Esme Cahill thinks she has failed spectacularly: fired from her New York City publishing job, divorced from her husband, and possessing little more than a broken-down car and a pile of unfinished manuscripts, she drives home to Asheville at the request of her late grandmother, Adele, who had begged her, just before she died, to return to the place she grew up. There she discovers the once-charming lakeside retreat run by her family is sliding toward...

Fall in love with the classic Dresden Plate quilt block all over again as you sew impeccable mini florets in two sizes - 4 1/2" and 9" finished. Piece perfect points and petals with proven techniques, and then apply those skills to 13 mini Dresden projects from bed-size beauties to wallhangings and table toppers. A mix of easy and intermediate quilts includes a quilt-as-you-go project, tranquil color palettes, and subtle twists on traditional layouts....

An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.

Quilts have become a cherished symbol of Amish craftsmanship and the beauty of the simple life. Country stores in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and other tourist regions display row after row of handcrafted quilts-a favorite souvenir for tourists and a source of income for the quilters. In luxury homes, office buildings, and museums, the quilts have been preserved and displayed as priceless artifacts. They are even pictured on collectible stamps....

"Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author's popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to...

"Exploring Dimensional Quilt Art takes quilters above and beyond the surface with innovative techniques for raising surfaces and creating three-dimensional fabric structures. Discover how to incorporate these expressive effects into your quilting, from the simplest textured quilt to elaborate twisted and embellished structures, including vessels and hanging installations. Popular quilt artist C. June Barnes explores various folding, gathering, pleating,...

"Sewing with fat quarters makes quilting a breeze! Piece 20 projects using fat quarters ranging from bed-size quilts to cushions and smaller projects. Expand your piecing skills with techniques such as sewing half-square triangles, paper piecing, curved piecing, appliqué, and using fusible web. Make traditional and modern quilts from designers Jo Avery, Nicole Calver, Karen Lewis, and more!"--back cover.