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If the thought of trying to find time to create blocks for an entire quilt is overwhelming, pretend that you are participating in a block-of-the-month project that is explained in this book. Patterns for twelve blocks are included, but you are not obligated to use just these patterns as you will learn how to choose substituions from other books (we have TONS of "block" books in our library!).  Choose a scrappy look, or use controlled fabrics. Three "frames" for blocks are offered if you choose not to go the simple lattice look when setting the blocks.  There are even suggestions for orphan blocks. This is a never-goes-out-of-style oldie-but-goodie donation for our library. 

Nope. This book has nothing to do with the white stuff that floats down from the sky in the winter. Snowball blocks are a step up from the basic four-patch blocks. Use Snowball blocks side-by-side, or with connector blocks to make complex-looking designs. A Snowball block starts out with a square, and triangles are added to each corner. But wait - life is made easier with squares stitched to the corners, then the excess clipped off. And don't throw away those little triangles - thre are good tips included to make secondary projects, and they make good coordinating borders. Eight patterns take us from easy to more complicated quilts of all sizes. P. S. ~~ Snowball blocks make great "I Spy" quilts featuring different fabrics in the center of each block. A nice donation for our Library.

Carol Bryer-Fallert Gentry, David Owen Hastings (past and future guild speaker), Patricia Belyea (past guild speaker), and SEW many more interesting, touching articles, with beautiful photos.

Good definition of what precuts are. Helpful hints (such as "When sewing with a precut, measure from the outer point of the pinked edge."). Twelve quilt patterns that can be made from precuts, or from existing collection of fabrics. Donation.

Quoting from the back cover: "Celebrate your family heritage by making a Family Quilt representing the places you've lived and loved, the land your ancestors worked, or the states you've visited." 700 traditional pieced blocks represent the US states and Canadian territories; 76 new bird, leaf, and flower applique designs; 10 new quilts; 18 antique quilts; 100 vintage state photographs and postcards. The accompanying CD-ROM in the envelope in the back inside cover lets you design on your computer. A Donation.

Learn how to design your own quilt patterns without any of the hassle - the math is already done for you. The 30 quilt block designs all work together. Just choose from one of the seven quilt top layout formuals. Choose from baby size, throw, queen, or king, and adjust with border widths to suit your desires. This technique is unique to our library. Our thanks to Linda Ralleca for recommending this book.

Dieappearing Hour Glass, Plaid, Snowball, Stars and Pinwheels, Flying Geese, Windmill/Kaleidoscope, Pineapple Table Runner, Dresden Zippered Pouch, knitted scarf with built-in fringe, and more. A Donation.

What a nice surprise to read the name of one of our very own former SRQG members on page 9 --Diane Perin-Hock! Diane is mentioned in the context of "Community Quilting," as the person who started the "Twelve by 12" collaborative art quilt project. The subtitle of this book indicates it is about pre-cuts (charm squares, jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat quarters), but the book is so much more. The author, from Australia, thoroughly gives instructions so that even beginners can make the projects. Designs include all sizes of quilts,including a child's circular play mat. The flavor is modern. A donation to our library.

13 foundation pieced, a.k.a. paper pieced, modern quilts, specializing in "ombre" color combinations. A donation for our library.

Upon first investigation, the charming blocks look like they are foundation pieced, but they are actually made with patterns.  Copy the patterns to any size you wish. These are not quick and easy designs, but so adorable that the effort will be worth it. Patterns include Christmas:penguin, reindeer, polar bear, snowy owl, stocking, Santas, hat, mittens, ornaments; Halloween: ghosts, bats, spider, witch, Dracula, Frankenstein, skull, mummy jack-o-lanterns; Easter: eggs, hen, rabbit; TONS of cats (even cats doing yoga poses!); Critters:zebra, giraffe, mouse, panda, raccoon, lion,  ladybug, unicorn, dragon. Thanks to Janel Sugiyama for requesting this book for our library.

Thes novel is in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the her first Elm Creek Manor novel. When Jennifer wrote THE WEDDING QUILT, she thought it would be the last in the series; therefore, readers may note a few chronological discrepancies. But no problem -- readers will enjoy this book, whether or not having started with her first (THE QUILTERS' APPRENTICE) and worked the way through all of her books (which, yes, we do have them all in our library), or if you are just pickkng this book up.  

Slip a small bag of hand stitching into your purse, tote, or pocket to work on in spare moments and before you know it you will have a project finished, seemingly effortlessly. Great directions for fussy cutting and English Paper Piecing. Instructions for variations of hexagons, diamonds, stars, square, and triangles. Projects include: tiny sewing kit, pillow, pincushion, shoulder bag, small pouch with a zipper, laptop bag, baby quilt, photo frame, and a quilt. Great idea: make written notations on the blocks as they are worked on, hence a journal of where the project has traveled. A nice donation for our library. 

No image available - As with all of the "Quiltfolk" magazines, every article is inspiring and the photos terrific. My favorite this issue: find out why a sewing machine repair person charges the amount that he does!

When Jane Haworth spoke to our SRQG on August 15, 2019, I so hoped that she would write a book explaining her process, and my wish has come true. Use one of Jane's 12 patterns in the book, or your own photograph to create a quilt, wallhanging, travel journal quilt, tote bag, and/or decorate a wearable. The gallery contains many artists' creations for ideas. Patterns include a hummingbird, California quail, a cat, guitar, fuschia, and more. 

Create a wall quilt, or use each of the patterns separately for a project. Instructions included for a tea cozy, mug rugs, banners, table runner, place mats, pillow sham, shelf quilt. Designs for flower basket, tulip, bonnet, butterfly, watering can, rabbit, bee skep and bees, robin and nest, crocus, flower pot, posies, and maybe the best Bearded Iris I can recall.  I can just imagine tons and tons of embellishments added. A nice donation for our library. 

Learn what former first lady Michelle Obama and Gee's Bend quilts have in common. See if you can find the Russian stacking dolls in a quilt. Contemporary, Modern, Traditional quilts are all represented by various quilters in Georgia. Once again, something for everyone to enjoy.

As always in Jenny's magazines, lots of well-explained quilt patterns for scraps, pre-cuts, and yardage. A nice donation for our library. 

Got a Charm Pack? Great! If not, never fear, just cut those five-inch squares from your collection of fabrics. Got the special Creative Grids Perfect 5 Ruler? Fine. If not, that is OK- just cut those squares with rulers you have on hand. Each of the 16 quilts is charmingly named for a cookie, but these contain no calories. Donated by Jan Andrews.

What to do with a package of Layer Cakes? Make them into calorie-free quilts. Choose one of the 16 yummy quilts in this book -- all named after ice cream flavors. Don't be frightened off if you do not have a pack or two or three of pre-cut 10-inch squares -- make your own combination of squares! If you have the Creative Grids Perfect 10 ruler, fine; if not, just cut with your usual rotary rulers.  Our thanks to Jan Andrews for this nice donation to our library.

Create your own small world of houses, apartment buildings, factories, a barn from various sizes of blocks. Let this book be a starting off point and do your own thing!  A nice donation for our library.

Many patterns, mostly fast and easy. Great ideas for pre-cuts and scraps. A nice donation for our library.

You do not have to be able to read Japanese to enjoy the charming embroidery designs Yoko Saito has created. Her art is illustrated in beautiful sample pieces, such as purses and blocks that may be turned into wall art or combined to be made into larger pieces. Some of my favorites are: beehive and square wave. The houses may be just what you need for inspiration for Laura Barrett's Friendship Blocks.  I have never seen a set of numbers and alphabet that were more creative. Consider combining art from this book with Yoko Saito's "138 Original Applique Designs," also in our library.  Both wonderful donations for our library. 

Pictures are worth a thousand words -- therefore, you do not have to read Japanese to enjoy these adorable applique designs. I am taken by many of the designs ~ lion, monkey, the flowers and trees ~ but maybe my favorite is Amadeus Mozart playing the piano. Samples of her completed work sprinkled throughout inspire to create bags, purses, wall decor. You might want to combine images from this book with Yoko Saito's "120 Original Embroidery Designs," also in our library. Both lovely donations. 

A "Slow Fashion" guide for a well-love wardrobe. Learn to stitch, patch, and repair clothing rather than add to the landfills.  If items are beyond repair, consider the several ideas for repurposing the fabric, such as an oversize denim portfolio case, a fold-over pouch, or a market tote; or turn lovely linen into a shawl or cowl. Learn about the Japanese philosophy of "Wabi-Sabi." Diana Codding donated this book, and it is appropriately being introduced into our library on our "Threads Up, Re-Cycle Clothing Sale." 

Jen Kingwell's Gypsy Wife quilt (yes, we DO have the book in our library) is so popular that Andrea Bair reconfigured the sampler blocks into the shape of a heart.  Rather than re-inventing the wheel and trying to do it yourself, check out this book for precise measurements.  Remember -- you do not have to use the exact block patterns (just substitute the same size block), and heart quilts do not have to be in traditional red and white.  This quilt is splendid in black and white, or . . . . . .

Article on quilt museums. Organizational tips. Table runner. Drawstring bag. Signature quilt. Wings to wear! And more. A nice donation for our library. A nice donation for our library.

More than 500 full-color images of avian art. More than 200 master quilters and other fiber artists from fifteen countries on six continents displayed. But don't be put off from checking this book out if you are not a bird lover as you will want to read the interviews with more than 100 artists about "living creatively." Just a few of my favorite contributors, many of whom you will recognize as having spoken to our guild: Thom Atkins, Judy Coates Perez, Vivika Denegre, Susan Brubaker Knapp, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Laura Fogg, Sandra Bruce, Sandra Mollon, Lenore Crawford. My only complaint about this beautiful book is that it should have been printed in a much larger format (but aren't we fortunate that we can Google the artists to study their images in more detail on our computers --- and there goes an entire day ....  Our thanks to Carroll Hirsch for suggesting this lovely book for our library. 

Hey "Cupcakes" as Mark Lipinski affectionatly calls all of us quilters -- you may have been one of the lucky ones way back on May 21, 2015, as Mark had the SRQG holding our sides as we laughed at his stories.  Mark's health has taken a 180 since that time and here we learn how he is making the best of the situation. Lisa Shepard Steward Zoomed our guild on July 21, 2022, and shared how she markets and makes quilts from African fabric. Not only do these two quilters live in New Jersey, but also Faith Ringgold, who is now 93. Read about Faith holding the record for the most money ever paid for a quilt at auction ($461,000). Once again, "Quiltfolk" has found such interesting people to represent their state. There is something wonderful on every page.

Take a trip to Turkey without leaving home. Read about hand-painted ceramics and tiles which inspire the blocks in this book. Learn to make freezer-paper templates and a glue-stick method of applique. Some flower patterns included are tulips and carnations, as well as fanciful flowers. Designs may be set as bouquets or wreaths. Choose one or many to mix for various projects. Donated by Liz McDonnell.

