Capture the spirit of the seasons with a dash of traditional quilting and a splash of folk-art fun. Stitch 19 lap quilts, table runners, penny rugs, and wall hangings, all perfect for confident beginners.

This beautiful new title from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter features 28 colorful quilt patterns representing each of the four seasons. For Spring, there are tulips and Easter bunnies; for Winter, there are poinsettias and ice skates. No matter what your customers' preference, with at least six quilt choices per season, everyone will be able to find the perfect quilt for each time of the year. Also included in this volume is a 15-page workshop that offers invaluable advice. It can serve as a great lesson in the basics for beginners, or it can function as a handy refresher course for more experienced quilters.

Beloved fabric and quilt pattern designer Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts has designed 12 gorgeous quilt blocks that take you through the seasons of the year. 5 appliqué quilt block project settings provide the foundation for creating a one, two or four block appliqué project as well as a 12 block-12 month full-size calendar quilt. Each appliqué quilt block features one or more of Edyta Sitar’s beautifully crafted “silhouettes” for raw-edge machine appliqué. Background quilting enhances the beauty and detail of each appliqué quilt block. Step-by-step how-to and instructions for Edyta’s raw-edge appliqué technique Full-size appliqué templates Concise and clear how-to for background quilting Edyta’s favorite quilt binding technique Full-size placement diagrams for each of the 12 blocks Five block settings: wall art, a table runner, a bed topper, a wallhanging and a full-size quilt

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Talented designers Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks present a charming collection of quilts and coordinating projects. Enjoy warming your home with the seasonal beauty of autumn. Choose from 12 distinctive projects, plus a bonus online "Harvest Trio" pattern set that includes an apron, a tea towel, and a set of coasters Play with a mix of styles, such as scrappy pieced quilts and quilts featuring the authors' popular chunky applique Learn techniques for piecing, fusible applique , and wool applique

Decorate your home throughout the snowy season with 10 folk-art quilts and accessories! Choose from lap quilts, wall quilts, pillows, and table runners, all featuring favorite wintertime motifs. With easy projects and step-by-step instructions--and a little fun with giant rickrack--you'll be finished before the first holiday party! Projects feature fusible applique and easy wool applique stitched by hand or machine Themes include stockings, stars, trees, holly, and even reindeer Decorating tips throughout the book offer fresh ideas for your home

Greet each season with beloved designer Pat Sloan leading the way! Pat's clear instructions and encouraging "You can do it!" attitude make this collection of seasonal projects a snap to create. Choose from 14 simple patchwork and applique projects for: * Spring: stitch a bouquet of scrap-happy tulips * Summer: make a pillow in sky blues and sunny yellows * Fall: harvest a fun pumpkin wall quilt * Winter: get cozy with a Nordic-style snowflake quilt Each season offers something special to celebrate--and Pat's easy-to-make projects will help you to welcome each turn of the calendar page. She'll be cheering you on every step of the way!