Christmas Quilts from Hopscotch


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Featuring patterns for tree skirts, lap quilts, table runners and Advent calendars




Double Take


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The mother-daughter design team that brought you Christmas Quilts from Hopscotch now presents a fresh assortment of fun projects! Heather and Elissa created their own quilt challenge: starting with the same blocks, they've made entirely different designs that reflect each designer's unique color sense. Choose from 16 projects, including quilts, tote bags, place mats, and more Find inspiration in Heather's traditional country colors and Elissa's bold, eye-popping brights Make quilts that are simple enough for beginners and appealing enough for seasoned quilters




A Quilting Life


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“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf




Stripes In Quilts


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Tired of being afraid of working with striped fabrics? Let Mary Mashuta show you how wonderful stripes can be for adding pizzazz to your quilts. Often ignored by quilters, the use of stripes will add dramatic movement and visual excitement to any quilt. This lively book explores how to find, choose, purchase, design, and accurately piece together striped fabrics for fabulous results. The author guides you through the book, step-by-step, to help you become proficient at using striped fabrics in your own quilts. Stripes demand attention and represent the "stars" in the quilt. If you find that you never buy stripes, or buy thembut don't know how to use them - then you need this book. Join those that buy all they can get their hands on and enjoy using them in your quilts.




Modern Quilts Block by Block


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In Modern Quilts Block by Block readers will find 12 quilt projects using just one or two repeating block designs. Find basic blocks along with some new designs in these striking modern quilts. Traditional blocks get a modern update with the use of color and design. Both the beginner and novice will enjoy quilting up these quilt patterns.




The Tannenbaum Christmas Quilt


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An artist confronts her former flame and new challenges with her quilt circle in this holiday mystery from the author of the Wine Country Quilt series. Claire Stewart continues her quilt adventures in her little hometown of Fish Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. This time, Claire must face her former lover, Dr. Austen Page, since his terrible accident. How does this awkward moment work out? Her new Door County relationship with the man wearing the red scarf is the first who wants to know. Meanwhile, The Quilters of the Door have a new member, Anna Marie Meyer, who has recently moved from Germany. She brings with her an antique Tannenbaum Christmas quilt that has been in her family for generations. Claire embarks on embracing Anna and a wonderful German Christmas, as well as navigating her complicated love life. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!”—StreetScape Magazine




Sampler Spree


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Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!




The New Hexagon 2


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Hooray for MORE hexagons! The best-selling author of The New Hexagon is back with 52 new ways to play with hexagon shapes. Using her efficient, accurate methods for English paper piecing, Katja Marek shares streamlined how-to techniques such as basting with glue and using precut paper templates. Katja's also expanded the hex-abilities by including a variety of block sizes. Choose from: 14 twelve-inch blocks 38 six-inch blocks 5 pretty projects to show off the blocks you create!




More Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy


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Jo Parrott gives quilters what they love: old-time favorites! Her no-template solution makes traditional quilt designs a snap. Choose from seven impressive projects plus two bonus projects; designs include A Storm at Sea, Broken Star, Geese in Flight, and more Find rotary-cutting and piecing shortcuts you can't live without Create the appeal of established patterns at the speed of modern techniques




Link to the 30s


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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.