Charm packs (5 x 5" pre-cut squares) are a fast and easy way to make the 16 quilts in this book, but do not be scared off if you do not have charm packs as you can make your own from your existing fabric collection. Very helpful tips are included, such as how to correctly measure pre-cut charms and what to do if they are not the right size. Each pattern is shown in an alternative color combination. Some very easy patterns are incuded, as well as more time-consuming designs. Jan Andrews requested this book for our library, and I look forward to see what she comes up with.

Tuck your fondest memories into a cupboard quilt! Think of grandma's preserves, favorite toys, china, wedding mementos, baskets, bottles, jar,  Santas, BOOKS, and of course, QUILTS, and more. Directions for adding titles to book covers and bindings. Ideas for including photographs. This is a follow-up to her first book, also in our library. Many thanks for this donation for our library.  

You do not have to pretend to have a small child to check out this book to -- go ahead and get into your "Harry Potter" mood and travel with ten-year-old Lizzy on the back of Gretta-the-Goose to a far away kingdom. Quilter/author Ricky Tims has included photos of Lizzy's Granny's 1930 sampler quilt that Lizzy cuddles beneath, and actually has items on his website to purchase in connection with this book. Beware: like with the Potter novels, there are words in this book that are not found in a dictionary. Wonder when someone will makethis into a movie . . .  A very nice donation to our library from Linda Gwin.

A Guide to traditional and innovative stitched shibori techniques, as well as a comprehensive guide to dyeing, and a gallery of the author's work. The Japanese term "shibori" comes from the verb meaning to wring, squeese, or press. The most recognisable kind of shibori is "tie-dye." Our thanks to Mary Ann Hayre for spotting this book and recommending it for our Library. 

A training plan for free-motion quilting success.  Get warmed up with the basics. Then exercise free-motioning with practice workouts. And finally sprint to the finish line with sixteen projects (quilts, a pencil holder, tote bag, pillow cover, apron, table runner, placemats, computer sleeve, and a checkerboard set). Our thanks to Pam Brown for suggesting this book for our library. 

Too many fascinating articles to mention, but here are just a few: Sandra Dallas, the novelist (check out her books from our library!); Ricky Tims; Luana Rubin; and a man who learned to quilt while in prison. Once again, the gorgeous photography of this high-quality magazine makes one want to pack a suitcase and experience another of our fifty states firsthand.

Make such traditional quilts without templates as Storm-at-Sea, Broken Star (Bethlehem Star), Geese in Flight, and more. LOTS of tips and hints for quiltmaking. I used a Jelly Roll (but had to revise the rectangle size to make it work) to create the Scrappy Rectangles. I now want to make it with just plain ol' scraps. A nice donation to our library from Genelle Voorhees.  

Step-by-step illustrated lessons for HAND-pieced projects. Nineteen blocks can be used in various combinations for quilts, or for tote bags, zippered pouches, drawstring bag and purse, backpack, card and coin case, table runner, various pincushions, needle cases. A donation to our library from Sue Gragg. 

Absoluely everything you need to know about adding borders to your quilt is contained in this well-written and illustrated book. You will learn in the first pages that the most important thing is to make sure your quilt top is "square."  Included are excellent direction for "correcting for deviations."  Over 100 different borders included, as well as directions for various methods of binding a quilt. This is the last book that Harriet wrote before her passing in 2022 at the age of 69. Harriet spoke at our guild in 2006 and again in 2014. She was truly a master of quilting, and we are lucky that she shared her knowledge in the many books that she wrote, all of which are in our library. This superb book, published in 2021, was donated anonymously.

FINALLY -- This issue is all about the quilters in our own back yard: Napa, San Francisco, Oakland, Antioch, San Jose. You will recognize many of the names that are mentioned, such as: Sally Garoutte (launched the American Quilt Study Group in 1980), Roberta Horton, Glendora Hutson, Therese May, Ellen Oppenheimer, Miriam Nathan-Roberts, Joan Schulze, Judith Content, Joyce Gross, Pokey Bolton, Jean Ray Laury, Lucy Hilty, Julie Silber, Yvonne Porcella, Gerald E. Roy and Paul Pilgrim, Alex Anderson, Diana McClun, Laura Nownes, Rachel Clark, Jennifer Sampou, Freddy Moran, Joe Cunningham, Rod Kiracofe, Carolie Hensley (owner of The Cotton Patch and founder of C & T Publishing), our very own SRQG Member Judy Mathieson, and many, many more. Every article is absolutely terrific -- too many of interest to all of us to mention here. EVERY guild member needs to check out this publication. 

Along with instructions for 32 scrappy quilts come many tips for organizing your collection of fabrics. Some block patters included are: bees, mushrooms, simple squares, vrarious stars, Lincoln Logs, plaids, pumpkins, Santa's hat, Scrap-Apple (a.k.a. Pineapple), strings, apples, apple cores, butterfly, house, American Flag, flowers, Broken Dishes, Churn Dash, basket, pine tree, toy sewing machine, and more. Make quilts from just the one block, or I can imagine making a sampler. The accompanying photos are charming. And you can tell Lori, one of our most popular authors, is a serious quilter herself because she has published the book with a very helpful spiral binding. 

Learn to tell stories with photos, fabrics, and embellishments. Check out the author's book THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRANSFER ARTIST PAPER for more information on TAP. Tips for finishing the quilts include fused strips or squares finish, package-fold, pillowcase, faced, trimmed felt edge, trimmed satin or zigzag stitch, and no finish. Unique ideas for displaying the quilts, including a wooden pants hanger. Many pieces shared in the Gallery section, including one by Susan Brubaker Knapp. 

Learn everything there is to know about Transfer Artist Paper (TAP). It is used with an inkjet printer. Images may be transferred with an iron to all sorts of surfaces, not just fabric (wood, metal, glass, Lutradur, cork, leather, polymer clay, and more).  Hints for photo editing on a computer or camera are included. Ideas are endless.

Mother and daughter Moda fabric designers team up with classic and modern/contemporary quilting designs, as well as favorite recipes, for the holiday season. Patterns for quilts, coasters, tree skirt, mug rugs, pillows, table topper, runners. Some blocks featured: Ohio Star, Sawtooth Star, Hexagons, Bear Paw. A tip for taking a bit extra time when using the stitch-and-flip method on corners resulting in half-square triangles. Never too early to make gifts and prepare for Christmas.

Even if you do not wish to make one (or all of the eleven) New York City buildings illustrated, you will come away with a very valuable tip to help with applique (see page 4). Try her pieced border on a future quilt -- a good scrap-eater.  

Quoting the author: "Halloween isn't mean to to be cute. Leave that for the Easter Bunny."  "The designs are purposefully modern. They use simple angular shapes and feature areas of negative space."  Pumpkins, skulls, spoiderwebs, and ghosts. Pillows, quilts, banners, a curtain panel, gift bags, wine bags, placemats, table runner, coasters. Ideas for using selvage (of course, since the author also penned MODERN SELGAGE QUILTING, which is in our library). The author also wrote the most adorable children's book: THE LITTLE GHOST WHO WAS A QUILT (which may be checked out of the Sonoma County Library system). 

This book, published by the Quiltfolk magazine, is a showcase of that special bond we share with our dogs and our quilts. The stories are heart-warming, and the photos are charming. This is not a "how-to" book, but will inspire everyone to check out books from our library, such as PET PORTRAIT ART QULTS to help you create your very own fabric masterpiece. Our thanks to Elaine Ramires for requesting this book for our library.

Published in 2005, this donation from the library of former guild member Loyce Guajardo, reads as fresh as this morning's orange juice.  The styling of the quilts for photography is outstanding. The quilts may look complicated, but it is really the use of fabric that makes them look more difficult to construct than they really are. A special section reveals the secrets of Janet Bolton's creative approach to quilting. Other quilters include Brandon Mably, Liza Prior Lucy, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashunta, Keiko Goke, and more. Besides the usual geometric quilts, there is an appliqued tea cup pattern plus stuffed kitty cat dollies. Check out ideas for a Sew-a-Rows!

Lots of ideas for turning pre-cuts (5" charm squares, 10" layer cakes,  2-1/2" strip jelly rolls) into table runners, bed runners, quilts of all sizes, a cookie tray set, placemats, apron, bag, coiled strip runner reminiscent of a braided rug, yo-yo doll, and more. Styles from traditional to modern. Easy to more complicated. And don't forget ~~ you do not have to purchase pre-cuts -- you can create your own from your fabric collection. An oldie-but-goodie donation.

Martingale Publishing (That Patchwork Place) assembled 64 of the most popular projects from their books and sorted them into sections accorging to the pre-cut size used.  Patterns for Fat Quarters (18" x 21" rectangles), Fat Eights (9" x 21" rectangles) ,  Charm Squares (5" squares), Jelly Rolls (2.5" x 42" strips), and Layer Cakes (10" squares). Tips for using purchased packs, or cutting from your own collection. A wonderful donation for our library.

Quoting the Introduction: "Cathedral Window is a traditional patchwork technique, usually interpreted in old quilts as rows of folded squares of cream calico with a random arrangement of patterned fabric squares in the windows. It uses about four times its area in the folded squares, so it is very greedy of fabric and makes a heavy quilt. Because I use a variety of fabrics and colors for both the folded squares and the overlying windows, I tend to make smaller pieces such as wall hangings, where the subtlety of the designs can be best appreciated." The author includes excellent instructions and tips for making the traditional windows, then branches out into spectacularly creative designs. A terrific donation for our collection.

I cannot guarantee that I could make these quilts in 24 hours, but the patterns are basic and may be just what you would like to make in between those difficult, challenging projects -- and think Community Quilts! If you have not yet tried making a "rag" quilt, this book includes instructions. A nice donation for our shelves.

Transform photos into creative fabric collages. Helpful information for choosing a photo, manipulating it with computer programs, choosing fabrics (who is to say that your dog can't be blue!?!?), stitching, and finishing the quilt. Apply the techniques to people portraits, landscaps, floral designs, abstracts. Our thanks to Kar Hofmann for requesting this book for our library.

Designs include: ladybugs and flowers, sailboats, three-dimensional butterflies, Volkswagon-type cars, cowboy/cowgirl boots and hat, and dinosaurs that won't scare little ones. Techniques include piecing and applique, plus the addition of rickrack, ruffles, and prairie point borders. A nice donation for our library. 

When I learned that our very own SRQG Member Trina Jahnsen had a quilt in this book I knew we had to have it for our Library.  Check out page 47 to see how Trina turned panels into a very elegant table topper.  After reading this book you will not be afraid to cut into those panels you have been collecting. In fact, during the rains I created a quilt! The book is autographed by the author. 

Gray and beige do not have to be boring. The author explains the secrets of VALUE. Remember: value does all the work, but color gets all the credit. Learn how to take fabrics with "no color"(those that are not on the color wheel) and put them together to create movement, visual interest, and sparkle. By eliminating the color, all we have to deal with are value and contrast. Also - it is OK to use fabrics other than 100% cottons, such as woolens and linens, and tips are given for taming silks. Learn how to efficiently stack blocks for chain piecing on page 75. A wonderful donation for our library.

