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Electric Quilt 6

The Electric Quilt Company

"EQ6 allows me to see endless color and design options before I even cut a piece of fabric. Electric Quilt is definitely a must have for quilters."

Make dozens of personally designed quilts using this ultimate quilting software! Create virtual layouts with blocks that can be changed to different fabric prints found in the software's library to visualize a finished quilt. Print out patterns or draw pieced, appliqué or combinations blocks from scratch to make up your own fabulous creation!

List Price $149.95

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Rhapsody Quilts

Ricky Tims

Ricky Tims has done it again!  In this book, he introduces the concept of a “Rhapsody Quilt” and takes you step--step through the process of creating your very own one-of-a-kind Rhapsody Quilt.  There are numerous photos throughout of Risky demonstrating the Rhapsody process and techniques. An amazing gallery of rhapsody quilts made Ricky Tims and many of his friends and family is packed with inspiring ideas and innovations, all variations on the basic rhapsody quilt form.

List Price $27.95

Visual Coloring

Joen Wolfrom

Even if you are a color expert, you will enjoy Joen’s book because of  the inspiring photos of nature and the quilts developed from them.

Joen’s new approach to color couldn’t be simpler—select a photo or a picture from a magazine and use it to select colors and fabrics for a quilt. Using lots of photographs and illustrations, Joen walks you step--step, through the process.  There’s no need to study a color wheel or learn the names of all the color combination. Instead, select a picture, use her method, and voila: you have a stunning quilt.  A special feature is the gallery of quilts and the photos that inspired them; and, the quilts are made not only professionals but amateurs as well.

List Price $27.95

Scraps

Log Cabin Quilt Book

Knockout Blocks and Sampler Quilts

Electric Quilt’s Stars & Sets Software

Judy Martin

How is it I have neglected to recommend any of Judy Martin’s books? I own every single one of her books, and buy each new book sight unseen—that’s how good her books are.  Each book is packed with ideas from this incredibly creative, innovative, and prolific quilter. 

Every quilt is presented in multiple sizes so you can make the design you like in the size you want. You are given your choice of accurate rotary cutting instructions or templates. Fat quarter requirements and yardage are listed for every quilt in every size. Color diagrams show piecing details. And every pattern is rated for ease of cutting, ease of sewing, and ease of thinking.

List Price $24.95 - $29.95

Piece Piece Machine Applique

Sharon Schamber and Cristy Fincher

Sharon Schamber, one of the most highly decorated quilters in the world of quilt competitions, shares her methods for turned edge and raw edge appliqué, and includes patterns for the gorgeous cover quilt, Scarlet Serenade. The gallery of her designs, show the breathtaking quality of her quilting, which, to say the least is stunning.  Even if you don't plan on ever doing applique, this book is worth buying for the quilting alone.

List Price $24.95

Amish Inspired Quilts: Tradition With a Piece 'o Cake Twist

Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins

The Piece O’ Cake ladies are back! Using an Amish palette and patterns, they have created quilts with a modern look. This time they’ve added their special zing to thirteen Amish-inspired projects. Beginners and advanced quilters will be enchanted the five large quilts.   For those who don’t want to tackle a large project, they have designed eight small projects, "fragments" that capture the spirit of the larger quilts in a fraction of the time. Piece O’ Cake books and patterns have sold more than 100,000 copies since 2002.

List Price $26.95

Quilts from the Henry Ford: 24 Vintage Quilts Celebrating American Quiltmaking

Marianne Fons & Liz Porter

In this 208-page book find history, timeline, stories, and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation of American quiltmakers. The 24 featured projects are inspired antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford and include easy to follow instructions and full-size patterns from Fons & Porter for making replicas of historic quilts. You'll also find a special section devoted to the impressive quilt collection of the internationally known nineteenth-century quilting genius Susan McCord.  This is a great book for collectors and for those who enjoy antique and traditional quilts.

List Price $27.95

Bella Bella Quilts: Stunning Designs From Italian Mosaics

Nora McMeeking

List Price $26.95

Circle Play: Simple Designs for Fabulous Fabrics

Reynola Pakusich

Using circle patterns in quilting designs is a hot trend. This book shows how to use them to design fun, easy quilts that will stretch their creativity as they learn about choosing fabric for maximum impact. Full of tips on integrating circular design details with background fabric, experimenting with value to create movement in designs, and more, this guide will have you easily creating unique quilts with fabulous designs. Reynola Pakusich is a 3rd-generation quilter who has taught quiltmaking since the 1970s. Her quilts have been exhibited in the US and internationally. She lives in Bellingham, WA.

List Price $24.95

Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun

Ricky Tims

If you haven’t made a convergence quilt, then treat yourself to this fun, easy, and truly magical quiltmaking experience.  Popular quilting expert Ricky Tims presents an imaginative new piecing technique that you will adore! Convergence quilts feature two or more fabrics cut into strips, sewn together, then cut and pieced again. They may look complex but are fun and easy to make. Four projects walk you through the process, and Tims shows how to add appliqué, beadwork, and other decorative touches to achieve an infinite number of looks from one ingenious technique!
Ricky Tims is known to the quilting world as an award-winning quilter, an encouraging teacher, and a talented speaker and musician. He lives in Arvada, CO.

List Price $23.95

Borders & Finishing Touches

Bonnie K. Browning

Making borders that fit your quilts is easy with the step--step techniques in this sequel. Whether borders are used to make a quilt larger or to add a design element, the author gives us a variety of designs and techniques to make each quilt special. Contains different styles of borders, from traditional pieced to elegant appliqué, that can be stitched hand or machine. Learn Bonnie Browning’s method of folding paper to make a template for sizing border elements, from simple squares to beautiful swags that fit the edge of the quilt. A variety of finishing touches, ranging from simple piping to double and triple layers of piping, shell scallops, multiple types of prairie points, and sharks teeth, can take a quilt from ordinary to be a top prize winner. Also contains the full pattern for the Twisted Log Cabin quilt as seen on Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson. 112 pgs.

List Price $22.95

Quilts With A Spin: 7 New Projects From Piece O'cake Designs

Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins

The talented ladies of Piece O’Cake Designs have done it again! If you've enjoyed their previous books about quilting and appliqué, you'll enjoy this one too! There are a variety of designs from the usual bright, sparkly, fun Piece O' Cake colorways to romantic, folk, traditional, and contemporary color combinations Clear and concise directions are provided to help you with curved and paper piecing. Though, previous knowledge of either Piece O' Cake designs or previous knowledge of paper piecing/curves may be helpful they are not a prerequisite. An adventurous beginner could easily dive right into any of the patterns without difficulty. 64 pgs.

List Price $24.95

Heirloom Machine Quilting, 4th Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilting Effects Using Your Sewing Machine (Spiral-bound)

Harriet Hargrave

This comprehensive book on machine quilting contains all the information a quilter needs from the purchase and care of necessary equipment to techniques for finishing a quilt. It includes exercises to improve quiltmaking skills, such as sewing straight lines, squares, circles, stars, hearts, and even one's name. With easy-to-follow diagrams, steps, and pictures, this book is a must-have for all quilters.  176 pgs.

List Price: $29.95

Casting Shadows: Adding Visual Dimension to Your Quilts

Colleen Wise

Casting Shadows was just featured on a recent episode of Simply Quilts.  Wise demonstrated discharge dyeing, one of the techniques featured in her book.  The applique pieces she used in combination with the discharge dyeing appeared to float on the background.  Piecing techniques that add visual dimension will also be demonstrated in her book.   Although this item is not yet available, you can advance purchase it and it will be sent to you as soon as it’s released.  I can’t wait for my copy to arrive!  122 pages. C & T Publishing.

List Price: $25.95

Fusing Fun!: Fast Fearless Art Quilts

Laura Wasilowski

Fusing Fun! will show us how this incredible fiber artist from the “Chicago School of Fusing” achieves her one-of-a-kind quilts.Six projects lead you from the basics of fusing to the fine art of fusing.  Illustrated throughout with colorful quilt photos, each chapter offers variations on project themes for even more quilt ideas.  Make your own original artwork right away!  If you want to see examples of Laura Wasilowski’s work, visit her website artfabrik.com. 80 pages. C & T Publishing.

List Price: $24.95

Nature's Studio: A Quilter's Guide To Playing With Fabrics & Techniques

Joan Colvin

You will learn a variety of possibilities for creating the look you want for YOUR quilt.

