Fall/Winter 2007 Quilt Sampler Magazine Featuring Yellow Bird Art $6.99

Simple Start - Stunning Finish by Valorie Wells $27.95
Valori shows you how to make striking, colorful quilts that only look hard to make - use her techniques to get beautiful results in a lot less time than you'd think! Project instructions include tips on choosing fabrics, working with color, strip piecing to create amazing color effects, appliqué, curved and paper piecing, and easy ways to quilt the finished top. Time-challenged quilters and beginners looking to build their skills will love this fresh approach.  The book features; 15 hip, quick-to-make quilts that get dramatic results from simple shapes and large-scale prints; Color inspirations from traditional to trendy, soft to spicy; Sizes that suit your décor, from smaller wall hangings to large bed-sized quilts.   Learn Valori's secrets of successful quiltmaking - color and fabric selection, design, piecing and appliqué techniques, and more.

Caliente Quilts by Priscilla Bianchi is an inspiring book for those who crave bold color and design in quilts. While the author gives clear directions for 10 breathtaking quilt projects ranging from wall hangings to bed quilts, we find the introductory section of the book absolutely fascinating. Priscilla Bianchi narrates the fascinating history of Guatemalan textiles which is liberally illustrated with brilliant photos of textiles and the peoples of Guatemala. If for no other reason, this book is a fantastic resource for ideas as a jumping off point for your own designs.
Price: $24.95

The Uncommon Quilter
Yes, we know, you will not find a quilt to make for the new baby in this book, however, please keep reading. Jeanne Williamson decided to challenge herself to make one small quilt a week over the course of seven years, and without restricting herself to any one type of material. Most of her quilts were made of found objects - ranging from fabrics to leaves, cupcake wrappers, newspaper, maps - you name it! These little quilts are intriguing to say the least, and we believe that if you give a similar experiment a try, we believe you will find, as did Jeanne, that your creativity will indeed flourish.
Price: $25.00

Free-Style Quilts is one of the two books that pushed us over the edge from quite traditional quilts - which we still love and treasure - into the more free wheeling world of Very Exciting, Daring, "Oh, Heavens did I really do that?" quilting. Susan Carlson just looks at fabrics differently than most of the rest of us do - in a quite liberating way. Well, in our humble opinion. Susan generously shares secret after secret, until one believes, knows, that this is something that, yes, you can do also. Directions for creating your own little works of art are clear, easy to follow, and there are just scads of photos of Susan's original art work. Shave a bit of money out of the grocery budget, darling, and do yourself a good deed by purchasing this book!
Price: $23.95

The Art of Fabric Collage is the other book that literally rocked our known world of quilting. Rosemary Eichorn is another fabric artist who views the stacks of fabrics in shops with a fresh eye. While her creativity is engaged with using fabrics to design the most delicious wearable art, there is nothing keeping you from incorporating some of her techniques into your own quilts. Perhaps just a center square that sings out from that quilt you've been thinking about? Of course, you can apply Rosemary's principles of design using any of the wonderful clothing patterns that are available in great quilt shops these days. We can just imagine your glorious entry into the restaurant to meet.....?
Price: $27.95

The Apron Book will surely stir up some fond memories of mothers, aunts, and grandmothers in the kitchen. I can clearly recall my grandmother dressed up for Christmas dinner, with the sheer organdy apron that featured glittered holiday designs! You'll be enchanted with the history of aprons and how they've evolved over the centuries. There are more aprons in this inspiring book than you can shake a stick at. You'll find patterns for four different designs, of which there seem to be endless variations - and all easy to sew. At the back of this little bargain of a book, you find a tissue pattern for the basic bib pattern. Have fun!
Price: $16.95, hardcover

Quilts in the Sun is Kaffe Fassett's latest collection of quilt patterns for Rowan. This book includes 20 original quilt designs by Kaffe, along with designers Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Brandon Mably, Amy Butler, and others. The photos were shot in Portugal, and the settings are magically enchanting. You know how some pattern books have what seem like a dud or two? Well, the "Birds", as the ladies of Yellow Bird Art are known, are unanimous in their agreement that there isn't a dud to be found in this book. We had a difficult time picking just one we liked the best.... although the Chelsea Quilt was a strong favorite. You will not be disappointed with this book.
$24.95

Collaborative Quilting includes 256 pages of glorious, blazing color photos featuring 33 quilts Gwen Marston and Freddy Moran collaborated on together. The two quilt designers' goal was to bring the best of both of their work together in a new body of work with Freddy as the colorist and Gwen as the designer. The book shows Freddy's studio and her quilts, and Gwen's studio and her quilts. This book is a coffee table book showing full page color pictures of 96 quilts. It also has an innovative how-to section, with simple directions on how to make all the "parts" used in these collaborative quilts. If you've been holding back on purchasing this book - don't! The Smithsonian thought enough of this book to feature it in their gift shop.
$19.95

Beginner’s Guide to Art Quilts by Banar Designs
We love this book. It delivers a huge value for a small price. Art quilts are all about experimenting -- using new and exciting techniques, fun and unusual supplies, and coloring variations. This book from Leisure Arts will show you how to create your very own, whether you're an experienced quilter, a paper artist, or a beginning crafter. Just follow the step-by-step photos and instructions to learn easy sewing and quilting techniques, fast and fun fabric dyeing and painting, photo transferring, embellishing, hand and machine embroidery, free-motion stitching, rubber stamping, velvet stamping, and more. There also are some Artist Trading Card and postcard quilts shown. Browse the gallery of example art quilts demonstrating various techniques, then get out your fabric scraps, buttons, ribbons, and whatever you have on hand. You'll see how much fun it can be to express yourself with fabric.
$13.95

Fleece Dog by Sinco $22.95
This book is one of Amy's favorite titles. And for good reason - from bulldogs to terriers, poodles to pomeranians, you'll love these woolly palm-sized dogs in 20 popular breeds. Learn how to create these canine characters with illustrated step by step instructions, customizing them to resemble your favorite pooch. Using a simple felting needle and wool roving, you'll push and poke the fibers and transform them into a darling little pup.

Folded Flowers by Kumiko Sudo $29.95
“24 three-dimensional flower designs and complete patterns for six exquisite purses.  Fabric origami with a twist of silk ribbon.”

Wonderfully Whimsical Quilts by Carol Burniston $16.95

Make Your Own Contemporary Quilts $19.95
is a book you'll want to purchase if you like Denise Schmidt's quilting style. In the past 25 years, quilting has undergone a major revival-and it has now been elevated to a personal and decorative statement in the contemporary home. This user-friendly and thorough reference contains all the information needed to join the movement and create a beautiful quilt. For newcomers, it covers the basic skills and essential techniques (sewing skills, stitches, making patchwork and templates, preparing the fabric), while it gives more seasoned quilt makers plenty of original ideas…and an endless supply of inspiration to fashion a quilt for every room in the house. Internationally renowned designers have contributed 20 stylish and innovative patterns-all exclusive to this guide.

Scrapworks by Paula Joerling for Indygo Junction $19.99
“10 whimsical designs in vintage style.”

12 Pin Keepers by Sue Spargo $23.00

Ginger Grove by Sue Spargo $23.00

Greenbrier by Sue Spargo $23.00

Mercer Lane by Sue Spargo $23.00

Uniontown Square by Sue Spargo
The original Uniontown Square paper pattern has been discontinued as it is now part of Sue Spargo’s new CD, 'Folk-Art Dreams.' (See above).