Stash Books

Sam Hunter –– Say it all with quilted words You’ve got something unique to tell the world. What better way to get your message across than sewing your words into a quilt? Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter teaches you how to...

Jennifer Sampou ––       Stitch a scrap-friendly quilt and pillow inspired by Jennifer Sampou’s travels to Thailand. The best-selling fabric designer pairs paper-pieced and appliquéd motifs with a background...

Amanda Murphy ––    Creative free-motion ideas for traditional quilt blocks, borders, and moreTake the guesswork out of free-motion quilting with 155 fresh ideas, each handpicked for a specific space on a quilt. Popular author...

Corey Yoder –– Master the fun and easy way to appliqué! • Popular blogger and Moda Bake Shop contributor, Corey Yoder, teaches you to be successful using her fast and simple method of appliqué - and so much more - with...

Angela Walters –– Get into shape: The ultimate visual guide for free-motion quilting in specific geometric shapes • Follow step-by-step illustrations to create more than 70 free-motion quilting designs to use in specific shapes,...

Angela Walters –– Add a new layer of art to your quilts Take your quilt tops to the next level! Learn how to use quilting designs to tell a story, highlight the piecing, or achieve unique effects such as an illusion of depth. You get ten...

featuring designs by Jennifer Sampou ––    Zip it and go in styleStow your stuff in these colorful zippered Eco Pouches and stay organized everywhere you go. Pouches are made of recycled plastic that is tough enough to handle even...

Jera Brandvig –– Fun and done! Quilting is easier than ever with this popular method 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...

Heidi Staples ––Sew many projects, so little timeFit sewing into your busy lifestyle with practical tips that will help you put hours back on the clock! Author Heidi Staples, a creative mom of three, will help you organize your sewing space...

Erin Burke Harris –– The go-to reference for today’s quilters and fabric junkies Got a question about quilting? Whether you want to know how to choose colors for your quilt, how many squares or triangles you can cut from the fabric...

Compiled by Gailen Runge –– 22 contemporary embroidery projects from today’s coolest crafters • 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions - ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists • Learn 25...

Aneela Hoey –– Happy stitching on the go! It's grown-up playtime! Choose from more than 100 original embroidery designs, hand-drawn with a modern take on retro style. Each pattern is printed on handy transfer paper-tear out the page, trim...

Rebecca Bryan ––     Learn the art of combining colors from the rainbowShowcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this...

Lauren S. Palmer ––Teach an old stripe new tricksGet the look of complex piecing with a savvy shortcut—striped fabric! With 12 versatile quilt patterns using solid stripes, multicolored stripes, and even chevrons, you’ll explore...

Camille Roskelley –– Simplify Your Life and Make It More Beautiful • Build your quiltmaking skills with bright, fun projects using convenient precuts!• 8 quilt projects plus 4 pillow patterns to make from leftover fabrics•...

Compiled by Roxane Cerda –– • Discover endless creative techniques for working with kraft-tex®, including stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, die-cutting -...

Virginia Lindsay –– Turn your passion for sewing into a successful home business You love to sew. Don't you wish you could make a living from your sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide from professional sewist and pattern...

Kathy Doughty ––      Dynamic diamonds dressed with triangle-pieced sashingAdd a punch of pizzazz to bold diamonds with triangle-pieced sashing! Popular designer and quilting teacher Kathy Doughty shares timesaving tips...

Melinda Lin ––Listen to your art!Stitch a modern, museum-worthy quilt inspired by Cubist painter and Picasso’s contemporary, Georges Braque. Join blocks in ordered sections to form a visually intricate design with easy piecing and...

Betsy La Honta ––        Three times the funEnjoy three different looks from the same bag! With clever construction, movable straps, and a tuck-away top panel, the choice is yours. Wear it as a large carryall, a...

Carla Hegeman Crim –– The one-stop essential reference for today’s generation of sewists! Comprehensive, this must-have book, Essential Sewing Reference Tool, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start)...

Allison Harris –– For busy moms who want to quilt • 16 one-of-a-kind quilt projects to make for babies and kids. • Almost all the patterns offer sizing for baby quilts and 7 of the patterns easily adapt to fit sizes baby, crib,...

Trisch Price ––Featuring modern interpretations of timeless quiltsTree of Life quilts are timeless and varied in style. In her newest book, Trisch Price has reinterpreted the concept to create 9  fresh and innovative quilts. The quilts...

