Whether you are a beginning quilter, avid piecer or applique aficionado- there is bound to be an eye catching book or magazine among our selections. From traditonal to funky, historic to contemporary, beginners to advanced, there is a book or two for everyone's interests at Quilters Corner.
Want to learn more? Check out our shop newsletters for great book reviews. Mary Beth, Barb and the rest of the girls are happy to share their favorites. Till then you will find a few featured listings below that we are sure you will enjoy!
Featured Book Selections
Star Savvy Laps from Fats Quilt Book
Mary Beth came across Star Savvy Laps from Fats as she was looking through the newest books to share with members at our next Quarter Queens meeting. Ellen Replogle has done it again - yet another book filled with fantastic pieces created from fat quarters. This time you will find instructions for 13 different lap quilts featuring pieced stars (some of the quilts are fairly large, others could easily be enlarged to bed size).
Most of Ellen's quilts are made in country style prints - her fat quarter collection must look like the front left corner of the shop! Because the directions are illustrated with gray scale drawings you will be able to imagine them in other fabric styles as well - batiks would be an interesting alternative (bright contemporary style quilts would result).
Instructions for each quilt begin with a fat quarter lay out guide and are followed by a cutting chart and block and quilt assembly sections. Many of the pages also offer added bits of information - the designer's inspiration, technique tips and general guidance.
Ellen has worked hard to present a wide variety of quilts, from simple to complex, which can be executed with her modern approach to piecing. Each design calls me, but I've begun with Star Whimsy - one blocks a start right?! Book $22.95
Stop, Drop and Roll Quilt Book
If you're a Jelly Roll fan you'll want to take a look at Stop, Drop and Roll. Heather's premise is perfect - if you're stressed Stop, Drop what you're doing and grab a Jelly Roll. The finished quilts are great fun and the sewing is sure to be as well.
Bold fabric combinations enhance the simple piecing in these quilts. They are perfect for groups that include polka dots and stripes. Mary Beth had just finished sketching a design that mimicked ric rac when she opened the book - beaten to the punch - there was a perfect one already published.
Heather begins the book with general directions that include both piecing and machine applique techniques. The cutting chart for each project details how to use Jelly Roll strips, but also how to use other cuts of fabric to accomplish the same look. Clearly illustrated construction information (including pressing directions) and beautiful photos round out the book. These cheerful quilts will make a wonderful addition to your home. Book $15.00
Favorite Book Selections
Charmingly Rosy Book
by Jeni Buechel
For a long time Jeni wanted to design a quilt that combined pieced blocks with her favorite- applique! When a very pretty Christmas line from Three Sisters arrrived at the shop, she purchased the whole bolt and designed this quilt. The quilt features 12 different applique wreathes and bouquets surrounded by a fabric frame and reverse applique corner motif along with an Ohio Star grouping as the alternate blocks. There are three setting variations included in the book along with full size patterns and templates. Finished quilt size is approx. 74" x 96". Book $20.00
Small Blocks Stunning Quilts Book
from Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms
The intricate beauty of antique quilts constructed from tiny blocks has inspired Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms to develop patterns for these treasures. Small Blocks Stunning Quilts contains instructions for ten bed-sized projects. The authors have a background in quilting techniques and history. Many of the vintage pieces they have chosen to share cannot be found in other sources. Shop teacher Debbie Skundrich has added her modern touch to the Leap of Faith design. The batik textiles she is using in her masterpiece firmly plant her quilt in the 21st century! Book $26.95
Miss Rosies Quilt Collection Book
from Carrie Nelson
Miss Rosie’s Quilt Collection is a wonderful book to have at your fingertips. The author, Carrie Nelson, is exceptionally good at using her vast fabric collection and sharing her creations in superb publications. Cathe selected her favorite pastel quilt, from the fourteen different patterns the book includes, and then raided her stash for the lovely quilt shown on the bed. As always, Carries directions are beautifully written and well illustrated – you will have no difficulty creating a quilt of unsurpassed beauty. Book $21.95
Frosted Memories
from Holly Taylor
Holly Taylor thinks of everything when she designs for Moda. The companion book to her fabric line of the same name, has a dozen different projects and four pages of recipes. From full size quilts to pillows, tablerunners, tree skirts and totes – this book is full of holiday ideas!
If you are unable to find a particular book you are searching for –contact us and we will try and help you find it.
