Embroidery and Quilting Books

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Creative Beginnings in Machine Embroidery
by Patty Albin

This book is an excellent resource for new embroiderers. It gives a great overview of what supplies are needed and tips on many things like scissors, needles, stabilizers and how to use many of those things. For example, how to carefully tear away stabilizers, how often to change needles and how to properly wind bobbins. Patty includes many photographs and detailed instructions written in plain, simple English. It is 63 pages so it isn't overwhelming but gives the basics of machine embroidery so you can understand "how it works and what you can do with it".

Patty says in her Getting Started section on page 4 of this book:

"In between, each chapter has basic information you need to know about machine embroidery. You'll also find helpful tips (Patty's Pointers), to do lists to prepare you for embroidery, and exercises to learn specific skills. By the end of the book, you'll be familiar with your embroidery machine and the materials used for machine embroidery."

Item Number: #book-1043

 Creative Beginnings in Machine Embroidery

15 Two-Block Quilts
by Claudia Olson

If you've ever marveled at the deceptively complex effect of a two-block quilt, this is the book for you. The secondary design created by placing two blocks side by side adds up to much more than just the sum of its parts.

  • 15 two-block quilt projects help you put the process into practice - choose from Churn Dash Memories, Kansas Windmill, Shoo Box, and more fun block combinations
  • Claudia's detailed directions teach you the tricks of the technique so you can design your own two-block quilts
  • Learn which types of blocks work well together and why, for sensational secondary design effects
  • Includes instructions for extending blocks into borders
  • Easy rotary cutting and strip piecing

Unlock the Secrets of Secondary Patterns!

Item Number: #book-10291

 15 Two-Block Quilts

A Fabric Journey
by Ruth B. McDowell

NEW April 2011

Join Ruth McDowell on her journey from inspiration to finished quilt. Learn how to combine patterned fabrics into a colourful pieced surface, plan borders, choose colors, and make quilting and design decisions.

Item Number: #book-10386

 A Fabric Journey

Amish-Inspired Quilts
by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins

NEW August 2009

The Piece O' Cake TRADITION continues with another winning title! Create a special quilt with Amish influences, easy piecing and gorgeous quilting. Dip into your special fabrics! Rich solids and hand-dyes deliver the luminous look you'll want to re-create.

Fans of Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins have learned to expect the unexpected, and their latest book doesn't disappoint! Simple, classic Amish designs receive a dose of Piece O' Cake zing in this volume of projects for beginners and advanced quilters alike. Beloved motifs are interpreted in appliqué and easy quilting designs for lots of variety. Thirteen projects include five large quilts and eight small projects. Quilters short on time will love the option of the small quilt "fragments," which capture the spirit of larger quilts in a tiny fraction of the time.

Classic Quilts Touched with Amish Charm!

Item Number: #book-10440

 Amish-Inspired Quilts

Appliqué Jubilee
from the Editors and Contributors of McCall's Quilting

NEW April 2011

16 favorite appliqué quilt projects from the pages of America's best loved quilting magazine. Styles for everyone, from traditional florals to contemporary wool felts and stylized motifs.

Item Number: #book-10635

 Appliqué Jubilee

Blendable Curves
by Peggy J. Barkle

NEW August 2009

  • Big, easy blocks + free-form curves = gorgeous, low-stress quilts
  • 10 quilt projects with complete instructions
  • No seams or points to match, no pinning needed!
  • Chapters on quilting tips and mitered binding

Quilts you can piece without worrying about matching seams or corners. Curves you can sew without pinning or hash marks. A quilt that looks good enough to hang in a gallery, but you put it together in a single weekend. You can do it all with Peggy's new Blendable Curves technique. Just stack, slice, and sew! 10 complete projects start simple and build to more complex techniques. Perfect for anyone with basic quilting skills.

Stack, Slice & Sew Unique Quilts in a Weekend!

Item Number: #book-10541

 Blendable Curves

Easy Bias-Covered Curves
by Wendy Hill

NEW April 2011

These artful quilts are breathtaking to look at, and surprisingly easy to make. Fabric bias covers raw fabric edges in a quick, accurate technique. Wendy introduces simple blocks plus lots of variations and sample quilts. Detailed illustrations follow for a project quilt - or create your own.

Item Number: #book-10450

 Easy Bias-Covered Curves

 

  

Quilt-O-Grams
by Cheryl Malkowski

NEW April 2011

These one-of-a-kind, mailable treasures make great greeting cards, invitations, announcements, and more! Make one in a day or a weekend, then send your friend a memento worth keeping forever.

Item Number: #book-10639

 Quilt-O-Grams

All About Machine Arts
From Sew New, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T Publishing

BACK IN STOCK May. 2011

Tips & techniques, ideas & inspiration

  • Beading - Bobbinwork - Chenille - Couching - Crazy quilting stitching - Cutwork
  • Embroidery - Eyelets - Fabric- Free-motion quilting - Hemstitching - Lacemaking
  • Monograms - Pintucks - Presser feet - Quilting - Ribbonwork - Satin Stitch - Serging
  • Smocking - Trapunto - Tucks - And lots more!

Item Number: #book-10340

 Quilt-O-Grams

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