinson
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 8/18/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Numerous drawings, outstanding black and white photographs, pages in full color and clear concise text provide you with an exciting introduction to quilting.

Combining basic techniques with a wide variety of examples by contemporary quiltmakers, this book offers all you need to get started. Experienced quiltmakers will respond to the stimulating contemporary designs as well as special features including Seminole piecing, Hawaiian quiltmaking, and a chapter devoted to novelty techniques - folded star, yo-yo, bias strips, and more.

Sharon Robinson, a contemporary quiltmaker whose work has been widely shown, begins with basic materials and tools. She then discusses in detail the necessary techniques to plan, construct and finish your quilt.

Here is a book that will encourage you to explore a traditional craft - with limitless contemporary applications.

Sharon Robinson, BFA, MFA, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California, is a noted artist and teacher. She is the author of 'Contemporary Basketry', also published by Davis Publications.

120 pages, 210 illustrations


Easy Does It Quilts (For the Love of Quilting.)
Easy Does It Quilts (For the Love of Quilting.)
Author: Georgia Bonesteel
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 8/20/2008
Helpful Score: 7


Rodeo Roundup, Baby Cowpoke, King-sized Cowpoke, Calico Crossover, Log Cabin Spin Wallhanging, Quilt of Many Friends, Pillow Collection, Equilateral Love, Check & Double Check, Christmas Double Check Table Runner, Anvil & Stars, Fan Flowers, Cover Lovers' Cats, Brush Up, Diamond Flowers, Cuddle Quilts, Spinwheels, McAllister McPuff, Spooling Around, Antique Bow Tie, Bow Tie Doll Quilt, Recycles Tie Wearables, Ukrainian Dolls, Ukrainian Dolls Wallhanging, Yackety Yack, Tartan Thistle, Tartan Thistle Vest, Quilting Around the World, and Tuxedo Friendship Quilts.

160 pages


Patchwork Quilt Patterns
Patchwork Quilt Patterns
Author: Maggie Malone
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 8/19/2008


More than 100 designs for making your own heirloom quilts.

Quilting is one of the classis American art forms and Patchwork Quilt Patterns is a classic guide to this most creative and satisfying of crafts.

Quilting expert Maggie Malone offers page after page of information that will be invaluable to anyone who wants to create an exquisite patchwork quilt. The general quilting instructions will help you not only with the patterns provided in the book but also with any other quilt you may make.

The book includes a unique and completely original 16 page color coordinated index that shows every quilt in the book by color, so that you can see what it will look like in a given color - and get new ideas on how to use those fabrics you've been saving for something special. Each quilt is marked with the level of difficulty - so you can see at a glance whether you can handle it.

For each of the 115 full size patterns included here you will find a picture of the block; the yardage requirements for the quilt; and the block size and number of pieces per block (which will be especially helpful in case you want to change the size of the quilt). Further hints and suggestions are given to help make the quilting procedure easier and more enjoyable.

If a given pattern has more than one name, the additional names are included, as is any available information about a particular quilt's history as well as any legends that may be associated with the quilt.

Quilters at every level of skill - from those just learning how to cut, piece and sew to those already accomplished at turning out beautiful quilts treasured by family and friends - will find 'Patchwork Quilt Patterns' an invaluable reference and guide. It is the quilting book for anyone who wishes to join the ranks of those who have carried on and enlarged upon this beloved and most satisfying of traditions.


A Quilter's Companion
A Quilter's Companion
Author: Dolores A. Hinson
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 8/20/2008


One Patch Patterns, Two Patch Patterns, Five Patch Patterns, Seven Patch Patterns, Four Patch Patterns, Nine Patch Patterns, Applique Patterns, Border Patterns, Quilting Patterns, and Embroidery Patterns.

150 pieced and applique patterns, 50 border and quilting patterns, 281 pages


A Santa Story Thimbleberries BK005
A Santa Story Thimbleberries BK005
Author: Lynette Jensen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 8/20/2008


What's Cooking Santa, Workshop Santa, Roly Poly Santa, Christmas Whimsies, Star Bright Santa, Sleepy Time Santa, Woodland Santa, Santa Time, Sparkle Stars Ornaments, Stocking Ornaments, Ragball Garland, Ragball Garland, Wreath Napkin Rings, and Christmas Sweets being Ginger Cookies, Marilyn's Ginger Cookie Frosting, Peppernuts, and Almond Rusks.

28 pages


Seasonal Patchwork and Quilting
Seasonal Patchwork and Quilting
Author: Colette Wolff
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 8/18/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Original sewing projects, related by theme to seasonal headings, that utilize a variety of patchwork and quilting techniques. The projects were designed to be decorative but practical, to integrate constructions methods and materials with function, and to be worth the time they will take you to make.

A few of the projects qualify as quick and easy, a few are destined to be heirlooms, some have challenging aspects, but all are within the capabilities of anyone who enjoys a stitchery adventure, who can machine sew a steady seam, handle a needle with moderate dexterity, and follow instructions.

31 projects, 144 pages


Seasonal Quilting: A Year in Stitches
Seasonal Quilting: A Year in Stitches
Author: Cheryl Fall
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 8/18/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Throughout the entire year, you'll have a fabulous collection of quilting projects to choose from - everything from floral quilts in spring to warm, cozy throw pillows in winter.

Each season brings the perfect gift idea for every holiday, birthday, or special occasion! Nothing is too difficult. Just follow the simple techniques for everything from enlarging your pattern to displaying your quilted project, and you'll create a piece that will make you proud for generations to come.

22 projects, 143 pages


Tradition With a Twist: Variations on Your Favorite Quilts
Review Date: 4/8/2010


This is one of my favorite quilt books. Awesome patterns. This is a true prize in your quilting library.


Traditional Quilts from Around the World: 18 Easy Patchwork Quilting and Appliqué Projects to Make by Machine
Review Date: 8/19/2008


African pieced quilt, American log cabin quilt, American windmill quilt, Amish cot quilt, Asian ikat quilt, Australian tailor's quilt, British soldier's quilt, British strippy quilt, Canadian shirting quilt, French boutis quilt, Hawaiian applique wall hanging, Irish chain quilt, Japanese sashiko cushion, Japanese yogi quilt, Pakistani tasselled quilt, Panamanian mola wallhanging, Seminole Indian cushion, and Swedish woollen quilt.

18 designs, 128 pages


The Weekend Quilt
The Weekend Quilt
Author: Leslie Linsley
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/19/2008
Helpful Score: 3


Irish Chain, Fence Rail, Baby Gingham Coverlet, Four Square, Mosaic Square, Windmill, Roman Square, Around the World, Country Roads, Squares and Blocks, Pinwheel, Shadow Quilt, Square Deal, Crossroads, Flying Geese, Harlequin, Spinning Spools, Ohio Star, and Sampler quilt designs.

19 designs, 160 pages

Hardcover, no dust jacket, not sure if there ever was one. A few pencil notations that someone put in along the way and I am leaving them in as I think they are sweet.


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