For quilters seeking to have some fun with improv quilting but aren’t quite sure how to approach the technique, this is a must-have guide that offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block – log cabins! With the log cabin quilt block structure, you can explore a variety of improvisational possibilities while still ending up with a quilt that beautifully goes together! Featuring a collection of log cabin quilt designs that use easy improv techniques, each project includes step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, expert tips, and more. Also included are sections on tools and supplies, log cabin basics, improv concepts and approaches, and design principles. Mary M. Hogan has been quilting for 25 years and specializes in improv quilting and using as many fabrics as possible. She is the author of Fast Fold Hexies from Pre-Cuts & Stash, Fast Fold Hexie Quilting, String Quilt Style, and Classic to Contemporary String Quilts. 128 pages

• Pages: 128
• Author: Mary M. Hogan
• Publish Date: 06/07/2022
• Softcover

Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills! Featuring step-by-step instructions and coordinating photographs, inside this comprehensive 176-page book, you'll learn a wide variety of skills, including hand stitching, hemming, adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and so much more! Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, you'll also find valuable information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. The clear directions from author Wendy Gardiner ensure that even beginners get great results! With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you'll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence! This updated edition features new photography and a variety of technical and general updates. Learn how to sew with the friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert Wendy Gardiner, inside Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition!

• Pages: 176
• Author: Wendy Gardiner
• Publish Date: 10/11/2021
• Softcover

An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, including a hippo, llama, unicorn, hedgehog, giraffe, and so many more. Opening with an insightful introduction on the basics, each crochet animal project that follows features easy-to-follow instructions, photo step-outs for detail work, and other helpful tips and tricks. Also included are detailed sections on how to read a crochet pattern, as well as stitch guides.

• Pages: 128
• Author: Kristi Simpson
• Publish Date: 12/14/2021
• Softcover

An inspiring and accessible guide to creating landscape-style quilts, Art Quilts Made Easy is the perfect basic introduction to art quilting. Featuring 3 stunning yet simple quilt designs, including a bookmark, card, and 8 x 10 scene, author Dr. Susan Krusynski offers easy-to-follow techniques that infuse art quilts with splashes of intense color that both beginner and experienced quilters can achieve and will love! 48 pages

• Pages:48
• Author: Susan Kruszynski
• Publish Date: 10/20/2021

An exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From sisters Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 14 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 11 unique mix-and-match combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to play with color and layout and create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions and quilting and finishing tips and suggestions. Authors Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen are the authors of the bestselling books, Mini Wonderful Curves, One Wonderful Curve and Contemporary Curved Quilts.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson and Sharilyn Mortensen
• Publish Date: 09/21/2021
• Softcover

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes. Filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, and making alterations, you’ll learn how to get a good fit for every body type out of any sewing pattern, install a zipper, use notions, and more. Whether you’re new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill set and build confidence so you can sew like a pro!

• Pages: 256
• Author: Joi Mahon
• Publish Date: 11/30/2021
• Dimensions: 8in x 10in
• Softcover

An inspiring guide to eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow! This guide will help you save money, build your sewing and stitching skills, and make stunning fashion statements. Each sashiko pattern is organized by skill level – from beginner to advanced – and feature a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables, from geometric grid-based patterns to charming nature-inspired designs. Includes reusable iron-on templates for fabric patches. Mending patterns for a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables. Repair your clothes in stylish and trendy ways without having to consume more clothing.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Erin Eggenburg
• Publish Date: 11/02/2021
• Softcover

Whether you’re looking for boy ideas, girl ideas, or gender-neutral ideas, make adorable handmade baby blankets with Sooo Big, Baby Quilts! Featuring a compilation of 40 quilt designs from some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, each quilting project includesstep-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, full-size quilt patterns, and expert tips. Practice a variety of techniques to build your quilting skills, from applique and patchwork to string blocks, Irish chains, pineapples, and more, making this must-have guide the perfect source of inspiration for beginner and advanced quilters alike!

