Block Party--The Modern Quilting Bee: The Journey of 12 Women, 1 Blog, & 12 Improvisational Projects

Alissa Haight Carlton

Kristen Lejnieks

Stash Books

This installment of the Design Collective series is stuffed full of pillows! Make a distinctive statement with eye-catching modern designs—choose from 25 different 18” to 20” square pillow projects to decorate your home. Pull out your favorite fabrics and have fun stitching up something new to adorn your bed or favorite chair. Popular blogger and modern sewist Heather Bostic brings you a sensational selection of pillow projects. Try different techniques like paper-piecing, quilting, embroidery, and appliqué. 20+ designers with fresh, modern style offer something for everyone at any skill level.

Pillow Pop: 25 Quick-Sew Projects to Brighten Your Space (Design Collective)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Bostic, Heather

Design Collective

Crafts & Hobbies

In this book, Kelly and Rebecca have captured the heart of social gatherings for special occasions—expressing your love for family and friends in the DIY spirit of decorating, baking, and sewing. Discover how easy it can be to plan and create stylishly themed parties for all ages without breaking the bank. Have fun stitching and crafting creative décor projects along with matching party favors for your guests…plus, each party theme comes with its own signature dessert recipe. Dozens of sewing and no-sew projects for all skill levels, ranging from chic and elegant to festive and whimsical.

Handmade Hostess: 12 Imaginative Party Ideas for Unforgettable Entertaining 36 Sewing & Craft Projects • 12 Desserts

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Lee-Creel, Kelly

Söder, Rebecca

Desserts

Since 1875, Liberty of London has been producing high-end fabrics renowned for their sumptuous color, striking design,and silky-smooth hand. Alexia's fascination with these lavish prints began as a child. Readers can rekindle their love for Liberty with this delightful collection of quilt and sewing projects for their families and homes. Each design combines fresh, modern aesthetics with the traditional Liberty polish we've all treasured for a lifetime. 
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<li>A lovely array of quilts, family apparel, and accessories for the wardrobe and home </li> <li>Learn how to combine the popular Liberty Tana Lawn lines with other fabrics</li> <li>Full-size templates are included, with graded tissue paper garment patterns</li>
<li>Nine quilt patterns, four small projects, six accessories and six clothing projects included</li>
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Liberty Love: 25 Projects to Quilt & Sew Featuring Liberty of London Fabrics

Abegg, Alexia Marcelle

Allison Harris shows how beginner and expert sewists alike can make a child’s quilt that will be cherished for years to come. Growing Up Modern —16 Quilt Projects for Babies &amp; Kids provides inspiration and guidance in 16 versatile keepsake projects. 7 of the patterns adapt to make crib- and twin-sized quilts. There’s a comprehensive overview on quiltmaking basics, step-by-step instructions, and vibrant photographs to help you from start to finish. For those who believe that quilting is impossible when you have kids, the author (and mother of 3) includes helpful hints on finding the time and keeping it fun.

Growing Up Modern: 16 Quilt Projects for Babies & Kids

Harris, Allison

• Just start stitching! Practice free-motion quilting with 24 easy-to-achieve projects • You'll make simple quilts, embellish kitchen towels and clothes, personalize a messenger bag, and so much more • All projects are freehand and require no marking Ready, set, sew! Learn the basics, gather your supplies, pick a project, and start stitching. With a refreshingly new approach to free-motion stitching, First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting encourages you to make something beautiful while improving your free-motion quilting skills. You'll find 24 projects and quilts that are light on assembly so you can spend most of your time stitching. A handy troubleshooting guide ensures success every step of the way.

First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting

Cameli, Christina

Camille Roskelley, best-selling author of Simplify with Camille Roskelley, puts a brand new spin on traditional-block quilting. By exploring modern print combinations and employing innovative techniques such as supersizing blocks, Roskelley offers a fresh interpretation of classic blocks in 12 achievable projects. Simple enough for beginners, all of the projects are easy to piece using precuts, yardage, and scrap fabrics. And, as always, Roskelley's fail-proof instructions and expert knowledge will guide and inspire every step of the way. •Master a variety of simple techniques such as half-square triangles and easy Flying Geese for a bold, sophisticated style • Classic-block quilting gets a modern makeover with jumbo sizes, fresh prints and colors, and secondary patterns created with color placement • Bridge the traditional and modern with quilts that have timeless appeal

Simply Retro with Camille Roskelley: Fresh Quilts from Classic Blocks

Roskelley, Camille

Modern One-Block Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting proves that all you need is one simple block pattern to make 22 quilts! From throws and wall hangings to queen-sized blankets, sewists of all skill levels will be inspired to create something new by manipulating these simple block patterns with interesting fabrics, unusual shapes and expressive lines. Clear step-by-step instructions and a basic quiltmaking overview help you from start to finish.

Modern One-Block Quilts: 22 Fresh Patchwork Projects

Bonner, Natalia

Whiting, Kathleen Jasperson

• 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions―ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists • Learn 26 basic embroidery stitches and how to transfer embroidery patterns to fabric • Full-size embroidery designs with instructions for color and stitch placement Today's coolest crafters use beautiful COSMO embroidery thread to bring a fresh perspective to the centuries-old technique of embroidery in this charming collection. Featuring 22 projects with a contemporary flair, you'll find embroidery patterns for an iPad sleeve, e-reader holder, pillow, tote, baby bib, softies, and so much more. Each project is fully explained with simple instructions, helpful hints, color photographs, and plenty of creative inspiration.

Stitch Zakka: 22 Projects to Sew & Embellish • 25 Embroidery Stitches

Runge, Gailen

Bust your stash with 12 strip quilts, perfect for those larger pieces of leftover fabric that you aren't sure how to use. Cut, sort, store, and sew 2 1/2˝ strips. Confidently pair fabric prints, using three no-fail strategies! The popular quilter behind GE Designs shares quick yet impressive patterns to win over both traditional and modern quilters. Complete with helpful charts and illustrations, these beginner-friendly designs each come in two or more sizes.

Strip Your Stash: Dynamic Quilts Made from Strips - 12 Projects in Multiple Sizes from GE Designs

Erla, Gudrun

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