Books we recommend
We have a selection of books and patterns that we have sourced ourselves
and we also have links to books that we like on the Amazon site.
If you go through the link on the right side of the book reference it should take you to the same book on Amazon.
We often recommend books that are out of print but available second hand at Amazon, where we have the illustration but Amazon do not.
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Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: 6 Projects for First-time Quilters (Paperback) With this newly updated classic, Alex Anderson, host of HGTV's "Simply Quilts," helps you ease into the world of quiltmaking |
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Butterfly Album: Monarchs & More I bought this book after making a simple batik lap quilt which I wanted to embellish. The designs are all based on real butterflies with accompanying information about each one. A great many of them are native to North America, however this does not detract from its international appeal, as all of them are beautiful and there are plenty to choose from. I would highly recommend it. |
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Sunbonnet Sue Create a bright and cheery full-size calendar quilt with "Sunbonnet Sue"! Easy-to-follow instructions for 24 blocks - two blocks for each month - allow you to mix and match designs. And she keeps christmas for the best! |
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Bonnet Girls: Patterns from the Past
I love this book! The illustrations are super and instructions very clear. It is a joy just to browse through. Designs like these are sure to carry the Bonnet Girls forward for many more years. |
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9-patch Pizzazz: Fast, Fun and Finished in a Day So popular we had to buy a second copy! |
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Frayed-edge Fun (Paperback)
A book on one of our most popular styles of quilt |
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Fun, Fast and Easy Fabric Boxes: 8 Great Designs - Unlimited Possibilities (Paperback) Clear, concise does just what it says. Linda Johansen takes her popular fabric-bowl technique a step further with fabric boxes, and you will not believe how fast, fun, and easy they are to make! We have just had a very enjoyable workshop proving how right she. |
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Pieced Curves So Simple: The 6-minute Circle and Other Time Saving Delights Stitch circles and curves - the fast, accurate, EASY way! Dale's fast, easy, pinless technique really works for machine-sewing curves and circles Think like a designer - Dale demystifies color, balance, unity, and more! Design-as-you-go techniques bring out your creativity Discover a variety of easy ways to make your own patterns |
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Cats in Quilts: 14 Purrfect Projects A cat lovers must! This volume 14 wall hanging projects showcasing realistic cats in garden settings. You can change individual pattern pieces or mix'n'match parts from different projects. No templates are required - a lightbox technique is used that should bring the applique process within reach of every quilter. |
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The Rag Doll Handbook Ana Lakeland's beautiful rag dolls are sold in some of the most exclusive toy shops in London. This book contains thirty of her favourite designs with their accompanying clothes. Each doll requires only basic sewing skills: the design can be traced off the page, and the instructions and diagrams are exceptionally simple and clear to follow. |
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50 Character Dolls to Make at Home (A David & Charles Craft Book) (Hardcover) Contains full-size patterns for 50 dolls, all made from five basic body shapes. The book includes clear diagrams and full step-by-step instructions which are designed to be both accessible to beginners and experienced needleworkers alike. The range of dolls includes ones for Easter and Christmas. |
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Making Rag Dolls (Paperback) easy to follow, good clear instructions for both doll and garments. Lovely mix of different dolls all from one pattern. I would recommend this book for both the beginner and the more experienced. |
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Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns (Paperback) A complete A-Z resource for the quilter - over 100 traditional favourite quilts to make with step-by-step instructions with updated, labour-saving techniques. Beautifully illustrated throughout with projects ranging from Amethyst to Whig Rose, from Evening Star to Flying Geese, and many traditional influences from Amish to Irish. |
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Quilting with Japanese Fabrics (Paperback) Japanese-inspired textiles and fabrics are now more popular than ever - but their large-scale motifs can be challenging to use in quilts. This book shows the best ways to do it. |
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Machine Quilting Made Easy This book de-mystifies the skills of Free-motion Machine Quilting. Step by step lessons take the quilter through the different aspects of machine quilting. A must for anyone looking for a sensible, clear and progressive path to machine quilting success. |
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Color Confidence for Quilters
Drawn from her own experience in teaching and making quilts, Jinny Beyer's "Master Palette" system is great for quilters who want to develop color confidence quickly and easily without studying formal color theory. |
