Winter is here! Cold months mean there is no requirement to get outside to do yardwork. We have the books you need for hand sewing and other new skills!
Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection by Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsbysd
Boro is the ancient Japanese art of mending and Sashiko refers to the simple and lovely stitching you do to turn old into beautiful. Our newest addition to the library will lead you in how to mark your fabric, layouts, and make several projects. All color. Look for it in the Art Quilts section.
Folded Fabric Fun by Nancy J. Martin
While the holidays are still fresh, consider getting a jump start on next year (not to forget making boutique items). Create a variety of charming craft projects and delightful gifts with the easy-to-learn technique of fabric folding. Fabric folding is so simple, you can make decorative items for every room in the house and for everyone on your gift list in practically no time! Make 25 pillows, potholders, tote bags, padded purses, mug rugs, and towel tops using traditional quilt block designs, including Log Cabin, Variable Star, and Diamond-in-a-Square. Look in the Projects and Holidays area.
Here Comes Winter by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks
Inspired by the frosty winters of Saskatchewan, Jeanne Large, and Shelley Wicks are back with more of the whimsical designs that have enchanted quilters around the world. This cheery collection is packed like Santa’s sleigh with 19 festive projects. Look for it in the Patchwork section.
Needle-Felting Magic by Margo Duke
Take the traditional craft of needle felting and turn it into an adventure on your sewing machine! In this ultimate guide to “painting” with fiber, you’ll learn to use wool roving to create incredibly soft, lush, and tactile projects–all by machine. Look for it under Art Quilts.
Dating Fabrics (series) by Eileen JahnkeTrestain
If you are planning to enter a quilt for our Bed-Turning event next fall, do you know when it was made? We have several handbooks with full-color pictures that are bound to include at least some of your fabric patches. It’s fascinating reading, too. Look under History and Cultural.
And don’t forget our Quiltfolk series on the bottom shelf to make you feel glad that you, as a quilter, are among the most fortunate people in the world.
Questions? Contact Kathleen Day, our guild librarian.