The library catalogue is now available online for you to consult.  This is the link to the catalogue:

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/wellingtonquilters

OCTOBER 2011

Quilter’s Academy Vol. 2 : Sophomore year : a skill-building course in quiltmaking / Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave

This is the second in a series of six books which is intended to build your quilt-making skills on a firm foundation from beginner to advanced. This second book is to be used as a workbook and contains a complete sequence of classes, lessons, exercises and projects to build your skill from one project to the next. In this volume you’ll build your drafting skills by using tools like graph paper and linking blocks.

Quilting from little things / Sarah Fielke

It can be challenging to master the many different quilting techniques and this book provides an accessible way to try out new colours, textures and methods, and in the process build upon quilting skills. The ten pairs of quilts featured are designed to be like little lessons: a dolly quilt - so-named because it is small enough to cover a doll - and a larger quilt made from the techniques learned in the construction of the dolly. This title helps you discover how, from little things, big and exciting things can grow. This title includes: 150 practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions; variety of projects for both novice and experienced quilters; and two photographs of each quilt to guide and inspire the quilter.  Sarah Fielke is the co-author of the “Material Obsession” books.

Illustrated guide to panel magic (Master Quilter’s Workshop series) / Sandra Hatch and Sue Harvey

Have you seen a wonderful pillow panel or cheater-quilt panel at your favorite fabric store and wanted to purchase it but could not think of what you might do with it? Here is a book that can help you come up with many ideas and patterns that will help you turn the panel into your very own creation. There are 24 patterns in all.  Complements the books “Clever Quilts” and “Clever Quilts encore” by Susan Teegarden Dissmore, which we already have in the library.

Quilting Arts TV, Series 600

In addition to covering contemporary quilt design, free-motion quilting, machine embroidery, thread painting, and fused appliqué, this season explores soy wax and flour paste resists, screen- and gelatin-printing techniques, unique finishing techniques for small quilts, and introduces a new, fun and informative segment: Save My UFO.  Embellishment topics include designing with zippers, 3-D fabric flowers, and incorporating grommets in patchwork totes. Surface design techniques include stenciling, resist painting, gelatin printing, stamping with soy wax, screen printing fabrics using water-soluble crayons and polymer medium, designing fabrics with thickened dyes, and creative masking and stenciling techniques with oil paint sticks. Projects include a Winslow Market Tote, 3-D floral appliqués that can be used as quilt embellishments or as brooches, soft-sculpture fabric birds, a colorful journal cover, a 3-D ornament, quilted boots, and fabric-collaged animal portraits. Plus, Sharon Morton discusses the purpose of guilds and how they can help with quilting.

SEPTEMBER 2011

Quilter’s Academy:  Freshman Year : a skill-building course in quiltmaking, volume 1 / Harriet and Carrie Hargrave

This perfect guide to the fundamentals of quilting for beginners is filled with tried and tested techniques & expert advice. This must-have course guides beginners step-by-step through the fundamentals of quiltmaking, from setting up a sewing space to binding and finishing their first quilts. Featuring tried-and-tested techniques in 9 skill-building exercises, complete instructions for making 13 classic quilts, plus hints and tips for designing your own quilts, this is a must-have volume for anyone wanting to get to grips with the basics of quilting.  Volumes 2 and 3 – Sophomore and Junior years – will follow in the next two months.

Quilter’s and Patchworker’s Colour Mixing Bible / Celia Eddy.

This unique book features over 800 stunning color variations for a wide range of traditional and contemporary quilting-block designs, from nine-patch and log-cabin blocks to fans, applique, stars, medallions and hexagons. Learn the principles of colour theory, and discover new ways of combining colour and pattern to produce a multitude of different optical effects. Choose from bold arrangements for maximum impact or complementary tonal variations on a main colour for a more subtle appearance. Every block design features a choice of irresistible colour combinations, each shown as a photographed fabric swatch, so that you can clearly see the finished effect.

Block Party : the modern quilting bee : the journey of 12 women, 1 blog and 12 improvisational projects / Alissa Haight Carlton, Kristen Lejnieks and Denyse Schmidt.

This book celebrates quilting, community, and the way that the two come together.  In this book you get 12 beautiful patterns (and their variations), a step-by-step overview of setting up your own quilting bee (virtual or otherwise), and a peak into some of your favorite quilters’ lives. The instructions are clear and done with photographs and diagrams and the photography is beautiful.  If you want to find out more about the quilting bee, their blog address is: 

Quilting Arts TV Series 500

Embellishment topics include bead embroidery, fabric beads, and metal objects. Surface design techniques include stenciling, resist painting, over-dyeing fabrics, couched fibers, stitch-resist shibori, collagraph-printed fabrics, an ink and aloe vera gel technique, rubbings using oil Paintstiks®, and even the use of shaving cream.

Projects include a clutch purse, an Ultrasuede® scarf, a fused and stitched table skirt, a frayed-edge patchwork apron, a painted floor cloth, fabric collage books, a bag with interchangeable covers, and a quilted eyeglass case.

AUGUST 2011

Inspired to Quilt / Melanie Testa

The art quilt design process is thoroughly explored in this guide through journaling, technique experiments, andcreating small projects using a variety of mixed medias, fiber arts, and surface designs. With the goal of creating imagery and motifs that become the focal point of a quilt, practical exercises and creative hands-on activities direct quilters from concept to finished product while developing a unique voice. Topics include such tasks as fabric manipulation, stamping, resists, layering, fabric painting, dyeing, stitching, appliqué, collage,

Bella Bella quilts : stunning designs from Italian mosaics / Nora McMeeking

• