Some Kind of Wonderful is full of ideas for small and large projects, quilts, bags, cushions, needle case, pincusions... all prettier than each other!

£14.75

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A lovely book by the lovely Janet Clare.

We are delighted to welcome Janet to the shop on October 6th for a book signing session from 11am onwards.

Quilts from a Painter's Art

£9.95

Laundry Basket Quilts

£9.95

Thimbleberries

by Lynette Jensen

£9.95

Award Winning Quilts

£11.00

from That Patchwork Place

£12.95

The latest gorgeously gorgeous title in the Tilda series! Over 50 projects, including some of the dolls that are available as kits. It also includes some very nice soft toys (I love the elephants!!).

Another success!

£14.99

No matter your level of stitching experience, Sublime Stitching puts at your fingertips everything you need to embroider. Inside you'll find simple instructions, inspiring project ideas, and hundreds of entirely original iron-on patterns - from cheeky margaritas and maracas to classic teapots and cupcake

£14.25

With Sweetwater's inspiring designs, it's easy to add expressive touches everywhere, from the bedroom to the laundry room. 35 beginner-friendly projects, including quilts, pillows, table linens, and accessories - many can be made in a day or less

£17.85

 The author of best-selling Socks Appeal is back with a new posse of cute creatures! In this sequel book Sockology, you are encouraged to take it one step further with slightly more complex construct- ion and endless inspiration. 16 projects that will surely keep you entertained for hours with detailed hand drawn templates to guide you every step of the way

£12.85

£17.85

Sunbonnet Sue

Find 12 small themed quilts, one for each month of the year. Enjoy full-sized pattern pieces and fast-and-easy fusible appliqué. Discover fun embellishing tips with each project

£17.95

Create the nostalgic heirloom quilts you've always dreamed of! This follow-up to the popular Link to the 30's offers 10 authentic patterns from the 1930's. true to the era, with intricate hand- quilting patterns incorporated into every project, the quilts are nothing less than exquisite

£19.95

 Why pay the upscale prices at eco-chic boutiques when you can creatively upcycle? Sandy Stone presents her unique outlook on sewing and decorating: repurpose, reconstruct, and renew

£14.95

Blending what quilters love about her previous volumes, Quilt Revival and Appliqué Quilt Revival, this book offers both patchwork and appliqué designs. Even beginners will find success with Nancy’s easy, step-by-step instructions

£16.95

Home Sewn

As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store, French General, Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now, this beloved designer has gathered her favourite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters, Francophiles, and home decorators

£17.85

If you like the homespun look, this book is for you. I kept turning the page and falling in love with the projects!! Using felt, cotton and embroidery stitches, Clare shows you how to make these adorable projects.

I am very grateful to Fay, one of our lovely customers, for mentioning this title to me.

If you like Material Obsession (I and II), than you will love that book by Sarah Fielke.

The photographs are absolutely beautiful and I really wish I had her collection of fabrics!!!

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Really nice traditional quilts made with Dutch repro fabrics. If you like the handmade, traditional look, you will love this book

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Quick and fun quilts to make from just one block. A great stash buster!

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Another one in the long line of Jelly Roll books. This time Pam and Nicky have come up with some lovely individual blocks to make gorgeous samplers out of those tempting 2.5" strips!

Despite being in Japanese, the instructions are rather easy to follow (lots of diagram!!) and the quality of the work is out of this world.

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15 easy to make toys for the little people in your life.

Very silly but adorable!

Full patterns included

£14.99

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Brighten up any room with fun, contemporary and functional projects exploding with sensational colours!

20 projects from quilts for baby to bags, coasters and scarves

£19.99

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I want to move into that book!! Absolutely gorgeous projects to make your home looks like the inside of Country Living!

Lots of ideas on how to re-use vintage fabrics

£12.99

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25 patchwork purses, totes and bags with lots of advice and clear step by step diagrams

£12.99

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25 step by step sewing projects for 0 to 5 years, including full size patterns

£12.99

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55 projects for the home

Plenty of sewing projects to transform your home: cosy slippers, egg cosies, placemats, lampshade, cushions...

