General Quilting Books
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Melon Block Book

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MBB-100

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This book uses the Melon Block Template. The template is only three pieces, easy-to-use,  and  in the book you'll find 18 different quilt patterns. Also shown are step by step instructions on how to use the placement lines to give you even more creative options. This template is fun to use because you can make such a variety of quilts and it is easy!  96 full color pages

ABC's of Longarm Quilting

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ABQ-100

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Learn everything you need to know about longarm quilting! Patricia Barry, a leading quilter, shows you everything you need to know from basic techniques to advanced tips, sharing terms, ideas, and beautiful projects along the way! Designed for the professional quilter, I found many tips and ideas to help teach those with domestic quilting machines and frames as well.

Crazy Curves Book

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CCB-100

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You’ll never get tired of this one easy pattern - you’ll find so many ideas and variations you’re creativity will be inspired! Although this is a traditional block, the quilts you’ll see here are fresh and exciting. You’ll learn the easy way to sew curves, and give your quilt the look of being complex - even when it’s simple! Colour pictures of 14 quilts will motivate and inspire you. Use with the companion templates.

Cool Girls Quilt

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CGQ-200

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These quick quilts and gifts are perfect for teens and tweens with a funky fashion sense - and a craving to get creative! Make six quilts plus 14 gift items with easy patchwork, appliqué, beading, and embroidery. Choose from a music-player case, a table runner, a pillow, greeting cards, and much more. Beginner’s sewing basics are included too.

Charmed: A Fresh Twist on Charm Squares

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CH-100

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You'll be "charmed" by these charm quilts that let you bend the rules! Capture the spirit of traditional charm quilts with this inventive twist on a time-honored style of quiltmaking. Choose from seven projects that spotlight a classic, scrappy look. You'll find special tips for amassing your own collection of charm squares!

Drunkard's Path: Stepping Beyond

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DPS-100

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Step beyond the traditional Drunkard’s Path using your Cut A Round template and this new book from Cheryl Phillips. Cheryl will teach you the easy way to curved piecing, and take the Drunkard’s Path block onto a new and different route. Includes easy-to-follow instructions and a beautiful gallery of design inspiration.

Design Workshop

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DWS-100

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Ruth McDowell, master piecer, teaches you to design unforgettable art quilts! You’ll learn how to transform images from nature or your own imagination into multifaceted works of art. Detailed design exercises are included along with illustrated discussions on very step of the design process - and you’ll love the beautiful photo gallery as well.

Fat Quarter Frenzy Two

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FQF-300

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Here is the eagerly awaited sequel, filled with a bundle of enticing projects! The fast and fun quilts in this book use up those irresistible fat quarters that we all love. You’ll find a variety of quick quilts and some fast four-fat quarter gems, all with easy cutting layouts and blocks that will generate a multitude of design possibilities.

Follow the Line Quilting Designs Volume 3

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FTL-200

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Mary is back with her third volume of continuous-line quilting designs. Simply trace, transfer, and sew to create gorgeous motifs on your quilts. This is an all-new collection of 20 pattern groups featuring full-sized coordinating designs for blocks and borders. Complete how-to’s included.

Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs

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FTL-100

 

This book of full-size quilting patterns for blocks and borders is just what quilters need to "quilt as desired"! No guesswork is needed - simply trace, transfer and sew the enclosed patterns to create gorgeous continuous-line quilting designs. Patterns can be used on a home sewing machine, a long-arm quilting machine, or even by hand quilters. Also includes bonus 1" wide designs that are perfect for narrow borders and sashing.

Twice Quilted - Continuous-Line Quilting Designs

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TQQ-100

 

These easy-to-follow continuous line quilting patterns will give a stunning finish to any project. Forty designs are included to use on their own, or to combine to quilt two interlacing motifs in different colours. Enclosed booklet gives complete instructions for use.

Help! I Married a Quilter

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HMQ-300
Let the truth about quilters be known in this hilarious glimpse of the quilting world from a non-quilter’s perspective! Mark’s journey with “The Quilter” began as soon as he said the words, “I Do”. After 17 years of marriage, he could remain silent no longer. Mark exposes the idiosyncrasies and jargon of quilting, recognizing the love and dedication quilters have for their art. A perfect gift for quilers and their loved ones alike!

Lickety Split Quilts for Little Ones

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LSQ-200

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When the baby shower is looming, rely on "lickety-split" quilts! Whip up a quilt for a newborn, toddler, or even a kid at heart in no time. Large traditional quilt blocks require less cutting, fewer seams, and just a few fun fabrics. Choose from 15 beginner-friendly quilts that feature butterflies, ducks, stars, bugs, plus classic quilt-block motifs .

Mosaic Picture Quilts

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MPQ-100

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Transform your favorite photos into amazing pieces of quilted art! With fabric as your palette, you can create wall quilts from photos of landscapes, flowers, people—and get results that resemble gorgeous watercolor paintings. You can learn this easy, square by square technique with five step-by-step projects!

Quilt with Confidence

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QWC-200

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If you’re a beginning or aspiring quilter, you’ll want to let Nancy Zieman walk you through the basics, including selecting tools to get started, organizing an effective quilting area, fabric and batting choices, rotary cutting techniques, seaming and much more right through to the binding process. Included are a number of blocks and projects, all illustrated beautifully!

Rectangle Pizzazz

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RPZ-100

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Have fun with rectangles! They’re easy to cut, easy to sew - no points to match - but no one will ever guess when you show off the finished quilts. This book has great ideas for working with quilt panels or large-scale prints. The simple construction techniques combined with fabulous fabrics will yield dramatic quilts.

9-Patch Pizzazz

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NPP-100

 

Combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You won't be able to make just one of these! This is a great beginner book for quilts that don't have that "beginner look"!

Ricky Tims Rhapsody Quilts

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RTR-100

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You can make your own one-of-a-kind contemporary quilts with a traditional flair - let Ricky Tims show you how! You’ll learn to designs, choose fabrics, and make templates for these beauties. You can handle curves easily with Ricky’s techniques, and learn his secrets for enhancing your designs with appliqué. Includes a beautiful gallery of Rhapsody quilts as well.

A Gathered Garden

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AGG-100
Learn to create delightful 3-D flowers to decorate quilts, gift boxes, and other craft projects with best-selling author Carol Armstrong. Includes 15 fun, creative quilt and craft projects plus BONUS design variations. .

Machine Applique Made Easy

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MAE-100

Learn machine appliqué in six fast and easy projects. You’ll learn all the basics from Jean Wells, one of the best-loved quilt teachers in America.