For every beginner who's eyed today's fabrics and yearned to make an eye-catching quilt--this is the book! Novice and experienced quilters alike will find oodles of inspiration in the contemporary colors and fresh designs of these 11 exciting projects. Discover the secrets of color, value, and fabric selection for creating quilts with visual impact Learn a variety of easy methods for cutting, piecing, and applique Enjoy whimsical applique motifs that include a giant birthday cake, a bird, jumbo circles, and more

In her signature style, Cynthia Tomaszewski presents a charming selection of appliqué projects. Showcasing reproduction fabrics--including some of the latest renditions of '30s prints in brighter colors--these unique patterns sparkle with an updated, trendy look. Find 11 delightful designs, plus tasty cookie recipes Create "Kitchen Garb," including an apron, table runner, pot holders, and a tea cozy Enjoy whimsical floral appliqué enhanced with lovely embellishments

Quilters and sewists alike will enjoy this fabulous--and amazingly varied--collection of stitched and quilted projects. Brimming with design talent, the book features work by Kim Brackett, Linda Lum DeBono, Kim Diehl, Cynthia Tomaszewski, and many more. Stitch striking table runners, pillows, and quilts, plus stylish bags, practical totes, funky bracelets, a pincushion, upcycled projects including a cup cozy and scarf, and many other unique accessories Sew, quilt, applique, and embroider gifts for the holidays and other special occasions Choose from eye-catching designs that range from traditional to modern

Hundreds of quilt blocks from today's top designers! Quiltmaker magazine has long been regarded as the place to find blocks that range from innovative to traditional, whimsical to sophisticated, classic to unique! Now, these blocks are together in Quiltmaker's 1,000 Blocks. This comprehensive guide covers every block-making approach including applique, foundation-pieced, mixed techniques and pieced. It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference. The editors of Quiltmaker magazine have compiled an extensive block collection that is sure to be a quilter's best friend!

Catch Me is a standalone novella set in the Hawthorn Hills world. It’s a fun and flirty love story with a hint of angst. Life at its craziest can be consuming. Matt Lieberman is her worst nightmare. A football jock with an ego to match. She knows she should stay away. Madison Montgomery is the elusive girl from the laundromat and he can’t help but be drawn to her. After spending the evening together, they begin to question if their connection could lead to something more. Consumed by their desire for each other, they need to decide if it’s worth the risk. This Hawthorn Hills Duet Series spin-off novella follows two of our favorite side characters. Although it takes place at the end of the series, you can read this novella in any order. You’ll find angst-filled, slow-burn, epic love stories along with topical storylines and some amazingly real and raw characters.

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