Full-size patterns included

£9.99

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Christine's quilter-friendly approach will open your eyes to new and exciting ways to apply simple colour concepts to your work. See successful colour combinations in action with an inspiring gallery of eye-catching quilt

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14 sophisticated floral appliqué projects include pillows, table runners, and small tapestry-style quilts and wall hangings. All the project patterns are interchangeable, so you can create endless combinations of flowers and leaves

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Create a calm and happy place for all your beloved fabrics, books, notions, tools, and even UFOs. From small cupboards to large studios, you'll see real examples of what makes an efficient, functional, and inviting quilting space. You'll identify what's causing the clutter, learn how to turn it into a more creative zone, and find more time to do what you love-quilt!

And if you don't have the space to put the book into action, you can always have it as a coffee table book!!

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Sew! is a treasure trove of simple projects all made using Cath Kidston's popular printed fabrics. Reflecting her love of vintage-style patterns, the fabrics feature fresh colours in delightful and unexpected combinations

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by the lovely Mandy Shaw

Mandy's latest baby... a gorgeous little book with lots of stitches and 20 lovely projects. The whole book is colour coordinated to give it the most gorgeous feel.

Well done Mandy! It's simply gorgeous!

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"Quick & Easy Pillows & Cushions" offers 50 projects to make a variety of cushions, all with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the process. Whatever your taste and whatever your skill level, you will find a project you will love to make

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Like speed cutting, the ‘10-minute’ technique is revolutionizing patchwork. Anyone can sew large blocks in just 10-minutes. You can really make a 19" block in less than ‘10-minutes”. That means you can sew a king-size quilt top in a day, a throw quilt in an hour or two! Imagine how many quilts you will finish this year!

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Quilting and Stitching

35 inspirational ideas for your home, gifts and accessories.

Techniques include patchwork, quilting, appliqué and embroidery

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All a crafter needs to bring these adorable critters to life is a little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a family of birds to display in the home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear instructions and enchanting photography of the creatures in their natural habitats

Just a little bit of fun silliness!

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It is packed with detailed advice and ideas. Lots of very useful step by step ideas. Many projects are also including so it's not just a technique based book.

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Covers a wide variety of projects, including aprons, curtains, dolls, pot holders, table linens, etc...

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Popular designer Bari J. brings her bright and feminine signature style to 15 new projects. Tap into her love of sewing with ruffled quilts, a unique tunic and bag, plus sweet decorations and accessories for every room of your home

They look complex, but are really easy to make. This wonderful new book from House of White Birches contains 7 projects from 4 different quilt designers, and provides several different methods for creating bargello quilts

 This book, originally published in 1996, quickly became the must-have book for every quilter who wanted to learn tips and techniques for those times when they wanted to quilt their finest patchwork by hand. Nancy Brenan Daniel, 12 years later, has revised and updated the material, creating another book that every quilter should have in his or her library. Like the original, there are sections on wadding, marking tools, frames and hoops, thimbles, thread, quilting stencils, quilting patterns, posture, lighting, no-stress hand quilting, preparing the fabric, layering, knots, the dimple-style stitch and a question-and-answer section on how to improve your quilting stitch.

Create this adorable quilt with lovely applique bears.

Really lovely book with complete patterns and instructions on making this adorable quilt (or wallhanging).

The critters are super cute!

Same series as the book above, this one has a winter feel to it. Lovely little penguins and friends.

Makes a really nice quilt and an even better wallhanging

Same little critters but having fun in Spring!

Pictures could be made individually and made into cushions if you didn't want to tackle the whole quilt.

A great book for beginners written by Jo from Puddleduck. Great idea on how to use all the precut packs that are available at the moment. Works very well with our Nickle packs (our own 5" squares)

Discover the inspiration and confidence to customise T-shirts, skirts, bed linen, bags, hats and neckties with scores of easily transferable, actual-size designs. From cute creatures to funky fruits and florals, and retro motifs to modern designs, this book has endless mix-and-match possibilities and a catalogue of great stand-alone designs. Whether you appliqué by hand or by machine, and whatever your level of experience, you will find scores of ideas, methods, patterns, techniques and start-to-finish projects

130 Little Quilt Blocks

Exquisite and quick-to-make blocks for quilts, homeware and accessories.

These miniature quilt blocks have been specially designed and selected to work at smaller sizes – perfect for making quilted projects like little purses, pillows and postcards – adding variety and interest to even the smallest space. This book contains over 130 blocks – patchwork, appliqué, traditional favourites and brand new designs – arranged into stylishly themed chapters to help you choose a design. Each block comes with full cutting list and assembly instructions, plus mix and match suggestions to combine with other blocks, and ideas on how you might change or embellish the block designs. Plus you will find projects throughout the book, giving you plenty of inspirational ideas to get started.

