A lovely book full of sweet houses that can be turned into a large wallhanging or used in smaller projects

Great book if you like traditional quilting patterns

Nice and fresh quilts, the one on the cover is gorgeous!

Foundation pieced vests

Interesting Japanese folded techniques to create 3D look

Second installment in the Super Simple Quilts - these booklets are great if you need to make a quilt in a rush. Requirements are very easy to follow and the cutting instructions are foolproof

It does pretty what it says on the tin!! Lots of bags in this new bag from a well-known author (who likes her dogs very much!)

The return of an old friend... Fabric Boxes make lovely Christmas presents in themselves (even better with something inside!)

Share your hobby with others and put a smile on the postman's face... send  a quilted postcard!!

Great Christmas presents to use up your stash!!

I kept the best for last... absolutely stunning quilts! Although it has instructions, I would be happy to have this book just as a coffee table book and drool over it!

If you despair with your free-machining and have reverted to "doing it in the ditch" with your walking foot, then this book is for you. Mary shows you how to get great and interesting results with your walking foot. I strongly recommend this book to any scared free-machine quilter!

Too cute for words - just as well because it's in Japanese!! If you like houses, you will fall in love with this book. Many various projects, quilts, wallhanging, baskets, bags, 3D items as well.

Basic knowledge of sewing and applique will be enough to manage around the language barrier. The measurements are written in Arabic and therefore perfectly understandable.

Lots of inspiring pictures if you want to try breaking away from traditional patchwork and going more artistic. Creative lovely scenes with lots of houses and buildings

Lots of inspiring pictures if you want to try breaking away from traditional patchwork and going more artistic. Creative stunning wallhangings!

Nice book packed with ideas to make your home jolly for Chritsmas

Everything you need to know to create these A4 size quilts. Take inspiration from a photo, an event or even a dream!

Very clever book centered around circular shapes, whether it's patchwork or quilting

Very clever way of folding fabric to create life-like flowers

A very modern take on a traditional season

Recommended by Lynne, one of our customers... A very nice, modern approach to patchwork and quilting (not suitable for the Patchwork Police!)

Absolutely stunning and totally useless book!! This is one to leave on the coffee table and look at and marvel. The sweets are made of felt and they look so real, it's incredible!!

Although the text is in Japanese, it comes with clear instructions

Sampler quilt using machine embroidery

CD included

A twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker. Brenda has lovingly recreated the 225 patterns from the Jane A. Blakely Stickle quilt. Included are a series of letters from Brenda to Jane drawing us into the historical context

Learn the art of traditional hand quilting with your choice of six small projects. Presents the basic instructions in a concise format along with manageable projects designed for beginners

At last!!! Mandy has produced a book!! You are probably familiar with Mandy's patterns (we stock many) and you will know that she comes up with the sweetest of projects. And now you can indulge even more with 24 brand new projects all under one cover

I made a quilt out of this book, using the geese, chicks and hens patterns. Very sweet!!

Not new as such but back on our shelves!!

Not new as such but back on our shelves!!

Amy Butler doesn't need introducing anymore. She is famous for her large prints and her use of striking colours. This book is split by rooms, with projects for the whole house, including simple garments.

An old time favourite re-issued in paperback.

This book could very well become my favourite on machine quilting. She deals with an exhaustive list of subjects and dispels many myths about free machining.

Anyone who says that "learning to machine quilt takes time, knowledge, practice and commitment" enters my Christmas card list!!

with Free CD-Rom with Templates

Stunning designs!

You will learn the basic techniques for spiral quilting and variations on 4 types of spirals, as well as:

how to change direction, choose colours and fabrics, mix and combine spirals and non-spiral elements, create mandala quilts

13 designs using patchwork and applique methods

Traditional designs with modern fabrics - presented in 4 different colouways

Jane Coombes, a regular tutor at Creative Quilting, is one of the contributors.

Quilts & Fabrics from 1890-1970

9 reproduction quilt projects

Comprehensive guide to fabrics and their influence on American quilts

6 quilt projects, plus over a dozen gallery quilts and techniques for creating endless one block variations

Create dramatic new design effects: hollow cubes, cubes sliced open and blocks tumbling into the borders

Still No Y-seams!!