120 stitches, including left-hand guides, with step-by-step photos.Endless possibilities for fillers,, asymmetry, textue, and crazy quilting. An alphabetical visual guide of the stitches on the Contents pages. The examples throughout are breathtaking. An exceptional book. Our thanks to Rhonda Denny for recommending this book for our library.

Our very own SRQG Member Kathy Rathbun's precious "Happy Birds in Toyland" quilt is displayed on page 64. In the Introduction of the book it states: You are the boss of the birds! You can decide whether to use a light or dark background; choose the size of the applique blocks; whether to use felted wool, cotton, or a combination of fabrics; and just how much you want to embellish. With such choices you will be creating your very own piece of adorable art using easy-to-follow instructions. 

See what 100 quilters created at the beginning of COVID. This book reminds us that we are not alone. You will recognize some of the quilters, such as Katie Pasquini Masopust, Terrie Hancock Mangat, Therese May,  and  Alice Beasley. If you are a fan, like I am, of Georges Seurat's pointilist painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte" (1884) you will want to study the quilt on page 140. This book is dedicated to Doctors Without Borders, and half of the royalties from this book will be donated to that organization. 

Foundation pieced (a.k.a. paper pieced) animals: dog, cat, bunny, pig, bunny, donkey, chick, chicken, rooster, alpaca, crocodile, monkey, elephant, cockatoo, toucan, zebra, kangaroo, dollphin, turtle, seahorse, sea lion, orca. Cute stories about the critters!

You will recognize the author as having made the GYPSY WIFE quilt so popular.  Jen (Jennifer) Kingwell of Australia combines quilts with favorite recipes.  Jen gives traditional blocks a modern twist, and her sense of color is unique.  Sue Spargo wrote the glowing introduction. The high quality of paper and style of photographs remind me of the "Quiltfolk" magazine. As I read the book I wondered about the "translation" of many of the Australian words into English, so I typed up my notes and secured them to the front cover page of this book. Feel free to add your thoughts to mine to help other readers. I have also affixed to the back inside cover a terrific article about Jen from the "American Patchwork and Quilting" magazine, August 2022.  Patterns for quilts, a dog bed, cushion (pillow), table runner, placemats. If you make a recipe to share at a Guild Potluck, be sure to announce it at the meeting! There is even a recipe for a gluten- and dairy-free cake that looks delicious!

Jen is the Australian who introduced the GYPSY WIFE quilt to us. This is a Medallion quilt with a sampler feel using blocks of various sizes, such as: Eight-Pointed Star, Friendship Star, Aircastle Star, Willow, Jewel Box ~~ or substitute your favorite blocks! A nice donation for our library

CHECKED OUT BY JOANIE BELINGHAUSEN 2022 - NEVER FOUND

The six secrets for creating fabulous scrap quilts can be found in the word SCRAPS:  S is for Style, C is for Contrast, R is for Repetition, A is for Accent, P is for Palette, and S is Selvages.  Selvages you might ask? Yes, the very lenghwise edges of fabrics can be turned into a basket pattern with pieced borders! One of my favorite parts of this book are the blank quilt diagrams in the back of the book.  Copy them and then get out your colored pencils.  Lots and lots of ideas for super quilts.  A very nice donation for our library.

Quoting from the back cover of the book jacket: "How does raising seven kids and crafting a life built on faith, love, and laughter lead one woman to launch a wildly successful, international business in the second half of life?" Here Jenny Doan "recounts her unique, unforgettable, and uplifting story." After reading this book, if you have not already checked out Jenny's YouTubes and the magazines we have in our library, you definitely will.  This is a very easy book that you will find hard to put down. 

Grab a Jelly Roll (pre-cut 2-1/2" strips), or cut from your fabric collection and make a variety of quilts for babies, kids, or ???. Designs include stripes, chevrons, hearts, pinwheels, owls, and more.  Patterns for an alphabet are included for applique. A nice donation for our library.

Quoting from the back cover of the book: "Transform traditonal quilt blocks into modern quilts inspired by the colors and crafts of India, Africa, and the American South. Free-form piecing method makes every quilt a one-of-a-kind creation - no two are esactly alike!" This very liberating technique would be perfect for making Community Quilts. Our thanks to Nancy Wilson for this donation to our Library.

When I read about Irene Rocerick in Issue 22 of Quiltfolk magazine (Texas Hill Country) I immediately purchased her book.  I highly recommend that you check out both the book and the magagazine together. This is one of those books that I am having difficulty releasing.  The author describes improv quilting as a: "means of letting go of all expectations and preconceptions of what you are going to make." She goes on to say: "The first thing to say is that improv is not easy. The process requires letting go of control - but at the same time remaining constantly thoughtful."  One of her most important thoughts is: "Improv is not sloppy."!  I could go on and on quoting Irene, but instead -- just read the book!

"Trace, layer, sew, snip, and fray - allows you to quilt without worrying about needle width precision, matching points, fabric-mixing mistakes, and more." Who wouldn't want to buy into this technique?!?!?  A great way to turn your favorite child's art into a cuddly quilt or pillow with the texture of chenille. A donation.

Face portraits ~~ beyond realistic ~~ people AND animals. Learn about anatomy, drawing, photography, composition,  choosing fabrics, quilting the portrait, texture, embellishments, and more.  A bonus: one of the authors is a physician and she talks about taking care of our hands to reduce pain due to the stress cutting and quilting puts on us. TONS of examples, LOTS packed into this book. 

Who knew that there were so many ways to put hexagons together!  Seeing the author's fantastic quilts makes me wonder if she ever sleeps. A quote from the author: "Not perfect is also good. Only very few people possess the gift of patching and quilting perfectly. I, too, lack this talent, but fortunately I quite like some imperfection in a quilt, though this should not be confused with carelessness. Try your best, but be satisfied with the result. Only then will you retain the pleasure of making quilts." And "Pippi Longstocking once said: 'I have never done it, so I can do it.' "  (Don't know Pippi Longstocking? -- go back to your fourth-grade self and read books about Pippi by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren!). English Paper Piecing.

Our thanks to Robin Hartmann for suggesting this book for our library.  We have had speakers at SRQG who have taught us about collage quilting, and we have a few books in our library, but this book seems to simplify the process. The author demonstrates two different methods of collaging. Patterns include teapots and tea cups, parrots, and more.  

This author has once again gone above and beyond. Her books are absolutely filled with the cutest pieced blocks with instructions for either six or 12-inch finished sizes, plus tons of ways for them to be used (pincushions, pillows, doll quilts, barn-size one-block quilts, pillow shams, and lots of different ways to set blocks in quilts). Incorporate blocks from her other books to achieve your very own sampler. Some of the patterns included: acorn, scarercrow, tulip, tractor, donkey (draped in a quilt!), houses, pumpkin, rooster, truck, watering can, apron, bumblebee, pig, cat, hand mixer, oven mitts, pie, cowboy boot, goat, corn, tomatores, cow, apples, many stars, and lots more. Great ideas for Sew-a-Rows. 

Easy-to-follow instructions for pieced 6 or 12-inch blocks.  Patterns include: Gingerbread Person, Gingerbread House, Santa Face, Toy Soldiers, Dog, Hat, Train Engine, Station Wagon, Creche, Chrisrmas Trees, Mitten, Snowperson, Ornament, Church, Doll, Wreath, Candycanes, Wrapped Candies, Candles, Reindeer Face, Gift Box, Stocking, Ice Skate, Mug, Bell, lots of stars, and more.  Projects include: pllows, placemats, mug rugs, tablerunners, and, of course, quilts! Ideas for embellishments. Use one block pattern, or mix them up. Numerous settings for quilts. Consult Lori's other books in our libraryCo for additional blocks and ideas. Great ideas for Sew-a-Rows!

This DVD is filled with terrific information unlocking the secrets to Katie's prize-winning quilts, one of which was included in the "100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century." Katie is very plain spoken, and she names her favorite products by names (and she prefers CHEAP irons so she isn't heart-broken when she drops an expensive one!).  Wool batts are her preference. Learn her method of quilt-as-you-go. Be sure to stay tuned for the extra features: "Get to Know Katie," and "Studio Tour." A Donation.

Quoting from the back of the book: "Bring your garden inside! These beautiful flowers will bloom year-round and brighten every room. A fabulous, full-size, 12-block quilt with lattice sashing, a meandering vine border, and a Never-Fail Miter will have you loving applique. Points have been softened and curves have been smoothed to make stitching this quilt, the 5 wallhangings, and a table runner truly a joy. Use your favorite applique method or follow the detailed instruction. The full-color patterns will have you on your way to an indoor garden of your own." Some of the flowers in varied basket designs include: Daisies, Pansies, Iris, Daffodils, Lilies, Poppies, Roses, Zinnia, Tulips, Columbines; plus cattails, butterflies, dragonflies hummingbirds, a Cardinal, and other birds; as well as a watering can and a birdhouse. A lovely donation.  

Lots of ideas for creating and inspiring and organized studio without breaking the bank.  Not just for quilters, but also for knitters/crocheters, beaders -- anyone!  When you are feeling sorry for yourself for ANY reason -- read about the woman who had a stroke that does not allow the use of both arms and see how she not only copes, but flourishes.  Our thanks to Diana Codding for requesting this book for our library.  

Rhonda Denny requested this delightful book, which is filled with small projects -- and beware, tiny seam allowances are required -- but the results are precious.  Patterns include tiny pouches and purses of various shapes and decor, bunny dolls, a round case, a miniature quilt, coin purse, sewing kit, tissue holder, phone case, water bottle carrier, and a card case.   

A sampler of harvest-themed blocks for a quilt, or various ideas for using each block on its own, including placemats, pillow shams, tiered wall hanging, pot holder, trivet, table runner, bell pull. Pumpkins, squirrel, pie, canning jar, sunflowers, bird, leaves, Indian corn. A donation.

Notes from Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably at the beginning of the book give us a clue o the types of fabrics and style exhibited in this book. Various techniques are taught beyond the usual applique methods, including Boro, Broiderie Perse, and English Paper Piecing. Imagination is definitely encouraged. Donated by Sue Gragg. 

Quoting the author: "This book is the result of choosing joy. I don't claim to know much about joy, but I know quite a bit about living with its opposite - fear." This is just a hint of what this author includes in her "gem" of a book. This is one of the best-written books I have encountered. I wonder if she speaks to guilds . . . .  There is not enough room to tell you about all of the great things this book has to offer, from wisdom, to learning about gemstones, tons of great information about a freezer paper method of creating, and then on to a gallery of spectacular quilts, so I encourage you to add your name to the reserve list and check this book out of our library.

CHECKED OUT BY PAM MC VEY 6-2-2022 - NEVER FOUND

Quoting the Introduction: "One-Block Wonders are the ultimate mystery quilt. You choose your fabric, but you never know exactly what you will to work with until the hexagons are cut and pieced. Using a panel is no different, except you know what one element of the design looks like - the panel!" Grab a seven panels (or one panel and coordinating fabrics), a 6" 60-degree acrylic ruler, then cut, stitch, and throw at the design wall - take a photo - rearrange as desired - take more photos and choose a favorite - sew the top - Voila! A one-of-a-kind masterpiece (and if you don't love it, the authors suggest you give it to your niece or nephew and head back to the fabric store to try again!  Ideas for embellishments, borders, applique, quilting, and even what to do with leftover hexies. Our thanks to Jim Jensen for requesting this book for our library.

