The Calico Cat - Quilting Books

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Quilt Road

by Kaffe Fassett

A new collection of 20 projects to suit all skill levels by:
Kaffe Fassett, Janet Bolton, Keiko Goke, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Betsy Mennesson, Brandon Mably and Hilde Aanerud Krohg.

$ 27.95

Celebrated Craziness

by Pam Soliday & Janet Nesbitt

As quilters, we mark the special events in our lives with our piecework so that with just a flip of a quilt, the memories are right there for us to enjoy all over again!

10 patterns.

$ 22.99

One Block Wonders Encore!

by Maxine Rosenthal & Joy Pelzmann

New shapes, multiple fabrics, out-of-this-world quilts.

A bold new spin on one-lock quilts: new projects, more fabrics, new effects

- 6 quilt projects, plus over a dozen gallery quilts and techniques for creating endless one-block variations
- Create dramatic new design effects: hollow cubes, cubes sliced open, and blocks tumbling into the borders
- New - make one-block wonders with multiple fabrics, not just one. The authors teach you to choose the right ones, with photos showing the original fabrics and finished quilt!
- Still no Y-seams! All piecing is in easy straight lines.

$ 24.95

New Cuts for New Quilts

by Karla Alexander

More ways to Stack the Deck

Give a fresh twist to your next quilt with the wildly popular Stack the Deck technique! Totally new designs build on the easy techniques featured in Karla's first two books. Expect the unexpected with this fun approach!

- Combine the Stack the Deck method in 17 projects
- Get a full introduction to the original Stack the Deck technique, simply stack, slice, shuffle and sew
- Play with templates or free-form cuts to get surprising results in each block.

$ 24.95

Simple Traditions

by Kim Diehl

14 Quilts to Warm Your Home

Wrap up, cuddle in, and snuggle under - indulge in the best of what quilts bring! In this sequel to Simple Blessings, Kim Diehl is back to share more of her signature style in an all-new collation of charming, comforting quilts.

- Create 14 traditionally inspired quilts in a variety of sizes to warm any room of your home.
- Learn Kim's clever technique for achieving a hand-sewn look with machine appliqué.
- find "Pin Points" tip boxes through-out, filled with helpful hints.

$ 27.95

Lincoln Museum Quilts

by Barbara Brackman and Deb Rowden

Make you own Lincoln Quilt
Woven cottons, stitched together in a scrappy way, are the stars in this early 19th century reproduction quilt, created especially for the cabin exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Inside you'll find history about quilts on the frontier and instructions to create your own version of this striking quilt.

$ 12.95

Time Out Quilts

If you can take some calories out of cheesecake by using low fat ingredients, why not take some of the time out of traditional quilts by using a few shortcuts? 7 quilts.

$ 17.99

Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm

by Darlene Zimmerman

12 projects inspired by Life n the Country

Inspired by to western Oregon's Willamette Valley.
With a themed project for each month of the year, you can surround yourself with the beautiful outdoors inside the comfort of you home.

- Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Easy piecing techniques and projects for every skill level
- A photographic tour of the beautiful hillside gardens, orchards and quiet niches of Lavender Hill Farm
- A wide range of projects from wall-hangings and table runners to lap quilts and bed quilts.

$ 22.99

Kaleidoscope ABCs

by Marti Michell

14 step-by-step patterns

How to make 14 Kaleidoscope quilts, plus dozens of qult photos for inspiration.

Easily make using Marti Michell Kaleido-Rulers

$ 20.99

Quilting the Complete Guide

by Darlene Zimmerman

Let trusted teacher and expert Darlene Zimmerman teach you everything you need to know about quilting!

Features include:
- Step-by-step instructions clearly outline techniques and tips for rotary cutting, sewing, pressing, piecing, hand and machine appliqué, layering and basting, block settings, borders, sashes, binding, quilting, edge finishes and quilt care.
- Quick Reference Guides make it a snap to pick the perfect batting, use simple formulas and create your own binding.
- Color-coded page headers break topics into easy-to-navigate sections, including Tools and Supplies, Techniques and Tips, Finishing Techniques, Quilting TLC and Reference Information.
- Compact, lay-flat format lets you keep your hands free for quilting and is the perfect size to take along to classes, retreats or your favorite quilt shop.

$ 29.99