Discover 8 techniques for creating one of a kind cloth for quilts or wearables

Produce fascinating effects with everyday objects

Print original fabrics

Use these techniques on cotton, silk or rayon

Lovely collection of unique homestyle projects, combining new and recycled fabrics for vintage, homespun and retro results

20 projects

25 easy, creative projects to sew, knit, crochet, decoupage, scrap and beads

Lynne Edwards

Over 25 folded projects - from heirloom quilts and wall-hangings to quick to make cushions, bags and pincushions

25 projects - easy to follow instructions

Fun accessories, clothing and gifts

Simple Pleasures

Lovely stitchery, includes quilt, bag, pictures, cushions

19 patchwork blocks to choose from

Projects include cushion and cot quilt

Step by step instructions

15 projects to show you how to use big print fabrics in other ways than just borders and backing!

12 techniques, all you need to know about this Japanese technique - 25 projects

17 projects using 2 1/2" strips

Sew bags and handy items for your home and garden - 31 projects for every skill level

The latest novel from Elm Creek author, Jennifer Chiverini (hard back)

Good holiday reading!

Great book by Helen Deighan - based on using the Kimihimo braiding disk

Great toy to take on a plane!! Wont' get confiscated at Customs!

Slice and sew fat quarters to make striking quilts

Great book to use up your stash (and don't stay stash? what stash? I know you have got one!)

Papercut Applique quilts

5 appealing projects using variety of themes

Applique your way - by hand or machine, needle turn or fusible

8 fat quarter friendly quilts for all skill levels - crib to king size

Easy to create curvaceous quilts! Simplified cutting and sewing techniques

Dozen of project from small wall hanging to bed quilts

very clear colour pictures, lots of hints and tips

10 methods of piecing, more than 100 stitches, instructions on adding embellishments

20 new quilts from 5" squares

It is absolutely gorgeous. We have fallen in love with the flying pigs!!

There is a sample copy in the shop - we are already taking orders. The publication date is August but might be brought forward.

Material Obsession

Very nice, fresh and fun quilts - a very pretty book indeed. Sample copy in the shop. Again orders taken.

I fell in love with the quilt on the cover so I ordered the book!! The projects on the inside are just as nice - especially one of the bags.

Last Minute Fabric Gifts

The 1st title in the series (Last Minute Patchwork Gifts) is a delight and the 2nd one is just as nice.

The photography is very good and there is a wide choice of projects, all listed by how long they take to make.

Stained Glass window seems to be making a come back. We have been asked several times for a book on the subject - so here it is! Very nice flowers to use in a large quilt or in a small project

More motifs for free machining - the secret is to practice!!!

42 vibrant blocks to mix and match to achieve dynamic quilts

The jelly roll frenzy is going strong. More books on the subject!!

10 quilts

The jelly roll frenzy is going strong. More books on the subject!!

8 quilts

The jelly roll frenzy is going strong. More books on the subject!!

10 quilts

12 applique blocks. Very nice flower patterns

Learn to foundation piece virtually anything with this book. 15 projects with complete instructions included.

More than 36 designs from 4 pull out master patterns

Lots of ideas to customise handbags you already have.

Lots of easy projects based on the latest Makower Christmas fabrics - most of which we have in the shop.

Watchout for Margaret's sample!!

Based on 7 blocks to mix and match, this book is a very clever one. The blocks can be arranged in countless patterns.

A stunning book by a British author, Sally Holman. An amazing library of stitches and ideas.

9 projects from very simple shapes. I love the cutting chart for different sizes.

If you want to take machine embroidery a but further, this is a great book to start with. You may not look the projects, but look further and concentrate on the techniques!

It does pretty much what it says on the tin!

I do like the clear photos and the concise instructions. Not too overwhelming - a good, basic book.

Sew Little Time

A very nice collection of funky and fresh bags, not just handbags but also laundry bags, Ipod case,...

There are hundreds of variations on Log Cabin and this book list a fair few of them. Great reference book for an all-time favourite block

Cut, Fuse and mark fabrics with the soldering iron to create stunning effects

Stunning pictures

A good reference book for textile artists who want to make the most of the new and wonderful materials, tools and techniques.

Easy to follow instructions, lots of photos

Very nice new book from David & Charles on making bags (including a bottle carrier!)

