Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects

In "Denyse Schmidt Quilts," the ultimate resource for the home quilter, Schmidt reveals the secrets behind her most popular designs. Thirty projects range from the simple to the challenging, from patchwork slippers and aprons to tote bags and pillows to her beloved quilt patterns, offering something for every level of quilter. Schmidt reviews the fundamentals of quilting and provides easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, sewing tips, and an artful approach to design basics. With engaging wisdom and beautiful step-by-step color photography throughout, "Denyse Schmidt Quilts" will inspire beginning and skilled crafters alike to embrace this age-old tradition with a new and modern twist.
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Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from the Henry Ford: 24 Vintage Quilts Celebrating American Quiltmaking

Fons and Porter have chosen 24 vintage quilts from the collections of the Henry Ford, a Michigan museum complex established by the Ford family in 1929, and offer instructions and full-size patterns for each to enable the modern quilter to reproduce these American treasures. The quilts are divided into five major groups: -Quilts of Susan McCord - (an extraordinarily talented 19th-century Indiana farm wife who quilted for some 50 years), -Red & White Quilts, - -Log Cabin Quilts, - -Appliqué Quilts, - and -Patchwork Quilts. - Each pattern is illustrated with a color photo of the original quilt and includes a history, a materials list, full-size patterns, and step-by-step instructions. Special sections cover American quilting from 1825 to 1925, a gallery of McCord -s quilts, and an annotated bibliography for further reading on 19th-century quilting.
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Best of Fons & Porter: Favorite Quilts

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter are the super stars of quilting, and this remarkable collector's edition presents 23 of their best personal quilts from issues of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. Quilts include the spectacular Feathered Star that was the magazine's 2001 series quilt, a unique Spiderweb baby quilt, and a variety of Star, Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Civil War era, and other traditional patterns for all skill levels. There also are some quilts using batiks, novelty print fabrics, and other fun patterns. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.
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Best of Fons and Porter: Easy Quilts

In today's busy world, easy quilts make it possible for people to satisfy their passion for quilting. This big collection offers 31 quilts that can be made in a weekend or less, using the best patterns from Fons and Porter's Easy Quilts magazine. Simplified patchwork, larger blocks, strip-sets, and other shortcuts make it all possible without sacrificing beauty. While they are a perfect starting point for beginners, easy quilts also are a frequent choice for experienced quilters who enjoy a project that is quick to finish. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions. Some also feature extra help from Fons and Porter's popular Sew Easy lessons.
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That Perfect Stitch: The Secrets of Fine Hand Stitching

Updated with information on the latest tools and materials for today's hand quilter, this instructional guide provides an excellent core of guidance on making small, perfect quilting stitches. Featuring step-by-step photography of hand movement and product-comparison charts to find the best tools and materials for each project, this guide proves an invaluable resource for expert and novice quilters alike. This handy reference includes comparisons of quilting tools--such as needles, threads, battings, markers, and more--while helping quilters of all skill levels understand that their stitches are only as good as the tools they use.
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Monet: The Master Jewelers

As one of the oldest costume jewelry companies still in existence, Monet has, for almost 70 years, made jewelry that cannot be surpassed for its quality, craftsmanship, and audacious design. Monet: The Master Jewelers is a long overdue, in-depth look at this innovative and enduring company. Through comprehensive research, little known facts about Monet and its founders, Michael and Joseph Chernow, as well as the people behind it, are revealed for the first time. Misconceptions about the company's origins and its early years are finally corrected. This is also a visual celebration of the artistry of Monet jewelry throughout the decades. Delving well beyond basic gold necklaces and earrings, you will be overwhelmed by the diversified and unique styling of the many bracelets, charms, earrings, and necklaces Monet pioneered throughout their long history. The Monet experience is further explored through vintage magazine and newspaper advertisements, patents, rare company and family photos, as well as never-before-published memorabilia from the early Monocraft years.
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