Both this and Suzi's first book, BARN QUILTS AND THE AMERICAL QUILT TRAIL (also in our library), are such a delight to read, and the photos are spectacular. Our SRQG was fortunate to have Suzi give an excellent Zoom presentation on July 15, 2021, and I immediately ordered her books, which she generaously discounted (and signed and dated for us). These two books are hard for me to give up. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. P. S. There is even a love story woven throughout!

On July 15, 2021, Suzi Parron, via Zoom, treated us to one of the most enjoyable talks I have experienced at our SRQG. She was wo well prepared and the hour was over with us wishing for more. So more we have, in the form of Suzi's two gorgeous books. Suzi was very generous in offering the books to us at a discount, which included tax and postage, and at my request she even signed and dated them for us. By the time you finish reading the books you will want to not only create your own barn quilt, but add searching for barn quilts to your travels. I hope that we are lucky enough to find Suzi in our vicinity someday. My only complaint about the books -- wish there were more photos and stories! Be sure to check out her subsequent book in our library: FOLLOWING THE BARN QUILT TRAIL.

By the time you get to the end of this superb book you will have a PhD in foundation piecing. Our thanks to Pam Brown for recommending this for our library.

Six collections, each featuring a crib quilt and coordinating accessories such as: wall quilts, growth charts, pillows, soft pictures, crib or door hangers, security blankies, bibs. Adorable patterns for a lion, tiger, zebra, giraffle, elephant, monkey, moon, star, bus, train, starfish, fish, frog, seahorse, octopus, crab, turtle, jellyfish, snail, bunny with a heart, sheep, and more. A great donation for our library.

Quoting the author: "Fractured quilts, 'fractures' for short, are a way of making images more interesting and more attractive. They provide a view similar to what you would see in a fractured mirror, hence the name, or when looking through a teleidoscope (similar to a kaleidoscopre, but an open view)." A donation.

Use the fabric on the back of the quilt for quilting designs. This no-mark method saves time trying to figure out how what kind of quilting design to use. Suitable for both hand and machine quilting. A donation.

Directions for quilts, quilt-in-a-pillow, potholders, wall hangings, table runners, tea towels, eyeglass case, pincushions, beach tote, reversible picnic cloth, scrap catcher, sachets, coasters, pinwheels, pretty pictures of gardens, and recipes - who could ask for more in one book!  Patterns include Apple Core, Windmill, Corn-and-Beans, Double Irish Chain, Butterflies, Signature Quilt, Flower Garden, Potted Plants. Piecing, applique, embroider. Our thanks to Melissa Trunick for this donation for our library.

Each of the eight quilt patterns takes only three yards of fabric (excluding binding and backing). Skill levels are indicated, from Beginner and Confident Beginner, to Intermediate. Projects include bed runners, lap-size and baby quilts, and wall hangings. Of course, add lattice between blocks and/or  extra borders to increase to the size that you desire. Styles vary from traditional to modern. A donated book.

Plump, charming little birds adorn a variety of projects, including small quilts, pillow, placemats, hot pads, coasters, and a  tote bag.  Patchwork is combined with simple raw-edge applique.  Our thanks to Genelle Voorhees for this darling donation.

More than 130 quilts made by the author in over 35 years.  

Instructions for making Lone Star quilts, along with MANY variations. Recommended by Cheryl Ogle.

This book contains a bit of everythign, starting with the history of English Paper Piecing (EPP). General instructions are included for EPP with lots of good tips.  Many examples of samplers are illustrated in the gallery. Pages full of templates are ready for copying.  Black and white pages are perfect  for copying and hand coloring to assist in choosing the best combinations. Patterns include: Grandmother's Flower Garden, Tumpbling (Baby) Blocks, Star of Justice, Patchwork of the Crosses, Bow Tie, Spools, Fancy Dresden Plate, Sunbeam, Castle Wall, Star Bright, Apple Core, and Clam Shell, plus patterns for foundation-pieced borders. Make a quilt of just one pattern, or try different patterns for a sampler. Our thanks to Genelle Voorhees for this donation to our library.  

If you are wondering what to do with a charm pack (42 - 5" pre-cut squares) or a box of 5" squares you have been collecting, or want to cut squares from your fabric collection, this book will help you by offering seven patterns.  Each pattern is shown with three differnt color combinations.  Traditional patterns such as Churn Dash (a.k.a. Shoo Fly), are almost unrecognizable with the scrappy look of charms.  Each pattern is beginner-friendly, but the results are definitely complicated-looking.  The heart pattern is definitely a favorite!  A nice donation to our library from Jan Andrews.

110 quilt blocks in five sizes with project ideas.  No-math needed. Lots of hints, tips, and tricks.  Simple cutting charts.  Spiral-bound, pocket-size. Highly recommended by Sharon Oman. 

This type of baking does not mean spending time in the kitchen. Get into your sewing space with Cake Mix (10" squares) or Cupcake Mix (5") Papers. Place them on two layers of fabric. Sew on the dotted lines. Cut on the solid lines. Remove the easy-tear paper.  No seam allowances to worry about. No tiny triangle points to feed underneath the presser foot. No stitching and flipping. Just quick-and-easy, perfectly pointed triangle-squares - EASY!  Sixteen designers each chose a different "recipe card" to whip up a quilt for this book. Purchase Cake Mix Recipe Cards and Papers at quilting shops or on-line. Or use the chart on page 95 to make substitions by cutting and sewing the number and sizes of units listed for each block in the pattern you are making.  Use with pre-cut layer cake packages or charm squares -- or cut from your own fabric collection. Book requested by Mary Ann Hayre.  

Quoting from the book: "In art, negative space is defined simply as the space surrounding or in between the subject or subjects of the artwork, and it's every bit as important as the positive space, which is occupied by the subject. The point of negative space is to give the eye a place to rest, but it should also help the eye move across the piece and draw attention to the main subject." Learn how to remove elements, simplify blocks, oversize simple blocks, position rows, scatter elements, extend lines, and maybe my favorite: disintegration. Numerous valuable tips, including quilting ideas. Our thanks to Jana Ulmer for spotting this book that helps us learn more about modern quilting.

Quoting from the book: "65 designs to finish your quilts. 400+ step-by-step photos. No fancy machine needed, no Ph.D. in quilting required - start free-motion quilting right now." Motifs are divided in chapters for easy reference: winter, spring, fall, summer, celebrations, "just for fun," and backgrounds and fills.  Our thanks to Laura Barrett for requesting this book for our library.

You won't believe how many ways a traditional Dresden Block can be changed.  Learn how to use a wedge ruler, or make a template, to cut the blades. Mix up the number of blades, the shape of the edges, pile them one on top of another - the ideas are endless, as can be seen in the gallery.  

This book should definitely be renamed "Fun Quilts for ANYONE" as it is not just for children. Patterns include flip flops, turtles, cats, fish, kites, penguins, a signature block, and many traditional blocks that can take on a modern look. Besides quilt patterns, find a tote bag and a creative way to turn an ordinary card table into a magic castle (or maybe a fort). Suggestions for using panels. Tons of tips and techniques lessons.  Our thanks to Pam Brown for recommending this book for our library.

Goofy, funny, silly are all words to describe these sixteen foundation-pieced blocks.  Included are patterns for two cats, two dogs, bear, fox, moose, raccoon, cow, pig, goat, chicken, mouse, owl, pony, and bunny.  Button eyes lend amusing expressions.  If making for a small child, you might want to apply fabric eyes instead of buttons that may be swallowed.  Mix and match the animals in projects described in the book (quilt, pillow, pillowcase, table topper, table runner, and bench pillow), or of course, use them into anything else, such as tote bags.  Melissa Trunich cracked up when she saw this book and recommended it for our library.  

Start with a medallion of crazy houses (and maybe a bird, cat, leaves, trees, circles) and then add lots of borders.  

Learn how to turn an ordinary premade fabric panel into a work of art with free-motion quilting, thread painting, trapunto, overlay, three-dimensional effects, machine techniques, and a variety of embellishments. Very good hints included regarding threads for the needle and the bobbin. Thanks to Chris Nolen for recommending this book for our library.

You knew you were saving those strings, scraps, and selvages of fabric for a reason. Making string quilts is very satisfying as it not only busts the stash, but depending on the project, can be a no-brainer. Learn about the type of foundations (including tulle!) or backgrounds that are the base for the blocks. Traditional blocks are looked at in a fresh manner. Patterns include stars, triangles, Carpenter Star, Circling Geese, Churn Dash, Shoo Fly, Bow Tie, Card Trick, Four Seasons of Trees, a couple of "modern" patterns, AND Dresden Plate. Plus there are ideas for string borders. I especially liked the hint for utilizing teeny pieces to create interest with "disappearing" strings. Thank Pam Brown for recommending this book for our library. 

Featururing machine applique using a freezer paper/glue method.  Different machine stitches illustrated, including zig zag, straight-line, scribble, blanket, feather, and more.  Threads discussed.  Projects include "Mod," baskets, birds, flames, trees, circles, an imaginative flying geese, Fall, "Kisses," fish, and a star that is reminiscent of a TV test pattern -- all with a Modern look.  Donated by Melissa Trunick.

Of course, you cannot use the selvage in a quilt block because the weave is denser than the rest of the fabric, but that does not mean you can't make good use of the selvages.  Learn how to cut the selvages from the yardage and use one of three methods discussed in the book for turning them into new fabric.  Projects suggested are quilts of all sizes and styles, pincushions, pillows, Christmas ornaments, table runners and place mats, and even valances. After reading this book you may find yourself choosing fabrics to purchase because of their clever selvages.  Don't tell your fellow quilters what you are up to when you ask them to save their selvages for you or else they will want to save the scraps for themselves.  Thanks to Pam Brown for suggesting this book for our library.

Combine fine-art perspective techniques with easy fusible applique and machine quilting. Make trees, rivers, and roads that seem to fade into the distance. Learn "tunnel vision." Build a "concrete jungle." Add shadows easily. Patterns include chickens, fish kites, baby blocks sewing notions,  A donation by Melissa Trunick.

Learn to be inspired by common items that surround us, then employ a combination of machine free embroidery, hand stitching, collage, and paint, and machine applique it to your project, whether it be a quilt, framed art, or a wearable. Patterns to get us started include a cat, a dog, chickens, a rabbit, birds, a flower, a water can, a house, fence, and lantern; Wellies (a.k.a. boots, for those who don't speak "English"!); and sewing machine and notions. Thanks to Kristin Ray for spotting this book for our library.

Inspiration and techniques for art quilting from the editors and contributors of "Quilting Arts" magazine.  Some of the topics included are: dyeing, painting, printing, marbling, stamping, stenciling, tea bag projects, spin-art surface design, a mixed-media birthday book, metal leafing, hand stitched embellishments, prayer flags, and maybe best of all:"making the best of mistakes!"  Tips for "Lessons Learned from an Art Collaboration" and tons more.  Former SRQG member Gerrie Congdon has a quilt on page 93.  Requested by Judy Dieter and Kristin Ray.  

