Favorite Books & Classes

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Triangles, hexagons, diamonds, and more!

Learn to measure, rotary cut, and machine piece 60° shapes with ease.

Sew 15 interesting angular quilts with no templates, no y-seams, and no paper piecing!

Any 60° triangle ruler or straight ruler with a 60° mark works with these patterns.

Arrange blocks in straight rows or kaleidoscope layouts for wildly different looks.

After learning triangle grid basics, you’ll be able to design your own angled blocks and quilts.

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Learn the Basics of Walking Foot and Free-Motion Quilting

Popular teacher, designer, and online radio host Pat Sloan teaches all you need to know to machine quilt successfully. In this third book of her beginner-friendly “Teach Me” series, Pat guides you step by step through walking-foot and free-motion quilting techniques.

First-time quilters will be confidently quilting in no time, and experienced stitchers will discover the joy of finishing their quilts themselves.

• No-fear learning for quilting novices–Pat covers all the information you need to quilt from start to finish
• Pat guides you through simple and fun practice projects, including a strip-pieced table runner and an easy applique design
• Collect the entire skill-building library of Pat Sloan’s popular “Teach Me” series of books

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Is it possible? Fusible appliquE that’s soft and drapey–and easy? Yes it is, and Pat Sloan shows you how.

An extremely popular teacher and designer with a huge online radio show following, Pat shares her fusible techniques for machine-stitched quilts that are as delightful to touch as they are pleasing to the eye.

You’ll love what you’re about to create!

Projects range from wall hangings to banners to bed quilts, all with Pat’s fresh and cheery style.

Gain confidence and get all your questions answered–Pat shares loads of tips throughout.

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Put charm squares to the test with 18 quilts using precut 5″ x 5″ squares.

Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more.

Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you’ll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing.

Modern and traditional quilters alike will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs!

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Have you ever bought the perfect stack of fat quarters, only to see that same bundle decorating your shelf two years later?

Give stashed fabrics new life with 13 quilt patterns to make the most of your precuts! Authors Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama show you the basics of how to quilt from your stash, with a special focus on color, print, and scale.

Vibrant and versatile quilt patterns are tailored to precut fabric strips, squares, and fat quarters. Learn how to add additional yardage, mix different fabric lines, and design a stunning quilt from fabric you already have on hand.

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Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you.

Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks.

Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the entire quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches.

After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and―voilà―it’s finished!

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Quilting Basics with Modern Flair

12 quilt projects for beginners, confident beginners, and intermediates

Explore different options for each project-make it with just two colors or scrappy, make it vintage or mod, make it soft or playful.

Alternate colorways included with each project show you how swapping out fabrics can change the look of the same block.

Learn how to cut, piece, appliqué, machine quilt, bind, and finish.

Pick up helpful tips and tricks to stay organized and master the methods.

Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new “go-to” book.

The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire process of creating fun and useful quilts that they’ll be proud to call their own.