Natalia Bonner –– Photo tutorials show you stitching in action Picture this - more than 50 quilting designs to create modern quilts with classic style! Natalia's instructions are illustrated with detailed photos that make it much easier to...

Angela Walters –– If you can sketch it, you can stitch it! The master of free-motion quilting teaches you everything you need to know in this hands-on workbook! • The master of free-motion quilting, Angela Walters, teaches you...

Amanda Murphy –– Hello, rulerwork! Quilting rulers have long been used by longarm quilters to make uniform shapes while quilting, but now, with the advent of the domestic ruler foot, domestic quilters can join in on the fun, too! Amanda...

Compiled by Heather Bostic –– Add a punch of color and style to any room This installment of the Design Collective series is stuffed full of pillows! Make a distinctive statement with eye-catching modern designs - choose from 25 different...

Casey York ––    Peek inside the design process with today’s modern quilters.Learn the secrets to fearless, modern appliqué! Top appliqué designers share 16 innovative projects with full-size patterns. Master 7...

Carrie Bloomston –– 30 ways to cultivate a creative life and fill your days with a passion for living You were born with a creative spark inside. Do you look at yourself now and wonder if the spark has gone out? Ignite that inner fire with...

Angela Walters ––Quilt by quilt and stitch by stitchTake an in-depth look at the artistry of Angela Walters, a true visionary and leader in the modern quilting movement. This coffee table book delves into her free-motion quilting journey in...

Angela Walters ––Finishing your own quilts is easier than you thinkTurn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a...

Bring the seaside inside Make every day a day at the beach with these whimsical, one-of-a-kind art pieces and fun folk crafts. 25 sewing projects include stuffies, quilts, garlands, pillows, bags, and more-all with a bright and cheery seaside theme...

Angela Walters –– Experiment...create...succeed! Popular machine quilter Angela Walters will motivate and inspire you to try something new! Learn how to stitch her fresh continuous-line designs on your longarm or domestic machine. Using...

Elizabeth Hartman –– New! A modern quilt sampler from the best-selling author of The Practical Guide to Patchwork Tired of sewing the same old blocks? Here’s what you’ve been waiting for: a bonanza of 75 original quilt...

Mary Abreu ––Totes, transformed! A visual guide to making every type of bag One pattern … infinite looks! With simple tweaks, you can reinvent the basic tote 11 ways, sewing useful projects like a backpack, messenger bag, laundry...

Natalia Bonner ––Free-motion your way to modern, beautiful quilts!Free-motion fans, rejoice! Natalia Bonner is back with a follow-up to her wildly successful first book that boasts 50 new modern, sophisticated designs that encourage quilters...

Amy Garro ––        The definitive guide to paper piecing for modern quiltersNothing compares to the accuracy you get with paper piecing—and it’s never been easier to learn! Amy Garro’s step-by-step...

Lindsay Conner and Janelle MacKay ––    Bags for Your Life On the GoFab and functional bags to sew … that perfectly fit your life on the go! Favorite bag designers and top bloggers share 15 unique organizers,...

Jen Fox and Sarah Case ––Create one-of-a-kind projects using these surface designs and techniquesIt’s time for some hands-on surface design with your favorite surface—fabric! Transferring a pretty motif to your sewing project is...

Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting –– These 22 projects are a chip off the old block Back to square one. Here are 22 exciting quilts, and all you need is one simple block pattern to make each one! From throws and wall hangings to...

Next-level quilting designs to boost your creativityConquer those unfinished quilt tops with inspiring designs and essential techniques for both hand and machine quilters. Whether you're an advanced beginner or more experienced, this robust variety of...

Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison –– Celebrate great fabric by using every scrap Are scrap piles wreaking havoc in your sewing space? Not sure what to do with all those tiny bits of gorgeous prints you hate to part with? Modern quilters...

Christina Cameli –– Baby steps to awesome quilting • Just start stitching! Practice free-motion quilting with 24 easy-to-achieve projects • You’ll make simple quilts, embellish kitchen towels and clothes, personalize a...

Marci Baker ––Blooming flowers…shining stars! A brilliant single-patch design to grow your piecing skillsSlice a stack of simple teardrops for a hexagon-shaped quilt with unlimited possibilities. Understand color placement and value...

Noriko Komurata –– Stitch 380 adorable animals and a few surprises! Let your imagination run wild with this collection of nearly 400 enchanting animal embroidery motifs. Using traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, and applique...

Angela Lan ––A Teen’s Guide to Designing and Sewing FashionsFourteen-year-old fashion designer Angela Lan of lovespunk.com teaches 12–16 year olds to design their own wardrobes from 6 classic looks! This in-depth guide shares...

