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Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures
by Laurel Burch
Laurel's wonderful graphic designs translate into silk painting, fabric painting or quilting. The 12 whimsical designs include Mariah Moonbeam and friend, Feline Fairies,
Folkloric Flutter-bye, and a full sized pull out pattern for Carlotta in the Secret Garden. Covers many techniques including appliqué, embroidery, fabric painting, stamping, stenciling, fast fusible
appliqué and more. 96 pgs, colour, pb, 8½ X 11".
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$42.95
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The Visual Dance: Creating Spectacular Quilts
by Joen Wolfrom
Excellent instruction on all phases of creating powerful designs. Tucked inside are exquisite quilt photos, enchanting hand drawings, easy to understand instructional
illustrations and crystal clear descriptions. 144 pgs, colour, pb, 8½ X 11".
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$39.95
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Quiltworks Across Canada: Eleven Contemporary Workshops
by Gail P. Hunt
This is a superb book, one that we can guarantee you will not want to part with. The photography is superb, the workshops are superb, it's superb value. Put this one on your
save-to-get-it list. As you read you will sense the wonder of this beautiful, unspoiled country, will come to appreciate the quilt makers and their quilts, and will feel as though you are in the front
row seat in their classrooms. 241 pgs, colour, hb, 9 X 11¾".
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$66.95
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Colourwash Quilts: A Personal Approach to Design and Technique
by Deirdre Amsden
Internationally known British quilter and teacher Deirdrre Amsden shares her secrets of laying print fabrics into washes of colour to create breathtaking colour wash
quilts. Deirdre explains her techniques through beautiful illustrations, learning exercises and lots of colour photos. Included are instructions for seven projects, from a small cushion cover to a
bed-size quilt. 148 pgs, colour, pb, 8½ X 11".
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$34.95
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From a Quilter's Garden: A Fresh Crop of Appliqué Designs
by Gabrielle Swain
Welcome to the garden of appliqué artist Gabrielle Swain, where you'll learn to create a cornucopia of fruit, vegetables and herb designs. Twenty four vibrant blocks,
medallions, and borders will appeal to confident beginners and experienced appliqué artists. Discover where and how to use needle-turn, reverse and cut-to-shape appliqué techniques. And if you don't feel
like sewing, you can simply paint your fruits and veggies on! 96 pgs, colour photos, pb, 8½ X 10¾".
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$31.95
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Strips That Sizzle
by Margaret J. Miller
Covers colour choices, value choices: making magic with strips that sizzle
blocks. Includes a menu of motifs, colour strategies, border ideas, design diversions and quilt projects. 112 pgs, colour, 8 X 11".
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$29.95
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Everything Flowers: Quilts from the Garden
by Jean & Valori Wells
Total inspiration from the garden. A palette of fabric or an array of bedding plants sets the tone for the creative process. Learn tips and techniques that will help you create floral inspired
quilts. 96 pgs, pb, colour, 8 X 11".
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$29.95
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Honoring The Seasons: Quilts from Japan's Quilt House Yama
by Takako Onoyama
Take a trip to Japan and help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Quilt House Yama, one of the country's oldest and most renown quilt shops. Admire beautiful pieced and
appliquéd quilts, then use the patterns provided to stitch some for yourself. You'll see several of the same serene Japanese settings that inspired these talented quilters and learn about Japanese
textiles and quilt making techniques. Projects range in size from small wall hangings to large bed quilts. Instructions, templates, and colour photos are included for 12 quilts. 96 pgs, colour, pb, 8 X
11".
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$31.95
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Kaleidoscopes & Quilts
by Paula Nadelstern
Kaleidoscope; the very word promises surprise, magic and change. Exploding with visual excitement, a
kaleidoscope design organizes an abundance of light, colour, form and motion into a complex and coherent image, capturing a moment of infinity. This book is jammed with how-tos and why-nots, process and
product, and an abundance of text and photos that explains elements of design and technique for creating the multifaceted, luminous and random nature of a kaleidoscopes interior. 144 pgs, colour, pb, 8 X
11".
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$31.95
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