The Calico Cat - Quilting Books

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We have two additional shelves like this one, full of books, plus other areas for class books, new books, holiday books and others. We receive many books automatically when they are released so we probably have what you are looking for or have heard about. Send us an e-mail or give us a call.

Cutting Garden Quilts

by Melind Bula

Fabulous Fusible Flowers

Use a simple paint-by- number -style process to create these breathtaking floral quilts! Combine a quick layer-and-fuse technique with simple color-placement tips for stunning results.

- Five how-to pattern feature a rose, pansies, clematis, coneflowers, and apples; a photo gallery provides even more inspiration

- Easy fusible designs feature easy-to-read color charts - they'll help you choose the perfect hues

- Learn how to use machine quilting to "paint" with thread to add extra dimension and detail to your projects.

$ 27.95

Louisa May Alcott

Quilts of her life, her work, her heart

by Terry Clothier Thompson

This new book looks at the Civil War years thru the eyes of Louisa May Alcott. Louisa is best known for writing children's stories, and the "Little Women" novel, but she was also very involved with the anti-slavery movement, rights for women, and served as a Civil War nurse.

The heart of the book is a the "Louisa" quilt. In this quilt there are nine "cameo" blocks that tell the story of Louisa and her family's life in New England. Also as a part of the quilt, there are 6 pieced blocks from the Civil Ware era that can be used to make soldiers quilts. Along with the "Louisa" quilt, the book contains patterns for 3 authentic soldiers quilts and another magnificent appliquéd quilt call "Concord, Mass."

For each "cameo" on the "Louisa" quilt, Terry includes her own commentary about the block to go along with quotes from noted historians and Louisa herself. "Louisa May Alcott: Quilt of Her Life, Her Work, Her Heart" tells the story of an influential woman who touched the world in ways few people know about. If you love women's history and quilt history this book will interest you.

$ 19.95

Artful Blogging Magazine - Spring 2008

Visually Inspiring Online Journals

Immerse yourself in some of the most artistically composed weblogs around, overflowing with heartfelt journaling enhanced by beautiful photography, colorful graphics, poetry, and more! Whether you are new to blogging or manage your own blogs already, you are sure to find inspiration in the beauty, reality and perspectives shared from the pages of these creative blogs.

$ 14.99

Make Your First Quilt

with M'Liss Rae Hawley

Get started quilting FAST with this handy portable guide.

- Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
- 9 Fabulous Blocks
- Tips & Techniques

- Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M'Liss' tips and time-saving techniques.
- Lots of helpful how-to photos you'll refer to again and again
- Portable, purse-sized book opens flat so it's easy to use while you work
- Make 9 easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick 4-block quilt)
- Detailed shopping list includes all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics.

$ 16.95