Hand appliqué, the Piece O' Cake way!

“Spectacular! . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about how to go about creating appliqué can be found within the pages of this book.” —The Appliqué Society Newsletter In this newly updated version of The New Appliqué Sampler from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, you’ll find all the latest tips and techniques to help you stitch your own appliqué creations, plus charming new appliqué patterns in the colorful Piece O’ Cake style. Nine new appliqué blocks make charming miniature quilts or mix-and-match samplers. Five new quilt projects include complete instructions and full-size pullout patterns plus basic stitches are shown for both right and left handers. “This is an excellent guide to most types of applique and well worth a place on your reference shelf.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “I have always been drawn to Piece O’ Cake Designs and this book is no exception. Many of their designs are whimsical and this applique sampler certainly follows their trend. The book includes nine different blocks to mix, match and combine and they are all delightful.” —The Canadian Quilter Magazine

More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!

“The bright colored fabrics used throughout and the whimsical patterns make this a delightful read” from the bestselling design team (The Applique Society). Does your appliqué need a little attitude adjustment? Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins of Piece O’ Cake Designs come to your rescue with creative new projects using bold stitching in contrasting colors of perle cotton thread. Mix & match full-size templates for bright, cheerful quilts and home décor. Give tradition a little twist and add a happy, carefree layer of color and texture to your work. Use this quick needleturn technique to add a touch of whimsy to anything you appliqué. You’ll love making these chirpy birds, doodly daisies, and sweet tulips with your favorite fresh fabrics. “The dynamic duo behind the Piece O’ Cake brand have experimented with a style of applique that is new to them in this collection of 10 projects . . . they decided to have a go working with large, bold stitches in colors that often contrast with the fabric. The projects they’ve included are all small—cushions, tea towels, wallhangings—so there’s ample opportunity to choose one and give this method a whirl.” —Australian Homespun Magazine

Excellent guidebook shows how to make a beautiful quilt even if you’ve never quilted before. Detailed, illustrated instructions, plus full-size templates for 12 different block patterns and border designs. Create attractive bed covers, pillows, decorative wall hangings, more.

Felted wool gets the Piece O’ Cake treatment from the bestselling design team who guides you through fun projects from pincushions to foot warmers. Get luscious colors and textures in your quilts with 12 all-new projects from Piece O’ Cake Designs. Bestselling authors Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins add felted wool appliqué to crisp cottons and linens for added dimension on quilts and home decor. Easy to stitch and easier to love, wool appliqué has no edges to turn under, making it ideal for beginners and experienced quilters! From picking the best supplies to hand stitching methods and quilt finishing tips, you’ll learn it all. Projects include quilts, pillows, table runners, a zipper pouch, and more! “Use wool in exciting new ways! Becky and Linda have compiled 12 colorful home decor projects that combine wool with cotton and linen.” —Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks

Appliqué your way through a folk art garden Folk art and nature motifs come together to create a gorgeous 30-block wool appliqué sampler quilt designed by best-selling author Erica Kaprow. A black background and simple embroidery embellishment highlight beautiful jewel-toned colors. Erica shows you how easy it is to get lost in wool appliqué; the craft is incredibly portable and perfect for a wool appliqué class or personal challenge! Each block has step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns. Embellish the whimsical quilt with simple embroidery stitches taught in the book and finish with instructions on putting the blocks together. Get inspired by flower gardens and folk art motifs to create a spectacular 30-block sampler quilt Take traditional wool appliqué and make it shine! Best-selling Erica Kaprow's whimsical designs play with brilliant jewel colors that pop dramatically on a rich black background A perfect fit for quilters who love color and wool appliqué