Stash Books

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...

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...

Alicia Burstein –– Not Your Average Embroidery Book Get your creative juices flowing with the 10 easiest and most popular embroidery stitches! Alicia Burstein expands the boundaries of contemporary hand embroidery with super-fast ideas...

Suzanne Paquette –– Quilts for joy, comfort, and future generations Learn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that...

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...

Jennifer Heynen ––Pretty and practical organizers to sewSew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and...

Sylvia Schaefer –– Everything you need to design your own modern quilts Have you dreamed of creating your own modern quilt patterns, but don’t know where to start? Author Sylvia Schaefer applies her scientific mind to quilting...

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...

Aneela Hoey –– No tracing or copying, just transfer and stitch!  250+ embroidery designs from popular designer Aneela Hoey are now available as iron-on transfers, to make applying and using her designs a breeze. Transfer and...

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...

Get a few new tricks up your sleeve! Nicole Mallalieu ––Transform your favorite garment patterns, one small detail at a time. Add or remove pockets, adjust the neckline, or swap a zippered back to a button front! With step-by-step...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gailen Runge –– Your perfect carryall for everyday, sewn with durable kraft-tex Trade in your sad sack for a flashy new backpack in brilliant kraft-tex—the textile that looks like leather but sews like fabric. Weaving kraft-tex into...

Stacey Day –– Build a better stash, make better quilts Improve your quilt designs by learning how to organize fabric by size and color, while making adorably sophisticated quilts (both pieced and appliquéd) for babies and children...

Jen Eskridge –– Build the framework, then fill it in! Using wholecloth quilts, Jen Eskridge provides 10 elaborate linear quilting designs as a framework for building free-motion quilting designs. Eight process chapters detail everything...

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...

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...

FreeSpirit Fabrics –– Modern meets traditional! Forty blocks from your favorite FreeSpirit designers Leave it to your favorite FreeSpirit fabric designers to rise up when presented with a challenge to put a modern spin on classic...

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...

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...

Designs by Christina Cameli –– Stay organized while on the go Stow 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...

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...

Bill Volckening and Amanda Leins –– Fresh new lines inspired by old designs Borrow from history for your next quilt with ninety free-motion quilting designs reinterpreted from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century quilts. Honor the...

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 -...

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...

Sue Bleiweiss –– Fabulously fused modern quilts When piecing just won’t cut it, fusing is the answer! Circles, triangles, curved edges, lines—with no seams to sew, no shape is off limits. Award-winning fiber artist Sue...

Cheryl Brickey and Paige Alexander –– A modern take on a classic favorite Add to your quilting repertoire with the universally popular plus sign! These 16 bold, graphic designs range from modern to traditional, with something for every...

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...

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...

Virginia Lindsay –– Make an investment in yourself so you can do what you love for a living!  Is this the year to jumpstart your dreams? Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry...

Jenifer Dick  and Angela Walters –– Transform your favorite block with these step-by-step instructions Popular pattern designer Jenifer Dick and expert quilter Angela Walters have teamed up to provide 20 modern, diverse...

Jennifer Sampou ––Geometry has never been so much fun!This free-spirited twist on the applique hexie quilt is playful, creative, and forgiving! The improv approach is super easy, and the quilt comes together quickly using half-square...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Betsy LaHonta  & Gailen Runge ––  kraft-tex bags with pizzazz!  It’s the hot new substrate that wears like leather but sews up like fabric—create more with kraft-tex! This game-changing material is...

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,...

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...

Aneela Hoey  –– French knot it, flaunt it! Revive your love for hand stitching with 31 fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on 5 pretty, practical projects—a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and...

Compiled by Lindsay Conner –– Everything you need to know about art quilting Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference includes step-by-step photos and illustrations...

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...

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...

Editors of Love Patchwork & Quilting –– Flying geese like you’ve never seen them before! From the editors of Love Patchwork & Quilting comes this collection of bright, modern, and bold projects that show off the...

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...

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...

Jessica Kapitanski –– Sew with a stylish new substrate  Elevate your sewing with a bagmaker’s secret—cork fabric, a leather-like, upscale version of the cork you used to know! Learn how easy it is to work with cork...

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...

Vanessa Goertzen –– Open up a sweet new range of possibilities with precut strips Raid your fabric pantry! The best-selling author of Charm School is back with eighteen innovative projects using precut 2 1/2” strips. Vanessa...

The Modern Quilt Guild ––  The best modern quilting has to offer! From the amazingly talented quilters of the Modern Quilt Guild comes this set of thirty postcards, featuring thirty images from the best-selling coffee table book...

Kathy Doughty –– Take a creative leap of faith with designer Kathy Doughty Explore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand...

Amanda Murphy –– Nature-inspired free-motion designs to add to your repertoire Let Mother Nature inspire your quilting! Best-selling author Amanda Murphy (Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book) shares the next...

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 ...

Hilarie Wakefield Dayton –– Handbags made easy Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Learn how choosing the right materials can make all the difference for your project, and turn flat fabric into handbags of...

Russell Conte –– Namaste! Stitch yourself the perfect exercise ensemble Combine durable and stylish kraft-tex with hefty denim to create a yoga bag meant to last! The handy shoulder strap and exterior zippered pocket are pretty and...

Christina Cameli –– Take your quilting to the next level with these creative textures It’s never been more exciting to add playful texture to your projects with free-motion quilting! Gain the confidence to quilt like an artist...

JoAnn Connolly –– Fabulous messenger bag with kraft-tex cutouts Fun, fresh, and fabulous! Turn up the volume with this groovy messenger bag, inspired by retro leather links of the 1970s. You’ll love creating with kraft-tex, a...

Victoria Findlay Wolfe –– Thirty-Five Years of Quilts by Victoria Findlay Wolfe Take a deep look inside the evolution of one of today’s most important modern quilt artists. Always fascinated by color, pattern, and design,...

Kathy Doughty –– Take your quilting to a new level with inspiring projects by Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession Quilts in their essence are layers of color, pattern, and imagination all working together to form an effective design. This...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Minki Kim –– Sew handmade gifts for you and your friends Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With...

Betsy LaHonta ––Beautiful, versatile bags featuring kraft-texWith three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote—or use the shoulder...

Gailen Runge ––1 pattern, 3 sizes, unlimited possibilitiesThis versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender—perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Marian B. Gallian and Yvette Marie Jones ––Take modern for a spin with 16 innovative Dresden quiltsA parade of modern Dresden quilts awaits, packed with playful color choices, all-new layouts, and exciting borders. Peruse 16 projects, 4 bonus...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –– 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...

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...