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Traditional Quilts
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Traditional Quilts
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1930-40 Fabric Influenced Qlts Blocks ONLY ready to use
Antique & Reproduction Quilts: Date, Value, Make Calendars with Traditional Quilts
See Applique Index Double Wedding Ring
Basket Quilts Dresden Plate & Fans
Beginner to Advanced Comprehensive Instruction
Books, Booklets, Laminated Cards
Flying Geese

Traditional Quilts
Page 3 of 4

Traditional Quilts
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Hexagon Blocks & Quilts Scrap
Kaleidoscope Star Quilts
Log Cabin Sudoku Quilts
Marti Michell One & Two Block Quilts
Monkey Wrench Traditional Quilts mixed styles in each bk

Mystery Quilts

Winding Ways
Nine Patch Quilts Zimmerman, Darlene
Recipes & Quilts (Cooking & Quilting book)

Traditional Quilts
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Sampler Quilts Fast Piecing


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1920s to 1960's

Fabric Influenced & Feedsack Quilts & Projects

1930's
Applique Quilt Revival
Applique Quilt Revival
Updated Patterns from the 30's

by Nancy Mahoney
Feedsacks
Feed-Sacks
by Edie McGinniss
1940's
Fat 8ths and friends
Fat 8ths and Friends
by Marsha McCloskey
1930's
Granny Quilt Decor
Granny Quilt Decor

by Darlene Zimmerman
Hard Times Splendid Quilts Cover
Hard Times Splendid Quilts
by Carolyn Cullinan McCormick
Link to the '30s
Link to the '30s
Making the Quilts We Didn't Inherit
by Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine
Miss Bunny's Show & Tell
Miss Bunny's Show and Tell
Six Little Fat Quarter Quilts
by Tricia Cribbs
Miss Rosie's Quilt Collection
Miss Rosie's Quilt Collection

by Carrie Nelson

Protecting Your Quilts

by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee
1930's
quilt revival
Quilt Revival
by Nancy Mahoney 1930's
Sew Vintage
Sew Vintage
by Jennie Archer Atwood
Sizzlin' Sixties
Sizzlin' Sixties

by Heather Muler Peterson
1930's
Those Fabulous '30s
Those Fabulous '30s

by Gwen Hurlburt
 

 

Antique Quilts and Reproductions: Date, Value, Protect, Make

Identify Also see: Historical Events, Symbols & Personal Stories depicted in Quilts

Dating Fabrics & Pricing for Antique Quilts:

Chipped Quilts  
'Chipped Quilts

National Quilt Registry using Microchip technology
100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt
100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt
A Quilt Owner's Manual
by Ann Hazelwood

America's Printed Fabrics
1770-1890

by Barbara Brackman

Calico Man
The Manny Kopp Collection

by Bobbie A. Aug & Sharon Newman

Dating Fabric

by Eileen Jahnke Trestain

Dating Fabric 2
by Eileen Jahnke Trestain

Protecting Your Quilts

by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee
 

Antique Blocks & Quilts

 

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
Encyclopedia Of Pieced
Quilt Patterns
4,000 Quilt Blocks
by Barbara Brackman

Carrie Hall Blocks

by Bettina Havig
Philena's Friendship Quilt
Philena's Friendship Quilt
A Quaker Farewell to Ohio

by Lynda Salter Chenoweth
Out of Print
Quilts, A Beautiful History
Quilts, A Beautiful History
by Zaro Weil

Quilts based on Antique Quilts from the past

Most Include Historical Accounts of Quilt


Antique Quilts & Textiles

by Bobbie Aug and Gerald Roy

Celebrate Great Quilts

by Karey Patterson Bresenhan & Nancy O'Bryant
cover Making History Quilts & Fabric From 1890-1970
Making History
Quilts & Fabric From 1890-1970

by Barbara Brackman

Nearly Insane

by Liz Lois
  Quilting with Jodie in Cotton Country
Quilting with Jodie in Cotton Country
by Jodie Davis and Jayne Davis
Quilts from the Henry Ford
Quilts from the Henry Ford
by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter
Quilts of the Oregon Trail
Quilts of the Oregon Trail
by Mary Bywater Cross
Quilts in Red and Green Cover
Quilts in Red and Green and the women who made them

by Nancy Hornback & Terry Clothier Thompson
includes applique patterns
  Remebering Adelia
Remembering Adelia
Quilts Inspired by Her Diary
Kathleen Tracy
William Morris in Applique
William Morris in Appliqué
6 Stunning Project
s
by Michele Hill
   

