Crisp, calm, and captivating--experience the magic of blue & white! From the editors of the best seller Red & White Quilts comes a fresh take on another timeless color combination. Thirteen dreamy quilts from famed designers and collectors include a mix of exciting new designs and sentimental favorites, and three antique treasures to remake using today's fabrics and techniques. From traditional Nine Patch and Album quilts to the pinnacle of patchwork, Tree of Life, enjoy spectacular blue & white quilts from: Lissa Alexander . Lisa Bongean . Julie Hendricksen . Sherri McConnell . Camille Roskelley . Laurie Simpson . Helen Stubbings . Debbie Roberts . Jill Shaulis . Nancy Mahoney . Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison You'll be captivated by the creations that come from this humble two-color palette, as quilters have been for generations. It's an eternal classic that never goes out of style.

From the pages of McCall's Quilting, these beautiful projects bring a new freshness to favorite color combinations. Enjoy 17 sparkling designs that are sure to please anyone looking for traditional, pretty projects at a great value. Features classic red-and-white and blue-and-white designs, plus scrappy red-white-and-blue quilts Includes themes ranging from springtime gardens to pinwheels to stars Features both patchwork and applique designs in crisp, clean colors

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Reveling in classic blue and white, acclaimed author and designer Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares inspiring quilts photographed in a cabin nestled on a snow-capped mountain. Each of the 16 patterns captures Edyta's signature style, and with her guidance, you, too, can create these stunning two-color quilts.

Turn something old into something new... with all things blue! The blue-and-white quilt is one of the most desired antiques, and many can still be found in good condition. Preserve and honor history with 15 traditional blue-quilt patterns made from reproduction fabrics. Discover the progression of blue quilts through the Civil War years, from the first indigo fabrics to synthetic dyes. Create heirlooms from traditional blocks with this valuable book of pieced quilts for beginners.

Author and designer Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares dozens of antique quilts in a gallery of inspiring photos and follows with patterns for 17 quilt designs. Mixed in with the stunning array of quilts and patterns are photographs taken in and around Edyta's home in southern California

Here are bargello quilts like you've never seen them before! Instead of streaking up and down, these 11 designs wave, twist, and curve to create beautiful shapes with incredible movement. Eileen's techniques use the efficiency of strip piecing to make truly mesmerizing modern designs. You'll create strip sets, slice and dice them, and arrange the values using a number chart for flawless results. A gorgeous gallery is included.

Expect the unexpected in this wonderful new collection of black-and-white quilts from the founder of Cross Cuts Patterns. This refreshing take on the use of positive and negative values is sure to be a hit with modern quilters everywhere. Black is white hot in quilts today. The vast array of black-and-white quilt fabrics available over the last few years is the canvas for the patterns in this great book. The author uses these special fabrics to create a dynamic look perfect for the style-savvy quilter. This is no-stress quilting at its finest! Over a dozen great patterns will tickle any quilter's fancy. Sparkling accent colors of red, blue, green, and beyond add pizzazz to these unique and charming black-and-white themed quilts. Patterns are paper or foundation pieced, with colorful names such as WINTER PINES , SNUGGLETIME, HEMAN , SLAP HAPPY , and many more. Each pattern comes with yardage requirements and detailed instructions. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced quiltmaker, there is something for everyone.

Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It's difficult leaving family and friends behind. They might not see one another ever again. When Emmy's grandmother comes to say goodbye, she gives Emmy a special gift to keep her occupied on the trip. The journey by wagon train is long and full of hardships. But the Hatchetts persevere and reach their destination in Colorado, ready to start their new life.