Make beautiful scrap quilts that are as easy as paint by numbers! Best-selling author and Instagram sensation Susan Ache is back to share her secrets for making astonishing scrap quilts. Susan used coordinated Moda Color Cuts bundles for a scrappy yet planned look. You can do the same, or substitute fabrics from your stash. Susan's approach to fabric selection makes it a snap to re-create her coveted, spectacularly scrappy look. Just grab one or two (or more!) Color Cuts bundles to begin. Each bundle contains 12 different prints in a similar colorway. So if you prefer to use your stash, simply use 12 greens or 12 blues or 12 grays that you've got on hand. Either way, you're headed in the right direction to create your own beautifully planned scrap quilts.

Discover new possibilities for your fabric stash with this guide featuring 11 easy scrap quilts using ingenious, no-waste cutting techniques! Quilter Judy Gauthier is a master of turning fabric scraps into fabulous quilts. In this practical guide, sheshares her secrets for conquering that mountain of odds and ends. Learn how to piece gorgeous scrap quilts from fabric prints you never thought would go together—even remnants in odd shapes and sizes. Judy’s easy-to-use templates and color theory tips will have you cutting up your scrap surplus and making magic in no time. With these fun and inspiring projects, playing with scraps may become your all-time favorite sport.

Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.

·While there are other rainbow pattern design books, the Rainbow Quilt Color Method delves into not only working with the traditional ROYGBIV color palette, but other hues that enhance your rainbow ·Features techniques on basic patchwork, curves, paper piecing and appliqué and templates for paper piecing projects and appliqué. ·Author Sarah Thomas is very connected to the quilting industry as a quilting and piecing educator, quilting ruler designer, Aurifil thread designer, Daylight Company Ambassador, HORN of America Ambassador, and a licensed surface pattern designer. ·Author has had 2 collections with Hoffman California Fabrics (A fabric wholesaler in Mission Viejo, CA) and 2 collections with MODA (A 100% cotton fabric manufacturer and distributor) ·Offers three key elements to a successful quilting book: Strength in design, technique instruction and patchwork that is pre-cut friendly.

Familiar patterns take on a dazzling new look through unusual color and placement schemes. Color photos of 37 multiblock quilts, scores of suggestions for obtaining similarly vibrant results, 38 diagrams, 7 full-size templates. "

Practical, inspiring guidebook includes heart-warming Christmas lore and fascinating quilt history, a gallery of 46 beautiful quilts (including Feathered Star, Pine Cone, Rose Wreath, Poinsettia, Christmas Tulips, and Christmas Pine Tree), plus patterns and instructions for making 20 different blocks. 60 full-color photographs. 73 patterns.

Turn photos into fabulous fabric art collages You’ll be surprised how easy it is to transform a photo into gallery-worthy fabric art with Leni Wiener’s simple methods. Leni walks you step by step through choosing the right fabrics; creating patterns with free software; depicting common elements, such as grass, trees, water, and faces; layering and sewing your collages; and finishing your work for display. Loaded with inspiring photos, this guide is a virtual art class in a book. • Complete patterns and instructions for two quilts help get you started • Use the included Art Quilter’s Value Scale to choose the perfect fabrics for your quilts

From concept to completion—the modern quilter’s design guide Create a quilt that is uniquely yours! Award-winning quilter Heather Black demystifies the design process with easy-to-understand tips and basic quilt math for modern makers. Learn to spot and jot down ideas from everyday life, sketching your quilt inspirations on simple graph paper. Take your quilt designs from ordinary to energetic with practical advice to create movement and depth. Achieve color balance, choose the right fabrics to pull off your pattern, and add custom quilting to elevate the impact of your quilt. Whether this is your first time to strike out on your own or you’ve made quilts from scratch before, this book will help you identify your likes and dislikes and freshen your approach to modern quilt design. Also included are three modern quilts with full-size patterns that you can take straight to the sewing machine! Choose colors and fabrics like a pro, with solid design and finishing advice Tailor the process to your interests and skills with piecing, applique, and hand or machine sewing Sew 3 bonus full-size patterns from celebrated quiltmaker Heather Black

The classic guide to crazy quilting, now with new projects, stitches, and techniques For nearly 30 years, The Crazy Quilt Handbook has been the essential guide to the fine art of crazy quilting. This newly updated edition brings you more of everything that makes crazy quilting wonderful: gorgeous stitches, embellishments, fabulous crazy quilt photos, and updated beautiful projects to make for yourself. Learn all the ways you can use crazy quilting to decorate clothing and accessories, beautify your home, share family memories, and create heirlooms for future generations. This is the must-have resource for any crazy quilter, whether you are just a beginner or are an experienced stitcher looking to enhance your technique. • The best-selling crazy quilting guide from world-renowned expert Judith Baker Montano (over 230,000 copies sold!), now updated with new stitches and techniques • Includes 12 beautiful projects, a dictionary of 37 embroidery and silk ribbon stitches, and instructions for additional embellishments • Benefit from Judith’s wealth of knowledge on colors, fabrics, piecing, embroidery, appliqué, embellishing, beading, photography, painting, dyeing, and more

For quilters who relish the challenge of intricate patterns, precise piecing, and ingenious use of fabric! Detailed instructions and full-size patterns are included for 34 six-inch blocks encompassing a variety of patchwork, star, and curved line patterns. Features such favorites as Old Maid's Ramble, Joseph's Coat, and Blazing Star.