: Quilts With That Hopscotch Twist
Pinwheels, dots (circles), squares or stars are used as the basic pattern in each quilts or bag.
There is the basic instructions section of eight pages.
Each project has a color photos with finished block and quilt sizes.
Graphics help you make sure you are following the written directions.
Templates are included at full size.

This is a book about all different types of pinwheel blocks.
Unlike many books which focus on a single block structure, "Pinwheel Party" showcases many varieties of pinwheel block both has the focus for the quilt and also as an accent detail.

: Coordinated Quilts and Pillows
The instructions are detailed and clear.
The projects add a nice seasonal touch to your home decor.

: over 125 patchwork, applique, and sashiko designs
This book is full of unique designs and patterns.
Many of the patterns are simple; others, especially the appliques, a complex. The photos are beautiful and show how Japanese fabrics can be utilized in striking ways. In addition, the author offers plenty of tips on color, block construction, design, piecing, sashiko stitching, etc. If you have any Japanese fabrics in your stash (or even if you don't), you'll enjoy this book.

(NOTE)
Design #35 ... measurement error
The A and C pieces should be 8 and 1/2 inches instead of 8 1/4.

Design #80 ... measurement error
A 5 1/2 inch piece should be 3 and 1/2.

It should be better for the readers to cut their first design on paper to make sure all pieces go together correctly.

: 22 Stylish Projects for Home & Fashion
Needle felting is easy to learn and fun to do! Learn a fresh new craft, creating and embellishing wool fashions and accessories.
Choose or re-use wool fabrics, then add yarns, roving and novelty fibers.
You'll learn how to prepare materials, plus techniques for dry and wet felting. Lots of projects to show off your skills.

: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter
Whether you're a new crocheter or just want to try new techniques, this must-have resource offers all the know-how you'll ever need!

• Easy-to-read text and full-color photos walk you step-by- step from basic through advanced methods
• Over 1,000 close-up photographs feature real hands holding real yarn and needles there's no easier way to learn
• Fix mistakes, shape garments, and find the answers to almost any crochet question

: Revolutionary Single-foundation Technique Guarantees Accuracy
From simple to complex, this book has it all.
Beautiful illustrations that give the quilter an abundance of ideas.

: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking
Everything you need to get started making beautiful quilts. Includes 9 skill-building classes with complete instructions for making 11 classic quilts. Learn how to design your own quilts.

: Quick & Easy Construction 13 Lively Quilt Projects for All Skill Levels
Change up the look of your quilts with lots of variations on the basic Dresden Plate block and settings. Use breakthrough piecing techniques to put together a whole quilt of perfect blocks in a day. Includes a complete set of templates for successful cutting, pressing and placement.

This is has an informative color/value lesson in the front along with easy to follow patterns and great dessert recipes.
The pages themselves are visually yummy and layed out quite well.
The pictures of the author's quilts as well as those of her students are just fantastic.
It's a great book for beginning quilters as well as a fun book for more advanced quilters.
Lots of inspiring ideas abound!

: The True Story Behind the Quilt - 140 Traditional Blocks

This is a very informative book about the bridal sampler and how it came into being and how it was actually made out of a story.
Now people can make the quilt themselves in their own colors and designs from all the instructions in the book.
It was a delightful short story to help you with your color choices for the 140 blocks.

You will discover a new love for quilting as they learn to create vibrant art quilts.
You'll learn to interpret abstract imagery and design your own patterns.
Learn techniques for breaking down the pattern into segments for easier piecing and embellishing.
Step-by-step instructions allow endless possibilities for creating dynamic works of art.

: Cover Them in Comfort With a Delightful Collection of Throws

Experience the joys of making and giving with this wonderfully varied collection of afghans, throws and blankets all made with Plymouth Yarn. From babies to grandparents knitters can create beautiful and practical gifts for the entire family. A great variety of projects for any one in the family and any room in the house, afghans aren't just for babies. Each project is complete with Plymouth yarn, even though the patterns have been repurposed, the yarns are still available. No need for substitutions. Many of the projects are great for on-the-go as they are constructed of squares or panels that are put together later.

: How to Make Over 20 Fabulous Patterns
Start Your Tie-Dye Adventure! Tie-dye is an adventure every time. Express your creativity with vibrant stripes, spirals, swirls, sunbursts and more. Inside you'll learn the secrets of making your own brilliantly-colored designs, using fade-resistant, easy-to-apply cold water dyes and popular tie-dyeing techniques. Learn how to tie-dye with: 33 Terrific Projects Popular Tie-Dye Techniques Tricks of the Trade Sunbursts, Circles, Stripes, Swirls and More Tie-Dyeing for Groups & Fund Raisers

Create unique dimensional looks with this classic technique! With Teri Tope's Appliqué in Reverse, intricate hand-appliqué designs are made fast and easy. The secret is to use large pieces of background fabric underneath the appliqué designs for easier handling. Tiny seam allowances are a thing of the past! Beginners who love the look of appliqué can easily master this useful technique. The heart of the book is a menu of 13 block patterns and two border designs from Teri's GARDEN NOUVEAU quilt. Teri shows you how to transform those patterns into nine additional projects including a tote bag, table runners, a bolster, and wallhangings with her appliqué in reverse technique. Her flair for bold color and dramatic fabrics will encourage the artist in you.

