Reference Guides

Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave-Jones ––  Master Quilt Borders, Backing, and Bindings! Finish your quilt strong with a polished and professional touch! From borders to binding (with batting in between) this is the perfect...

Mix and match blocks to create your masterpiece Deal yourself a quilt challenge with these delightful blocks to create dynamic quilts. Featuring 50 4” x 4” cards, the possibilities are endless to create your unique quilt and are great for...

Jenny Doan ––  Everything you need to know about making quilts with 10-inch square precuts Master 10” square precuts with this complete and indispensable guide! Sew 20+ traditional blocks with timesaving tips and tricks from the...

Lilo Bowman –– The creative studio of your dreams! Does your creative den leave you feeling overwhelmed or uninspired? Energize your crafting space with jazzy ideas for organization and accessibility! With over one hundred and fifty photos,...

Plan a year of quilting projects This delightful planner is designed especially for quilters so that you can track multiple projects throughout the year—because let’s face it, who doesn’t have lots of projects going at once?! Set your...

Katie Fowler –– Take the guesswork out of choosing color schemes! Looking for the perfect color combination? The Foolproof Color Wheel Set will help you pick a pleasing palette, every time! Die-cut “discs” and a printed color...

Linda Johansen –– Ultimate dyeing reference guide Get info on all of the basics you need to dye fabric, including necessary tools, the best dyes, which fabrics to use, additives, precautions, and more—all in one handy reference tool!...

Tacha Bruecher –– Get the pocket guide to paper piecing that everyone’s talking about—a forty-eight-page mini book that’s perfect to take on the go! Follow step-by-step instructions from expert Tacha Bruecher for preparing...

Jo Avery –– Build your quilting skills from the ground up. With a few yards of fabric and this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn to piece the simplest blocks and complete your first quilt! Established teacher Jo Avery guides you...

Sheila Christensen –– Cutting and planning triangle-shaped blocks has never been so easy! Everything you love about the Quick & Easy Block Tool, now with triangle blocks! This ultimate no-math reference guide for quilters includes...

Catherine Dreiss –– Build your blocks with confidence Traditional quilt blocks are made up of common elements such as Flying Geese, Square-in-Squares, and Quarter-Square Triangles. Each of the elements can be constructed in a variety...

Becky Goldsmith –– The best thread guide you’ll ever own Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a handy thread use key (organized by thread manufacturer) that shows the most common uses for the wide...

Annie Smith –– Get started today with hand and machine appliqué! Sharing her passion for appliqué, experienced teacher and author Annie Smith teaches you everything you need to know to sew the quilt of your dreams! This...

Natalia Bonner –– Take the straight-line challenge!  Are feathers and swirls your fallback? Learn how satisfying it is to quilt with only straight lines! Quilting expert Natalia Bonner shares sixty new straight-line motifs to fill...

Lori Lee Triplett and Kay Triplett –– One hundred spectacular antique quilts Turn back time with color photos and insightful essays about America’s quilting past! Admire one hundred antique quilts and textiles you’ve never...

Judy Martin –– In 400 step-by-step illustrations, you'll see how to cut almost any shape without a template. 55 charts provide you with accurate yardage figures and cutting directions for each shape in a wide range of sizes. Plus you'll...

Sheila Christensen –– Triangles, hexagons, diamonds, and more! Learn to measure, rotary cut, and machine piece 60° shapes with ease. Don’t be intimidated—triangle quilts are actually easy to put together when viewed as...

Compiled by Gailen Runge –– A fabric addict’s compact guide to precuts Get the most out of your precuts with this pint-sized guide to precut squares, strips, and fat quarters! How many charm squares do you need for a specific...

Carol Armstrong –– Realistic flora and fauna to appliqué—one hundred and sixty-two graceful designs! Carol Armstrong's stunning garden quilts and true-to-life critters have changed the way we appliqué. Now her best...

Shelley Scott-Tobisch –– Cut, piece, and press—the Precision way! Say goodbye to your seam ripper, backwards blocks, and mismatched seams with Easy Precision Piecing—the pathway to flawless patchwork. This comprehensive...

Bernie Tobisch –– From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Learn what questions to ask when buying a new...

Compiled by Lindsay Conner –– Endless inspiration from your favorite quilters Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs—JUST designs—and...

Connie Chunn –– The ultimate no-math reference for quilters! Now in an easy-to-use reference guide size, this updated block tool includes 110 authentic blocks from America’s first mail-order pattern company, the Ladies’ Art...

Compiled by Linday Conner –– Endless inspiration from your favorite quilters Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs—JUST designs—and will...

Endless inspiration from your favorite quiltersWant inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs—JUST designs—and will lay flat on your work surface to keep your hands on...

Carla Hegeman Crim ––A sewing supplies expert in your pocketThis mini 48 page book is packed with mega information on common sewing tools, supplies, and materials! Best-selling author Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress shares 65+ essential...

Alex Anderson ––A fabric expert in your pocketThis mini 48 page book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters! Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from...

Cutting and planning blocks has never been so easy!The ultimate no-math reference for quilters is back and better than ever, with 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each! Ultra-portable and indispensible, this updated reference keeps the...

Everything you need to know about making quilts with precutsMaster precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square...

Alex Anderson ––    From first step to last stitch, learn to quilt the Alex Anderson way!With more than one million books sold, the author who taught the world to quilt is back again! Internet and television personality Alex...

Dawn Cameron-Dick –– The must-have portable guide to quilting basics This handy, take-anywhere guide from quilting teacher Dawn Cameron-Dick answers all your questions on quilting fundamentals in an easy-to-read format. "What should I look...

Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood –– Keep This Essential Foundation Piecing Guide Right at Your Sewing Table • Foundation-piece any pieced block, and achieve perfect results with no templates! • Learn to plan, cut, and sew 73 classic...

Harriet Hargrave & Alex Anderson –– Essential Quilting Tips in a Handy Take-Everywhere Size • Two of America's best-known experts share their secrets for making your quilting look as beautiful as your quilt top • Sections for...

Alex Anderson, Sharyn Craig, Carol Doak, Nancy Johnson-Srebro, Ruth B. McDowell ––    A Piecing Reference from 5 Top Quilting Experts• Tips for getting started including selecting tools and notions, choosing fabrics, and...

edited by Liz Aneloski & Kandy Petersen –– Only available as an eBook Everything you need to know for planning and cutting blocks! C&T Publishing unveils a new era in quiltmaking with the "Quick & Easy Block Tool," an...

Nancy Johnson-Srebro –– Every quilter should have a copy of this handy reference chart! Developed by Nancy, the Add On Seam Allowance Chart takes the guesswork out of rotary cutting shapes and drafting templates. Simply choose from the 18...

Nancy Johnson-Srebro –– Featherweight history at your fingertips • Enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the Featherweight sewing machine • Expanded third edition updated with the latest research • Packed with photos,...

Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson, Liz Aneloski –– Answers to your quilting questions, now updated with 40% more information! How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have?...

Joen Wolfrom –– Perfect colors every time! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...1. Start with your desired color card2. Choose one of the color scheme options3. Find the corresponding companion color cards to create the perfect color combination...

Judith Baker Montano –– The Must-Have Reference Guide for Hand Needlework • Compact, take-anywhere guide to more than 180 stitches and stitch combinations for hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and crazy quilting •...