12 projects that spotlight fresh ways to use Maple Leaf blocks

Learn technique for making triangle squares with perfect points

Beautiful Blooms

Quilts and Cushions to applique

10 wall quilts with 10 co-ordinating round and square cushions

Now raw-edges here!! All done with needleturn applique - lots of hints and tips and very instructions with pictures

I own the French version of this book and I made a lovely quilt using the blocks with chicken, geese and hens (see photo below)

The artwork is particularly nice. Your quilt will be very nice whether you make a small wallhanging and a full size bed quilt.

25 beautiful step by step projects that employ many different traditional quilting techniques - all with clear instructions and templates

Quick Trips Quilts

The cover is as bad as the book is good!! and it is a VERY good book!!

It has the most stunning quilts using the well-known and easy Trip Around the World pattern - the watercolour quilts are gorgeous with a very clever bargello effect - very smart!

A great library with over 130 continuous-line patterns, including some for borders.

Easy to reduce or enlarge to fit your quilt

Easy to make totes, one easy pattern with 6 variations for quilters, knitters, crafters

Would make lovely gifts

Simply Stunning Woven Quilts

Fantastic book with the most amazing quilts!!

Cut, Weave, Fuse and Quilt

11 techniques - Full-size patterns

Lovely Christmas projects that don't use Christmas fabrics!!

Very fresh and modern look

Includes lots of stockings, table mats, table runner, box, cardholder

20 Projects such as pillows, totes, bags, organisers and more

5 easy quilts to be put together in just 1 day

Great use of large print fabrics, especially Japanese prints

Quilted Garden Delights

8 small, easy-to-make art quilts to celebrate the garden!

Fast assembly with full size patterns and easy, fusible applique

8 stunning quilts from Jelly Rolls

11 traditional quilts for all skill levels, featuring more than 30 traditional blocks

Complete instructions and full-sized patterns for each quilt

24 star paper-pieced blocks and 9 easy quilt projects

by the queen of Foundation Piecing Carol Doak

Design companion Vol.1 to Rhapsody Quilts

Full Size freezer paper pattern

Bonus applique designs and ideas

7 beginner's friendly projects with complete instructions for cutting, piecing and applique

21 quick and easy projects to transform your home and wardrobe with buttons, beads and braids

Apart from giving you cocktail recipes, this book also provide 11 patterns for some very nice quilts indeed.

Lori Buhler has managed to master a great technique to make needleturn applique and curve piecing a lot easier. Very well worth a read!!

Carol Doak is the Queen of paper piecing which is a notoriously complicated method to explain since you are sewing upside down and back to front!!

In this book, with the help of clear photos, she takes you step by step through the technique in a foolproof way.

A lovely gift for a quilter choco-aholic (I know several of those!!). The nice box includes 20 cards with recipes, each card also includes 1 block with instructions

Great guide for complete beginners on how to produce a lovely sampler quilt.

Very clear and easy to follow instructions

Lots of hints and tips on colour, value as well as technical advice.

Fun and colourful book that shows several quilts made from 2.5" strips (aka Jelly rolls)

The latest title from Jennifer Chiaverini

(hardback)

14 projects all based on a 9 patch block - a very classic block get a modern makeover.

Turn favourite photos into stunning quilts by using an easy square-by-square method

A great little guide on using bead as embellishment. Mary Stori shows you 30 techniques - very clear colour photo.

Tricia Cribbs has revisited her first book and has added 5 new quilt designs

20 quilts for all skill levels

Some very stunning photos of the quilts! Very colourful as always!

New book by Jodi Barrows, still based on the Square in a Square ruler. She shows the latest diamond options used throughout 11 projects.

My favourite book this month!! How to create fabulous flowers by raw edge applique method. Great section on how to use photos. 5 patterns included plus a stunning gallery. The clematis are particularly gorgeous.

If you like miniature quilts then you will love this book published by the Museum of American Quilter's Society.

8 projects for children, very easy and quick piecing method.

Choose from 5 quilts that feature a traditional-style block enhanced with the illusion of woven ribbons

Dozens of easy-trips pieced designs

Very easy blocks (8 pieces in each), unique designs can be achieved by rearranging units

Don't have lots of time to make large quilts? why not make skinny ones?? not just table runners but also wall-hangings, mantel scarves, throws.

The contributors include Kaffe Fassett, Marti Mitchell, Jane Sassaman, Darlene Zimmerman and more