The stories in this book will involve you in the drama of shelter adoptions that are sometimes nearly miraculous. You will read about the joy adoptions have brought to families, the tragedies that brought these animals to the shelter as well as the humor and surprise of animal life in adoption shelters.

A pick-your-own-style quilt book featuring 30+ quilt blocks, 8 quilt top layout formulas, and all the math done for you so you can focus on creating your own design! In this design-it-yourself quilt book, the quilter is in the driver’s seat, empowering you to decide what size, layout, and combinations of blocks you want to use to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Unlike a traditional book of quilt patterns, this book does not prescribe a design. Instead, Quilting Adventures gives you a range of block options that all work together so that you can pick and choose and mix and match those blocks to create your own unique design. The book encourages and supports you, the quilter, as you explore designing your own pattern, providing all the tedious legwork (a.k.a. the math) so that you can focus on creating a final design that is all your own. In addition there will also be a suite of pre-designed patterns as inspiration for anyone who prefers a little extra structure to start. Quilting Adventures includes: • 30+ modern quilt block designs • 8 quilt top layout formulas • 9 patterns that you can follow or use to help inspire your own design • All the math & worksheets you need to get started • Instructions that are easy to follow for beginners and advanced beginners Whether you're a beginning quilter or an experienced maker looking for a fun, new challenge, Quilting Adventures will give you the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely your own.

A choose-your-own-style quilt book featuring 30 quilt blocks, 7 quilt top layout formulas, and all the math done for you so you can focus on creating your own design! In this design-it-yourself quilt book, the quilter is in the driver’s seat, empowering you to decide what size, layout, and combinations of blocks you want to use to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Unlike a traditional book of quilt patterns, this book does not prescribe a design. Instead, Quilt Your Own Adventure gives you a range of block options that all work together so that you can pick and choose and mix and match those blocks to create your own unique design. The book encourages and supports you, the quilter, as you explore designing your own pattern, providing all the tedious legwork (a.k.a. the math) so that you can focus on creating a final design that is all your own. In addition there will also be a suite of pre-designed patterns as inspiration for anyone who prefers a little extra structure to start. Quilt Your Own Adventure includes: • 30 modern quilt block designs • 7 quilt top layout formulas • 7 patterns that you can follow or use to help inspire your own design • All the math & worksheets you need to get started • Instructions that are easy to follow for beginners and advanced beginners Whether you're a beginning quilter or an experienced maker looking for a fun, new challenge, Quilt Your Own Adventure will give you the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely your own.

12 projects for big quilts to warm the heart, soul, and bedroom, from the author of Dear Quilty. Few things say I love you like a handmade quilt. This stunning collection of 12 quilts is specifically sized to fit larger beds (queen and king), to warm the heart, soul, and bedroom. Constructed from Mary’s favorite fabrics for a fresh, modern aesthetic, the quilts in this book are classified as scrap quilts and have an undeniable depth and beauty. These quilts may take you some time to finish but can be completed by any quilter who has passion for sewing no matter what her skill level. So go ahead, make a quilt to show someone love . . . and perhaps that person is you! • Inspiring designs and practical advice from quilting celebrity Mary Fons, of the popular Quilty show and magazine • Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind quilt, using the author’s signature, innovative “scrappy” technique • Bigger is better: 12 quilt projects designed large enough to wrap yourself up in—or to fit a king- or queen-sized bed

Finishing your own quilts is easier than you think Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your free-motion journey on the right foot with proven techniques to help you disguise mistakes and transition between designs with ease. • Thrive at free-motion quilting with popular teacher and best-selling author Angela Walters • Just starting out? Angela includes the basics of quilting and supplies • Troubleshoot mistakes, master the meander, and practice fluid movement between quilt stitches

“Make use of those small pieces . . . The peek into [the author’s] design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating.” —Library Journal (starred review) Rescue your fabric scraps—even the smallest pieces—with these sixteen satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap—squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. With this extensively illustrated guide from teacher and designer Amanda Jean Nyberg, you’ll never look at scraps the same way again! “Fabulous . . . Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.” ―Homespun

Discover the joy and serenity of slow stitching with hand piecing and hand quilting. With one quilt made up of 21 block designs, this book provides a complete learning experience for new quilters and a stunning project for experienced stitchers. Providing templates for every block and step-by-step instructions and photographs, start with the easiest techniques and progress into more challenging skills as you thoroughly practice hand stitching and hand quilting blocks!