Combine two great traditions -- sashiko and Japanese family crests -- in beautiful quilts. Learn new techniques for making perfectly spaced stitches in wonderfully intricate patterns. Stitch 10 projects including a sampler, a wall hanging, and a table runner Quilt as you go; then join blocks the reversible-quilt way for stunning, stress-free results Gorgeous machine-stitched appliqué designs add new dimension to sashiko quilts.

Make Christmas come alive in these festive quilts! Bestselling author Mary Hickey shares her signature style in designs that will instantly fill your home with the holiday spirit. Find a world of Christmas joy in pieced and appliqued delights featuring angels, snowmen, and sparkling stars Choose from 14 projects in various sizes, including lap quilts, table runners, and a unique banner Find bright colors mixed with traditional designs, all sure to be cherished each time the calendar turns to the holidays

Some people are lucky enough to own beautiful heirloom quilts that were passed down through the family. The rest of us have to be content with making those eye-popping quilts ourselves! Now we can, with this fantastic collection of nine authentic 1930s patterns made using reproduction fabric. The projects feature a range of skill levels and techniques and are ideal for showcasing your talent and your fabric collection.

The quilter and author of 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags is back with stunning new quilted bag designs in this illustrated step-by-step project guide. Acclaimed quilt designer Susan Briscoe presents another twenty-one patchwork bag projects based on thirteen original designs. From exquisite evening bags to portfolios, saddle bags, backpacks, and more, each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, photographs, and piecing diagrams, allowing you to create your own unique and stylish accessories. Each bag is shown with variations in colorways and other possible adaptions to help you make it truly your own. A separate section covers patchwork techniques including cutting fabric strips, machine piecing patchwork and how to create patchwork blocks such as Seminole, triangle squares, flying geese, log cabin, as well as foundation piecing and crazy patchwork. Appliqué and quilting techniques are also covered, along with bag making techniques such as making straps, attaching bindings, inserting a zippers and linings, and adding pockets. You’ll also find a library of decorative stitches for embellish your bags, advice on fabric color themes, and a library of patchwork blocks.

Hundreds of quilt blocks from today's top designers! From innovative to traditional, whimsical to sophisticated, classic to unique, Quilter's 1,000 Blocks is filled with ideas for your next project! This comprehensive guide covers every block-making approach including applique, foundation-pieced, mixed techniques and pieced. It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference. This extensive block collection is sure to be a quilter's best friend!

Hundreds of quilt blocks from today's top designers! Quiltmaker magazine has long been regarded as the place to find blocks that range from innovative to traditional, whimsical to sophisticated, classic to unique! Now, these blocks are together in Quiltmaker's 1,000 Blocks. This comprehensive guide covers every block-making approach including applique, foundation-pieced, mixed techniques and pieced. It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference. The editors of Quiltmaker magazine have compiled an extensive block collection that is sure to be a quilter's best friend!

Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.

Never again will crafters be short on inspiration for making special times memorable! Find fun ideas for creating invitations, favors, and decorations for a multitude of events.

Pair beautiful blocks with whimsical themes and what to you get? Delightful quilts that dazzle! Each quilt uses just two block patterns; when set together, intricate designs magically appear.

International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks , you?ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie?s unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You?ll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs. Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie?s work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.