Quilt The Seasons

Quilters learn something new each month and improve their skills with this joyful tribute to the seasons. Twenty-four projects-two for each month of the year-introduce a variety of techniques, one step at a time. Quilters begin with a simple project that teaches a new technique, and then build their proficiency with a larger quilt project. These projects include wall hangings, table runners, door hangers, mantel toppers, pillows, and pillowcases. Quilt the Seasons teaches piecing, appliqué, trapunto, and embellishments.

Pat Sloan's 9 folksy quilts and a whimsical penny rug work up quickly with machine appliqué and easy embroidery. This charming collection, featuring spring florals, an Easter Bunny, watermelon slices for summer, an American Flag, fall pumpkins, Christmas gingerbread, and joyful angels, will make every day of the year special! Quilt the Seasons with Pat Sloan (Leisure Arts #3574)

Offers twelve patterns to symbolize the months of the year in projects for various skill levels and quilt sizes.

Pat Sloan loves to quilt a little joy into every season of the year--and just look at all the fun she has with fabric! Why not join Pat in celebrating the abundance of color and themes each month brings? Quilted table runners, wall hangings, lap quilts, and bed-size quilts are yours to create with piecing and appliqué. Projects include Jester Snowman Quilt; Lady Slippers Quilt; Spring Table Runner; Wild Rose Quilt; Wreath Quilt; Scrappy Hearts Quilt; Ocean Waves Quilt; Prairie Flowers Quilt; Sunflower Wall Hanging; Cornucopia Wall Hanging; Scrappy Fall Stars; Snowflake Quilt; and Snowflake Basket Wall Hanging. Quilt the Seasons, Book 2 (Leisure Arts #4738)

Reveling in classic blue and white, acclaimed author and designer Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares inspiring quilts photographed in a cabin nestled on a snow-capped mountain. Each of the 16 patterns captures Edyta's signature style, and with her guidance, you, too, can create these stunning two-color quilts.

Bestselling author Kim Diehl is back with an all-new collection of quilts--plus her very own homestyle recipes--inspired by the seasons. Bring the special meaning of each season alive in your home with Kim's signature tradition-with-a-twist style. Thirteen projects with a seasonal flair include bed, lap, and wall quilts, plus a doll quilt and table runner Simple patchwork and applique designs feature spring tulips, summer gardens, autumn jack-o'-lanterns, and winter mittens Over a dozen tried-and-true recipes spotlight Kim's homestyle approach to cooking--find hearty salads, soups, and breads, plus luscious desserts

Greet each season with beloved designer Pat Sloan leading the way! Pat's clear instructions and encouraging "You can do it!" attitude make this collection of seasonal projects a snap to create. Choose from 14 simple patchwork and applique projects for: -- Spring: stitch a bouquet of scrap-happy tulips -- Summer: make a pillow in sky blues and sunny yellows -- Fall: harvest a fun pumpkin wall quilt -- Winter: get cozy with a Nordic-style snowflake quilt Each season offers something special to celebrate--and Pat's easy-to-make projects will help you to welcome each turn of the calendar page. She'll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Designs and instructions for quilts for the four seasons are followed by the "Workshop" of quiltmaking techniques.