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 08/24/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 11in
• Softcover

Build your confidence and have fun! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind that breaks down the intimidating technique of improv piecing to a smaller scale, making this approachable how-to guide perfect for quilters of any level. Featuring 22 mini quilt patterns, step-by-step instructions, tips on selecting and combining scraps, and so much more, create a collection of mini scrappy quilts that will inspire you to move onto larger-scale improv!

• Pages: 112
• Author: Kelly Young
• Publish Date: 08/10/2021
• Dimensions: 8in x 10in
• Softcover

Quilting Through the Year features 16 step-by-step quilting projects that capture what we love most about each time of year! With four quilt designs for every season, each design repeats, reshapes, or reorganizes the same or similar motifs, so once you’ve made a few blocks, the rest is a snap! From striped pumpkins for fall to colorful wildflowers for spring, you’ll love recreating these quilt blocks in different ways all year round. Using traditionally cut geometric pieces with no circles and no curves, each design is approachable and fun for every quilter to achieve!

• Pages: 96
• Author: Sherilyn Mortensen
• Publish Date: 11/16/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 11in
• Softcover

From how to add various fasteners to any sewing project to what tools you’ll need for a successful installation, Pocket Guide to Fasteners is a must-have guide to show you everything you need to know. With detailed sections on buttons, hook and eye closures, snaps, zippers, hook and loop tape, vintage and heirloom fasteners, and more, you won’t want to start another project without this compact guide!

• Pages: 64
• Author: Amelia Johansen
• Publish Date: 08/29/2021
• Dimensions: 4in x 6in
• Softcover

Make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed year-round! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From hot air balloons and camper vans to owls, foxes, reindeer, and more, this hands-on guide will make you see felt in a whole new light!

• Pages: 80
• Author: Sylvia Bird
• Publish Date: 10/05/2021
• Dimensions: 7.5in x 9in
• Softcover

Keep turning fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! This continuation of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts features 12 more stunning quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles. Also included are clear explanations for essential quilting techniques and special treatments, such as custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Stephanie Soebbing
• Publish Date: 10/04/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 11in
• Softcover

You asked, we listened! Newly expanded with tons of new quilt projects – from baby quilts, tote bags, and a holiday tree skirt to table toppers, full-size quilts, wall hangings, and more – create an array of hexagons with less cutting in less time with this unique quilt-as-you-go technique! Using pre-cuts or fabric scraps to stitch up scores of hexagons with backing and batting included, save time by fast-folding hexies. Learn the basic construction of hexies, then practice fussy cut hexies, half hexagons, stacked hexies, and more. With easy-to-follow instructions and patterns, you’ll love learning this simple, innovative, and new way to make tons of amazing hexagon projects! Author Mary Hogan is a passionate quilter that teaches regularly at The Quilting Season.

• Pages: 112
• Author: Mary M. Hogan
• Publish Date: 12/02/2020
• Dimensions: 8.4in x 0.3in x 10.9in
• Softcover

Create adorable scrap blocks like you’ve never seen! This one-of-a-kind scrap block pattern book features 60 fresh and modern patchwork block character patterns, including charming baby dragons, raccoons, elephants, lions, bunnies, foxes, and more. Ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to a whimsical drawing and sewing technique, each scrap block pattern template is easy-to-use and includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko’s modern style brings a breath of fresh air to the quilting world with her charismatic animal designs that are completely original and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, making this project guide a must-have for passionate quilters and hobbyists!

• Pages: 112
• Author: Olesya Lebedenko
• Publish Date: 10/19/2020
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 11in
• Softcover

The best and most convenient guide to stabilizers you’ll ever have, Pocket Guide to Stabilizers will help you fully understand all the options for the many different types of stabilizers and which ones to use on every kind of fabric. From tear away and cut away stabilizers to working with woven, sheer, knit, and napped fabrics, you won’t want to start another project without this must-have pocket guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right stabilizer every time, resulting in finished products you’ll love! Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.