Quoting the Foreword: "Big pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks, strips, pieces, and parts? What can you do with all of the small leftovers from other projects that seem to small to save, yet too big to toss away?"  Answers can be found in this book, starting with a dozen quilt patterns.  Read about  hints for making totally scrappy looks, or controlled color combinations.  Lots of great ideas from one of our favorite quilt book authors.

The author is an energetic cheerleader encouraging quilters that they can vastly improve their quilting skills if they just devote a mere twenty minutes a day for 21 days. When you are scanning the book and come upon the word "plactice," like me, you might think it a typo, but by reading the book you will learn that it is her version of "practice" and "play."  She does not include a ton of motifs to quilt, but instead lists various websites for you locate them, as well as teaching you to look closely at your surroundings to develop patterns of your own. (And don't forget our many SRQG library books to check out!)  One of the ways to practice, or I should say "plactice," is to use her ideas for place mats that can be donated for our ongoing Community Meals-on-Wheels project.  Jenny's technique for QAYG (quilt-as-you-go) is very different from the one we learned from Georgia Bonesteel forty years ago.  I could write a lot more about the contents of the book, but I think it would be better if you all just got on the Reserve List and check it out!  Our thanks to Diana Roberts for suggesting this book for our library. 

In this book you will not only find patterns for 40 "pinnies" (pincushions), but really good information, such as  what to stuff them with.  If anyone coming in contact with a pincushion is allergic to nuts, crushed walnuts are not recommended.  AND -- if pincushions are to be used just for decoration, walnuts are fine; but the oil in walnut shells will corrode pins. Thse little projects make nice gifts.  Do a few ahead of time to have on hand.  

Projects from favorite contributors of MODERN PATCHWORK magazine are featured, from quilts to totes, pillows, tablerunners, pencil holder, apron, yoga mat, and a book cover.  Our thanks to Judy Dieter for requesting this book for our library.

Mary Ann Hayre told me to check out the website showing photos of the Gypsy Wife quilt.  The students' work is a great advertisement for this skinny little book.  Make the blocks in the book, or gather your orphan blocks and see what happens. This book was firstr introduced August 3, 2017. Sadly, it immediately grew wings and flew away.  The book was replaced by a very nice anonymous guild member January 17, 2019.

This gorgeous book could be filed on our library shelves in the category "Contemporary," but instead will be under "History."  But do not let the word "history" scare you off or you will miss out on seeing more than 400 quilt masterpieces compiled by SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates). Quoting the back of the book: "From 1965 through today, participants in the Art Quilt Movement have developed one of the most exciting art forms of the 21st century.  Until now, there has not been a comprehensive, chronological history of the studio art quilt, which is an international phenomenon."  Our own Santa Rosa Quilt Guild member, Judy Mathieson, gave me a heads-up about this book because her "Bristol Stars" quilt appears on page 161!  It was interesting noting the many artists represented that have spoken at our guild. I warn you ~~ this is a very heavy book ~~ do not sprain your wrists holding it, or drop it on your pet.  

Becky Stanley has very generously donated this book for our library.  It will be stored on the Go! Cart, so when you are stumped for ideas for using one of the guild's two Accuquilt cutting machines, and/or borrowing some of many of our dies, this book, along with a couple of others, will be at your fingertips to check out.  (For a list of all of our Go! dies, check out the Library section on our Guild's website.  Scroll down to the very bottom of the Library Homepage, then scroll up.)  On page 3 of this book there is a tip that I would like for the Go! experts to weight in on:  Use a Sharpie paint pen in yellow or white to draw right on the foam so you can easily tell where the dies are located.  Find ideas for aprons, tea towels, pillows, scrapbooks, tote bags, purses, pillowcases, placemats, tablerunners, and of course, quilts!  Check out the Sew-a-Row quilt, which make use of borders that can be added to any quilt project.  

Start with a large-scale print.  Stack to make 60 degree blocks.  Organize into central stars and hexagons for amazing designs.  This is a follow-up to the books SERENDIPITY QUILTS and DOUBLEDIPITY: MORE SERENDIPITY QUILTS, both in our SRQG library collection.  Quilt by SRQG Member Laurie Biundo on page 78.

Bassic introduction to rulerwork, for longarm and domestic machines.  Information about rulers and ruler feet.  59 designs using 6 basic quilting ruler shapes.  

When you look at the phenomenal quilts in this book you are going to say to yourself that they are way beyond your capabilities, but they really aren't! Learn five "parlor tricks" to expand your piecing skills and make similar quilts.  Yes, there are those dreaded Y-seams, partial seams, and curves, but they are really all very do-able.  Be wowed, the go on to make "wows" yourself!

Even non-quilters need pincushions, so gather your favorite scraps and whip up a variety to have on hand for gifts (and for yourself, of course!).  Who knew that pincushions could be so varied:  make one for the wrist, a round one, how about a tufted one?  Then there is a pyramid, a cube, hexagon, layered squares, stacked pillows,  a pocket.  Incorporate prairie points, rick rack, buttons, braid, and ribbons.  

Yes, our guild library has many books filed under "Scraps," but with a title like OH, SCRAP!, how could we not add this to our collection?!  Barbara Brackman writes in the Preface about the history of scrap quilts over the centuries.  The author presents ideas for quits from precuts as well as from stashes. Depending on the color selections, these quilts can take on the look of modern or traditional.  Patterns are easy, made from squares and triangles, to create log cabins, stars, and "Everything But the Kitchen Sink."  Be sure to check out "Surrounded," a scrappy "Burgoyne Surrounded" pattern.  

Make one block over and over again with "curated," color-coordianted scraps, or thrust your hand into one of two paper bags (one holding lights, the other holding mediums/darks) and pull out fabrics at random.  Each of the easy patterns for the 16 single-block scrap quilts shows how to rotate the blocks to come up with three different, complex-looking settings.  Requested by Jan Andrews.

Great projects for using scraps.  Some of the nine patch designs are evident, some you have to search for (Churn Dash, Corn and Beans, Stars).  Instructions for usual piecing or using special grid interfacing.  Good tips for pressing seams, including "furling." Excellent photos for applying bindings. Extra projects include: mug rugs, cross-body market sack with zipper, bolster pillow, "sneaky peek project pouch" with zipper, and a laptop sleeve.

Learn needle-turn applique with a twist ~~ use perle cotton in contrasting colors for stitching "with attitude" (or use your favorite applique method with these happy designs).  Motifs include flowers, trees, critters (sassy birds, cat, dog, butterflies).  A happy donation for our library.

A Quiltmania publication (French/English).  Lots of Kaffe Fassett fabrics, scraps, and pre-cuts.  Machine- and hand- pieced and applique. Traditional and Modern.  Patterns include: Crazy Wedding Ring, Baskets, Sun/Tumbler Blocks, Hexagons, Log Cabin, Circles made from Squares, 6-pointed Stars, Modern Clamshell, Kaleidoscope, Xs, Coins, Hexagon-centered 6-pointed Stars, Flower block made from Drunkard's Path, Triangles/Flying Geese, and more.  My thanks to Nancy McDermott for suggesting this beautiful (expensive) book for our library.  

A Quiltmania publication. How to use Stripes.  Lots of Kaffe Fassett fabrics.  Most of the quilts are named for rock songs because, quoting from page 7:  "stripes are not unlike the rock stars of the quilt-fabric world.  Their effect is bold and unapologetic" Patterns include: Log Cabin variations, Curves, Triangles, Sunburst, Kaleidoscope, a Sampler, Tumbling Block, Basket Weave, and more.  Traditional patterns with a contemporary look.  Our thanks to Nancy McDermott for recommending this beautiful (and expensive) book for our library.

Two-day workshop teacher Pat Speth presented a signed copy of her book to our guild library on July 26, 2018.  Each of the eleven scrappy patterns, which includes directions for three different sizes. uses 5\" squares (nickel size).  Use pre-cuts, or dig into your collection.  Many time-saving techniques are included. 

Foundation piecing is the perfect technique to "tame" those slippery silky fabrics from neckties.  Learn the basics for using ties, then turn them into traditional blocks, including Ohio Star, Monkey Wrench, Churn Dash, Clay\'s Choice, Six-Pointed Star, King\'s Crown, David and Goliath, Baby Block, Handy Andy, Duck and Ducklings, Dutchman\'s Puzzle, Boxes, Grandmother\'s Flower Garden, Corn and Beans, Barbara Fritchie Rose, Hovering Doves, Grandmother's Favorite, Harvest Star, Cross and Crown, and Jack-in-the-Box.  Our thanks to Lolli Gannon for donating this book to our library.

Choose a large-scale fabric, whack it (doesn't that sound like fun!), and create kaleidoscope blocks!  Learn all of the secrets in this book.  Be sure to keep a piece of the un-cut fabric to add to the back of the project as people will not believe the variety of designs on the quilt were made from just one piece of fabric.  

After the Technique Sharing Workshop (TSW) that Betsy Smith presented, Jan Nilsen suggested this book for our library.  Zentangle is a relaxing way to create images by drawing simple, easy-to-learn patterns.  Many tangles can be translated into quilting patterns!  This book features works from 137 artists from around the world, including quilters Linda Halvorsen, Elaine Huffman, Billie Lauder (who has spoken at our guild), and Nancy Smith.  

Easy-to-follow directions for over 60 walking foot-friendly designs, including channel quilting, matchstitch,  spiraling, and gentle curves.  The clamshell design which looks intimidating  is really easy! Learn tricks for using decorative stitches, including how to figure out where you are in the middle of a special stitch if your thread runs out!  We are given permission to use REVERSE on our machines!  An excellent book! Requested by Lolli Gannon. 

Turn pre-cut fat quarters (or fabric you find already in your collection) into 12 different quilt patterns.  Bonus: quilts photographed in the author's beautiful Australia. Projects from very simple to difficult; from simple squares and triangles to circles, fans; regular piecing and foundation piecing.  Something for everyone.  Thanks to Lolli Gannon for spotting this book for our library.

Learn to turn PANELS into placemats, table toppers, wall hangings, bed quilts, and bed runners.  There are even ideas for turning leftovers into stuffed animals/pillows.  This little book is full of valuable information, such as: most panels are not straight, and here you will find the solution to blocking.  There are excellent directions for bindings and facings.  Learn tips about cutting and sewing sashings.  The section on "diagonals" should be tucked away for future projects.  The worksheets for pieced borders are terrific.  Our thanks to Jan Nilsen for requesting this book for our library.

CHECKED OUT BY HELLE THOMAN 1/2/2020 - NEVER FOUND

Got  fat quarters (and of course, I am talking about fabric chunks that are 18 x 21")?  Turn them into  a variety of quilts, from traditional to modern, pieced and appliqued.  Patterns include: Jacobs's Ladder, Churn Dash, Pinwheel, Double Dutch, Kings Crown, a variation on Xs and Os, Stars, and even large hexagons in Grandmother's Flower Garden (where the dreaded Y-seams are addressed), and more.  Our thanks to Jan Andrews for spotting this good book!

