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Dresden Carnival: 16 Modern Quilt Projects - Innovative Designs

Marian B Gallian - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

A parade of modern Dresden quilts awaits, packed with playful color choices, new layouts, and exciting borders. Peruse 16 projects, 4 bonus variations, and 5 alternate colorways, for creativity that knows no bounds! Basic needle-turn techniques are included, and patterns range from beginner-friendly...
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Modern Patchwork Home: Dynamic Quilts and Projects for Every Room

Vivika Hansen Denegre - The Quilting Company
Format: Paperback

Create modern quilted home decor for every room in your house! Showcasing the best of Modern Patchwork Magazine, Modern Patchwork Home features patterns from today's top designers. From quilts and runners to pillows and whimsical accessories, customizable carryalls to a cool yoga mat,...
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Start Here: Draw: 50 Ways To Be an Artist Without Trying

Moira Clinch - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

If you've always wished you could draw, but have no idea where to start, this guide is the place - offering progressive art activities that develop skill and confidence. Start Here: Draw gives you exciting prompts for kickstarting an artistic practice centered on drawing. By exploring...
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Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle: Foolproof Patterns and Simple Techniques from Basic Blocks

Jeni Baker - Lucky Spool Media
Format: Paperback

The workhorse of a quilt block is the Half-Square Triangle: a simple block that creates intricate and beautiful results. Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle is an essential pattern and inspiration book for the beginner through intermediate sewist. Several methods for making and designing...
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Quilt Modern Curves & Bold Stripes: 15 Dynamic Projects for All Skill Levels

Heather Black - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Sew fifteen inspired designs with strong lines and quilted curves! Laced with retro-inspired circles and bold stripes, these modern quilts leave an unforgettable impression. Piecing circles, half circles, and quarter circles is easier than you think, and the authors will teach you to add movement...
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The Modern Medallion Workbook: 11 Quilt Projects to Make, Mix & Match

Janice Zeller Ryan - C&T Publishing / Stash Books; Workbook edition
Format: Print book

Medallion quilts, known for detailed borders built around a central focal point, have seen a resurgence in the modern quilting movement. Savor the intricate piecing and sophisticated appliqu behind 11 all-new modern medallion quilts, designed by popular quilting bloggers. Projects range...
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Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants

George W. Bush - Crown
Format: Hardcover

In this powerful new collection of oil paintings and stories, President George W. Bush spotlights the inspiring journeys of America&;s immigrants and the contributions they make to the life and prosperity of our nation.
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Design*Sponge at Home

Grace Bonney - Artisan
Format: Hardcover

The long-awaited home dxEcor bible by the beloved design bloggerxCThank youxD wrote a reader to DesignSponge creator Grace Bonney xCfor teachingme that houses donxt have to be frumpy and formal They donxt have to bematchy-matchy or rigidly modernxD They can just be comfy and unique and reflectwho...
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How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing: A Sourcebook of 550 Motifs Beginner Stitch Tutorials (Almost Everything)

Nihon Vogue - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing includes 550 supercute, sweet, and little embroidery motifs for just about everything you could ever want to depict with needle and thread.From cheeseburgers and chihuahuas to earmuffs and exercise equipment, among the many charming motifs are flowers,...
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