Fan mail from quilters who rave about the exquisite 'applique look' of Pam Bono's quick rotary-cut patchwork designs was the inspiration behind the new book, Dear Pam: Teach Me Your Quick Quilting Techniques. Pam makes her wonderful designs mimic the flowing lines of applique and other traditional quilt patterns by her clever placement of simple triangles, squares, and strips. Approaching each topic like an advice columnist, Pam demonstrates the methods step by step and provides innovative projects using the techniques in quilts and quilted accessories for the home. Some border options and color variations are also taught. Some of the techniques on which the patterns are based include multiple diagonal corners; diagonal corner blocks used as diagonal corners; strip sets used as diagonal corners; and triangle-squares used as diagonal corners. Many tricks are included using diagonal corners to avoid matching cross seams.

There is something for everyone in this collection of approximately 28 creative, original quilt designs based on the latest quick cutting and piecing techniques. The eclectic themes provide a source of nontraditional quilt designs for the quilter who wants to make a quilt that is different from all the rest. 150 color photos.

Book offers 25 cover-up quilting projects including: pastel spring set with quilt, valence, curtain rod cover, pillowcases, and three pillow, spring at dusk tablecloth, Forget Me Not set with quilt, pillowcases, panel screen, two pillows and tablecloth.

With Pam Bono's quick trick for making triangular shapes create true rectangles, templates are no longer necessary and points always match up. The technique can even round off sharp points, giving the pieced design an applique look. After practicing, so that the method becomes second nature, you will be amazed how easily the pieces go together and how accurate the matching of points can be. It produces beautiful effects that are easily achieved, even for beginners. Most of the 13 projects are designed to teach how the method works by using traditional blocks as a starting point: Sampler Quilt with 18 blocks, Checkerboard Prairie Stars Quilt, Prairie Star Throw, Prairie Star Pillow, Prairie Star Queen/King Quilt, Jingle Bells Tree Skirt, Home for the Holidays Table Runner, Home for the Holidays Place Mats, Clark Hybrid Wall Hanging, Stained Glass Wall Quilt, Rectrangles Place Mats, Stars at Sea Lap Quilt/Wall Hanging, and Kodiak Wall Quilt.

Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts

Planning a sewing getaway? Heidi Staples of sewing blog Fabric Mutt presents everything needed to have a successful trip, including helpful packing and organizing tips. Each section of this fun, colorful book is organized with travel in mind, offering small, medium, and large projects to be achieved while on the perfect sewing retreat: --Daytrips: Small projects include a Bookmobile Sleeve, Road Trip Pillow, Snapshot Needlebook, Sewing Bee Pincushion, and Coffee Shop Coasters --Weekend Retreats: Bigger projects include a Patio Pillow, Beachcomber Pouch, Kitchenette Set, Scout's Honor Pouch, and a Color Book --Summer Vacations: Extended projects include a Big Bear Cabin Quilt and Palm Springs Bag Get ready to have a fabulous sewing retreat!