Quilting rulers have long been used by longarm quilters to make uniform shapes, but now, with the advent of the domestic ruler foot, domestic quilters can join in on the fun, too! Amanda starts with how to use 6 basic shapes of machine quilting ruler to lay a foundation for your quilting, then moves on to executing 59 different designs. Finish up by following Amanda's suggestions for filling in background space with free-motion quilting.

Sew together 24 of these 15 degree triangles to create a complete circle; 12 to create a half-circle; or 6 to create a quarter-circle. Create Fans, Dresden Plates, etc. up to a finished size of 18 inches. The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts! Total Size - 3in x 9-1/2in

Quilt Pattern 5 double sided pages, finished project measures 71-1/2in x 71-1/2in

Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect. The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects. Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in. Karen Lewis is quilt designer and tutor, a fabric designer for Robert Kaufman and an author--her previous title, Screen Printing at Home, was published in 2013. Karen travels widely to attend quilt shows and teach. She runs workshops at Quilt Con each year and regularly attends the Festival of Quilts in the UK. Karen is one of the founders of quilt retreat and pattern company, The Thread House, which she set up with two other prominent British quilt designers in 2016.

Delicious Designs for Every Week of the Year

Play of Color Quilting 24 Designs to Inspire Freehand Color Play The energy, bold accents, and contrasts speak for themselves in these 24 projects. In the friendly, you-can-do-it tone that is her trademark, German quilt designer Bernadette Mayr offers you new ways to think about freestyle color piecing. These new designs offer you very colorful, playful, wild, and geometric quilts to make, or to make your own by experimenting with color. A few smaller projects, like pillows and a silk evening bag, focus color play into a smaller piece. This guide also serves as a complete resource for new quilters, offering 14 lessons on the important basic quilting skills like cutting shapes, freehand machine embroidery, and quilt assembly.

50+ Iron-On Transfers Inspired by Nature, Paperback - Spiral Bound, 136 pages, b-w + 16 full-color pages

Sew 30 embroidery designs and 5 practical pouches and clutches, plus an embroidery sampler notebook, with best-selling author Aneela Hoey. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery step by step, making projects you'll use everyday.

Visit an exquisite embroidered garden in this awe-inspiring volume from Japanese master embroidery artist Reiko Mori. In seven chapters, Ms. Mori shares an abundance of motifs inspired by flowers, from delicate sprigs and bouquets to climbing vines and perching birds. Blossoms as showy as roses and as modest as dandelions become masterpieces under Ms. Mori’s hand. Themes within each chapter showcase each embroidered bloom. Delicate bridal accessories, precious teapots and teacups, a ballet slipper, and an astonishing floral alphabet are just a few of the elements embellished with elaborate floral embroidery. A guide to embroidery-floss colors, essential notions and tools, basic techniques, and a how-to library of embroidery stitches will help aspiring embroidery artists find success. 80 pages

Welcome to the artful world of Japanese master embroiderer Reiko Mori, a place where embroidery embodies charm, grace, and true elegance. Choose from more than 40 picturesque motifs, many grouped into enchanting vignettes to mix and match; then use the motifs in 11 projects, including totes, fabric-covered boxes, and more. Learn 16 embroidery stitches to create designs for holidays (a wreath and tiny ornaments); seasons (chubby bees buzzing around dimensional daisies); and everyday occasions (an antique sewing machine and scissors). Themed chapters include flower, marine, and Christmas collections, as well as an assortment of Ms. Mori’s signature black-on-linen designs. Embroidery enthusiasts will love re-creating this utterly distinctive and captivating collection of jaw-dropping designs.

Fat quarters are a perennial favorite--why not have favorite quilt patterns to go with them? This all-new collection of fat-quarter-friendly designs takes the popular fabric cut in new directions. Try fresh spins on classic quilt blocks, such as Jacob’s Ladder, Churn Dash, and Pinwheel. Or, take a page from nature’s design book and turn fat quarters into fabric flower gardens or sparkling stars. Dive into a variety of fun techniques, including traditional piecing, English paper piecing, and fusible applique. With well-known designers leading the way--including best-selling authors Christa Watson and Katja Marek—it’s easier than ever to have fun with fat quarters! Patterns require as few as 16 or up to 39 fat quarters per project. 64 pages

Ballet Style raglan sleeve wrap cardi with two cute variations. Make full length with the wrap attached in the side seam with a band at the bottom or cropped with a long waist tie to wrap around and tie in a bow. It has wide bands and cuffs. Great for Summer in a light drapey fabric or in Winter out of a Wool Jersey as a second layer. Fabric Jersey/Knit Fabrics. Merino/Wool Jersey, Cotton Knit, Cotton/Lycra, Viscose/Lycra.

