Books we like

Quilting, Threads and Free Motion Quilting by Teri Lucas
Good choice of filler designs and suggestions for experimenting with different thread choices.
Teri looks at the effect different coloured threads have on free motion quilting. She looks at and encourages her readers to study the effects that different colour threads have on fabrics and experiment. Colour theory is covered. There are lots of free motion designs to try although many are covered in other books.

Step by Step Texture Quilting by Christina Cemeli
Patchwork Quilting and Applique by Linda Seward
A great reference book for all things patchwork, quilting and appliqué.
Useful, clear and concise instructions for all the basics in all disciplines. It is always my go-to book when I do something new or need reminding how to make continuous bias binding!

Radiant Sunshine and Shadow by Helen Frost and Catherine Scow
I like this book because the design is very effective, simply made up of nine-patches and plain squares. You need to plan carefully as each fabric pairs up with its neighbour, and the design gets larger towards the borders so you need very different amounts of fabrics. I’ve done this twice and it looks different depending on whether you start with just one central plain square or two or more, and there’s a different effect if you set them on point. 

Divided Hearts by Barbara Bracken
This is more than a book containing block patterns, but a fascinating insight In to the history and lives of women in America that were affected by the civil war and how they used their art of quilting to develop and maintain friendships.

Quilting for Beginners by Michael Caputo
My go-to book for all those basics like joining a binding with a good selection of projects covering a number of skills; a great present for someone who is beginning to quilt.

501 Rotary Cut Quilt Blocks by Jody Hopkins
Really clear instructions and illustrations. There are cutting instructions for different sizes of blocks. A go-to book when stuck for ideas.

The Quilter's Ultimate Visual Guide by Ellen Pahl
A book that answers many questions with concise explanations and excellent diagrams. One of those books useful to have on the shelf for reference.

These books were recommended in Elevenses

• A Visual Dance by Joen Wolfram
• Convergence Quilts by Ricky Tims
• Intuitive Colour and Design by Jean Wells
• Journey to Inspired Art Quilting by Jean Wells
• Ohio Star Medallion by Anne Walker
• Patchwork Among Friends by Judi Martin
• Pin Pals by Carrie Nelson
• Quick and Easy Projects for the Weekend by Rosemary Wilkinson
• Quilting in the Limelight by Philippa Naylor
• Simply Stars by Alex Anderson
• Scrap Quilt Sensation by Katharine Guerrier
• Star Happy Quilts by Judi Martin
• The Block Book by Judi Martin
• The Pieced Border Resource Book by Judi Martin
• The Quilters’ Album of Blocks and Borders by Jinny Beyer