November New Release - New Ideas for Applique

Title: New Ideas for Appliqué

             

Subtitle: 8 Delightful Projects from 

1 Stunning Quilt

                  

Author/s: Pat Sloan

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609004255

Format:  Paperback, 88 pages

Dimensions: 275mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Inspired by her love of decorating for the seasons, Pat Sloan has created a stunning block-of-the-month appliqué quilt and an assortment of fun projects showcasing some of the block designs. Version I of the 85" x 85" quilt is made from vibrant batik fabrics for a bright and bold look. Version II uses more traditional colours and prints for a warm and toasty feel. To make either version of this quilt, you might want to organise or participate in a block of the month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or you can opt to make it on your own from start to finish. But don't stop with the quilt! Other seasonal projects include a tabletop set, a project bag, a pillow and a throw. Some of the blocks can even be finished as mini quilts.

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September New Release - Hand Appliqued Quilts

Title: Hand-Appliquéd Quilts

             

Subtitle: Beautiful Designs & 

 Simple Techniques

                  

Author/s: Tonye Belinda Phillips

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781454704140

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 216mm x 254mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:Sept 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Quilter Tonye Belinda Phillips' passion for folk art inspired her to develop a simple method for making stunning hand-appliquéd quilts. In this beautiful volume, Tonye reveals the techniques she's discovered on her quilting journey: ideas for choosing fabrics, working with colour and creating the appliqué shapes, as well as placing, basting and stitching them up. The 20 bright and cheerful projects include a basic basket-shaped pattern, an updated floral motif with playful spirals and a garden-themed design with watering cans.

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September New Release - Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts

Title: Antique to Heirloom Jelly 

 Roll Quilts

Author/s: Pam & Nicky Lintott

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781446301821

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:Sept 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Best-selling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of English and American antique quilts - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Rolls. Each quilt design comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams and requires just one Jelly Roll to make.

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August New Release - Make it Modern Quilts

Title: Make it Modern Quilts

             

Subtitle: 5 Designs by Ann D. Hansen

                

Author/s: Ann D. Hansen

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781609003272

Format:  Paperback, 44 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 276mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Make it modern, make it simple, make it now! Combine eye-catching fabrics with basic piecing for spectacular results.

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August New Release - Just Add Flowers

Title: Just Add Flowers

             

Subtitle: 6 Quilt Designs by 

 Elizabeth Angus

                

Author/s: Elizabeth Angus

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781609003234

Format:  Paperback, 52 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 276mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Big, beautiful blooms are popping up on these nature-themed quilts, and each one is so sweet to sew. The seasonal quilt designs are created with fun piecing and simple machine- or needle-turned appliqué. The blossoms are easy to create by sewing and turning their petals. It’s also a breeze to add gathered circles for the centres. The quilts range in size from wall hangings to lap throws so you can decorate your home in pretty flowers all year!

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August New Release - City Blocks

Title: City Blocks

             

Subtitle: 10 Quilt Designs by Nancy Rink

                

Author/s: Nancy Rink  

                 

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609009656

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 274mm x 213mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

If you like bold appliqués or fast-paced piecing – or both – you’ll adore capturing the big-city style of these contemporary quilts. Start with savvy little creations like Akimbo, Papillons and Bryant Park. Or show off cutting-edge fabrics with Cosmo Girl, Flower Power and La Costa Del Sol. Wherever you live, there’s a metropolitan pattern in this collection that’s perfect for your home’s décor.

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August New Release - Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilts

Title: The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting

  

Author/s: Susan Stein

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781589236899

Format:  Paperback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 275mm x 210mm

Publisher: Creative Publishing international (CPi)

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced and appliquéd art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-colour photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities for the reader to try the techniques and galleries of art quilts by various fabric artists offer beautiful examples and enticing inspiration.

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July New Release - Quilting For Christmas

Title: Quilting for Christmas

             

Subtitle: 17 Projects

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003609

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The holidays are always a happy time of the year - even more so for quilters. This is the time of year when they get to show off their talents by decorating their homes with all types of festive and cheery designs. This book is packed full of designs for them to deck every room in their home for the season. Designs are included for mini quilts, table toppers, bed runners, wall quilts, bed quilts and more. Designs range from classic Nine Patch to a modern appliqued ornament quilt. There is truly something in this book for every quilter who loves the holidays. Techniques used include applique, patchwork and paper piecing. Each design is shown in a lifestyle photograph, has an assembly diagram and is accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

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July New Release - Geometric Quilts

Title: Geometric Quilts

             

Subtitle: 12 Projects

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003579

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This book will help quilters discover the fun of using colour, block placement and shape to add dimension to their projects. The 12 designs in this book all use basic shapes; the fun part is how they are pieced together to make striking designs that stand out amongst other patterns. Quilters will enjoy using bright and colourful fabrics to create the designs and will get to play with different colour combinations. Techniques used include applique, piecing and paper-piecing. Each design is shown in a lifestyle photograph, has an assembly diagram and is accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

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July New Release - The Civil War Anniversary Quilts

Title: The Civil War Anniversary Quilts

             

Subtitle: 150 Blocks to 

Commemorate 150 Years

                

Author/s: Rosemary Youngs

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781440218712

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 203mm x 203mm

Publisher: Krause

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The year 2011 marks 150 years from the start of the American Civil War. For the next several years Americans will be honoring the battles, the people and the events that shaped that nation in so many ways. Rosemary Youngs is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a new book featuring 150 blocks. Mixing traditional blocks with original new blocks designs, Rosemary brings to "The Civil War Anniversary Quilts" all the things that readers of her first books loved: accurate instruction, compelling diary entries and letters, stirring images and amazing quilts. Each of the three main sections of the book will feature historical documents from diary entries, to correspondence, to tell the story of the quilt and blocks in that section.