Versatile slouchy fit sweater, make as a hoody or as a sweater with neck binding. With the option of full or cropped length, you can take it from casual hoody to cute cropped sweater worn with high-waisted jeans or skirts. It is raglan style with long wide sleeve and hem cuffs. It has a lined hood, and a centre front pocket. A great basic for any wardrobe, good for layering or on its own. Fabric Cotton knit sweatshirting, cotton/lycra, viscose/lycra, wool jersey, merino wool knit.

Architecture meets fashion with this minimalist bag. But don't let the clean lines fool you; this accessory has it all. Himeji is fully lined with bound edges and features a zip compartment inside for your essentials. Fabric Choose denim or any other sturdy fabric where structure or texture abound or if you have the right machinery, a soft leather.

Our most versatile pattern yet, the Skipper Tunic comes with 3 sleeve length options, 3 neckline variations and 3 garment lengths. This relax-fit garment can be cropped, hip or tunic length with a square neck, deep v-placket or lace up front options. If you want a pattern full of potential, this is it. Fabric Light to medium weight woven fabrics. Cotton, Silk, Linen, Denim, Chambray, Tencel. Model is 5’9” / 176cm and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4

Papercut Patterns in collaboration with Brooke Tyson bring you one of Brooke's gorgeous designs, The Clover Dress, as a pattern! How lucky are we! It is such a delight to wear. It features a swingy skirt, raglan sleeves, bust panel detailing, bound neckline, and a cute tassel belt, so you'll stand out whilst also feeling comfortable! Whether you make it up as a casual or glamorous dress is completely up to you and how you choose to style it, with a shorter blouse variation and endless fabric options to use as your bust panel you can make the Clover your very own. Fabric Light weight woven fabric with drape or knit fabric with a one way stretch. Silk, Rayon, Cotton blends.

A feminine dress for warm summer days. Features include gently ruffled sleeves and hemline, wrap skirt, bust darts and gathered waist with additional wrap skirt option. The wrap-around skirt option features a waistband with front and back darts. Fabric Light - Medium weight woven fabrics with drape. Silk, Rayon, Tencel, Linen, Cotton. Model is 5’9” / 176cm and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4

Meaning “sea” in Maori, our relax-fit dress or top features a ruffle waist that dips slightly at the back with gentle shaping though the body. The Moana dress includes bust darts, exposed back zip, back darts and optional gathered skirt. Fabric Light - Medium weight woven fabrics with drape. Silk, Rayon, Tencel, Linen, Cotton. Model is 5’9” / 176cm and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4

These pants are an absolute must have, the perfect balance of comfort and cool. You can rest easy knowing you'll always have the perfect pants to throw on whilst also feeling comfortable. Featuring stand out inverted pleats, zip fly, side front pockets, back welt pockets with button closure and an elasticated back waist band. Fabric Mid weight woven fabric. Could be made out of pretty much anything from a cotton or silk to a denim or wool. Your creativity is the limit! Model is 5’9” / 176cm and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4

For English paper piecing by Sue Daley

For English paper piecing by Sue Daley

For English paper piecing by Sue Daley

The Bottom Line Polyester Thread. For Bobbin, Binding, Embroidery, Quilting, and Applique. Lint Free.

The Sunflower is an English Paper Piecing project pack. Each Sunflower block finishes at 12in square. Project booklet and 6 complete sets of paper templates are included.

The Cow Abstractions Quilt pattern is a whimsical addition to the Violet Craft Abstrractions series. This foundation paper pieced pattern finishes at 54in wide x 42in tall. A template set is included that must be copied for use.

The Rooster is an English Paper Piecing project that finishes at 20in square. Project booklet and complete set of paper templates are included.

The County Star Barn Quilt showcases a vibrant outlook on the traditional barn quilt. Finishing at 78in square, this foundation paper piece pattern additionally comes with templates in two different sizes, 24in and 12in finished blocks, to customize your own projects. Templates must be copied for use.

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