• Enjoy a glimpse into the graceful, elegant world of Joan Colvin
• Explore soft- and hard-edge techniques and color blending to create new looks for any quilt, more easily than you ever imagined!
• Learn how to start with an image, choose techniques, and translate them into a quilt that's uniquely your own
• See how Joan creates the special effects in her quilts
• Quilters at every level can unfold their creativity with Joan's gentle, nurturing teaching
• Become inspired a gallery of Joan's own quilts

80 pages. C & T Publishing.

List Price: $24.95

Diamond Quilts & Beyond: From The Basics To Dazzling Designs

Jan Krentz

Diamond Quilts & Beyond contains 4 projects to help you gain the confidence to crate a fabric masterpiece. She shows you how to let Impressionist paintings inspire you to try a colorwash look - with diamonds!  According to the publisher, there are lots of inspirational photos and a breathtaking gallery.  128 pages.

List Price: $28.95

Follow The Dots… to Dazzling Quilts

Joan Segna & Jayme Crow

From simple, subtle dots to the wildest spots you can find, this talented design team is back to wow quilters with fun polka-dot fabrics! This 96 page book contains ten quilt patterns that use simple patchwork and appliqué. The designs range from traditional to funky and all styles in between. The seasoned design tem of Segna and Crow also include numerous tips for successfully combining solids, prints, and plaids with dotted fabrics. 96 pages. Martingale & Company.

List Price: $24.95

Focus on Florals: Quilts from Pretty Prints

Terry Martin

Focus on Florals places the spotlight on gorgeous fabrics bursting with flowers in this collection of beautiful, simple-to-make quilts. Easy piecing and quick fusible appliqué guarantee a fast finish!  Choose from 11 projects, including throws, wall hangings, and bed quilts. Try watercolor looks, scrappy styles, or quilts that focus on just one fabric. Discover how to use value, scale, and color—the secrets to success when working with floral fabrics. 80 pages. Martingale & Company.

List price: $23.95

Stack a New Deck: More Great Quilts in 4 Easy Steps

Karla Alexander

In Stack a New Deck: More Great Quilts in 4 Easy Steps Karla Alexander shows quilters how to expand their creativity using her ingeniously simple four “S” method--stack, slice, shuffle, and sew. You’ll have fabulous looking fun quilts in no time because all of the projects begin with simple squares. There are eighteen projects in this sequel to the bestseller Stack the Deck! Sidestep the traditional rules of quilt making with these fast, fun ideas.

List price 29.95

Seven Sisters: New Quilts From An Old Favorite

editors Barbara Smith & Shelley Hawkins

In Seven Sisters: New Quilts From An Old Favorite The Museum of the American Quilt Society brings together quilts of 18 winners and finalists in their annual “New Quilts From An Old Favorite Contest”.  The block featured in this book is the Seven Sisters Block, and readers will be amazed to see how the 18 featured winners and finalists interpret it.  The amazing adaptations to this classic pattern will take you to seventh heaven as you discover methods of construction that elude the conventional.  Curved seams, pieced flower diamonds, expanded color palettes, and chenille thread are just a few things that put these designs in a league of their own.  A great book to inspire you or to just enjoy as eye candy!

List Price $21.95

Basket Bonanza: 14 Quilts From Best-Loved Blocks

Nancy Mahoney

Basket Bonanza: 14 Quilts From Best-Loved Blocks gives an old favorite a fresh twist.  Basket blocks have long been a favorite for quilters, and Nancy Mahoney has created over a dozen truly beautiful basket-themed quilts in a variety of styles.  And you’ll be amazed how quickly you can create these traditional blocks when you follow her fast and foolproof cutting, piecing, and construction methods—all of them clearly described and fully illustrated.  96 pages.

List Price $24.95

All About Machine Arts: Decorative Techniques from A to Z

Sew News

All About Machine Arts: Decorative Techniques from A to Z is the quintessential guide to creating effects with your sewing machine, serger, or embroidery machine.  This is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource packed with everything you need to know about decorative machine sewing such as bobbinwork, chenille, couching and trapunto.  Also includes a section featuring sewing spaces of successful quilters,  a stitch dictionary of common decorative stitches, and all the basics about fabric, thread, and stabilizers.