A block has been designed for each of the twelve months.  Make one for a pillow, placemat, or "picture"; a few for a bed runner, table runner,  or wall quilt; or all of them for a large quilt.  Learn how to choose colors; hints about marking pens, beads, fusibles, threads; how to place diagrams; and how to raw-edge applique.  Patterns include ice skates, Holly, and Pomegranates; a pot of hearts; a watering can full of flowers, plus gardening tools and a butterfly; an umbrella used as a perch for a bird (looks like a Robin to me!), Iris, Daffodils; a hint of a bicycle featuring its basket adorned with Lilies, and a dragonfly hovering above; a pitcher of flowers (daisies?) with a slice of watermelon alongside being visited by a picnic ant; a cowboy boot "vase" featuring Poppies and an American flag; a mailbox with letters; a basket of autumn leaves; pumpkins and a Sunflower; Cornucopia with fruit; a candle in a lantern, Poinsettia, and Holly. Pull-out patterns of full-size patterns are included.  A very nice donation for our library.  

Instructions for 28  step-by-step quilting designs: continuous-line swirls, circles, squares, vines, arcs, and points.  A gallery of 20 modern quilts showcasing the author's quilting designs.  Her personal motto is: "Quilt until you have quilted too much - and then quilt some more."  

Transform fabric by filling shapes with improvisationall hand embroidery stitchery.  

Ideas for Friendship Block exchanges, or for makiing the planned scrappy quilts  from your own stash.  Not only are traditional blocks included (baskets, Cake in the Cabin, stars, and more), but also applique designs (such as eagles, vines, oak leaves, baskets, birds ~~ and even yo-yos as flowers!).  Want to try different patterns? Make the row quilt!

Just thinking about Jelly Rolls, Dessert Rolls, Honey Buns, Layer Cakes, and Turnovers adds inches to the hips for most people.  But quilters know that these pre-cut packages of fabrics, along with Fat Quarters, Fat Eights, and Charm Packs mean color coordinated headstarts for quilting projectc.  And of course, you don't have to purchase the packets if your stash is large.  Projects are broken down into Holidays/Seasons.  Besides quilts of all sizes and styles (including a Hanukkah Star and signature quilts), there are directions for totes, messanger bag, lunch bag,  placemats, table covers, mug rugs, fabric leaves for an autumn wreath, apron, Valentine mailbox, everything for a baby layette, banners, pillows. and more.  A "sweet" donation from Linda Ziemer.

Tons of very valuable tips and troubleshooting tricks for both beginners and experts.  Our thanks to Mary Ann Hayre for requesting this bible for our library.

Paper piecing takes a modern spin with an improvisational approach to block design and gridwork. The author encourages rule-breaking while listening to your artistic voice, and discusses such topics as asymmetry, symmetry, scale, and even wonky.  Traditional blocks are twisted to create one-of-a-kind modern quilts. Our thanks to Pam Brown for requesting this book for our library.  Original copy lost in fire.

This teeny, tiny, litte book is full of the cutest ideas for cupcakes, from the zero-calorie type to the break-the-diet-to-die-for kind.  Patterns for pincushions apleanty appear made from leftover quilting or wool fabrics, to knitted ones.  Have a cupcake party, and start with the invitations shown.  Also -- recipe box, clock, notebook, postcards, pillow, pajama party tote bag, ponytail holder, magic wands, purses, pins, bracelets, cards, and so many yummy things more.  And, of course, a quilt and wall hangings, too!  A very sweet donation from Betsy Smith.

Here you will learn to mix and match patterns for 6, 8, 9, and 12" blocks using the AccuQuilt Go! cutters  the quick way with Eleanor Burns' "recipes," plus many tips (or cut them the old-fashioned way with rotary ruler and cutter).  Some of the many block patterns included are: Airplane, Boat, Clay's Choice, Double Cross, Dutchman's Puzzle, Flower Basket, Jewel Box, Pinwheel Star, Road to Oklahoma, Sawtooth Star, and Old Maid's Puzzle.  Ideas for "repeated" block quilts, as well as sampler quilts.  A very nice donation to our library.

WOW!  653 red and white American quilts collected by Joanna S. Rose.  Read about how and why they were obtained, how the idea came about to share them with the world, and how the dream came to be.  Breathtaking exhibit.  EVERYONE will enjoy this gorgeous book, whether into traditional or modern quilts.  Our many thanks to Melissa Trunick for donating this book to our library.

Start with a photograph.  Divide it into one of many various grids. Translate the colors from the photo with fabrics into a log cabin block making a unique, abstract piece of art!  

If you invest the hour and fifty minutes it takes to watch this DVD, plus the time to do the homework along the way, you will definitely learn to hand applique the needleturn way.  The teacher, Mary, is very patient, and explains every detail clearly, from what kind and size needle to use, to making perfect "Vs."  Included on the DVD is a pattern of the cardinal piece that is on the cover of the DVD case that may be printed from your computer.  When you have perfected the lessons taught here, then check out from our library Mary's NEEDLETURN MASTER CLASS DVD.  Excellent DVD filming by quilter Bonnie Lyn McCaffery. Our thanks to Joy McGoran for recommending this DVD.  

Quoting from the back cover: "Zentangle calms the mind.  It helps reduce stress and improve focus. This relaxing process turns simple patterns into artistic design. The Zentangle method helps anyone get in touch with life, solve problems, turn mistakes into positives, be innovative, and become more creative. Learn to create fascinating stitches and quilt amazing patterns with this relaxing and rewarding artform. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings." Gosh -- with that description -- you can't lose!  It IS fun to do!! A nice donation for our quilting library. 

Be sure to look for this entire collection of magazines filed with our books under the category of BLOCKS. Various quilt artists, including Bonnie Hunter and Nancy Mahoney, have designed these 12-inch blocks in a variety of styles and techniques - something for everyone . Our thanks to Jan Andrews for sharing these treasures with us.  

Quoting from the back of the book: "chronicles author's journey for each of three quilts from design inspiration to finished product, providing tips and insight on how the well-designed, pieced, and quilted masterpieces were created.  Line drawings, thread suggestions, quilting instructions, and detailed photographs are provided of the quilting designs for key areas on each quilt.  The three patterned designs will appeal to all skill levels."  (Keep in mind ~~ the author was a rocket scientist!!! Striving for perfection has earned her the big ribbons at the big shows for her beautiful quilts.)

A variety of designers have come up with fourteen all-new house blocks, from traditional to modern.  I had to look twice at "Suburbia" to find the houses -- great way to play with our scraps!  Thanks to Su Lin Magnin for requesting this book for our library.  

Even if you don't make sew-a-rows, you will still want to check this book out to see the absolutely sweet owl patterns (two very different styles).  And hedgehogs are so adorable. The camper is tooooooo cute. Also patterns for lots of different kinds of flowers, a watering can, leaves, trees, mushroom/toadstool, butterfly, and all kinds of  houses (including bird houses and a beach house plus beach umbrella).  Block patterns for stars, pinwheels, checkerboards, flying geese, and more. Make one block, a row (think table runner), or an entire quilt.  Combine these ideas with the first ALL IN A ROW book, which can be found in our "Sew-a-Row" category on our library shelves. Thanks to Jim Jensen for suggesting this book (but great minds -- I had already purchased it!).  

Joy McGoran and Cheryl Ogle spotted this book that expands on the traditional T-shirt books in our library. First: learn how to tame stretchy knit fabrics with a fusible backing -- VERY important!  Believe me ~~ the cost of the interfacing will make your sewing experience SEW much easier!.  Some of the designs include cotton fabric making the T-shirts go further.  The pillow with T-shirts made from T-shirt fabrics is really cute.  

Our guild has a growing collection of rulers, templates, and stencils for its members to borrow. Email  Sharon 'the Librarian' Fry to request to borrow rulers (or accompany her to the storage unit after a meeting to paw through the boxes.  Email Betty Upchurch for templates and stencils. 

#55092 - Alphabet A-M, Accuquilt .  NOTE:  This alphabet dies can NOT be used with our little Go! Baby Accuquilt cutter. Make friends with members Patti Bassignani or Karen Lavender and maybe they can be persuaded to carry their cutting machine in to a guild meeting so you can use it there. Email one of them ahead of time to see if it is convenient for them to carry a machine in on the day you are thinking about. A tip: you might want to press a fusible to the back of your fabric before arriving at the meeting in case you want to have your letters ready to be ironed onto your project once they have been cut!  The second die in the set contains the second half of the alphabet (N-Z). To learn about the rest of the Go! Baby dies our guild owns, in the SEARCH box at the top of the Library Home Page, type in Go!  Letters are 3" tall, and the widest is 4-1/2" wide. Use with 10 x 24" mat.

#55435 - Clamshell Go! Baby Accuquilt die.  4" Finished. Donated by Mary Reder. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55065 - Cat Go! Baby Accuquilt die.  4-1/2" tall, 3-3/16" wide (unfinished).  Hints: press fusible web onto fabric before putting through the cutter so that the cat is ready to press onto your project. Textured fabrics, such as suade, flannel, corduroy, velvet, felt, and minky make great cats! Place the fabric wrong-side-up on the die to reverse the cat so the tail is on the opposite side.  - Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55043 - Holiday Medley Go! Baby Accuquilt die.  Christmas Tree, Snowflake, Holly Leaf and Berries. Hint: the snowflake would make a wonderful flower.  We have TWO of this die. Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55092 - Alphabet (N-Z) Accuquilt - in two die set.  This die will NOT fit in our guild's Go! Baby as it needs a larger machine.  Email Patti Bassignani or Karen Lavender to ask if it is convenient for one of them to carry in their machine on the day you need to use it. Hint: iron fusible to back of fabric before cutting out letters! The letters are 3" tall, and the widest is 4-1/2" wide. Use with 10 x 24" mat.

#55029 - Hearts Go! Baby Accuquilt die.  2", 3", 4" hearts.  Use with 5 x 10" mat. Donated by Mary Ann Hayre February 15, 2018.

#55006 - Square - 3.5" cut, 3.0" finished - cut 2 at a time. Use with Go! fabric cutter. 5 x 10" mat

#55776 - 8" Block Cube Go! Baby Accuquilt dies. This box contains dies to make many different 8" blocks, plus instruction DVD and booklet.  Be sure to also check out the large binder that Jan Westerman has printed out for us that is full of instructions patterns, and hints.  Included in the Cube:  2 x 4" finished rectangles, 4" finished quarter-square triangles, 4" finished half-square triangles,  2-3/4" finished squares on point, a 45 degree parallelogram, 4" finished square, 2" finished square.  Cutting mat included in box. Use with the Companion 8" Mix and Match Set (see #55780 for details).