Vintage Patterns for Applique, Embroidery & Piecing

Also Find Ideas for using Reproduction Fabrics

Bonnet Girls
Bonnet Girls
Patterns of the Past

by Helen R. Scott

Ladies Day Out
with the Bonnet Girls

by Helen R. Scott
Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
by Margaret Allyson

Protecting Your Quilts

by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee
 Purely Provence
Purely Provence
Designs by Renee Nanneman
Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts
Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts

by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms
Small Quilts with Vintage Charm
Small Quilts with Vintage Charm

by Jo Morton
Vintage Animals
Vintage Animals
by Nori Koenig

Letter & Diary Musings, or Historical Grave Markers
included in each book about the Antique & Contemporary Inspiration behind the today's and yester-year quilts

The 1776 Quilt
The 1776 Quilt
by Pam Holland

Dear Jane
Civil War Diary Quilt

by Rosemary Youngs
Book OR EQ Blocks CD NOTE: EQ software required
Book &/OR CD
Civil War Love Letter Quilt Book & CD
Civil War Love Letter Quilt

by Rosemary Youngs
Book or EQ Blocks CD NOTE: EQ Software required
Dear Hannah
Dear Hannah

by Brenda Manges Papadakis
Book (Out of Print) OR Blocks CD compatible with EQ/Dear Jane Software

The Quilt a History
The Quilt
A History and Celebration of an American Art Form
by Elise Schebler Roberts

Dear Jane
Dear Jane

by Brenda Manges Papadakis
Dear Jane
Stand Alone
Dear Jane Design Software
Quilted Diamonds 2
Quilted Diamonds 2 with DVD

by Linda Franz
Optional EQ Blocks CD
Quilted Diamonds
Quilted Diamonds

by Linda Franz
Optional EQ5 Blks CD

Basket Quilts


A Quilter's Book of Baskets
12 Basket Blocks to Piece & Applique
by Dori Hawks
Basket Bonanza
Basket Bonanza

by Nancy Mohoney
  Out of Print

Weekend Basket Quilts
for People Who Don't Have Time to Quilt
by Marti Michell

How-To
Quilters Reference books, booklets and laminated cards

Reference Cards (Laminated)

Need-to-Know Card
Fons and Porter's

Need-to-Know Card
Size charts for diagonal corners, mattress sizes, cutting charts, yardage calculations and more

Foundation Piecing, Basics
Foundation Piecing, Basics
by Marci L. Baker

Know Before Sew
Know Before You Sew: Binding Mitered Corners, Beyond Basics
by Marci L. Baker


Rotary Cutting, Basics
by Marci L. Baker
  Quilter's Strip Ticket
Quilter's Strip Ticket

Bias Tube Construction and Yardage Tables
Quick Look Guide to Fabric and Quilts
Quick Look Guide

Caring for Fabric & Quilts
Quick Look Guide to Choosing Batting
Quick Look Guide:

Choosing Batting
The Quilting Answer Book
The Quilting Answer Book

by Barbara Weiland Talbert

Reference Booklets

Some with Heavy Cardboard Front & Back, Spiral Bindings
or
Bolted Corner (allows fanning of cards)

Spools & Cones
MasterPiece Thread Example
Superior
MasterPiece Thread

Available in 50 Colors
50 WT fine cotton
Endorsed by Alex Anderson

 

3-in-1 Color Tool
3-in-1 Color Tool

by Joan Wolfrom
All-in-One
Quilter's Reference Tool
All-in-One
Quilter's Reference Tool

by Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski
make your first quilt
Make Your First Quilt
by M'Liss Rae Hawley
Needles & Threads & Bobbins, Oh, My!
Needles & Threads & Bobbins, Oh, My
!
A Quick Reference for Today's Quilter
by Nancy Goldsworthy

Piecing Tips &
Tricks Tool

Editor Liz Aneloski
Quick & Easy Block Tool
Quick & Easy Block Tool

Edited by Liz Aneloski & Kandy Petersen
The Quick Guide to Fundraising Quilts
Quick Guide
to Fundraising Quilts
by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott

