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GARDEN PARTY: Applique Quilts That Bloom.
By Cynthia Tomaszewski.
Includes patterns and instructions for appliqueing blossoms, vines, and hearts to your quilts. Color illustrations. 128 pages. Size 8Ľ x 11 inches. Published by Martingale & Company. $6.90

ROSE SAMPLER SUPREME.
By Rosemary Makhan.
Learn to applique twenty beautiful variations of the traditional Rose of Sharon block design, then combine them to create an 84-inch by 100-inch quilt, using all twenty blocks. Well illustrated, some in color. 80 pages. Size 8Ľ x 10ľ inches. Published by Martingale & Company. $6.90

ALPHABET SOUP: Expressive Quilts with Folk-Art Charm.
By T. Johnson & A. Shirer.
Features pieced letters and simple embellishments in 15 seasonal projects. Each of the designs spell out a special word or saying, enhanced by primitive-style motifs created with easy fusible applique. Fully illustrated in color. 112 pages. Size 8˝ x 11 inches. Published by Martingale & Company. $6.90

CREATIVE MACHINE STITCHING: Special Effects for Quilts and More.
By Patricia Nelson.
Features eleven exquisite projects, including quilts, linens, pillows, and curtains, that add colorful embellishments using embroidery. Offers step-by-step instructions for each one. Well illustrated, most in color. 112 pages. Size 8˝ x 11 inches. Published by That Patchwork Place. $6.90

QUILT PINK
In 2006 American Patchwork & Quilting magazine hosted its Quilt Pink Event where they asked quilters to create quilts that would be auctioned on eBay® with the proceeds going to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, a charity raising money to fight breast cancer. The response was overwhelming. Thousands and thousands of people from all over the United States came together and formed quilting circles to save lives—one stitch at a time. In all, nearly 4,000 fabulous quilts were donated—all carefully crafted and simply breathtaking—and this lovely book showcases 120 of these beautiful works of art. This book is a joy to look at and a true inspiration to read, whether you quilt or not. But quilters will love that step-by-step instructions for 50 of the blocks showcased here are included—such as a pretty pieced butterfly or a striking striped square—complete with full-sized patterns. All of the patterns are for 9-inch squares, so it will be a snap to mix and match them. And if you'd like to try your hand at quilting, you’ll find detailed instructions on all of the basics in the special Quilter’s Schoolhouse section. Hardcover with easy to use lay-flat spiral binding. $14.90

Fat quarters were a revolution in quilting—buying a bundle of pre-mixed colors and patterns made quilting so easy. All you had to do was fall in love with a stack. You already knew how the colors would play together. Jelly Rolls are taking that idea and running with it. Like fat quarters, jelly rolls are offered in a pre-mixed assortment of color-coordinated fabrics, but this time around the fabric is cut into 2˝" strips and all rolled up in a colorful disc. This book introduces you to the jelly roll, then takes you through 17 projects specifically designed to make the most of these strips, from simple square designs to stars and log cabins and more. It’s time to roll with it! Color photos. Softcover. $14.90

Cozy up with breathtaking quilts inspired by Lavender Hill Farm all year round! Each of these 12 projects (one for every month of the year) is filled with country charm, including: • January’s clean and crisp “frosty morning” quilt • May’s “lavender gathering baskets” wall hanging featuring fanciful embroidered designs • July’s “Old Glory”quilt celebrating the lazy days of summer • November’s festive appliquéd “autumn splendor” table runner and so much more. And with beautiful photographs of each of the quilts set against the picturesque landscape of Oregon’s Willamette Valley or inside a lovely farmhouse, this book is as fun to look at as it is to use. A full quilting primer rounds out this inspirational guide. Softcover $12.90

We can’t think of anyone better to teach you to quilt than the star of the extremely popular PBS® show Sewing With Nancy, sewing authority extraordinare Nancy Zieman! Even if the idea of sewing a quilt seems out of reach, Nancy will have you stitching up a storm in no time flat. From setting up your workspace, selecting your tools and choosing your colors to working with strips and strata to quickly create an impressive selection of blocks, Nancy lays out all the skills you need to know to quilt with confidence—all within the first 40 pages of this book. The rest is icing on the cake! In the same friendly, straightforward manner for which she’s known and loved, Nancy goes on to demonstrate quick techniques for piecing log cabin quilts and easy ways to work with triangles to create stars and bowties. From there she shows you how to put it all together with clever ways to work your blocks into designs, simple sashing, borders and binding. With everything you’ve learned you’ll be ready to tackle the eight step-by-step projects (from placemats to a full-sized quilt) designed to put your skills to the test with ease.. Softcover. $13.90

Much like fat quarter stacks, jelly rolls are an assortment of pre-mixed quilt fabrics, but this time with 40 strips of 2˝" fabric all rolled up to look like a sweet bakery treat. They’re the next big thing in quilting, but there still aren’t a lot of books out there for quilters already hooked on this addictive new trend. Thank goodness for Rolling Along! This is the perfect book for anyone curious about (or already in love with!) these deliciously named fabric bundles and all their sweet versatility. Here you’ll find quilts made entirely from jelly rolls in addition to quilts that beautifully combine jelly rolls and other cuts of fabric. Some of the projects feature simple appliqué work as well. There are easy-to-follow instructions for 10 cheery quilt designs with diagrams and templates whenever needed. And a trio of bonus projects (a dainty boudoir pillow with a ruffled edge, a festive table runner and a roomy zippered travel tote) offer fun ways to use up your leftover strips. Of course, don’t worry if you can’t find jelly rolls at your local quilt shop—you can always cut your own 2˝" strips, jump on the jelly-roll bandwagon and start rolling along, too! Softcover. $12.90