Batik Beauties: 18 Stunning Quilts
by Laurie J. Shifrin
Martingale & Company
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Get inspired to play with the brilliant colors and dramatic motifs of batiks! A visual feast of gorgeous batik quilts, plus a range of patterns and techniques, will give you the confidence to stitch up rich, color-splashed designs. Eighteen projects from wall quilts to bed quilts offer a treasure chest of ideas for showcasing batik fabrics. Simple-to-stitch shapes are based on classic quilt-block patterns, plus dazzling border ideas. Learn about the ancient art form of batik, which uses waxes and dyes to make intricate patterns on fabric.

1,000 Great Quilt Blocks
by Maggi McCormick Gordon
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This comprehensive resource of block patterns contains a lifetime of inspiration for quilters of all skill levels! Includes 1,000 block diagrams ranging from familiar favorites to not-so-well-known surprises. Designs are organized by style and include strips, curves, baskets, and even alphabets! Each block features a how-to-do-it piecing guide.

Everyday Embellishments: 8 Fun Quilts to Stitch and Embellish
by M’Liss Rae Hawley
Martingale & Company
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Each of these whimsical wall quilts spotlights a different technique. Quilters will learn new ways to make the most of their sewing machine's special features. Eight projects offer fun step-by-step lessons in quilt construction or embellishment, in smaller project sizes perfect for learning to master each technique. Easy machine methods include strip piecing, fusible applique, and dimensional applique.

Nickel Quilts: Great Designs from 5-Inch Scraps
by Pat Speth and Charlene Thode
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Transform stash fabrics into dazzling scrap quilts with this timesaving technique! Start by cutting 5-inch squares from stash fabrics. Once you have a stack of squares, half the work is done! Choose from 20 big, beautiful patterns that each include directions for three different sizes. Use just eight units to make every quilt in the book; then mix and match them into dozens of other creative settings. Alternate unit sizes are provided for 4- and 6-inch squares for even more options.

Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!)
by Carol Doak
Martingale & Company
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If you haven’t got a clue about quilting, then this is the book for you! Written for beginning quiltmakers (and those who want to brush up on the basics), this title introduces all the tools, supplies, and techniques you need to create simple patchwork quilts. Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand- or machine-stitching skills. Step-by-step illustrations, a friendly, conversational style, and a generous dose of humor keep the learning easy and fun. Treat yourself to an enjoyable, anxiety-free first quilting experience and lay a solid foundation for your quiltmaking with this resource that you’ll turn to again and again.

Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts
by Mary Hickey
Martingale & Company
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Finally--quilts quick enough to finish in time for the baby shower! Heartwarming designs in soft color palettes plus easier ways to make traditional quilt blocks. Ten cuddly baby quilts, nursing pillows and wall quilts include themes for boys and girls, like airplanes, sailboats, baskets, and hearts. Simple sewing techniques are great for beginners and make extra-easy projects for quilting pros.

Garden Party: Applique Quilts That Bloom
by Cynthia Tomaszewski
Martingale & Company
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With this dreamy book, flowers will bloom in any sewing room! Blossoms, vines, and hearts take the spotlight in quilts inspired by the garden. Contains a dozen wall- and lap-quilt patterns that can be made with fusible, freezer-paper, or needle-turn applique. Projects incorporate easy embellishments like exquisite hand embroidered details.

Bright Quilts from Down Under: 15 Color-Charged Projects From Australian Patchwork & Quilting Magazine
Martingale & Company
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Down under, quiltmaking is all about designs that dazzle the eye. These designers take little twists in construction and lots of twists in color to transform traditional blocks into daring quilts. Ten patterns feature updated classics in fresh new colors, including simple projects for beginners and sophisticated designs for pros. An inspiring resource for quilters who are puzzled about how to use bold colors.

Cutting Corners: Quilts with Stitch-and-Trim Triangles
by Joan Hanson
Martingale & Company
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Make triangles the easy way using these inventive techniques to literally cut corners! Create triangle-filled quilts with this clever stitch-and-trim technique. Includes 12 projects plus 24 block designs, all starting with simple squares. Sew blocks that contain triangle shapes quickly and precisely, without ever having to cut or sew an individual triangle! Smaller projects make it fun to use up those cut-off corners.

