Create colorful jelly roll quilts with 13 projects in a range of sizes and complexity.From the pages of Love Patchwork & Quilting and Today's Quilter comes a delicious collection of 13 bright, bold quilts that feature the perennially popular jelly roll strips. Strip piecing, basketweave, pinwheels, appliqué, and more—use 2 1/2-inch pre-cut fabric strips in exciting and unexpected ways. Whip up quilts in a range of project sizes and complexity, incl...

These precut fabric bundles aren't just for quilters—create fifty fabulous sewing projects from your stash!This unique collection of fifty quick and easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts, and more—all made using fat quarters. Projects range from instant fixes, like coin purses needing just one fat quarter, to quilts and wall hangings that require up to ten fat quarters—which will really bust your fabric collection!

Stitch a modern crewelwork sampler Rediscover crewel embroidery with colorful wool and cheerful designs sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all levels to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! Create texture and dimension using wool thread and felt appliqué. Stitch up flowers, honeycombs, fish, and so much more. Embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and curious crafters looking to expand their skill set will enjoy the range of hand stitches and inst...

Build your quilting skills with this beginner's guide featuring 12 modern projects using basic patchwork, appliqué, curves, and foundation paper piecing.Quilt designer Jo Avery has a wealth of experience teaching beginner and intermediate quilters at her popular workshops and retreats. In New Patchwork & Quilting Basics, she guides you through 12 quilt projects using basic pieced strips, squares, and triangles.Jo's easy-to-follow instructions make ...

The quilt-as-you-go technique in Crazy Short-Cut Quilts eliminates intimidating quilting steps, and empowers sewers with the ability to create full quilts, in no tome, that accent any existing decor. This book provides sewers with time estimates for each step of a crazy quilt patter; demonstrates how to break projects down into manageable pieces and suggests alternate uses for leftover fabrics; and teaches sewers how to make savvy fabric selections to coordinate with existing room...

The well-tailored jacket, always in style, is one of the most challenging, popular, and satisfying sewing projects. Tailoring is the classic guide to the required techniques. Step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs help hobby sewers get professional results. Tailoring covers all three tailoring methods (custom or hand, machine, and fusible) and the complete process from fabric selection to finishing touches. There are detailed instructions on adjusting the pattern for proper fit...

In this illustrated sewing guide, the celebrated designer shares twelve new patterns with loads of variations for stylish bags of all kinds.With the patterns in Amy Butler's Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for altering dimensions, strap...

Create a sampler quilt as unique as you are!Tula Pink gives you an inspiring quilt block collection with Tula Pink's City Sampler. Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula.A note from Tula:"You will notice...that the blocks are not named but simply numbered. This is intentional. I may have designed the blocks and give...

"Full of beautifully constructed clothing and toys for children from infants to teens . . . includes pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions. "— Think Crafts!Whether you stitch up a pair of cute baby shoes, knit a clever cardigan, or upcycle adult sweaters into children's sweaters, Sweet & Simple Handmade by Melissa Wastney has something for all the little ones in your life. This how-to book features 25 adorable—and very practical—projects des...

Photo tutorials show you stitching in actionPicture this - more than 50 quilting designs to create modern quilts with classic style! Natalia's instructions are illustrated with detailed photos that make it much easier to get beautiful results on your home sewing machine. Tips for choosing batting and thread, layering and basting, starting and stopping, and prepping your machine are included. After you've practiced, show off your new free-motion skills with ...

Learn professional techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for making couture bags Let's be honest: when you make a bag, you want it to be constructed well and finished beautifully - with that professional edge that sets apart homemade and handmade. In this how-to book, accomplished bag maker Nicole Mallalieu reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. Graded and ordered by degree of difficulty, the 10 featured projects teach a range of expert s...

This jargon-free, fully illustrated guide to using your sewing machine explains essential techniques and offers easy projects for getting started.Straightforward and accessible, Me and My Sewing Machine contains everything you need to know to get the most out of your sewing machine. There are no intimidating specialty techniques, painstaking procedures, or complicated methods. Instead you will find easy-to-understand, practical and decorative techniques th...