Kirstyn Cogan ––5 squeezable BFFs to warm your heartSnuggable, huggable, and tons of fun to sew! Stitch a quintet of friendly-faced stuffed animals from one simple pattern. Whether you prefer a playful puppy, bouncing bunny, charming kitty,...

Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession ––Push yourself to new realms of quiltmakingDiscover your boundless potential as a quilter with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession. Learn to express yourself with creative, adventurous designs, all made...

Gudrun Erla ––    Precut perfection—fast and easy quilts!Bust your stash with 12 strip quilts, perfect for those larger pieces of leftover fabric that you aren’t quite sure how to use. Learn how to cut, sort, store,...

Jera Brandvig ––From the best-selling author of Quilt As-You-Go Made ModernGet comfortable with basic piecing and machine quilting - one block at a time! Best-selling author Jera Brandvig is back, this time with a romantic take on her...

Design Collective –– Create Your Very Own Menagerie • 26 one-of-a-kind projects, from artistic to folksy to whimsical • The variety of materials and embellishments is sure to inspire you to make every bird in the book •...

Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting ––    Eye-catching, graphic quilts for every homeDon’t be square—discover exciting log cabins in varied shapes and formations! Best-selling authors Natalia Bonner and Kathleen...

Notice on Iron On-Transfer Paper in Sew Illustrated purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016  Sew Illustrated books that were purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 are affected with double sided iron-on transfer paper tear sheets at the back of...

Melissa Mortenson –– Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with 21 trendy projects • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more ...

C&T Publishing–– Artisanal kraft-tex Wait until you get your hands on this sampler pack of the vibrant, rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric. kraft-tex is supple, yet strong...

Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos –– Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for...

Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield ––    Baked from scratch—12 apron styles to mix and match!Get cute in the kitchen with 12 chic and simple aprons to sew! Choose from three stylish tops and a trio of flattering skirts, specially...

Brenna Maloney ––Come on over to the dark side of socks...Brenna Maloney is back with 16 all-new sock creatures to stitch - key-stealing gremlins, killer snowmen, sssslow sloths, evil clowns and more pop off the pages in this fun and colorful...

Gailen Runge ––Carry just one or carry them all! An exciting bag trio to hold the essentials all day longReady for a bag that does it all? Then it’s time to cut into your favorite fabrics, because this tempting trio includes a tote,...

Compiled by Susanne Woods ––A hat for every season, a hat for any reasonThe latest installment in our popular Design Collective series features 25 hats from contemporary designers all over the world, each hand-selected for their freshly sewn...

Angie Wilson ––The insider's guide to fussy cuttingCut up your favorite fabrics with intention! Lifelong fussy cutter Angie Wilson teaches you how to look at your fabric stash with new eyes and piece the best bits together, like a colorful...

Shannon Brinkley –– From fabric bits and snips to fanciful modern art quilts • Turn scraps from your sewing room into one-of-a-kind quilts with simple collage techniques and raw-edged appliqué • Mix it up! Play with fresh...

Samarra Khaja ––    Redonkulous crafts for the whole family!Handmade, unique, tongue-in-cheek. Stitch 15 conversation starters that are as fun to sew as they are to tie up with a bow. Designer Samarra Khaja covers the gamut...

Barbara H. Cline ––   Stars, pinwheels, and diamonds. Oh my!Best-selling quilt designer Barbara Cline teaches you her fail-proof method for piecing diamond chains from strip sets. Alternate two triangle blocks in different colors to form...

Compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale –– Contributions by Design Collective Welcome to the world of Zakka • Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting - Zakka! • These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic...

Barbara Cain ––    Big-block quilts to whip up this weekendA quilt in one weekend! Indulge in your favorite hobby when you piece graphic, bold blocks. Well-known blogger Barbara Cain invites you make simple patchwork scaled to...

Lotta Jansdotter and Cheryl Arkison –– A stunning contemporary quilt from two of your favorite designersInspired by her cut-paper designs, popular designer Lotta Jansdotter teamed up with best-selling author Cheryl Arkison to create this...

Kim Eichler-Messmer –– Create a one-of-a-kind quilt with hand-dyed fabrics • Learn how to dye fabrics expertly using simple recipes for stunning effects • Features 9 modern quilted projects - in multiple colorways - showcasing the...