Two-Color Quilts: Ten Romantic Red Quilts and Ten True-Blue Quilts
by Nancy J. Martin
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The author shares her special "how-to's" for creating 20 crisp red-and-white and blue-and-white quilts that are favorites of quilters and collectors everywhere. Inside, find complete instructions for creating 20 beautiful, high-contrast quilts; pointers on fabric selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, and applique; and a wealth of quilting suggestions and finishing techniques. The book is designed in a fun, topsy-turvy style, boasting but two front covers! Instructions for classic red quilts begin on one cover, while directions for true-blue quilts begin on the other.

Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make
by Barbara J. Eikmeier
Martingale & Company
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These beautiful traditional quilts have been selected and sewn by kids! With 15 dynamic quilt plans and a library of blocks to choose from, children can create a one-of-a-kind quilt that is "big enough to sleep under!" Clearly written for teaching quilting to children, with special advice for teaching children in group settings like summer camps, scout troops, and school groups. Covers all the basics of quiltmaking in a kid-friendly style, from using a sewing machine to rotary cutting and hand quilting. Includes tried-and-true tips for keeping kids’ attention until their projects are finished.

Rose Sampler Supreme
by Rosemary Makhan
Martingale & Company
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Stitch a gorgeous garden bed of roses, vines, and leaves, and create a magnificent heirloom quilt to cherish for generations. If you are a quilter with a desire to become a proficient hand-applique artist, look no further. Includes patterns for 20 dramatic Rose of Sharon blocks (each 14 inches square) and a rose-and-swag border, complete with intricate Dogtooth edgings. Includes instructions for creating an 84" x 100" quilt with all 20 blocks, plus directions for a smaller 12-block quilt. Fully illustrated sections on hand applique, cutting and appliqueing designs, piecing, and quilting.

Play Quilts: Creative Activity Quilts for Kids
by Kristin Kolstad Addison
Martingale & Company
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These delightful quilts aren’t made just for display, they’re made for play! The removable pieces on these fabulous fabric creations include dolls, animals, and other small toys that children can move from spot to spot to play out their own stories. Five interactive quilts for kids include a circus-animal train, sleepover picnic, flight to the moon, and pirate ship. Quick-piecing techniques and fusible applique make for easy construction; movable play pieces attach with simple buttons and elastic loops. Portable play quilts can be packed up for a long trip, spread out for a slumber party, or displayed on a wall or bed for everyday fun.

More Quick Watercolor Quilts
Dina Pappas
Martingale & Company
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Exciting new techniques for elaborate-looking, watercolor-style quilts! The author's fuse, fold, and stitch method allows quilters to sew up to 85 percent fewer seams than traditional watercolor quilts require. Ten gorgeous projects include bed-size quilts, oval quilts, place mats, a table runner, and wall quilts. Even beginners can create fabulous watercolor designs with ease, using a unique combination of fusible interfacing, simple shapes, and a timesaving grid system. Includes ideas for adding charming touches to projects with simple flower appliques.

Japanese Inspirations: 18 Quilted Projects
by Janet Haigh
Martingale & Company
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This extraordinary collection of luxurious accents and gifts will give any decor a sophisticated Japanese look. Inspired by Japanese tradition, each project combines fabrics and motifs of the East with the ease and versatility of Western techniques. Features 20 easy-to-make quilted projects, from small wall hangings and pillows to full-size quilts and room screens. Contains step-by-step chapters arranged by season, presenting a unique set of designs and colors for every time of year. Includes a pattern library with over 50 traditional Japanese motifs to trace, reduce, or enlarge.

Handprint Quilts: Creating Children’s Keepsakes with Paint and Fabric
by Marcia L. Layton
Martingale & Company
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Quilters and kids alike will love these ideas for transforming children’s handprints into a multitude of creative creatures! Use fabric paints and a range of fun embellishments for kid-friendly quilting fun. More than 10 adorable quilts include Circus Fun, Just Us Chickens, and Dinosaur Days. Transform little stamped hands into animals, fish, flowers, and more; then children can decorate their creations with paints and pens, trims, and even googly eyes. Projects are suitable for daycare, church, and scouting groups, and simple enough to do at home.

