Rediscover the art of string quilting String quilts have been around for centuries, but in String Quilt Revival, this time-tested artform is given a new life! Learn how to sew a variety of string quilt blocks by following clear step-by-step instructions, and discover a new type of foundation: no-show mesh stabilizer, which minimizes distortion of the blocks and doesn't need to be removed. It's a no-fuss approach to quilting that's sure to become a favorite. Features: This technique, perfect for beginners and skilled quilters alike, produces beautiful results without the worry of precision piecing. Thirteen unique and beginner-friendly string quilting projects (no precision-piecing!) from potholders and pillow shams to queen-size quilts, each featuring a different string block in a fresh and fun colorway. Clear, in-depth techniques, from color and pattern selection to two methods of quilt binding, ensure a stunning finished project. Update your quilting library and rediscover a time-honored artform in String Quilt Revival.

Versatile Appliqué Quilts Inspired by 19th Century Tile Quilts. A contemporary take on a charming quilting tradition. Use your favorite appliqué technique-needle turn, machine appliqué, or fused. 6 projects teach you about designing and constructing various styles of tile quilts, from traditional to contemporary. Includes a fascinating history of tile quilts, plus photo galleries of both historic and contemporary quilts. Big blocks of 10" x 10" or even 15" x 15" are great for bold contemporary fabrics. Easy "grouted" designs let you show off curves and irregular shapes. Great way to use many different fabrics, scraps too! Choose solid or pieced backgrounds to enhance your "tiles". Inspired by nineteenth-century tile quilts, these projects work beautifully with today's colorful, contemporary fabrics, but they retain that folk-art style that makes them so much fun to sew and show off.

Nancy Mahoney is back with more block patterns from the 1930s--and this time, it's an adventure in Depression-era applique. Grab your stash of reproduction fabrics and start stitching blocks from this rare collection, taken from actual newspaper clippings from the period. Get 12 block patterns, plus 14 quilt patterns that showcase these unique designs Cheerful motifs range from delightful bunnies, kittens, and flower pots to beautiful butterflies and wreaths Get quick results with fusible applique, machine stitching, fewer pieces, and simpler shapes

With the need to "use it up and make it do" during the Great Depression, quilting exploded in popularity. By the mid-1930s, over 400 newspapers printed block patterns on a regular basis. Author Nancy Mahoney has been lucky enough to find scrapbooks filled with clippings of those patterns. She shares her favorites in this rare collection.

Best-selling author Nancy Mahoney has uncovered yet another inspiring collection of patterns from the 1930s! Blending what quilters love about her previous volumes, Quilt Revival and Applique Quilt Revival, this book offers both patchwork and applique designs. Even beginners will find success with Nancy's easy, step-by-step instructions. Step back in time with authentic Depression-era patterns taken from old newspaper clippings Choose from eight cheery projects featuring tulips, roses, hearts, airship propellers, and more Discover fun facts about this interesting era, including events, books, movies, and achievements

In Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living, renowned fabric and quilt designer Sharon Holland provides 12 well-illustrated projects for simple yet beautiful quilts, ranging from table runners to a queen-sized quilt. Each fast-pieced, stash-busting project is great for beginners, with skill-building design tips and suggestions throughout.

Popular designers Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine present 10 fresh quilts that take their cues from 1930s classics. Inspired by antique quilts and patterns discovered in old newspapers, these projects are brimming with old-fashioned charm. See the original 1930s designs that sparked this collection of patterns written for today's techniques Be inspired to try everything from patchwork to appliqué, embroidery, making yo-yos, using rickrack, and quilting by hand Use full-sized appliqué patterns--no enlargements needed--and find projects for all skill levels