#55456 - Flying Geese Accuquilt die.  3.5 x 6.5" unfinished, 3 x 6" finished. Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55455 - Orange Peel Go! Baby Accuquilt die. 4.5 x 4.5" unfinished. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

6" cutting width (as compared to the larger Go! cutter's 10" cutting width) Many, many thanks to Mary Reder for donating this Go! Baby by Accuquilt magical cutting machine to our guild, along with a few dies. This new "toy" has opened up a world of fun for our members. This machine will cut fabric 90% faster than using rotary cutters or scissors, and is absolutely accurate.  It can cut up to six layers of cotton, satin, or silk at one time.  It will cut up to four layers of cotton with fusible ironed to it.  Cut two layers of wool at a time. Cut one to two layers at a time of flannel, fleece, batting, or felt.  Cut one layer of leather or denim at a time.  One-quarter inch seam allowance is included in geometric shapes.  Dog-eared corners are already cut.  8.5 pounds.  This little machine does not work with the 10 x 10" or 10 x 24" dies, but there are a few guild members (including Patti Bassignani and Karen Lavender - email them ahead of time to see if it is convenient for them to bring in a machine) who have the larger machines -- so I recommend cultivating their friendships and offering to wash windows for them in exhange for their schlepping their machines in to guild meetings for you to use the larger dies (including the alphabet that the guild owns).  Hint: to conserve fabric, cover only the shape you want to cut, not the entire die (such as particular letters, or a certain flower).  Hint: for asymmetrical shapes, such as a cat facing a certain way, place fabric-pattern-side-up if you want the shape to look exactly like the shape of the die.  To face the cat in the opposite direction, place the fabric pattern-side-down for the shape to be cut as a mirror image. The machine is very easy to use, but you must be given a short lesson before checking it out.  Our Go! Baby experts are Jan Westerman, Caroline Pope, Patti Bassignani, and Karen Lavender.  If you are also an Accuquilt expert and would like to be listed here, please let Sharon 'the Librarian' Fry know.  We have many dies in our library.  If you own dies and would like to be on a list to loan your dies to fellow guild members, please inform Sharon Fry.  If you see a die that you would like for our library to own, please give all information to Sharon Fry.  The machine may be used at the meetings or reserved to take home. Hint: have your fabric cut and pressed before arrival.  Another Hint: if you are cutting irregular shapes that you are going to "applique" onto your surface, you might want to press a fusible to the back of the fabric before arriving at a meeting to cut (for instance: alphabet, cat, dog, flowers, snowflakes).   The machine and/or dies may be checked out of the library and absolutely MUST be returned to the very next meeting.  If you break or lose the machine or dies, you are responsible for reimbursing the library for the item(s).  Jan Westerman has put together a binder of hints and instructions that should be read.  Also, Jan W. has printed out an entire binder of patterns to be checked out with the 8" Cube set.  When on our Guild's website, on the Library page, type in the Search box the word Go! and find a list of Go! Baby dies we own, or are borrowing from members.  Looking forward to seeing your Go! Baby projects!  Welcome to the 21st Century!  Check out www.accuquilt.com for more information.

#55011 - three different sizes of hexagons (2" wide, 1-3/4" high, 1" sides), (3" wide, 2-5/8" high, 1-1/2" sides), and  (5" wide, 4-3/8" high, 2-1/2" sides). Quoting from Accuquilt's website: "Traditional hexagon quilts like Grandmother's Flower Garden are absolutely beautiful, but it takes a whole lot of hexagons to make one quilt and just thinking about cutting all those shapes out can make your wrists ache. The AccuQuilt GO! Hexagon die cuts perfect shapes quickly, every time."  HINT: The die not only cuts up to eight layers of cotton fabric at a time, but cuts papers for foundation piecing, also!  Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55012 - Circles - 2", 3", and 5" for Go! Baby Accuquilt die. Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55155 - Circles - 1-1/2", 1-3/4", 2-1/4", 2-1/2" for Go! Baby Accuquilt die. Uses 6 x 12" mat.

#55452 - Local Color by Bill Kerr die. Get accurate curved cuts fast and the notches on the die make the curves easy to piece with minimal pinning. Choose fabric colors that blend where the circles meet to create a transparency effect.

FREE PATTERN:
GO! Local Color Quilt by Bill Kerr

Uses 6 x 24" mat.

#55178 - Edyta Sitar has designed the GO! Dancing Umbrella. Everything you need to cut the umbrella handle, umbrella canopies, and even the cap. This die can be used with other appliqué dies to tell a story or you can simply rotate the umbrellas to add dimension to your project. Our thanks to Carolle LeMonnier for requesting this die. Uses 6 x 12" mat.

#55053 - Make binding, narrow borders, string piece, and 1 3/4" finished sashing in a flash with the GO! Strip Cutter. This die makes quick and perfect work of cutting 2 1/4" strips from multiple layers of fabric. The razor-sharp blades are 23" long and open at both ends to cut folded fabric right off the bolt.  NOTE:  This die does NOT work with our Guild's Go! Baby cutter. Please ask Patti Bassigani or Karen Lavender if it might be convenient for one of them to bring their larger cutter to a guild meeting so that you can use it to cut these strips.  Our thanks to Pat Kearns for requesting this die. Uses 10 x 24" mat.

#55009 - Half Square Triangles - 3" Finished. Donated by Linda Silva. Uses 5 x 10" mat.

#55257 - 2.5" Finished Half Square Triangle. Donated by Linda Silva. Uses 5 x 10" mat.

#55016 - Isosceles Triangle 5 x 6" - Isosceles triangles are three-sided shapes with two sides the same length. Eight isosceles triangles sewn together form an octagon. Sew Half SquareTriangle-3" Finished Squares (55009) to the corners of this octagon and it becomes a Kaleidoscope block. Sew several blocks together and play with the colors and you can create a stunning quilt with optical illusions of circles! Note: this die cannot be used with the Go! Baby, but can be used with the larger Accuquilt models. Donated by Linda Silva. Uses 10 x 10" mat.

#55059 - These 2" finished squares are the basic building blocks of quilting. This die is used in conjunction with additional AccuQuilt GO! block dies that work together to create typical 6", 8" and 12" finished patchwork quilt blocks such as the Spinner and Jewel Box blocks. This die cannot be used with the Go! Baby, but can be used with the larger Accuquilt cutters. Donated by Linda Silva. Uses 10 x 10" mat.

#55050 - Arabesque #3 - AccuQuilt presents exclusive Ricky Tims licensed die designs for the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. His signature Arabesque designs feature intricate details, graceful curves, and symmetrical flowing lines that would be time consuming and difficult to cut by hand. With the AccuQuilt GO!, you can create the Arabesque #3 by Ricky Tims perfectly in seconds! NOTE: This die cannot be used with the Go! Baby, but can be used with the larger Accuquilt cutters. Donated by Linda Silva. Use with 10 x 10" mat.

#55051 - Blazing Star - 12" Finished - Designed by Eleanor Burns.  Note: this die cannot be used with the Go! Baby, but can be used with the larger Accuquilt cutters. Donated by Linda Silva. Use with 10 x 10" mat.

#55411 - Half Rectangle Triangle - 3 x 6" Finished Rectangle - Donated by Linda Silva. Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55165 - Half Hexagon The seam allowance is included in these half hexies for easy and accurate piecing. Coordinates with GO! Hexagon-1", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" Sides (55011) and GO! Equilateral Triangles (55079). Donated by Linda SIlva. Use with 6 x 12" mat.

#55413 - Bowties - 4" Finished Block - by  Alex Anderson -  Versatile die can also be used to cut 1 1/2": and 2 1/2": squares for a variety of projects. Donated by Linda Silva. Use with 6 x 12" mat

#55356 - Signature Block - 4-1/2" Finished - The GO! Signature Block is designed to work with the GO! Half Square-3" Finished Triangle (55009) and GO! Half Square-1" Finished Triangle (55320). Sew two 3" finished half square triangles to the long sides of the block for a 4 1/2" finished square or four 1" finished half square triangles sewn to the short sides of the block form a 6 7/16" x 2 1/8" rectangle. Use this shape to incorporate signatures to personalize a quilt or prepare signature blocks to be signed at showers, weddings and other celebrations. Donated by Linda Silva. Use with 5 x 10" mat.

Go! Accuquilt Cutter - larger than the Go! Baby.  10" cutting width (as compared to the Go! Baby, which only has a 6" cutting width).  Donated by Linda Silva.

#55453 - LeMoyne Star die to be used with the GO! Accuquilt cutter (but not the Go! Baby). This Block on Board (BOB) die allows you to cut all of the shapes you need in just one pass to make a two-color LeMoyne Star block. The GO! LeMoyne Star-9" Finished die is designed with no Y-seams which makes a traditionally advanced block great for all skill levels. Uses 10 x 10" mat.

#55341 - Bows in three sizes (2-1/2", 3-1/2", 4-1/2") May be used with the Go! Baby Accuquilt die cutter. Team the GO! Bow up with other dies to add something special. The different scale bows are designed to compliment other applique shapes like flowers or work together with swags for a border. Uses 6 x 12" mat.

#55350 - Dove die - This die easily cuts a beautiful flying dove. Perfect for holiday quilts, garments, gift tags and home decor, or use as the feature of a peace-themed quilt. Apply fusible web to the wrong side of fabrics prior to cutting for quick and easy applique. Uses 6 x 6" mat.

#55353 - Reindeer die - This die easily cuts an elegant reindeer. Use for holiday appliqué quilts, garments, gift tags, home décor and much more! Apply fusible web to the wrong side of fabrics prior to cutting for quick and easy appliqué. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55321 - Holiday Accessories - Bows, Top Hat, Bow, etc. -  create accessories for a snowperson, ornament toppers, and more. Use GO! Circle-2", 3", 5" (55012) die to create the snowpeople, then accessorize them with hats, scarves, arms and carrot noses. Use the ornament toppers with the 2" and 3" circles to create holiday ornaments. Create gifts with the bow using the GO! Square-3 1/2" (55006), GO! Square-4 3/4" (55019), GO! Rectangle-3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (55005) and so much more. Make quick appliqués by applying fusible web to the wrong side of fabrics prior to cutting. Use with 5 x 10" mat.

#55327 - Daisy die for Go! Baby - two sizes of petals, two sizes of circle centers. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55332 - Flower Bunch die - three flower shapes, circle center, leaf.  Use with 5 x 10" mat.

#55333 - Owl eyes, wings, beak, body. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55326 - Crazy Petals die - three sizes petals, three sizes center circles. Use with 6 x 6" mat.

#55365 - Cat and Bat die - Think Halloween! Bat (5-1/8" wide by 3" high). Cat 5-1/8" wide by 7-3/8" High). Use with 6 x 12" cutting mat. A second die donated by Mary Ann Hayre February 15, 2018.

#55097 - Cupcake die - one base (3-1/2" wide, 3-3/8" high); and two different tops, one pointed (3-7/8" wide x 2" high, for a total cupcake size of 3-7/8 wide by 4-1/2" high), the other top rounded (4-1/4" wide by 2-3/8" high, for a total cupcake dimension of 4-1/4" wide x 5" high. Use with 6 x 12" cutting mat. 

#55354 - Cute Car die. Cutting shapes include: car (5-1/2 wide x 3-3/8" high), two windows (each 1-3/8 wide x 1/8" high), and two wheel covers (each l-1/8" in diameter).  Use with 5 x 10" cutting mat.

