Ready to take your quilting skills to the next level and spark your creativity? This book is suitable for quilters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore new techniques.

The quilter, pattern designer, and author of Patchwork City offers 12 exciting new patterns designed to help you take your skills to the next level. Ready to go beyond the basics of creative quilting? In Modern Patchwork, pattern designer Elizabeth Hartman will help you expand your skills with new techniques and twelve new and innovative quilt designs. The projects in Modern Patchwork are bold, bright, graphic, and designed to give modern quilters new challenges. Along with her stunning patterns, Hartman introduces new skills and methods like curved seam piecing, working with hexagons, and machine applique. Plus, each project includes additional colorways so you can have fun with all your favorite fabrics.

Fast-Forward Quilts, -These 10 quick quilt designs take advantage of today's wonderful precut fabric packs, such as jellyrolls and charm packs.

Quilt designer and popular workshop teacher Pat Sloan shares pointers and projects for her favorite techniques: Mock Hand Appliqué, Needleturn Appliqué, Running Stitch Appliqué, Utility Quilting (using big stitches), Trash Bag Quilts (using new fabrics made from scraps), Calendar Quilts (with strips or blocks representing memorable time periods), and Stamping on Labels. 9 projects: Owl and Honey Bee Quilt, Honey Bee and Dragonfly Table Runner, Pomegranate Crossing Quilt, Fresh for the Picking Wall Hanging, Quilters in Paradise Wall Hanging, Seashell Tote, Puppies on Parade Quilt, Beauty from Scraps Quilt, and A Year in Memories Quilt. Pat Sloan's Favorite Techniques (Leisure Arts #4431)

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

Love the idea of quilting but limited by time and resources? Oh, and the fact that you barely know how to sew? Here's the answer! With bright, modern prints and simple patterns, Amy Ellis eases new quilters into a lifelong creative adventure. Simple instructions guide you at every step, from cutting and piecing to finishing your fabulous first quilt. Choose from 14 striking designs; each is made from just one block Create beautiful blocks that showcase fun, contemporary fabrics Find great tips for squeezing creativity into your busy life

A refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting by Christina Cameli allows you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. It features 24 simple projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. You'll learn the basics, pick a project, and start stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.

Pat Sloan's 9 folksy quilts and a whimsical penny rug work up quickly with machine appliqué and easy embroidery. This charming collection, featuring spring florals, an Easter Bunny, watermelon slices for summer, an American Flag, fall pumpkins, Christmas gingerbread, and joyful angels, will make every day of the year special! Quilt the Seasons with Pat Sloan (Leisure Arts #3574)

You can do it! Learn to free-motion quilt on a home sewing machine. Yes, you can! Encouraging you step-by-step along the way, Molly Hanson teaches how to quilt like a pro. You'll begin by quilting your name, because soon you'll be signing unique works of art! Master the fundamentals of free-motion quilting on manageable fat-quarter-sized fabric pieces and turn the pieces into projects Try 10 different quilting designs, including stippling variations, pebbles, square meander, and swirls Confidently quilt 15 practical projects, such as a tote bag, weekender bag, and laptop sleeve

An essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters. This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats, runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Includes color photos and illustrations.