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July New Release - Quilt Lover's Gifts

Title: Quilt Lover’s Gifts

           

Subtitle: 55+ Projects to Give 

 Friends and Family

                 

Author/s: Marianne Fons and Liz Porter

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003753

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 213mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Quilters love to use their skills and their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members, and this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts and wall quilts to showcase the quilter's skills or to celebrate the love of quilts. Additional projects include sewing notions, home accessories and miscellaneous gifts. The projects use a variety of quilting skills but also general sewing, embroidery, punch needle, etc. Sewing aids and organisers include pincushions, ruler holders, easy quilt rack and wool sewing wallet. Minis and wall quilts reflect traditional and whimsical styles. Other items include a quillow (quilt that folds into a pillow), pillows, gift bags, purse set, watch band, backpack, lap throws, table runners, fabric bowls and more.

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July New Release - Asymmetrical Quilts

Title: Asymmetrical Quilts

             

Subtitle: 9 Designs by Phyllis Dobbs

                

Author/s: Phyllis Dobbs

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003739

Format:  Paperback, 64 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Go off centre and enjoy creating unique quilts with asymmetrical designs. Phyllis Dobbs' 9 throw and wall hanging sized quilts will add dramatic designs to your decor. The designs feature both traditional and non-traditional blocks combined in very untraditional arrangements to create these asymmetrical quilts. Whimsical applique adorns several of the quilts for exciting floral designs or whimsical geometrics and the designs are created for all skill levels from beginning to advanced.

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July New Release - 1,000 Any Size Quilt Blocks

Title: 1,000 Any-Size Quilt Blocks

             

Subtitle: Includes CD with Block Sizes 4” to 15”

                

Author/s: Linda Causee and Rita Weiss

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003326

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Most quilters today have easy access to a computer and printer so it's simple to pop a CD into the computer and print a particular block pattern in just the right size for a project. This book not only gives patterns for 1,000 quilt blocks, but the accompanying CD offers each block in six different sizes from 4" to 15", giving the quilter immense flexibility. The blocks are organised by styles such as Four-Patch or Nine-Patch, and all blocks are shown in full colour. There are choices for the beginner as well as more challenging ones for advanced quilters. This big treasury of blocks is a must-have book for every quilter's library.

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June New Release - Pre Cut Combo Quilts

Title: Pre-Cut Combo Quilts

             

Subtitle: 14 Quilts that Blend Jelly 

Rolls, Layer Cakes, Turnovers and More

Author/s: Debra Fehr Greenway

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781440217319

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm

Publisher: KP Books

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Discover a world of exciting design possibilities by blending different types and sizes of pre-cut fabrics to create stunning quilts in less time. With instructions for 14 quilts and 5 variations, you'll be inspired to start sewing with your favourite fabric lines and pre-cut stash. As a bonus, each pattern is also fat quarter friendly, featuring instructions on how to use fat quarters instead of pre-cut fabrics to make each project.

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June New Release - Simply Creative Quilts

Title: Simply Creative Quilts

             

Author/s: Maya Chaimovich

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003371

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Practical quilting is the theme of these creative projects from designer Maya Chaimovich. The designs are practical-featuring a combination of bed covers, wall hangings and other useful projects for the home. Accessible to all quilters, the designs employ basic techniques such as variations of work with stripes, squares and crazy quilting as well as combinations of techniques, leaving room for quilters to experiment with the designs as they wish. Maya even showcases her practicality through the use of recycled fabrics in some of her designs rather than using all new materials to achieve her charming yet very usable results.

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May New Release - Favorite Quilts

Title: Favorite Quilts

             

Subtitle: Collector’s Edition 25 Personal 

Quilts from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter

Author/s:  Marianne Fons and Liz Porter

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609001117

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter are the super stars of quilting. This remarkable collector's edition presents 25 of their best personal quilts from issues of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. Quilts include the spectacular Feathered Star, a unique Spiderweb baby quilt, and a variety of Star, Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Civil War era and other traditional patterns for all skill levels. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

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May New Release - Quilt a Gift at Christmas

Title: Quilt a Gift at Christmas

             

Subtitle: 25 Heart-felt Projects 

from Quick to Intricate

Author/s:  Barri Sue Gaudet

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446301845

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 209mm x 273mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Quilt a Gift at Christmas features 25 new Christmas gift and decoration ideas with festive projects that can be completed in just three hours, two days or a week. The projects combine a variety of techniques from simple patchwork and appliqué, to adding felt and trim embellishments and decorative stitchery. Each chapter has a charming motif and colour scheme with designs in the author’s distinctive, popular style.

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April New Release - Quilts From the House of Tula Pink

Title: Quilts from the House of Tula Pink

             

Subtitle: 20 Fabric Projects to Make,

Use & Love

                

Author/s:  Tula Pink

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781440218187

Format:  Paperback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm

Publisher: KP Books

Aust. Release Date:  April 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Welcome to the world of cutting-edge fabric designer Tula Pink, where clever quilts show off fanciful fabric and your imagination can be let out to play. Featuring fabrics that you know and love, Tula offers 20 patterns with her signature flair for colour, design and original style. Between 10 amazing quilts and 10 extra-cool companion projects, you’ll be inspired to play with fabric, colour and design like never before!

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