The Quilter's
Quick Reference Guide

by Candace Eisner Strick

Traditional: Beginner to Advanced Comprehensive Instruction

All about Quilting from A to Z
All About Quilting from A to Z

by Magazine Quilter's Newletter and Quiltmaker contributors
A-Z Quilting
A-Z of Quilting
Edited by Sue Gardner
Blessed Home Quilt Cover
The Blessed Home Quilt
Learn Multiple Techniques thru Project Quilt
by Cori Derksen and Myra Harde
DVD
Lone Star Quilts DVD
Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Teach You Beginning Quiltmaking
Out of Print
Georgia Bonesteels Quiltmaking Legacy
Georgia Bonesteels
Quiltmaking Legacy
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beginner's Complete Guide
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beginner's Complete Guide
Refresh of a Bestseller

by Pat Sloan
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beyond the Basics
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beyond the Basics
by Pat Sloan

It's "El"ementary
Quilting Tips & Techniques
by Eleanor Burns
Quilt with Confidence
Quilt with Confidence
by Nancy Zieman
The Quilter's Workbook
The Quilter's Workbook
by Editors from the Landauer Corporation
Quilting:  The Complete Guide
Quilting: The Complete Guide
by Darlene Zimmerman
Very comprehensive
Quilting  On the Go
Quilting on the Go
by Carolyn Forster

The Quilter's Catalog
The Quilter's Catalog
A Comprehensive Resource Guide
by Meg Cox

 

quilters ultimate visul guide
The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide

From A to Z- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking
by Ellen Pah
DVD
Nuts & Bolts of Quilting DVD
Workshops to Go
The Nuts and Bolts of Quilting

featuring Margrit Hall
Thimbleberries Learning to Quilt with Jifft Quilts
Thimbleberries Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts
by Lynette Jensen
Your First Quilt book or it Should Be
Your First Quilt Book
(Or It Should Be)

by Carol Doak

Project Specific with

Comprehensive Overview Instruction

Featherweight 221
Featherweight 221
The Perfect Portable
by Nancy Johnson-Srebo
The Magic of Quiltmaking
The Magic of Quiltmaking

by Margaret Rolfe &
Jenny Bowker
BOOK &/or
DVD
Mastering Precision Piecing
Mastering Precision Piecing
by Sally Collins

Piecing the Piece O' Cake Way
Piecing
The Piece O' Cake Way
by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins

Alex Anderson
Beginner How-to Instruction on Piecing, Paper Piecing, Rotary Cutting, Quilting & Appliqué


Alex Anderson

Piecing & Paper Piecing

Spools & Cones
MasterPiece Thread Example
Superior
MasterPiece Thread

Available in 50 Colors
50 WT fine cotton
Endorsed by Alex Anderson

Piecing Tips &
Tricks Tool

Editor Liz Aneloski
w/Alex Anderson
Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson
Paper Piecing
 

Alex Anderson: Hand & Machine Applique

How to make easy quilts (beginner rotary overview w/ projects)

Hand Applique
Hand Appliqué

Hand & Machine Applique
by Alex Anderson
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Comprehensive Instructions

Hand Piecing

Also see Appliqué

Quiltmaking by Hand
Quiltmaking by Hand
by Jinny Beyer

Out of Print

101 Quilt Blocks for Hand Piecing
by Linda Causee

   

Hand Quilting & Piecing Accessories

Binding Miter Tool
Binding Miter Tool
By Animas Quilts Publishing
desk needle threader
Desk Needle Threader

by Clover

Needle-Ez

The finest ergonomic thimble
Use with Arthiritic hands
&/OR to push through thick layers

Template
Pefect Piecer
Perfect Piecing

Recommended
by Jenny Beyers for Hand Piecing

  Quilter's Quarter Marker
Quilter's Quarter Marker

by SewUnique
Beige or Blue
Thera-Glove
Thera-Glove
Single OR Pair

Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant
 

Traditional Quilts
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Traditional Quilts
Page 2 of 4