• Pages: 56
• Author: Sue O'Very-Pruitt
• Publish Date: 10/06/2020
• Dimensions: 4in x 0.25in x 5.75in
• Softcover

Don’t begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about every kind of notion, how to use them properly, and how to care for and store them! From understanding the difference between permanent and wash-away adhesives, what size rotary cutter you need, the proper way to store needles, bobbins, and scissors, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with all of your craft supplies and taking with you to the store when deciding which notion you need next. Also included are helpful, unbiased reviews of each product. Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.

• Pages: 72
• Author: Sue O'Very
• Publish Date: 01/18/2021
• Dimensions: 4in x 6in
• Softcover

Embroider a menagerie of 30 adorable animals! From a sweet giraffe and a happy cat to a sly little red fox and a friendly hedgehog, Cute Critters features step-by-step instructions and dozens of easy-to-use patterns to create embroidery hoops for all your favorite animals with charming floral details. Intermediate embroiderers will pick them up in no time, and beginners can tackle the simpler projects and further their skills with the more complicated designs. Also included is basic introductory information about materials and supplies, techniques – such as template transfer and setting up a double hoop – and a guide to basic stitches. These clear, usable embroidery patterns are designed and written by author Jessica Long, founder of Jessica Long Embroidery where she shares her patterns, kits, tutorials, and more.

• Pages: 208
• Author: Jessica Long
• Publish Date: 09/21/2020
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.5in x 10in
• Softcover

From free motion quilting to adding borders and sashing to blocks, experienced quilters will learn dozens of techniques for thread painting use raw edge applique. Showing each step for building the quilt, how to thread paint with various embellishments, blocking, squaring, finishing the quilt, and so much more, step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography will guide readers through to the completion of a beautiful thread painted quilt. Written by Joyce Hughes, and award-winning quilter, designer, teacher, and author of Creating Art Quilts with Panels.

• Pages: 128
• Author: Joyce Hughes
• Publish Date: 11/10/2020
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.4in x 9.9in
• Softcover

Choose appropriate batting, know how to use it correctly, and avoid common mistakes with this resourceful pocket-sized guide, Know Your Battings. Containing over 50 pages of terminology definitions and charts listing retailer batting names, finishes, roll widths, stitch spaces, recommended quilting comments, and so much more, you won’t want to start another project without this guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right batting every time, resulting in a quilt you’ll love!

• Pages: 64
• Author: Krista Moser
• Publish Date: 06/23/2020
• Dimensions: 3.9in x 0.6in x 5.7in
• Softcover

Easy to start, simple to learn, and fun to do, punch needle is relaxing as it is gratifying! With just a few affordable tools, materials, and Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle Projects, anyone can enjoy the art of punch needle. Featuring 26 step-by-step colorful and fun projects for lively home décor, pillows, gift tags, toys, and so much more, this book will teach you all of the essential techniques as you create a collection of playful punch needle masterpieces! Author Juliette Michelet is an embroiderer, crafter, punch needle artist, and contributor for Marie Claire Idées, making her a leading voice to introduce you to this approachable and exciting hobby!

• Pages: 96
• Author: Juliette Michelet
• Publish Date: 02/18/2020
• Dimensions: 7.5in x 9in
• Softcover

A visual encyclopedia of stitches, the Big Book of Embroidery is the essential, go-to reference guide for both beginner and experienced embroiderers. Containing 250 popular embroidery stitches and techniques for loop stitches, straight stitches, woven stitches, and more, this book provides detailed close-up photography and step-by-step illustrations and captions. Followed by 29 projects for décor, shirts, shorts, table linens, and more to practice the skills and designs learned, from snowflakes to succulents, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn and master the art of embroidery.

• Pages: 224
• Author: Renee Mery
• Publish Date: 12/10/2019
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.75in x 10in
• Softcover

From Sue Voegtlin, the author of the wildly popular Block Genius, comes this expanded and revised edition, Quilt Block Genius. This edition contains 100 new blocks and 3 new grid sizes, new smaller blocks for miniature quilts, new quilt settings, new sampler quilt patterns, and even a "create your own block" technique! Featuring 300 pieced quilt blocks that can be made into 1,001 blocks, "Good to Know" tips and techniques, exploded assembly diagrams, and clearly photographed step-by-step techniques, plus helpful suggestions to create even more blocks with easy math in a user-friendly chart format—with this book, you'll become a Quilt Block Genius, too!