Flannel Quilts
by Sandy Bonsib
Martingale & Company
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The homespun look and cozy feel of flannels are a current favorite in quilt shops across the nation. This step-by-step guide shows quilters how to create beautiful, colorful quilts featuring a range of flannel fabrics. Quilters unsure about using flannels in their quilts will be inspired by these tips and tricks! Seventeen traditional projects combine quick-pieced patchwork and hand applique with popular flannel styles, including plaids, baby prints, florals, and novelty prints. A complete primer reveals all quilters need to know about stitching flannel quilts, from preshrinking and pressing to mixing flannel weights and incorporating quilting cottons. Large, simple-to-stitch blocks are perfect for mixing and matching in a variety of original settings.

Floral Abundance: Applique Designs Inspired by William Morris
by Rosemary Makhan
Martingale & Company
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This gorgeous book features the talents and techniques of quilt artist Rosemary Makhan, renowned throughout the quilting world for her elaborate applique creations. Five exquisite projects feature lush blossoms, twining vines, and graceful bluebirds in an antique-inspired color palette. Medallion-style quilts, small wall quilts, and elegant pieced border patterns offer a variety of creative options for quilters. Illustrated sections are included for basic freezer-paper applique, cutting and appliqueing designs, quilt top assembly, and finishing techniques.

Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs
by Beth Ann Williams
Martingale & Company
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These all-new timesaving techniques show quilters how to create exquisite, interlacing Celtic patterns more simply and quickly than ever before! Just "baste" designs with fusible web, machine applique with "invisible" stitches, and add dramatic color and texture with decorative threads. A mix of ancient and modern Celtic patterns is provided. Includes complete instructions for 12 beautiful Celtic wall quilts, pillows, and table runners; elegant block, medallion, and border patterns; and tips on making stained-glass style Celtic quilts with ready-made bias strips.

Artful Album Quilts: Applique Inspirations from Traditional Blocks
by Jane Townswick
Martingale & Company
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Extraordinary tricks for flawless applique! Three spectacular album quilts showcase 16 blocks that blend today’s colors and fabrics with the nostalgic style of antique designs. Discover the author's amazing technique for drafting applique templates for antique blocks by taking a few quick measurements from a photo. Includes expert tips for "anchoring" a needle and thread, making the tiniest applique stitches, and sewing the smoothest stems and vines. Bonus: Learn to chieve incredible accuracy in inner and outer points with a simple process that combines regular and reverse applique.

Americana Quilts
by Sandy Bonsib
Martingale & Company
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Quilters will love this collection of simple-to-stitch quilts! Create 10 projects with flags, stars and stripes, even patriotic cats and dogs! Learn how to choose fabrics in the author's country-inspired color palettes. Discover fun ideas for achieving a distinctive folk-art look. Show your American spirit!

40 Bright and Bold Paper-Pieced Blocks: 12-Inch Designs
by Carol Doak
Martingale & Company
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A color-splashed collection of big, beautiful, bold blocks! The author's best color tricks will inspire quilters to be daring with fabric and color. Another extraordinary quilting adventure, all made easy with paper piecing. Includes 40 all-new 12-inch blocks, plus eight projects ranging from wall quilts to bed quilts. Learn how to blend fabrics, colors, and values to make quilt blocks sparkle and pop. Supersmart cutting charts guarantee flawless blocks every time.

Landscape Quilts
by Natalie Sewell & Nancy Zieman
Leisure Arts
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Make gorgeous landscape quilts easily, without patterns or measurements. Find inspiration all around you and learn to select the best nature fabrics. Add garden accessories to landscape quilts, get tips on creating woodland scenes, water, sky, snow and mountains, learn to cut free-form shapes.

Memory Quilts in the Making (For the Love of Quilting)
by Rhonda Richards, editor
Leisure Arts
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This book features easy-to-make album/memory quilts, each featuring the latest rotary cutting and quick-piecing techniques. Using old hankies, photos, school T-shirts and other media, quiltmakers can create an assortment of beautiful quilts. Learn to sew your memories into handkerchief and T-shirt quilts, use photo transfers, and create signature quilts with hand-embroidered names.

Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns
by Patricia Wilens, editor
Leisure Arts
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This is truly the reference guide to quilting, filled with useful information and guidance for traditional and quick piecing, applique, rotary cutting, and more. Includes 101 projects, with time-honored patterns and dozens of fun variations.

Quilter's Complete Guide
by Marianne Fons & Liz Porter
Leisure Arts
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This updated edition has been expanded to include the use of computers, photo transfers, new quick-piecing techniques, and much more.