Currently Featured Books

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Currently Featured in the Planet Patchwork Quilters' Bookstore

We think you'll find the following books of particular interest!

From Fiber to Fabric: The Essential Guide to Quiltmaking Textiles and Batting by Harriet Hargrave
Quilters can consult this must-have guide to learn which textiles to avoid and which to choose for creating durable keepsake quilts. Discussed extensively are the creation and care of cotton fabrics, washability, and durability. Suitable choices for batting are also reviewed. 100 illustrations, 80 in color. See Planet Patchwork's review of this book!

Gathered in Time: Utah Quilts and Their Makers, Settlement to 1950 by Kae Covington
The first Mormon pioneers arrived in Utah in 1847, bringing with them a quilting tradition that took root and flourished. In spite of sometimes bleak circumstances, the pioneer women possessed an urge for artistic expression that is universal. To preserve this artistic heritage, the Utah Quilt Heritage Corporation spent five years documenting more than 2200 quilts crafted in Utah from settlement to 1950. With over 90 color plates, Gathered in Time showcases a representative selection of these remarkable quilts. Each quilt is accompanied by a story about its maker that carefully combines family and cultural history with equally fascinating details about color choice, available patterns, and quilting techniques.

Patchwork Souvenirs of the 1933 World's Fair: The Sears National Quilt Contest and Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition by Merikay Waldvogel and Barbara Brackman.
A wonderful historical study of the largest quilting contest ever held in the United States. Full of intrigue and back-stabbing! See Planet Patchwork's review of this book!

Simply Stars: Quilts That Sparkle, By Alex Anderson
Alex Anderson's book on star quilts is a treat, and she makes it easy to follow in her footsteps. See Planet Patchwork's Review of this book!

Tropical Punch: Quilt Designs With a Florida Flavor by Marilyn Dorwart
If you like the bright, colorful and clean look of Florida, then you'll love the quilts in this book. There are instructions for 10 quilts, some pieced, most appliqued. Marilyn shares her technique of "preassembled applique," which makes the going a lot easier! My favorite of these quilts is "Flamingo A La Andy," based on an Andy Warhol design.

Are you interested in foundation paper piecing? Take a look at our selection of books by the Queen of Paper Piecing, Carol Doak!

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