• Pages: 208
• Author: Sue Voegtlin
• Publish Date: 12/09/2019
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.6in x 9.9in
• Softcover

Discover a world of 100 English paper pieced star block patterns that fit inside a hexagon, from classic style to modern and quirky, with Hexagon Star Quilts! Either by hand or machine, learn and practice English paper piecing using scraps or precuts, and choose from a wide selection of star patterns for a smooth piecing experience – with minimal guesswork! Put it all together with 7 stunning quilt projects that range from small to large, and contain clear, step-by-step directions, coordinating diagrams and illustrations, and beautiful photography. Equipping you with the skills you need to design your own quilt, this book is a must-have! Author and expert in English paper piecing, Cathy Perlmutter has designed and published books and patterns on EPP over the last 20 years. Her work has been featured in several magazines and publications, including Machine Quilting Unlimited, The Jewish Journal, Modern Holiday Quilt Pattern Magazine, and many more!

• Pages: 144
• Author: Cathy Permutter
• Publish Date: 04/07/2020
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 0.33in x 11in
• Softcover

The ultimate pocket guide to quilting, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks on equipment, short cuts, organization, color, patterns, machine quilting, and more! Providing 101 great tips for beginning quilters but also filled with new information for experienced quilters, there’s something for everyone to try! Written by a nationally-known quilting trade speaker, columnist, and consultant, author Penny Haren shares her expert knowledge and teaches you all the tricks of the trade in this convenient and compact pocket guide!

• Pages: 48
• Author: Penny Haren
• Publish Date: 03/31/2020
• Dimensions: 3in x 0.25in x 5in
• Softcover

Whether you need an interfacing, fusible foam, or fusible web, correctly choose which one you need and learn how to best use it with this resourceful pocket-sized book, Guide to Interfacings. Containing over 50 pages of helpful information on types of fusible products, what to use them on, how they work, and so much more, you won’t want to start another project without this guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right interfacing every time, resulting in a quilt or related craft you’ll love!

• Pages: 64
• Author: Kristine Poor
• Publish Date: 09/09/2019
• Dimensions: 3.8in x 0.4in x 5.8in
• Softcover

Containing visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliquer’s techniques, this updated, award-winning classic features two new projects and information on wool applique preparation and stitching, hand applique, and updated tools. With step-by-step tutorials and 550 photos and illustrations to practice applique in 10 creative projects, this is the ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all!

• Pages: 160
• Author: Janet Pittman
• Publish Date: 10/31/2019
• Dimensions: 8.9in x 0.6in x 10.3in
• Spiral-Bound

Enjoy the satisfaction of making something together, from generation to generation. Complete 16 kid-friendly projects together as a family, from Christmas ornaments to full quilts! Quilting with Kids contains helpful guides that teaches children how to safely use their tools to stitch and quilt the basics. It even provides tips on how recreate their own artwork into embroidery projects!

• Pages: 160
• Author: Wendy Sheppard and Gwendolyn Sheppard
• Publish Date: 12/10/2019
• Dimensions: 8.4in x 0.7in x 9.9in
• Spiral-Bound

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, acquire new skills and create stunning star blocks! With 12 different star patterns using piecing and paper piecing techniques, you’ll learn how to form both traditional and modern stars with contemporary settings, like negative space. Enjoy learning a new, doable method and incorporating these new elements into your future quilt projects!

• Pages: 112
• Author: Sandy Berg
• Publish Date: 09/09/2019
• Dimensions: 7.9in x 0.3in x 9.9in
• Softcover

Discover how to transform pre-made fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts. Award-winning quilter and fiber artist Joyce Hughes shows how to use a variety of decorating and customizing techniques to make seasonal panels, beautiful florals, holiday designs, and gorgeous landscapes.

• Pages: 128
• Author: Joyce Hughes
• Publish Date: 11/01/2018
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.4in x 9.8in
• Softcover