A visual encyclopedia of quilt block designs that provides quilters, designers, researchers, and patchwork enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool for finding, identifying and drafting more than 4050 unique patterns.

Celebrate the seasons with these 21 whimsical projects including quilts, ornaments, softies and more, all with a modern take on Scandinavian folk art. Textile artist Kajsa Wikman finds endless inspiration in the constantly changing natural environment. The first flowers of spring, the smell of the sea, the warm colors of the maple leaves, all of these find their way into Kajsa's creations. Now she shares 21 craft projects that celebrate the changes...

Get reacquainted with your favorite characters from the Elm Creek Quilts series, while browsing through a dozen brand-new quilts designed by bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini.

Simple Piecing, Spectacular Quilts. One great technique, a variety of different looks! LEARN TO USE VALUE: Create glowing effects by choosing a gradated range of fabrics. Super-easy piecing means fast quilt construction. Make it yours with pretty borders, separator bands, and other creative variations. Color is key when you "braid" a variety of fabrics into an eye-catching quilt. Learn to identify value in fabric and use it to create the effect you...

12 quilt projects based on the bestselling Elm Creek Quilts novels.

Turn your favorite fabrics and quilt patterns into practical, durable art with twelve no-sew projects including floorcloths, placemats, and more! Easier to make than a conventional quilt or a painted floorcloth, a Floorquilt is the perfect way to turn the fabric you love into a masterpiece you can use. Ellen Highsmith Silver teaches you the simple decoupage techniques you need to transform a piece of canvas into a beautiful, durable floorcloth-plus...

A beginner book without that "beginner look" from the author of 9-Patch Pizzazz. You'll get addicted to the "potato chip quilt"-no one can make just one. Make easy, colorful quilts from the simplest shape and using your favorite fabrics, including large-scale, novelty, and panels. Talk about bang for the buck: combining a special fabric with a few easy nine-patches yields captivating quilts ranging from sassy to sophisticated. You'll get hooked...

Sophisticated Style with Simple Piecing. Multiple sizes, alternative colorways, and design tips are included for all 10, project quilts. Patterns range from "quick and easy" to "involved but inspiring". Learn about color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design. Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing. This is your "go-to" book for contemporary quilt making!...

Barbara Brackman presents the most current research on the role of quilts during the time of slavery, emancipation, and the Underground Railroad, taking on the stories, history, and myths. Nine projects combine historic blocks with Barbara's own designs for mix-and-match flexibility.

These 15 colorful projects will inspire your own creations using your scraps, a little bit of planning, and some structured improvisation techniques.