Quilt Basics Book List

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To make this Poppy Fields quilt, see our featured project.
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Our featured book project is a colorful summertime quilt called "Poppy Fields," from the book Quilts from Larkspur Farm. Click here for complete, step-by-step illustrated instructions from the book.

Batik Beauties: 18 Stunning Quilts
by Laurie J. Shifrin
Martingale & Company
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Get inspired to play with the brilliant colors and dramatic motifs of batiks! A visual feast of gorgeous batik quilts, plus a range of patterns and techniques, will give you the confidence to stitch up rich, color-splashed designs. Eighteen projects from wall quilts to bed quilts offer a treasure chest of ideas for showcasing batik fabrics. Simple-to-stitch shapes are based on classic quilt-block patterns, plus dazzling border ideas. Learn about the ancient art form of batik, which uses waxes and dyes to make intricate patterns on fabric.

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1,000 Great Quilt Blocks
by Maggi McCormick Gordon
Martingale & Company
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This comprehensive resource of block patterns contains a lifetime of inspiration for quilters of all skill levels! Includes 1,000 block diagrams ranging from familiar favorites to not-so-well-known surprises. Designs are organized by style and include strips, curves, baskets, and even alphabets! Each block features a how-to-do-it piecing guide.
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Everyday Embellishments: 8 Fun Quilts to Stitch and Embellish
by M’Liss Rae Hawley
Martingale & Company
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Each of these whimsical wall quilts spotlights a different technique. Quilters will learn new ways to make the most of their sewing machine's special features. Eight projects offer fun step-by-step lessons in quilt construction or embellishment, in smaller project sizes perfect for learning to master each technique. Easy machine methods include strip piecing, fusible applique, and dimensional applique.
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Nickel Quilts: Great Designs from 5-Inch Scraps
by Pat Speth and Charlene Thode
Martingale & Company
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Transform stash fabrics into dazzling scrap quilts with this timesaving technique! Start by cutting 5-inch squares from stash fabrics. Once you have a stack of squares, half the work is done! Choose from 20 big, beautiful patterns that each include directions for three different sizes. Use just eight units to make every quilt in the book; then mix and match them into dozens of other creative settings. Alternate unit sizes are provided for 4- and 6-inch squares for even more options.