Letters from the 1922 Farmer's Wife magazine contest, asking the readers "Do You Want Your Daughter To Marry A Farmer?" See the winning letters and quilt blocks chosen for their historical significance. Also enclosed is a CD containing templates for all patterns pieces, for easy printing.
Author: Hird, Laurie Arron
Get scrap happy with 18 projects designed for 2-1/2" strips. The projects feature triangle free piecing in a variety of fabric, from batiks and reproduction prints to floral and folk-art designs.
Author: Brackett, Kim
Wrap, wind, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with 4 basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in a endless variety of sizes, shapes and colors.
Author: Breier, Susan.
From Nancy Halvorsen: "My newest book is an expression of things I believe in; the warmth of a hug, hope of good things to come, the peace of a silent winter night, the joy of a family gathering, a season of giving.
Includes projects to use and organize your sewing and creating space. A collection of pincushions, needle wallets, scissor chatelaines, sewing project bags, an organizer, a sewing basket and scissor fobs.
Author: Halvorsen, Nancy
STILL STRIPPING AFTER 25 YEARS By Eleanor Burns 235 pages
Complete detailed instructions including yardage requirements for 17 fabulous projects. Eleanor's strip piecing method makes each one of these a breeze to complete.
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Crazy Quilting with Attitude by Barbara Randle
128 pages
If you're searching for a fresh approach to the age-old art of crazy quilting, look no further. Here are throw pillows, lampshades, purses, scarves -- lots of artsy projects your great grandmother could never have imagined! Included are chapters on traditional crazy quilting techniques, how to choose and mix colors, and some embellishment ideas that will take your creations over the top. - Over 12 fun and fast crazy quilting projects to make -Clear, easy step-by-step directions and abundant photographs -Great tips on color combinations and glitzy, gorgeous embellishments.
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Fat Quarter Quilts Author: M'liss Rae Hawley
If you're a collector of fat quarters, you know they're colorful, inspiring and often too darn tempting to pass up. With just six coordinating fat quarters and a background fabric, you can stitch up a fabulous quilt top easy enough for any quiltmaker. Included are: Quick-to-stitch quilt patterns, including Broken Bricks, Houndstooth, Roman Stripes, and Woven Ribbons - plus an exciting mystery quilt.
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More Fat Quarter Quilts Author: M'Liss Rae Hawley
More fast-and-easy qilt patterns especially for those fun fat quarters of fabric. Choose from eight wall-hanging to bed-size projects featuring traditional patterns in fresh color schemes, with two projects designed especially for beginners.
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Hawaiian Applique Author: Vicky Fleming
The captivating beauty of a tropical island unfolds before your eyes with these unique Hawaiian designs. Over a dozen original patterns are featured using paper-cut methods to create beautiful Polynesian-inspired quilts.
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Butterflies & Blooms Author: Carol Armstrong
Join applique artist Carol Amrstrong for a creative look at the world of nature. Carol shares new designs for flowers and 'friends" -- the wonderful bugs and beasties that bring a garden to life. You'll want to make every one of these irresistable projects. Book includes 9 quilt projects with complete instructions; 24 wildflower patterns, plus 18 insects, frogs, and more for a total of 42 hand applique designs.
The complete guide to Machine Applique - iincluding Invisible Machine Applique, Satin Stitch, Blanket Stitch, and much more. Easy exercises let you practice your new skills, then create wonderful quilts and gifts you'll be proud to show off! Covers everything you need to get started, from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and much, much more.
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Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day By Eleanor Burns
Another book from the "Quilt in a Day" Series. Detailed instructions for 5 projects including a baby quilt, lap quilt, twin coverlet, double coverlet, and springtime wallhanging.