Adaptable Quilting Designs provides over forty designs adaptable to tricky spaces on quilts, from setting triangles to sashings, using templates formatted for ease of reducing or enlarging. Each pattern is shown with two or more variations and over 100 ideas for both hand and machine quilting, with dozens of color photos creating a powerful pick for any home quilter.

The exquisite appliqué mastery of Margaret Docherty returns in this bold, colorful collection of folk art style birds and tulips.
Thirty-five different designs can be used for any type or size hand- or machine-appliqué project as well as the featured quilt, giving Hearts and Tulips tremendous versatility and utility.
By-the-book quilters and those who prefer to branch out and design their own work will use Hearts and Tulips as both pattern and inspiration. Margaret's original art fits 7' to 8' blocks.
All of her designs may be enlarged to fit up to 12' blocks, making the book very versatile.
Paying homage in part to Pennsylvania Dutch design, the book will serve as a pattern resource for years to come for appliquérs of all skill levels. As always, Margaret's instructions are clear and concise, allowing quilters of any experience to achieve stunning results. Award-winning quilter and author of two books in the Appliqué Masterpiece series, the famously popular Little Brown Bird and Birds-N-Roses, Dr. Margaret Docherty spends her non-quilting time as a pediatrician in Durham, England, with a husband trained to cook while she quilts.

Crochet your very own blizzard!
From small to extra-large, these exquisite thread snowflakes are perfect for trimming your tree, garnishing your windows, and decorating packages.

: 15 Easy-Sew Projects that Build Skills, Too
If you are serious about making your own curtains this book is for you!
This is really a step by step book with a lot of photos.

: 15 Fun Projects with Complete Hook and Needle Instructions for Each
Knitters who don’t know how to crochet often see crochet patterns and wish there was a way to convert them. The same is true for crocheters who don’t know how to knit. Those who know how to do both like to choose one over the other for the inherent “look” that each offers. This book gives them the option, as instructions for each project are given in both knit and crochet.

: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys' and Girls' Outfits

This is a book of colorful and imaginative children’s clothes to sew, designed with kids in mind.
The authors are designers and owners of two popular pattern companies for kid’s clothes—Farbenmix and Studio Tantrum, known in the sewing community for their creativity, versatility, and fit.
This collection of exclusive patterns, included with the book, offers step-by-step instruction for making boys’ and girls’ clothing with a variety of fabric styles and decorative embellishment—including embroidery, patchwork, and trims.
The patterns for pants, tops, skirts, and dresses include variations for long and short hemlines and sleeves, various necklines, and adjustable lengths.
The patterns are sized from 18 months to kid’s size 12.

You will find ideas for all seasons in this book.
Easy-to-follow project instructions and full-size patterns make it a breeze to turn these designs into coasters, pillows, purses and eyeglass cases.
Decorate Christmas stockings, holiday tree skirts, tabele runners, fleece blankets, tote bags and so much more.

Learn the beautiful art of tatting with the step-by-step instructions and interactive DVD presented in this book from American School of Needlework.

The designs in this book range from simple scarves and shawls to the more detailed felted slippers and a beaded mitten/hat and scarf set. Small projects such as the Garden Party Coasters and Place Mats are quick to knit, while the Color Block Baby Blanket and the Reversed Checkered Afghan offer more hours of happy knitting. A gift of the padded-sole Toasty Toes Moccasins is sure to be welcomed. Knitters who lack the dexterity to use needles may find that long loom knitting will enable them to create many beautiful and functional items. Making the useful and attractive designs in this book will enhance feelings of accomplishment and creative expression.

: Instructions for Both Paper & Traditional Piecing
Pre-cuts are all the rage and Connie Kauffman brings you her own style for using them. Put Some Charm in Your Quilts has options for traditional and paper-piecing. A book totally dedicated to the use of charms and to a wide variety of project sizes, it will be the book quilter's will use again and again. If a gift is needed in a hurry, this is where to find it. These patterns will lend their selves well to any fabrics or style. And best of all the quilter will most likely have the fabric on hand when needed. This book is for audiences from confident beginner to advanced quilters. Any quilters with the desire to try a different technique or is interested in options will find this book a treasure. It's a great book to have on hand for when you need a gift idea. Charms are an impulse buy items so most quilters have them and if they don't they are easy to find and economical to purchase.