Quilters Desk Diary 2012 Stay organized in style with The Quilters Desk Diary 2012. Each weekly spread features a month quick-glance overview & ample room for notes, as well as a beautiful full page image of an inspirational quilt. This colourful organizer will provide the quilter with creative inspiration throughout the year & showcases the works of some of the worlds top quilt designers. This diary features up-to-date information about international quilting exhibition organizers & events, as well as key national competitions, so quilters will always be able to find out whats going on near them. ...

The Quilters Guild Collection: Contemporary Quilts, Heritage Inspiration The Quilters Guild Heritage Collection is the largest national collection of antique patchwork & quilting in the UK, containing over 450 items that date as far back as the 18th century. In this inspirational book, 12 contemporary quiltmakers each take their stimulus from a different item in the collection to create a stunning modern quilt, demonstrating their unique creative processes along the way. Opening with an authoritative introduction to the history of British patchwork & quilting, from the 17th to the 20th century, the book is an invaluable resource for those seeking accurate historical information. Within the project section, each quilter discusses her approach, illustrated by pages from sketchbooks & work-in-progress samples, giving practical advice on developing ideas & turning them into contemporary quilt designs. About the Author The Quilters Guild of the British Isles is an educational charity established in 1979 & is now the UKs pre-eminent quilting organisation, with over 7, 000 members. The book is edited by Bridget Long, quilt historian & former President of the Quilters Guild. ...

Quilters Needles & Pins Pack This handy quilters needles & pins pack consists of Sew Easy Quilting Needles (size 9), quilting pins, safety pins, & a magnetic needle case. Everything you need to get you started or a value added pack to add to your collection of quilting, patchwork & appliqu tools & accessories. ...

Quilting Blocks & Pattern-a-Day Calendar 2012 Nearly 250 quilt block patterns & 65 all-new quilts make the 2012 edition of Accords Quilting Block & Pattern-a-day Calendar a feast for the eyes as well as for thimbled fingers. The front of each page shows a full-colour finished quilt or quilt block; the back provides the corresponding pattern complete with fabric requirements & finshed sizes. ...

Quilting from Start to Finish: Traditions, Designs & Techniques The story of quilting is fascinating to quilters & non-quilters alike. Its history encompasses social change, craftsmanship, history, & style. Modern designs & techniques are expanding in number every day & the inspiration & celebration of this wonderful craft is still growing. The Complete Encyclopedia of Quilting is a detailed, practical, & lavish review of the designs, tools, & techniques of this fascinating craft. Drawing on the expertise & experience of the worlds finest quilters to offer the most comprehensive visual reference to the designs, styles, & development of the quilt to the present day. A guide to the most prominent, beautiful, unusual, familiar, & best-loved quilting designs, with detailed information on the tools & techniques used to create them. About the Author Katherine Guerrier is an experienced quilter & author, & here she heads an impressive group of contributors; all experienced quilting teachers & award-winning designers. Anne Walker is the author of the Weekend Quilter series. Christine Porter was recently featured on televisions Simply Quilts. Sandie Lushs quilts have won first place at two UK national championships. ...

Quilts Beneath Your Feet p/b: 25 Fabulous Quilt Patterns Christine Porter brings a wealth of practical teaching & design experience to this exciting collection of pieced patchwork quilt designs, all inspired by traditional floor tiles. Christine first noticed the relationship between patchwork & tiles when exploring the churches & cathedrals of her native Bristol. Here she provides 10 original patterns, together with variations on each, to inspire the reader to discover this wonderful source of pieced patchwork designs for themselves. Time-saving techniques are explored giving the reader more time to create eye-catching quilts. Guidance is provided on selecting fabric, & the author explores how the use of marblized fabrics can replicate original stone floor tiles. About the Author Christine Porter, an award-winning quilter, is a highly respected teacher & judge in both Britain & the USA, where she also lectures frequently. She is director of her own company, Cabot Quilting Conferences. Christine & her photographer husband live near Bristol. ...

Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm: 12 Projects Inspired by Life in the Country Takes you on a journey to the country, with stories about country living, the lavender festival in June, gardens to tend, & 12 great quilt-based projects. About the Author Darlene Zimmerman is a teacher, quilting technical editor, author, fabric & quilting-tool designer, & fabric historian. She designs fabrics for Robert Kaufman Fabrics & has her own line of quilting tools with EZ Quilting by Wright. ...