In a sea of quilting project books, Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing stands alone. Drawing together many disparate strands, this comprehensive guide offers up a deeper exploration of this precision patchwork craft, providing everything quilters need to know on a practical level to begin navigating fussy cutting and English paper-piecing (EPP).
The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more!
Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more.
Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques.

Turn an ordinary quilt into something spectacular when you explore border options.
Sometimes all a simple quilt needs is a different border to make it special. These nine quilted projects will show just a few ways of the to accomplish a stunning finish and give you ideas you can incorporate into other projects.
This will become the go-to book for quilters interested in original design elements 9 fabulous quilts with interesting borders.

Now you can make one-of-a-kind quilts. Let our designers guide you on the techniques for free form piecing. No stress, no worries, just 10 gorgeous quilt projects with endless possibilities. Take your quilting to a new level. Make every quilt unique.
You'll discover why free form piecing is all the rage.
Added BONUS tutorials found in this book:
Raw-edge Applique
Corner Pocket Hangers
Cutting Bias Strips Chenille
Strips Determining Border Lengths
Mitered Corner Borders.

Celebrate the pairing of timeless quilt designs and classic American homes. Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses, from farmhouses to brownstones. These quilts will beautify any decor. The book includes patterns and complete instructions for 9 traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.

These 11 beautiful designs brought to you from Annie's own Carolyn Vagts will give you several quilt-it-as-you-go options for finishing your projects. Any quilter with an over-abundance of scraps will absolutely love the ideas and techniques presented in this book. There are 11 projects to keep you entertained for hours on end. 48 all-color pages.
In this book you'll learn:
How to quilt string pieced blocks
How to do raw-edge fusible applique
Do mitered corner binding
How to make a bargello quilt
Numerous helpful tips and tricks from expert quilters
Much more!

Featuring new techniques that bring the drama of diamonds to traditional designs, bestselling quilt designer and author Barbara Cline showcases 10 striking new quilts. Barbara shows how to create complex looks by combining diamonds with easy shapes like triangles and trapezoids.
Quilters learn to strip piece diamond chains, then use them everywhere-in stars, in Irish Chains, in sashing, and in borders.

In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach.
Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.

What do quilters want? Quilters want to decorate their homes with beautiful projects that show their craft to the world. Here are nine complete table settings that do just that! From Beginner to Advanced, these sets are arranged by theme - including Movie Night, Let's Party, Wine & Cheese, a Christmas Braided Star - right down to a table topper designed for a Quilting Bee. But it doesn't stop there! A well dressed table isn't just about fabric. The look is completed with a selection of easy-to do paper accessories that match the quilted toppers, mats, coasters, runners and napkins. The table will shine and the compliments will flow! Quilters looking for new and unique table projects will love this book. The hostess who enjoys changing the look of her table to match the theme of the party will find 9 great quilted projects and matching paper accessories. But you don't have to be throwing a party to appreciate the projects in this book. There are themes for every day dining and family evenings at home. And what makes a better wedding or hostess gift than hand made table settings?

Scraps never looked so good! This is improvisational piecing reinvented - learn how to create your own creatively-collaged swatches of fabric in just 15 minutes a day. As you play, you'll sharpen your design skills and learn more about combining colors and prints in new ways. Discover just how distinctive classic blocks like Sawtooth Star or Flying Geese can be, when they're constructed with more spunk and spontaneity!
- Create a unique piece of "made-fabric" in just 15 minutes with Victoria's improvisational scrap-piecing methods
- Learn how to incorporate your made-fabric into traditional quilt blocks, then watch your quilt design emerge
- Includes 11 fun challenge exercises to strengthen your creative muscles, plus a quilt gallery full of inspirational images

A stunning showcase of the 12 winning quilt designs from the finalists of the 2010/2011 Jelly Roll Dreams international quilting competition. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by the authors, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing readers with an alternative colour variation. Each design comes with a full colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll to make.

Be fearless with your free-motion quilting! This intermediate-level guide is filled with 92 modern quilting designs for borders, blocks, and fillers-many are continuous-line. These fun, freeform shapes and lines give an imaginative spark to any quilt. Pebbles, waves, vines, and finials are just a few things that inspire Bethany Pease's hip and doodly designs. Quilting diagrams show you how to put designs together for the best effect. Bethany runs a long-arm business and doodles every chance she gets. She'll also show you how to spot interesting patterns wherever you look to translate into your quilting.

Beginning to intermediate level quilters will love this rich collection of runner designs with concise instructions that guide them through each exciting project.
Several of the provided patterns are reversible, adding an extra layer of functionality to the finished product. Directions for adjusting patterns to fit a specific table, dresser, or trunk are included-ideal for displaying projects in almost any room of the home. As a special bonus, patterns are provided for matching napkins and rings.