Author Joy-Lily helps readers to put the fun back into quilting. Inside, readers will experience a fresh approach to quilting with two simplified, carefree methods:"sew & flip" and "stack, slice & swap," where skills like matching seams and measuring are not important. At the end of construction, each piece is trimmed to a uniform size to facilitate mixing and matching into many quilted projects. While matching seams and other traditional quilting skills are unimportant for success with these instructions, the reader will still learn basic quilting techniques, including strip piecing, curved piecing, foundation piecing, sewing on a bias, piece swapping and more, as they work through the blocks. A getting started section explains which rules are necessary and which are optional.

The founder of the internationally popular website WhipUp.net shares twenty contemporary quilts from across the globe in this charming, easy-to-follow guide. Quilts come in all shapes and sizes. Wall hangings, pillow covers, lap quilts, and more. The little quilts in Whip Up Mini Quilts range from simple to more challenging, offering something for everyone. More than just a project book, Mini Quilts outlines the fundamentals of quilting, offers detailed direction on techniques, and provides step-by-step instructions, helpful how-to illustrations, and an artful approach to design basics. You’ll soon be whipping up mini quilts for every room and everyone. “Mini Quilts is both practical and inspirational. You’ll have fun looking through the different artists’ approaches to these adorable mini quilts!” —Denyse Schmidt, author of Denyse Schmidt Quilts “This book will be a lifetime keeper for anyone who has a passion for sewing and quilting. The content is craftily organized by influences and supported by a beefy resource guide and glossary. You’ll love this book!” —Amy Butler, author of Little Stitches for Little Ones “These engaging little compositions will add charm to any home.” —Weeks Ringle, coauthor of The Modern Quilt Workshop “Full of fresh designs from some of our favorite international crafters . . . will inspire you to head straight to the sewing machine and get stitching on a mini quilt of your own!” —Amanda Blake Soule, author of Handmade Home “Intimidated to start a large quilt? Here’s your answer. Mini Quilts gives you the excuse to start quilting by providing wonderful projects, clear directions, and a ton of advice.” —Amy Karol, author of Bend the Rules with Fabric

The old Village Head's new, charming daughter-in-law knocked on his door in the middle of the night, saying that if the Village Head wasn't home today, she would show him what kind of illness he had!

Color expert Joen Wolfrom shows you great color choices for spectacular flower quilts. From traditional tulips to whimsical modern florals — let these blooming beauties grow in your own quilt garden! 7 stunning flower quilt projects. These fabulous flowers are completely machine pieced! Projects for quilters of all levels

·A complete, approachable guide that breaks down improv piecing on a smaller scale ·Features step-by-step instructions on improv piecing, tutorials on selecting and combining scraps, and 22 mini quilt designs ·Perfect for both beginner and advanced quilters to further their skills and gain confidence to try larger improv quilts ·Includes a collection of mini designs that allow quilters to test various ideas using scraps, resulting in adorable little quilts that are great for gifting and decorating ·Kelly Young is a talented quilter, designer, owner of My Quilt Infatuation, and author of Stash Statement

He had occasionally acquired the mysterious jade pendant, opened the Heaven's Eyes, learned medicine, trained profound arts, flipped over from a decaying man, became a supreme forensic doctor, and from then on, peeked at life and death, turned yin and yang, healed the bones of the dead, solved all kinds of difficult and complicated cases, was chased by the department flower, caused the female CEO to fall for it, and was even marked as the target of countless women ... From then on, he would indulge in leisure and live a happy life!

Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readers Lizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There’s so much to get used to—a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing and speaking. Mostly Lizzie loves her new life, but it’s not easy getting used to so many changes at once. Perhaps the hardest part is growing up itself. Suddenly her older sister Emma expects Lizzie to “act her age,” but what does that even mean? Is it wrong to want to splash in slush puddles, play games with friends, and run through the woods? Lizzie wants to be a good girl, but it’s confusing to know when it’s ok to have fun, how she should pray, and why she still does naughty things. Mam and Dat seem to have enough money now—there’s plenty of food and the kids even get extra special Christmas gifts. Mam smiles more and Dat seems more relaxed. But when Lizzie and Emma wake up to a room full of smoke, they realize danger can strike even when things feel the most secure. Will their new community come to their aid after the fire? And why does God allow such scary things to happen? This is the third book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy and are geared to a younger audience (ages 8–10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.

Full of unhemmed edges, ruffles, buttons, and personality, the garments presented in this book offer whimsical charm and practical playfulness. Intended for girls ages four to seven, each garment is presented in four sizes so readers can find the perfect fit for their own little girl. Full-color photos throughout.

Put your fabric bits and pieces to spectacular use with this well-curated collection of quilts. Cut from your stash or play with precut strips and squares, fat quarters, and fat eighths as you enjoy a tremendous variety of patterns from well-known designers. 77 delightful projects--including Civil War, 1930s, modern, traditional, and country designs--at less than 40 cents a pattern Selected patterns from popular Martingale books by Kim Brackett, Lynn Roddy Brown, Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine, Kim Diehl, Amy Ellis, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene of Country Threads, Joanna Figueroa, and many more Quilts range in size from 28" x 36" to 99" square and feature everything from simple patchwork to cotton and wool applique to strip piecing