Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

Do you have multiple unfinished quilting products and need a way to keep track of all your Quilting Projects? Then this easy to fill-in Quilting Planner is the Ultimate Quilting Tool for you! The 6" x 9" size is small but mighty! Large enough to record lots of information about your Quilting Project and yet small enough to fit next to your sewing, embroidery or quilting machine to reference your design while you work on your project. This Quilting Idea and Project Planner notebook with our custom zebra, leopard, bear fur print cover design was created to help you keep track of 60 quilting projects with each quilt's information documented on a 2 full page spread. One page has designated prompts to record important tasks that need to be done and the opposite page has designated spaces for adding a photo of your finished quilt and a drawing area to design your pattern. Also included is a Quilt Index with project number and page number already filled out, 20 pages of blank lined paper for note taking and 1 full designated page to capture your quilt ideas. Features Dimensions: 6" x 9" Notebook Interior: Crisp white paper Exterior: Matte finished paperback with custom images of zebra, leopard and bear fur 2 page spread for 60 different quilting projects, each indicated with project number and page number Quilt Index with project number and page number reference, so you can easily go to the specific page to see the details of your project 20 pages of lined paper for notes 1 full page to write down any future quilt project ideas you may have Designated prompts and areas to track your progress and your quilt history: Basting Binding Cutting Piecing Sashing Embroidery needs Cost of the fabric Fabric brand Attach a fabric swatch Enter the date the quilt was started and when it was completed Graph paper section with 1/4" squares to draw and sketch your quilt design Photo area to attach the completed quilt Gift Ideas: Birthdays Mother's Day Christmas Stocking Stuffers Retirement Gifts for quilters Gifts for quilting teachers and students Gifts for new or experienced quilters Gifts for quilters who love zebra, leopard and bear fur prints With all the information you can record in this notebook it really is the Ultimate Quilter's Project Planning Notebook. It also makes a great gift for the Quilting Fanatic in your life! We have other great journals, planners and organizers available. Click on the "Krause Korner Press" link above to check out our other books. Please note that the zebra, leopard and bear fur is an image and not real or faux fur on the cover ***To see an example of the page layout included in this book, CLICK ON THE IMAGES LINK ABOVE ***

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Expert planner and organizer Sherri McConnell of AQuiltingLife.com guides you step-by-step, sharing tips and resources so you can easily and efficiently organize your quilting projects, supplies, and time. Gain a complete perspective of the systems and ideas Sherri finds most helpful. Keep a thorough record of your quilting projects, patterns, tools, notions, and more. Track your progress. Learn how better organization can lead to more free time to sew.

Turn idle time into fun time with 72 word search puzzles just for quilters! With topics all sewists can relate to like "Have iron, will travel" and "Best places to hide fabric," these puzzles make a perfect gift for stitchers--and a great group activity for guilds, retreats, and quilting cruises. Large-print word searches are easy on the eyes, and a helpful answer key is included.