New projects included! In this updated version of her classic Learn to Do Applique in Just One Weekend the author has added a host of new projects that employ additional appliqué techniques with contemporary styling while including timeless techniques and designs from the original book.

Learn how to appliqué. It's fun and easy to do! Choose some funky fabrics and start making cushions, bags, brooches and even a beady bird.

In this book Miriam Edwards teaches the basics of quilting and goes on to show in easy steps how to make fun projects such as a phone pouch, a book cover, bags and a wild and wonderful wall hanging.

Start to Patchwork

Making funky, stylish patchwork items is simple and fun. Nancy Nicholson teaches the basics and shows, in step-by-step sequences, how to create beautiful cushions, belts, birds, bags and more. These creative projects are designed with the beginner in mind and the techniques and stages are clearly explained.

Step by step photographs - Easy to follow instructions Simple techniques - Lots of creative idea

Features lots of information on how to use the Log Cabin Rulers

 14 quilt patterns for wall to bed size quilts, including some you may not be familiar with, like Inside/Out and Baskets.

Includes some great tricks and tips for cutting and piecing

visits Quilt in a Day

The classic appliqué quilt, beloved by quilters. Features a unique appliqué method using iron-on interfacing. You won't believe how quickly and perfectly you can make these charming blocks. Instructions included for pretty Sue and her playmate Suspender Sam, in a baby, lap, twin and double coverlet size, as well as a Springtime wallhanging

Single and Double

An old favourite of ours - Irish Chain is still up there with Log Cabin as a great pattern for beginners!

26 double sided, colour cards provide answers to quilters' most frequently asked questions. Includes yardage requirements, cutting instructions, setting secrets, piecing techniques, number conversions and more.

The wiro-binding allows the book to lay open flat.

Pieces are added to a foundation using a stitch-and-flip-open technique--all you do is stitch on the line. Full-sized, easy-to-trace foundation patterns for all 101 blocks with all of the blocks shown in full colour

For foundation piecing, we do recommend using Magic Paper which doesn't need removing and can go in the wash!

The Log Cabin quilt is an enduring favourite, and it just might be the perfect pattern. Its basic shapes, simple contrasts, and minimal joints make it easy. It's setting possibilities keep it interesting. Who wouldn't love a quilt pattern that is simple enough for a beginner yet engaging enough to tickle the creative interest of experienced quilters? 36 patterns for glorious quilts and 36 beautiful log borders included. Also includes clear directions, useful charts, accurate yardage figures and quilting suggestions

Feeling a little bit like a rebel?

Simply amazing quilts that are amazingly simple. Over 30 projects using classic log cabin piecing with new views from simple to sophisticated. Illustrated through each step in full colour

Right From the Start

Chris Franses and Barbara Chainey introduce you to the basics of patchwork and quilting, starting right at the beginning with a detailed look at how to choose the right equipment, whether you prefer to quilt by hand or machine.

With an abundance of tips and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, they guide you through all the stages of making patchwork by hand or machine, looking at: • Equipment • Fabric and colour • Patchwork blocks • Machine piecing • Hand piecing • Quick piecing • Sashing, settings and borders • Quilting by hand or machine • Finishing the quilt, with a look at binding, labels and hanging sleeves

This amazing collection of 256 fat quarter quilt blocks has page after page of new and unique blocks, plus 20 new projects that showcase how the blocks can be used.

When it seems like you have made quilts with every known block, reach for this amazing collection of 256 fat quarter quilt blocks! You'll find page after page of new and unique blocks, plus 20 new projects that showcase how the blocks can be used.

A complete guide to successful machine and hand techniques with dozens of designs to mix and match. Stunning and comprehensive guide to applique techniqes, preparation, projects, patterns, stitching and embellishing. Includes special reference sections throughout the book that highlight frequently used, essential how-to information, and machine and hand-embellishing ideas shown in clear photo detail.

I love the wiro binding so it opens flat.

Be inspired by the surprising evolution of threads from a device that holds fabrics together to a creative tool that beatifies projects with designs, colors, textures, structure, and ornamentation. Follow along each "step-by-step" technique and create a world of your own Workbook pages. Whether expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques or experimenting with thread painting and molding thread structures, you'll experience threads with new creativity

I love the wiro binding so it opens flat.

