The Quilt Block Cookbook

Learn how to use classic quilt design elements and mix them into 50 new and unique 12" blocks.

Quilt Recipes is a brilliant pairing of captivating, pieced projects and family favourite deserts from her mum's kitchen. Enjoy the process of piecing and the challenge of finding, pairing, and arranging diverse patterns and countless colours together, especially those that make you uncomfortable. Savour each kitchen recipe that has been timelessly tested, lovingly passed down and now fondly shared with like-minded soul stitchers.12 brilliant patchwork projects paired with eight of Jen's mum's favourite, delectable dessert recipes. As quilters, stitchers and makers, we fill our souls with like-minded friendships, feed our souls with hand or machine stitching, and we love to treat ourselves and others to decadent desserts. Jen Kingwell's, Quilt Recipes, is a brilliant pairing of captivating pieced projects and delectable desserts. Whether you are a hand or machine piecer, one can relish in each recipe, whether it be a quilt or perhaps something sweet. Use a variety of patchwork techniques including, machine & hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple. Acrylic template sets for six of the quilt patterns are sold separately.

500 Quilt Blocks is a comprehensive guide to quilting, showcasing a wide range of the most popularly used blocks in the quilting world. It is the ultimate reference guide for quilters of all skill levels and includes techniques for beginners and advanced quilters alike. All of the blocks in this book are assembled by machine sewing. There are 10 chapters, each featuring a different quilt-block theme. Each chapter contains various blocks with photographs, cutting diagrams, and sewing instructions plus variations for each featured block. 500 Quilt Blocks takes things one step further with a series of project patterns that incorporate some of the 500 blocks found in the book. These patterns can be followed step-by-step, or serve as inspiration to create personalized designs. It's the perfect companion to planning your next quilt as well as a handy reference guide to add to your quilting library.

Small quilts, big results Catch the mini-quilt mania with Alyce Blyth's fresh, modern beginner quiltmaking book, loaded with inspiration Mini Masterpieces is a quilting master class. Readers can follow along, beginning with a fresh new take on basic blocks and increase to complex curves and colorwork, expanding sewing skills at each step. International quilting teacher Alyce Blyth provides tips and advice throughout, learned through years of quilting and teaching students from all over the world. Mini-quilts are the perfect solution for sewists who want to do something new but can't take on a big project: easy to finish, fun to make, perfect for gifting, or hanging on a studio wall. Quilters will have fun knowing they can complete any of the projects included in just one afternoon.

Author and needlework expert Celia Eddy says that making a quilt is like baking a cake. First, quilters should know the basic tools and ingredients. Next, they need a formula--or a recipe--to follow. Finally, they must gather all ingredients together and follow the recipe. The Quilter's Recipe Book offers a feast of ideas for piecing, patchwork, and appliqu --the basic techniques required for producing beautiful quilted items. Easy-to-follow instructions show how to piece the block, and make eight-pointed stars, fans, log cabin blocks, appliqu blocks, and blocks with curves. Each quilting "recipe" shows how to make a beautiful quilt and includes: A large color photo of the pieced quilt Block diagrams, templates, and drafting instructions The amount of fabrics needed This beautiful volume also gives advice on creating imaginative combinations of fabrics and colors. Quilters can choose from 100 traditional and contemporary quilts, and can also use the blocks to create many other beautiful quilted things. Quilt recipes are arranged in order of complexity. More than 400 color illustrations.

Best-selling author Kim Diehl and talented designer Laurie Baker have lots of ideas for fitting creativity into your busy life. Now you can choose a terrific quilt pattern, quickly stir up a tasty supper, and go sew! Select from 13 beautiful patchwork quilts for the bed, wall, lap, and table; several include lovely applique Enjoy that famous Kim Diehl charm in simple, accessible projects Try recipes for soups, a casserole, chicken pot pie, and other delectable dishes that require little of your precious time

8 complete quilt patterns and 10 cookie and bar recipes (plus 1 nutty variation and 1 frosting recipe). Cookies and quilts have long been associated with warmth and comfort, with reassurance and love. So it's only natural that Judy Martin bring these two icons of the happy American home together in one delicious book. Cookies 'n' Quilts has everything you need to make perfect quilts: color photos and illustrations, complete color-coded rotary cutting instructions, full-size templates, and quilting motifs. And because the patterns come from Judy Martin, you know they are completely accurate.