1930-40 Fabric Influenced Qlts Blocks ONLY ready to use
Antique & Reproduction Quilts: Date, Value, Make Calendars with Traditional Quilts
See Applique Index Double Wedding Ring
Basket Quilts Dresden Plate & Fans
Beginner to Advanced Comprehensive Instruction
Books, Booklets, Laminated Cards
Flying Geese

Traditional Quilts
Page 3 of 4

Traditional Quilts
Page 4 of 4

Hexagon Blocks & Quilts Scrap
Kaleidoscope Star Quilts
Log Cabin Sudoku Quilts
Marti Michell One & Two Block Quilts
Monkey Wrench Traditional Quilts mixed styles in each bk

Mystery Quilts

Winding Ways
Nine Patch Quilts Zimmerman, Darlene
Recipes & Quilts (Cooking & Quilting book)

Traditional Quilts
FAST Piecing Index

Sampler Quilts Fast Piecing

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3-D in fabric, dolls, clay, jewelry, foam Fabric: We are starting out small but more on the way Organize Your Sewing Space
Animals Fabric Embellishment & Surface Design mixed media for quilts, fabric collage and wearables Paint, Pens, Foils, Fabric Inks Supplies
Appliqué: Hand, Machine, Fusible Fabric Inspired & Influenced Quilt Styles
*select fabric and batting * care for quilts
Paper-Pieced Quilt Books & Supplies
Appliqué Thread Patches flowers, kids, wild animals, dogs, cats, women, whimsy & more Fast Pieced Quilts Picture/Pictorial Quilts & Blocks
Art Girlz Embellishment: pewter charms, wood felt beads, shapes, purses, rubber stamps & more Flowers: Appliqué, Beaded, Embroidery, Paper Pieced, Pieced Piecing: Blocks & How-to Instructions
Art Quilters Gifts Quilters Will Love: Laurel Burch, Art Girlz Pins, coin purses, socks, mouse pads, jewelry, coasters, puzzles, mugs, plates & more Quilt & Embroidery Magazines
Beading for Quilts, Jewelry and Wearables Japanese & Asian Influenced Quilting by Hand or Machine Stitch Layers together
Buttons

Jewelry: handmade with fabric, beading & polymer clay

Quilt Labels & Quilt Journals
CDs w/ bks on Quilting & Embellishment Laurel Burch: totes, purses, mugs, jewelry, scarves, plates, buttons, books, patterns Rulers: very large selection
Christmas History in Quilts, Dating, Document, Journaling, Musings, Antique Collections Software for quilting, clothing, fabric printing, labels & more
Children & Quilting Holiday & Seasonal Themes Threads, Yarns, Fibers and Kits
Color, Design, Draft for Quilts (traditional & contemporary) Mixed Media & Collage for Fiber Artists Traditional Quilts
Curved Piecing in Quilts Notions Wearables, Purse/Totes & Jewelry
Embellishment Supplies: beads, charms, chenille, foil, petals, stencils, Artgirlz wool felt (beads, hearts, dresses, squares) & more    
Embroidery (Hand, Freestyle & Machine)    
Quilt Planning, Construction, & Labels

Blocks
Borders
Binding

Drafting
Design Ideas
Quilt Labels
Settings
Sash/Lattice
Two Block Quilts
Quilt Styles: 1 type dominate in book
(also see more Traditional Quilts and Quilts with Themes)

Art Quilts
Bargello Quilts
Cathedral Windows
Celtic Designs
Chenille
Children & Baby Quilts

Crazy Quilts
Curved Piecing
Color Influenced Quilts
Color Books by Mindware for Quilt Ideas
Fabric Influenced Quilts
Folk Art
Hexagon Blocks & Quilts
Mini Quilts
Origami
Reversible Quilts (2 sided using quilt-as-you-go)
Row Quilts
Quilts with Themes:

Recipes & Quilts
Nationality

Hearts Personal Stories & Journals
Historical Events
Traditional: Quilts & Blocks

1930-40
Antique Quilts
Basket Quilts
Double Wedding Ring
Dresden Plate
Fans
Fast Piecing Quilts
Flying Geese

Irish Chain
Kaleidoscope
Log Cabin
Lonestar
Mariner Compass
Monkey Wrench
New York Beauty

Sampler Quilts
Scrap
Stars
Stack-n-Whack
Traditional Quilts (mixed patterns & blocks in one book)
Winding Ways
Wedge


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