List Price $29.95

Color Play: Easy Steps to Imaginative Color in Quilts

Joen Wolfrom

Author Joen Wolfrom, an international quilt teacher and artist, presents a clear guide to color, color theory, and special techniques such as transparency and luminosity in Color Play. Using the Ives color wheel, Wolfrom illustrates the variations of pure hues, tints, shades, and tones, plus she provides sample arrangements and actual fabric samples to make the concepts easy to understand.  Also included is a gallery of well over seventy quilts that illustrate her techniques for choosing color.  144 pages.

List Price $27.95.

Color Harmony for Quilts:  A Quiltmaker’s Guide to Exploring Color

Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle

Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle, owners of Fun Quilts, explore a series of color palettes using not only their own quilts but quilts of some of the best known international quilters. One of the great things about the quilt photography is that each quilt is given its own page, so that you can see color and detail clearly.  The colors, values, and proportions of each quilt are represented on a scale and in a quilt diagram.  Then, alternate color combinations are illustrated varying the color proportions. Also included is a gallery of quilts.

List Price $24.99.

Color From the Heart: Seven Great Ways to Make Quilts With Colors You Love

Gai Perry

Through a series of seven hands-on lessons, quilt maker Gai Perry shares effective ways of choosing colors for quilts. working through each lesson, quilters will learn the basics of color theory and produce several small sized quilts.   Many of the lessons will force you “outside of the box” and leave you both pleased with your results and more confident at selecting colors.  This is an especially good book for anyone teaching color theory classes, which, I can myself attest to as having used it numerous times. 112 pages.

List Price $24.95.

Borders, Bindings, and Edges: the Art of Finishing Your Quilts

Sally Collins

This is the kind of book you will find yourself returning to time and time again. It is packed with detailed information, clear diagrams, and inspiring quilt photos. Collins has divided her book into two sections: Borders and Edge Finishes. In the Section I: Borders, she deals with planning both applique and pieced borders, as well as whole cloth borders. Instructions are clear for how to mathematically make your borders fit, and she explains what to consider in selecting your border fabric and color. In Section II: Edge Finishes she outlines numerous different ways to bind your quilt and shows how to add those special touches like piping, prairie points, and scallops. Advertised as “The Ultimate Reference Guide for Borders and Edges”, Borders, Bindings, and Edges truly lives up to this claim.

List Price $27.95.

Lone Star Quilts & Beyond

Jan Krentz

Although Lone Star Quilts & Beyond is a few years old (2001) it is a classic book on a classic quilt pattern, the Lone Star. And although Krentz demonstrates how to construct the traditional lone star, what is unique about her book is her ability to bring the lone star into the 21st century. Her use of color and innovative design is spectacular, and she shows how to combine the lone star with applique, paper piecing, decorative quilting, and surface embellishment. Numerous charts, diagrams, and examples grace the pages of Lone Star Quilts & Beyond, and the quilt gallery which features quilts made Jan and her students, is especially breathtaking. 

List Price $24.95.

Lone Star Quilts & Beyond

Jan Krentz

Although Lone Star Quilts & Beyond is a few years old (2001) it is a classic book on a classic quilt pattern, the Lone Star. And although Krentz demonstrates how to construct the traditional lone star, what is unique about her book is her ability to bring the lone star into the 21st century. Her use of color and innovative design is spectacular, and she shows how to combine the lone star with applique, paper piecing, decorative quilting, and surface embellishment. Numerous charts, diagrams, and examples grace the pages of Lone Star Quilts & Beyond, and the quilt gallery which features quilts made Jan and her students, is especially breathtaking. 

List Price $24.95.

Guide to Machine Quilting

Diane Gaudynski

Guide to Machine Quilting Diane Gaudynski includes her techniques for machine quilting that she has developed over the years and for which she has won numerous prizes. What is amazing about Gaudynski’s quilting is that although it has the look of hand quilting, it is all done on her home sewing machine. Every aspect of quilting with a sewing machine, from choosing equipment and supplies to marking and quilting the design and finishing the quilt is covered. Especially useful are the quilting examples using various weights and types of thread and needle sizes. Incuded are three machine-quilting projects designed to illustrate techniques taught in the book.

List Price $24.95