new books

I ordered some books that I hoped would arrive in time to take down to Kapiti Coast Quilt Show at Southwards last weekend but , of course, they arrived that Monday after. Oh well - these things happen.

 Adventures in Fabric is a very different book as it features more novelty type items. I found it very interesting and there were several designs I thought I would like to try - a large size star cushion (more like an ottoman) was one.

 First Steps to Free Motion Quilting - a lovely book with lots of information to guide you along the path to free motion quilting.

Make It Modern Quilts - a small leaflet style book with some lovely quilt designs in it.

 Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty - lovely designs and ideas in this book, fresh style.

 Modern One Block Quilts - this has some lovely modern style quilts. Lots of interesting designs and loads of quilting in the negative spaces

New Ideas for Fusing Fabrics - I've had this book in before and I love it. If you are interested in mixed media style and using soldering irons and heat guns then why not check out this book. Loads of ideas and samples to tempt you.

 Playful Petals is a lovely book with some fresh ideas for using the petal shape. Love the quilt on the front cover. Good info on how to applique using a variety of stitches.

 Textile Art - I've had this book before and thought it was very good for giving you lots of ideas for anything related to textiles - painting, stamping, dyeing, bleaching, scrunching, texturing etc etc. Lots of colour photos and how to instructions.

The Natural World - Another one I've had in before. This one is more a coffee table style book with lots of quilt photos for inspiration and enjoyment.
If any of these appeal, let me know.
Dianne

Patchwork Books

I have received lots of lovely new patchwork books in this last week. Getting ready for being a merchant at Rangitikei Country Quilters Exhibition this weekend at Marton. Hopefully see some of you there?

 I love Patsy Thompson's machine quilting DVD's and here is a book from her. Love the hyperquilting technique of over stitching your quilting in another colour to emphasise the pattern. NZ$40

 Fill'er Up by Renae Haddadin is another machine quilting book. Renae does focus more on using a long arm machine but you can learn for domestic machines as well. Renae has quilted some stunning designs, check them out.NZ$47

In The Studio with Angela Walters - Angela has been machine quilting a lot of modern style quilts. Check out her book  and designs.

 Make Your First Quilt - a lovely book to get you started.NZ$35

Dual Image Applique - I love the ideas in this book. Create 2 designs from one piece of fabric which you carefully cut and then fuse into place. You need to see this book to understand what wonderful quilts you can create.NZ$52

 Sue Spargo's patterns are lovely. Check out the beautiful wool applique and embroidery on this quilt. NZ$42

 Best of Fons & Parters Tips and Techniques is a great book for getting ideas. I got this book in a month back and it sold out straight away. Read some of these tips and use them yourself. Also some quilt patterns included. NZ$55

Yoko Saito does some lovely woolwork. NZ61

 Colour in Art Quilts has lots of good info about making art quilts. A really good read. NZ$53

 Streaks of Batiks - love working with Batik fabrics. Check out some of the striped designs. NZ$42

Best Ever Applique Sampler from Piece O Cake Designs has some very fresh looking designs, clearly explaining how all the applique is done NZ$55

If you'd like to see any of these call in to the shop, if you want to mail order them, email or phoneme. 

Dianne

New Patchwork Books & Magazines June 2013

I just love patchwork books and magazines. And some lovely ones have arrived in store just recently -
Radiant Landscapes by Gloria Loughman  NZ$52

Get stunning results with Gloria's mosaic tile process for capturing the essence of natural light with your fabric selection. Add dramatic depth to your landscape applique quilt by reviewing basic design principles and exploring a variety of stitch, dyeing and painting techniques.

Sherrill Kahn's new book Mixed Media Master Class NZ$52.40
Learn exciting new ways to use paints, stamps, inks, resists, markers and much more with step-by-step visual guides showing you how to get great results. Add colour and texture to collages, art quilts and many other creative projects.

The Best of Fons & Porter, Tips and Techniques NZ$ 43.20
A collection of great tips to make patchwork easier or more accurate. Includes ideas for organisation of fabric and tools, safety tips and ways to use everyday items to help your quilting. A section of  'Sew Easy" lessons guide you with step-by-step photos through a variety of special techniques to help you achieve more accurate patchwork plus a selection of patterns to use the techniques you have just learnt.
New magazines just in -

The Spring/Summer issue of Quilt Sampler magazine has just arrived in store. I love this magazine as it is good reading and a pattern from each featured shop tempts you. NZ$19.50

BHG American Patchwork and Quilting is another interesting read with great patterns in it.

Down Under Quilts have revamped their look. Check out what happens in Australia quilting circles.
Dianne