Borders do more than add to the size of a quilt top. They frame the center and draw the viewer's eye around and back to the focal design of the quilt. In Borders: The basics & beyond, with Jill Reber as the guide, learn the basics of good border design and step-by-step border techniques for dozens of border options in a variety of sizes. Step-by-step photographs illustrate each border block technique. Includes 12 projects such as table runners, quilts, and border samplers. Full-color photography and instructions with dozens of easy-to-follow illustrations

I love the wiro binding so it opens flat.

A complete step-by-step visual guide to successful machine quilting. Includes techniques from beginning doodling to advanced bobbin work.

I love the wiro binding so it opens flat.

Sheri Howard, author of Ruby Red Dots, has updated six classic pieced block designs with a cheerful palette of applique flowers and finery. Using her signature flair for colorful combination and whimsy, she enlivens timeless blocks such as Churn Dash, Windmill, and Shoofly

Really nice projects with a modern twist using bright and bold fabrics

Take paper piecing to a new level! Wedding Ring, Pickle Dish and other heretofore mind-boggling, difficult, curved patterns are suddenly made easy using her paper piecing method. Old favorites are included, such as Rob Peter and Pay Paul, Hands All 'Round, Lafayette Orange Peel, The Flower Ring -- just to name a few. There are also projects included for quilters who would rather try out something small rather than committing to a large quilt

Add 25 new, stunning and intricate blocks to your Pieced Applique book library. Penny's Pieced Applique technique with no inset seams and perfect-corners-and curves, makes it easy for every quilter-even a beginner to successfully make these intricate blocks with ease. Color options and several quilt settings are provided

LIn addition to the lovely nine-block appliqué quilt shown in two different color ways you'll find seven projects, including lavender sachets, a pin cushion and monogrammed pillowcases

Early American cross-stitch samplers inspired the 76" square featured house quilt in this nostalgic 14-project collection of pieced and hand-appliqued quilts, hooked rugs and a painted runner

Inspired to Quilt helps art quilters translate a concept into a finished product by delving into new and innovative ideas while coaching them to find their own unique voice. Advanced beginner art quilters, and fiber and mixed-media artists will enjoy learning the inventive processes for designing art quilts -- from keeping a mixed-media journal, to documenting inspirations, to playing with fiber and surface-design methods to discover personal style. Melanie offers a variety of hands-on creative and practical exercises to jump-start the process, shown step-by-step with beautiful photography: fabric printing, fabric manipulation, stamping, resists, layering, fabric painting, dyeing, stitching, appliqué, collage, machine embroidery, beading, and more. In addition, Melanie shares useful finishing techniques that put the final touches on an art quilt, including unique bindings and creative fixes

These are patterns to go with the Jewel Box rulers we discovered in Houston. Stunning visual effects!

Another pattern to go with the Jewel Box rulers we discovered in Houston. Stunning visual effects!

Very clever patterns - 3 different blocks - 3 different settings to achieve 3 completely different quilts!

Very clever patterns - 3 different blocks - 3 different settings to achieve 3 completely different quilts!

Very clever patterns - 3 different blocks - 3 different settings to achieve 3 completely different quilts!

Adorable applique motifs for a fresh and bright quilt

Pattern for a little of baby fun! Think of all the leftovers from baby's quilt - they can be turned into a matching stacker!

7 clever creations in this collection are just right for wrapping little ones in homemade love. From bears to bugs to stars and pinwheels

One of my favourite this month! Welcome and nurture those precious little ones by creating quilts, crafts, and decor. Cuddle up the kids with more than fifty fun projects

You too can use beads in extraordinary ways as you create beaded masterpieces. Let the foremost authority on fabric beading show you how to create incredible works of art

No matter what the medium, Beading on Fabric will inspire beginning and skilled crafters alike to develop their skills in working with beads. Critically acclaimed fiber artist Larkin Jean Van Horn's love for the form and function of beads shines through in this ultimate resource for today's crafter

Authored by quilt historian Terry Clothier Thompson, this book looks at the Civil War through the eyes of Louisa May Alcott. The heart of the book is the Louisa quilt. In this quilt there are nine cameo blocks that tell the story of Louisa and her family's life in New England. Also, as part of the quilt, there are six pieced blocks from the Civil War era that can be used to make soldiers quilts. Along with the Louisa quilt, the book contains patterns for three authentic soliders quilts and another magnificent appliqued quilt called Concord

The book features 12 stories honoring the courageous women who left their mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers behind to go West. The featured quilt of the book - the Star's 2010 block-of-the-month project - is offered in two different colorways - Jan's version and Edie's version