Book Description:
Floral inspired block patterns reflect the beauty and artistry of hand-painted Iznik Tiles with a Meditteranean influence. Contains 14 applique block patterns. Colorful fabric selections inspire exotic mix and match bouquets. Assembling and sewing the flowers into units makes for delightful travel projects.

The "Garden of Quilts" gallery of finished blocks and wall hangings, features unusual settings, with delightful vases, arched windows, octagon shapes, and scroll-work to frame the exquisite designs.

Book Description:
QUILTS -- PIECES OF FABRIC SEWN TOGETHER LIKE MOMENTS IN TIME, AS HANDMADE AS LIFE ITSELF

Every quilt has a story to tell, an endearing story that lasts forever. Whether it is a craft-fair find, a generations-old family heirloom, or an art collector's most prized piece, quilts warm our bodies and our hearts.

Ever since pioneer women organized sewing circles to combat the harshness and isolation of the American West, women have turned to quilting to celebrate, share, and heal. In this heartwarming collection of inspirational stories, we see the celebrations, joys, and heartaches behind the stitches. One family lovingly pieces together a birthday present for their aging father, while a garage-sale quilt comes to symbolize the ties between a young man and his mother. Thirteen pre-Civil War ladies sew squares for their schoolmate's wedding quilt, while a young boy adds his own square to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of his father. No matter the circumstances, these stories deliver the spirit of quilting, friendship, and love with every word.

A very thoughtful and well-ordered introduction to the centuries-old art of sashiko, Japanese blue-and-white quilting. In fact, Parker has enhanced the stitching techniques through her very own innovations--practice strategies as well as the use of heat transfer interfacings. With those new methods and a sewing machine, the once labor-consuming task of running stitches becomes a joy--and a true act of creation. To that end, 25 projects are featured, ranging from a sampler table runner to decorative screen panels; additionally, the author presents a detailed and engaging history of sashiko and more than 100 stitch patterns, each with Japanese history, recommendations for use, and two examples (one in blue on white, the other white on blue). A mouth-watering "gotta try" wealth of designs and information.

Publisher: Book Description
Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest's tulip country is a magical garden retreat renowned for its vintage elegance and cottage-style charm. Now you can capture the spirit of Larkspur Farm's gorgeous gardens and romantic settings in this collection of enchanting quilts.

• Fifteen projects depict Larkspur Farm's country cottages, rose-covered wedding arbor, and formal herb garden
• Use simple rotary cutting, paper piecing, and appliqué to create these beautiful quilts
• Discover the inspiration behind each design with lush, on-location photography that follows the gardens from spring to fall
• Gather special tips for collecting garden art, preserving flowers, and hosting a garden tea

Book Description:Hand-dyed and –painted fabrics are extremely popular, and now everyone can own a complete guide to creating these colorful, dynamic, breathtaking and fashionable styles. This exciting new book contains 10 projects, suitable for any skill level, for dyeing and painting quilts, wearables, purses, pillows, and more! Each project includes step-by-step instructions to guide the reader. An introductory section covers the basics, such as supplies, how to prepare the fabric, paints and dyes, and painting techniques and styles. Also features a gallery of gorgeous quilts made from painted and dyed fabrics to inspire the reader.

Cindy Walter is the author of the award-winning Snippet Sensations and More Snippet Sensations, as well as the co-author of Attic Windows and Fine Hand Quilting. Jennifer Priestly, one of the United States’ leading experts on fabric painting and dyeing, is the founder and owner of the company Fabrics to Dye For.

• 10 colorful, dynamic, and breathtaking projects
• Step-by-step instructions for painting and dyeing fabrics
• Covers the basics of supplies, preparing fabric, paints and dyes

Book Description: Create dazzling scrap quilts with a whole new set of block designs based on one simple shape--the rectangle! Two stars of the quilting world share their expert tips for turning a so-so scrap quilt into a smashing success.

• Fifteen easy patchwork recipes are based on simple one-patch blocks that eliminate tricky measurements and stretchy bias edges
• Explore three key elements that add up to winning scrap quilts--the value, color, and style of printed fabrics
• Learn how to scatter and blend any collection of fabrics for a perfect balance of variation and repetition

Book Description: "A new dawn is always breaking inside a kaleidoscope," quotes expert collector Cozy Baker, and Kaleidoscope Artistry is a stunning, full-color look at this awe-inspiring art form. Packed with over 300 glorious photographs of fabulous kaleidoscopes-beloved favorites as well as the latest innovations-this mesmerizing guide also features entertaining profiles of the world's top kaleidoscope artists and designers as well as a surprising research report about the health benefits of kaleidoscopes. A never-ending visual feast, this is a guide no reader will be able to resist!