Adorable quilt with lots of lovely houses

All I need now is the time...

I am very impressed by this new book. It covers 10 different techniques (some totally new to me) on applique (hand and machine). There is a very useful chart that shows you which technique is best suited.

Second instalment in a series of 6 books, this book will show you how to start designing your own quilts with plenty of drafting exercices. Loads of techniques and helpful charts. Very good front section on get the most out of your sewing machine by choosing the right needle, tension,...

Very cute little book full of very sweet little birds to make out of all sorts of fabrics. I have fallen in love with Pikku the Penguin on page 64.

Another book by the master of colours, Kaffe Fassett. He has revisited some older patterns with his latest fabrics - stunning as always.

A very nice book with simple quilts and clear instructions. The quilts have got a vintage feel and yet the book has got a modern twist, very Country Living  magazine.

(and I adore the cover!)

The subtitle reads: 12 dramatic projects inspired by urban views - this is a perfect summary of the book content.

If you are into pretty flowers, curves and everything pink, then walk away right now, this book won't be for you. If, however, you like lines, buildings and playing with colours and values, then this is the book for you.

40 techniques for machine and hand patchwork.

Good reference book with the most popular blocks. If you already have books by Lynne Edwards, do check the content of this one as some material has been re-used (some is also entirely new)

Very nice compact book (256 pages) - 111 blocks with 106 piecing templates on  a CD-Rom.

The blocks were inspired by letters from 1920's farm wives which are included in the book (the letters, not the wives!)

Very much in the same category as the Dear Jane book

13 projects based on using 10" squares (aka Layer Cakes by Moda), 2 1/2" strips (aka Jelly rolls by Moda)

Instructions are also given to allow you to use your own stash

Quilts from 5 or 10" squares

12 pairs of beautiful quilts with a large and small quilt in each design.

Sue Spargo is the queen of wool felt. In this book she will show you how to make really sweet little projects, from book cover to pin cushion

Includes all instructions and templates to make this stunning wool felt flower quilt

Medallion quilt using wool felt

A delightful collection of 15 cute and cuddly monsters, using soft fleecie fabrics and simple sewing techniques and embroidery stitches (full size patterns included)

The latest book from Jennifer Chiaverini - Bonnie goes to Hawaii...

29 projects, including some seriously cute ones and some unusual designs

Very interesting book - this is Stack the Deck meets Quilting on the Go!!

This book would seriously reduce the size of your stash!!

Very good reference book with lots of photos to cover pretty much all the techniques under the sun.

The only minus point would be the uninspiring choice of fabrics from the samples. Bearing in mind the photos were probably taken in 1983 (but this is the 3rd update) when patchwork fabrics were either plain or brown, they have done pretty well!

Another timeless reference book (with drawing rather then photos). An old time favourite.

Lots of lovely toys and accessories for the little ones.

The ducks on the cover are particularly cute!

7 projects suitable for all levels. Full size patterns included

Books arrived in March 2010

A Baltimore Album, 25 Appliqué Patterns

Repro of an antique quilt discovered in an attic.

Patterns have been redrafted for today's quilter with precision,

clarity and easy to follow instructions.

Adventures with Leaders and Enders

A great find suggested by one of our customers - a brilliant way of turning your

thread savers into quilts!

Scraps and Shirttails

Be green and recycle old shirts!! This great book will show you 12 quilts

that can be made from old shirts.

One Block Wonders Cubed!

Dramatic designs, new techniques for 10 quilt projects

Learn to create optical illusions with your fabrics, create clever

shadow effects. Stunning!

Quilted Symphony

This is the kind of book that makes you wish your family didn't need

feeding, that your house was self-cleaning and that the dog could

walk itself alone...

Do not open this book unless you have 2 hours in front of you

because you will read it cover to cover and then you will want to start

sewing straight away.

You have been warned...

Quilter's Academy- Vol 1

A skill building course in quiltmaking

This book goes back to basics and demystify all the quilt jargon.

You will learn about fabric, colour, to wash or not wash, how to press, how

to set up your machine, etc, etc,...

It is one of the most detailed book I have ever seen.

It is written by Harriet Hargrave and her daughter, need I say more?

My Whimsical Quilt Garden

20 Bird and Flower Blocks to appliqué.

The booklet includes all the instructions and the patterns are full-size.

Design Art Deco Quilts

Learn to design and sew striking quilts inspired by the 1930's Art Deco style.

Complete instructions for a sample quilt take you step by step through

planning, designing and piecing your quilt.

Quick Diamond Quilts and Beyond

The latest book from Jan Krentz, 12 stunning projects with beginner

friendly techniques. Diamond quilt with no inset seams!

Secret of Digital Quilting, From Camera to Quilt

Expand the creative possibilities of your quilting with richly coloured fabric

made from your own photos.

25 techniques, 8 artistic projects.

Very clever stuff!!

Simple Contemporary Quilts

A beginner's guide to modern quiltmaking

See how basic techniques can be used to create lively contemporary projects.

This guide covers everything from choosing material to binding methods.

Books arrived in February 2010

Another adorable addition to the Tilda family! Includes patterns for snails, frogs, cats, angels to name just a few...

31 small projects to use up small leftovers! Very pretty wallhangings and other quilted projects - good technique section

Sewing Projects with Attitude

Book packed with fun projects for anyone who wants to break the rules! Not a quilt in sight but lots of bags, book covers and boots!

Stunning coffee table book showing contemporary works - a real feast for the eyes!

My only reservation: Katie Pasquini is missing from this amazing collection!

19 projects that feature points, peaks or spikes - contains both traditional and paper-piecing patterns

Everything you have always wanted to know about dyeing fabrics, plus projects to use them!

Very nice gallery with quilts by Ann Fahl and Frieda Anderson among others

A modern take on a 19th century tradition

6 projects to teach you about designing and constructing various styles of tile quilts, from traditional to contemporary

Includes a section of the  history of tile quilts and a gallery of historic and modern quilts

As the 3 copies I had in the shop have been snatched by customers (including my review copy!!) I can't exactly tell you what is in this new book but the fact that I have already sold out is probably a good sign! More on order...

A nice little booklet by the lovely Carolyn Forster (best known for her Quilting On the Go book)

23 projects with a contemporary feel, sizes include wall and lap quilts, table runners and placemats

Show owner and part-time sleuth Betsy Devonshire has a knack for stumbling upon dead bodies. Here in one volume are three of Betsy's adventure as a not-so-seamless investigator

Great book to help you reduce your stock of scraps - 23 designs for small quilts, to table runners and bags

At last! We have been asked so many times for a book on table runners, I am delighted we have at last found one!

Great book full of ideas to make little projects based on fat quarter, not just quilts but also bags, table runners, aprons

160 pages full of mixed-media techniques, including Burning, weaving, angelina fibers, Tyvek, Lutradur and 55 more

6 quilts based on using 2.5" strips

9 adorable baby quilts - most projects are accompanied by a small project such a cushion or bag to make from the leftovers