The Modern Quilt Guild –– Make daily planning an adventure! Keep your best ideas and to-dos in a pretty place. This handy 3-pack of softcover Quilts Notebooks (each 64 pages) is perfect for designing quilts, note-taking, bullet...

Sally Dixon ––    Craft the cutest, tiniest felt animals imaginable—all by hand!Whether you're young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt...

Janice Zeller Ryan and Beth Vassalo ––  Find out why medallions are the center of attentionMedallion quilts, known for detailed borders built around a central focal point, have seen a resurgence in the modern quilting movement. Savor the...

Design Collective –– Brown bag it in style • Projects include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, and totes• Quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques; everyone in your family will want one!• Customize the...

Victoria Findlay Wolfe ––Knock their socks off!Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to...

Casey York –– Delight the eye with bold minimalist quilts that give the illusion of depth and distance With 12 sophisticated quilts, award-winning designer Casey York teaches you how to combine secrets borrowed from fine arts with easy...

Aneela Hoey ––Whip your sewing area into shapeCelebrate and use your sewing skills with well-known and popular designer Aneela Hoey's 15 stylish yet functional patterns for a wide variety of sewing organizers. Designed to work together, many...

Maria Shell ––Colorful pattern play for quilters!Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own "prints" - stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more...

Mary Abreu –– Give Your Girl Some Twirl! • Every day is dress-up day-mix and match 4 basic patterns into hundreds of adorable outfits• Complete instructions on all the basics-finishing seams, gathering, topstitching, hemming,...

Elizabeth Hartman –– Modern quiltmakers…time to take the next step! Are you ready for the next level of creative patchwork? Bring Elizabeth Hartman's innovative style into your home...she's back with brand new quilts! These projects...

Camille Roskelley –– A fresh interpretation on block designs—think big, bold and modern! Camille Roskelley, best-selling author of Simplify with Camille Roskelley, puts a brand new spin on traditional block quilting. By exploring...

The Modern Quilt Guild- Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton, and Heather Grant ––Traditional craft, modern aesthetic"Modern quilts are utilitarian. They are art. They tell stories. They are graphic, improvisational, or minimalist. They...

Marny Buck and Jill Guffy ––    18 perfect pairings from Modern Quilt RelishWhet your appetite for delicious designs from the creators of Modern Quilt Relish. Savor easy-to-sew patterns influenced by modern cuisine, such as the...

Christina Cameli –– Wedge with an edge! A quick path to a bold quilt design, wedges are versatile and captivating—a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated...

Sarah Elizabeth Sharp –– A process guide to foundation paper piecing and pattern design Turn your interest in foundation paper-piecing into a full-blown love affair. Learn about every stage of the process—from piecing technique...

Jennifer Sampou ––    Twinkle, twinkle, giant star!Let your favorite fabrics take center stage on this trendy, one-block raw-edge appliqué quilt. Best-selling fabric designer Jennifer Sampou’s eye-catching pattern...

Melissa Averinos –– Go ahead, make a face! Discover how to create freeform, raw-edge appliqué faces using Melissa Averinos' fun, creative process. Melissa walks you through the process step by step, from a comprehensive lesson on...

Jen Eskridge –– Trace, stitch, and free-motion quilt! This package of 12 convenient preprinted sheets gives you the patterns from Free-Motion Framework in a ready-to-use format—no printing or taping together your framework design...

Moda Bake Shop Designers –– What's cooking at the Moda Bake Shop? • A delightful mix of 16 projects from your favorite Moda project designers • Projects include 7 quilts, plus totes, organizers, and more • Perfect for all...

Kimberly Kight –– Make your fabric dreams come true • A comprehensive resource for fabric design and printing, including helpful tips and advice from today's premier fabric designers • Design and color basics are explained with...

Julie M. Creus –– 20 clever projects using fabric in ways you’ve never dreamed of! This festive collection from designer Julie Creus brings together bright fabrics, ingenious construction methods, and a large dash of whimsy to make...

Cherri House –– Cherri House takes her fans on an all-new adventure• 12 new quilt projects from popular blogger and best-selling author of City Quilts• Beginner and experienced sewists alike can create modern, must-have quilts with...

Barbara Emodi –– Everything your mother would tell you about sewing if your mother could sew Experienced sewing instructor and blogger Barbara Emodi shares her sewing wisdom to help readers get started, get started back up, or hone their...

Your one-stop shop for everything quilting!Absorb the knowledge of 20+ quilt experts in one place! With hundreds of photographs and illustrations to help you plan your quilting projects, this comprehensive guide answers all of your quiltmaking questions...