· A heartfelt ode to quilting by Jim and Jan Shore that celebrates family, tradition, love, and the sentimental stories quilts can hold · Includes 24 of Jan Shore’s original quilt designs – from everyday styles to seasonal – with clear instructions, highly detailed diagrams, and full-size patterns · Each quilt project includes a charming backstory and a design sketch by Jim Shore · Revised edition features 3 brand new quilt designs, plus newly updated staged photography of Jim Shore’s iconic artwork that complements each design for a complete aesthetic · Written by Jim and Jan Shore. Jan is an avid quilter, designer, and entrepreneur who creates unique designs and accessories for craft enthusiasts and quilters

Add a lively touch of nature to your quilting with this massive collection of realistic flora and fauna appliqué designs. Carol Armstrong's stunning garden quilts and true-to-life critters have changed the way we appliqué. Now her best work is featured together in a single volume—a treasure trove of appliqué delights! Sew one hundred and sixty patterns from blooming flowers and birds in flight to household pets as loveable as your own dog or cat. Learn how to trace designs using a lightbox, and practice with four projects to showcase any combination of designs.

It's time for new fun with an old favorite--crayons! Using the new Melt-n-Blend technique, anyone can create beautiful applique designs with a dimensional, hand-painted look that brings quilts to life. Learn to tint and shade luscious fruits, gorgeous blossoms, and more--using crayons, colored pencils, and markers Choose from seven inspiring projects of increasing complexity, with something for every skill level Make one-of-a-kind applique designs that can be used in any project--simply fuse them into place

Discover how to create stunning appliqué quilts with these easy-to-follow projects from the author of Joyful Stitching. Laura shows quilters how to make bright, cheerful fused applique quilts. Along the way, she shares 17 different hand stitches that add unique color and dimension, that help the quilter tell a story with each design. The small, take-along size of these projects makes them perfect for your classes or clubs. • 11 fun and easy projects-make an assortment of whimsical houses with full-size templates • Take your art quilts to the next level by hand quilting and embellishing in one step • Learn how to make wavy bindings

Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.

In collaboration with Jim Shore's wife, Jan Shore, Storytelling Quilts for All Occasions pays tribute to the sentimental value quilts hold, while offering 24 of Jan Shore's stunning quilt projects - including all-new quilt designs in this updated edition - to create an heirloom of your own! Featuring clear instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-size quilt patterns, also included with each project is a charming, personal backstory and beautifully staged photography of Jim Shore's iconic artwork that perfectly captures a complete aesthetic. Perfect for any sewing and quilting enthusiast, this heartfelt guide is a must-have source of inspiration that puts an emphasis on love, family, and tradition in the timeless hobby of quilting.

Quilters learn something new each month and improve their skills with this joyful tribute to the seasons. Twenty-four projects-two for each month of the year-introduce a variety of techniques, one step at a time. Quilters begin with a simple project that teaches a new technique, and then build their proficiency with a larger quilt project. These projects include wall hangings, table runners, door hangers, mantel toppers, pillows, and pillowcases. Quilt the Seasons teaches piecing, appliqué, trapunto, and embellishments.