Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950–2000 is a stunning collection of approximately 150 eccentric and extraordinary quilts made predominantly by anonymous quilters in the US during the second half of the 20th century. Collected by renowned quilt authority and collector Roderick Kiracofe, they represent a 20th-century quilt movement that remains mostly undocumented. Unlike the familiar quilts that replicate traditional...

"Sewing with fat quarters makes quilting a breeze! Piece 20 projects using fat quarters ranging from bed-size quilts to cushions and smaller projects. Expand your piecing skills with techniques such as sewing half-square triangles, paper piecing, curved piecing, appliqué, and using fusible web. Make traditional and modern quilts from designers Jo Avery, Nicole Calver, Karen Lewis, and more!"--back cover.

A young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.

"Heralded as the King of Color, fabric designer and quilter Kaffe Fassett showcases his glorious range of Artisan fabrics in Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple. Along with his team of designers, Kaffe has created a varied selection of striking and simple designs that are ideal for practicing both quilting and sewing skills. Choose from colorful throws and quilts, eye-catching cushions and placements, fun projects for kids (a tent and a pillow bed), and simple...

"Featured inside you will find five projects to try, helpful hints to assist you along the way, and a gallery of finished quilts. This book contains the rich history of the Pinecone quilt as well as instructions on how to create your own pinecone quilt, helping to continue the tradition"--

"Turn back time with color photos and insightful essays about America's quilting past! Admire one hundred antique quilts and textiles you've never seen before, curated from the remarkable Poos Collection. See elaborate hand piecing and appliqué, signature quilts, wholecloth beauties, and an extraordinary war cover quilt that's the only known example from America. An invaluable resource to America's quilt history, the Poos Collection shares its classic,...

"Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert in quilting, this all-in-one encyclopedia of quilting explains every process and answers every technical question you might have about patchwork, quilting and appliqué through more than a thousand step-by-step pictures. A peerless reference book, this new edition brings classic inspiration to a whole new generation."-- Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert in quilting, this book explains...

The arrival of newcomers into the circle of quilters heralds unexpected journeys down pathways near and far as well as capturing the spirit of friendship at the moment of its transformation.

Jennifer Chiaverini's bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series continues at a quilter's retreat in scenic Hawaii.