#55028 - Star-2", 3", 4" die. 5-pointed stars. Use with 5 x 10" cutting mat. 

#55780 -  The 8" Companion Set is designed to expand the possibilities of what you can create with the existing GO! Qube 8" Mix & Match Block (55776). Our GO! Qube combined with the GO! Qube 8" Companion Set allows you to make an additional 72 blocks.

The 8" Companion Set includes four classic shapes labeled 9-12—a continuation of the 1-8 die numbering system from the GO! Qube 8" Mix & Match Block—a cutting mat, an instructional DVD, PLUS a FREE 20-page pattern booklet which includes 10 Mix & Match block patterns.

GO! Dies included (with quilt shape number)

• GO! Chisels-2” x 4” Finished (Shape 9)
• GO! Signature Block-4” Finished (Shape 10)
• GO! Drunkard’s Path-Arc Shape-4” Finished (Shape 11)
• GO! Drunkard’s Path-Quarter Circle-4” Finished (Shape 12)

#55010 - Cuts two 5-inch squares. Use with Go! Baby and larger cutters. Use with 6 x 12" cutting mat. 

#55099 - Numbers zero through nine. 3" tall. Cannot use with Go! Baby, but can use with our larger Go! cutter. Same style and size as our alphabet dies. Use with 10 x 10" cutting mat.

#55339 - Churn Dash Block - 9" Finished Block. Cuts five shapes (square for center, triangles, and rectangles). Die includes seam allowance and dog-earned corners.  Cannot use with the Go! Baby, but can be used with our larger cutter. Use with 10 x 10" cutting mat. 

#55344 - House die - 9-1/2" wide by 8" tall finished block. House, chimneys, windows, and door. Cannot use with Go! Baby, but can be used with our larger cutter. Use with 10 x 10" mat. 

#55451 - Layer Cake - 10" Big Square (9-1/2" finished) - Must be used with the Go! Big electric cutting machine (which we do not own -- but a few members of our SRQG do own this particular machine and are willing to let others cut).  Use with the 16 x 14" mat. 

#55079 - Equilateral Triangles -  Use triangles for star blocks, borders, charm quilts and more. Die coordinates with GO! Hexagon-1", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" Sides (3/4", 1 1/4", 2 1/4" Finished) (Formerly GO! Hexagon-2", 3", 5") (55011). Use with a 6 x 12" cutting mat.  May be used with our Go! Baby and the larger Go! die cutters (also with the Go! Big cutter, which we do NOT own).  

#55054 - Strip Cutter - 4-1/2" (4" finihsed) - 2 Strips with Angled Guidelilnes - 23" long - open at both ends to cut folded fabric right off the bolt. Good for borders. Use with a 10 x 24" mat.  May use with our Go! cutter (but NOT our smaller Go! Baby cutter.  May also use with the Go! Big cutter (which we do NOT own).  

#55027 - Triangles in Square - 3" Finished Square - The GO! Triangles in Square make it a snap to cut perfect triangles that piece together to form a 3" finished square. Create star points in blocks, borders and more with this die cutter. Use with 6 x 12" cutting mat.  May use with our Go! Baby and Go! cutters (may also use with Go! Big, which we do NOT own).  

#55429 - Equilateral Triangle - 4-1/2" sides (4-1/4" finished)  Fits pre-cut 5" squares. Coordinates with GO! Hexagon-4 1/2” Sides (#55438) and GO! Half Hexagon-4 1/2” Sides (#55437). Use with a 6 x 6" cutting mat.  May be used with our Go! Baby and Go! die cutters (as well as with the Go! Big cutter, which we do NOT own).  

#55007 - Round Flower - This die includes a six-petal flower, curved stem and leaf, two sizes of circle flower centers, plus a star for added flower decoration.  Use with 5 x 10" cutting mat. Donated by Mary Ann Hayre February 15, 2018. 

#55491 - Lower Case Alphabet - 3" high, the widest is 4.5".  Use with 10 x 24" cutting mat.  Does NOT work with our little Go! Baby, but it does work with the Go! and the Go! Big.  Cut up to six layers of cotton fabric at one time, or if each is fused with interfacing, 4 layers (or experiment with other fabrics such as corduroy or velvet - may find that fewer stacks of fabric can be used).  This die coordinates with the upper case alphabet, and the numbers, both of which our guild owns.  This two-die set came with a free embroidery download (if you ask me, Sharon "the Librarian" Fry,  about this, maybe we can figure out what means!!!!!).  Remember to check out the www.accuquilt website for lots of patterns and ideas (plus see all of their dies and let me know what our guild "needs").

#55862 - Gingerbread Cookie - 3-3/8" Wide x 4-1/2" High (Finished). Use with 6 x 6" cutting mat. Works with Go! and Go! Baby.  Free pattern and embroidery downloads available. Decorate with embroidery, buttons, rick-rack, a bow tie, a hat, etc.

$55322 - Sleigh (5-7/16" wide, x 4" high), Reindeer (5-5/8" wide x 5 high), Large Snowflake (3-3/4" wide x 4-1/4" high), and Small Snowflake (3-1/2" wide x 4" high). Use with 10 x 10" cutting mat.  Use with GO! (NOT Go! Baby).  

#55056 - Rick Rack - 2 shapes (one 4" wide, the other 2" wide) - use with 6 x 24" cutting mat. Use with Go! and Go! Baby. 

#55182 - Mary Ann Schulte very generously donated this die for our Guild on January 27, 2021. This design incorporates three pieces and is designed so that filter can be added to the mask pocket.  It was developed by clinicians from Unity Point Health and is being shared around the world to help in the fight against COVID19. The Accuquilt company notes that the CDC does not consider homemade masks personal protective equipment (PPE) and will only be used by professionals as mask covers or when no other alternative is availalbe.  This die is to be used with the Go! cutter, and requires a 10 x 24" mat. Visit Accuquilt's website "Quilting Under Quarantine" page for tips, resources, and inspiration. A free download for mask assembly is also located on their website, just below the description of this die

#55166 - Hunter Star die - 6" Finished - One die board cuts four shapes, includes seam allowance and dog-eared corners - Combine 4 blocks to create 12" finished Hunter Star Block - Use with 6 x 12" cutting mat - Use with Go! and Go! Baby - Donated by Pam Brown

 #55024 - The smaller the strip, the more difficult it is to cut accurately  and the more strips you need. The GO! Strip Cutter 1 1/2" makes it easy to cut perfect sashing, narrow borders, delicate bindings and more.  Cut 8" wide strips across the width of fabric to cut five, 1 1/2" strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 22 strips. Use with 10 x 24 mat. Use with Go! Machine.  Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55025 -  Strip Cutter will have four angled guide lines printed on the foam surface. Lines at 90-degrees, 30-degrees, 45-degrees, and 60-degrees allow quilters to cut strips into squares and several types of diamonds that can be used to make classic quilts like the Lone Star and Tumbling Blocks. These preprinted angled guide lines will make it easy to create a variety of shapes with consistent cuts that will save time and fabric. The GO! Strip Cutter Dies are hugely popular amongst quilters, and now the creative possibilities with Strip Cutter Dies are infinitely bigger. Use with10 x 24" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel. 

#55017 - This GO! Strip Cutter will have four angled guide lines printed on the foam surface. Lines at 90-degrees, 30-degrees, 45-degrees, and 60-degrees allow quilters to cut strips into squares and several types of diamonds that can be used to make classic quilts like the Lone Star and Tumbling Blocks. These preprinted angled guide lines will make it easy to create a variety of shapes with consistent cuts that will save time and fabric. Use with 10 x 24 mat. Use with GO! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel. 

#55034 - 7" Finished Drunkard's Path. Use with 10 x 24" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55032 - Two strips cut at a time, 3-1/2" (3" Finished). Use with 10 x 24" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55011 - Hexagon - 1" (3/4" finished), 1-1/2" (1-1/4" finished), 2-1/2" (2-1/4" finished) per side. Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go!Me or Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55350 - This die easily cuts a beautiful flying dove. Perfect for holiday appliqué quilts, garments, gift tags and home décor, or use as the feature of a peace-themed quilt. Apply fusible web to the wrong side of fabrics prior to cutting for quick and easy appliqué. Use with 6 x 6" mat. Use with Go!Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55001 - Dog ears aren't a problem when you have the GO! Half Square-6" Triangle -- they're already trimmed off for you! Sew two triangles together for a perfect 6" square. Four sewn half square triangles make a 12" block in a snap. Use with 10 x 10" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55000 - Square 6-1/2" (6" finished). Use with 10 x 10" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55007 - The GO! Round Flower cuts perfect flower petals every time and lets you create a field-full of pretty flowers in no time, giving your hands a rest. So instead of cutting tiny fabric pieces you get to start sewing your quilt together. This die includes a six-petal flower, curved stem and leaf, two sizes of circle flower centers plus a star for added flower decoration. Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! Me or Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

$55019 - Square-on-point. 4/3/4" (4-1/4" finished). Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go!Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55009 - Half-square triangle - 3" finished square. Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55033 - Rag Square - 5-1/4" - Rag quilts have a cozy, homey look perfect for baby quilts, tote bags and pillows, but hand-cutting the fringe can be a daunting task. The GO! Rag Squares die cuts perfect rag squares with a 1" seam allowance and 3/4" fringe in a flash, giving you more time to choose the right fabric combination. Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go! Me or Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55027 - Triangles in Square - 3" finished square - The GO! Triangles in Square make it a snap to cut perfect triangles that piece together to form a 3" finished square. Create star points in blocks, borders and more with this die cutter. It even cuts through multiple fabric layers. Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55039 - Chisels - Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go! Me and Go machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55004 - Parallelogram - 45 degrees - 3-11/16" x 4-15/16" sides (3 x 4-1/4"). Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55008 - Feathers die - Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55040 - Diamonds - 60 degrees - 4" sides (3-1/2" finished). Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go! Me an Go" machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55010 - Square - 5" (4-1/2" finished). Use with 6 x 12" mat. Use with Go! Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55005 - Rectangles - 3-1/2 x 6-1/2" (3 x 6" finished). Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55018 - This die precisely cuts three different shapes of squares and triangles. Use them to create 4-Patch, 9-Patch, stars, pinwheels, borders and more. Cut Size: Two 2 1/2"W x 2 1/2"W (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm) triangles, one 2 1/2"W x 2 1/2"W (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm) square, and one 4 1/2"W x 4 1/2"H (11.4 cm x 11.4 cm) square. Finished Size: Two 2"W x 2"W (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm) triangles, one 2"W x 2"W (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm) square, and one 4"W x 4"H (11.4 cm x 11.4 cm) square. Use with 10 x 10" mat. Use with Go!Me and Go! machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.

#55006 - Two Squares - 3-1/2 (3" finished). Use with 5 x 10" mat. Use with Go! and Go! Me machines. Donated by Sandra Hoevel

#55020 - Tumbler - 6-1/2" (6" Finished). Use with 10 x 10" mat. Use with Go! machine. Donated by Sandra Hoevel.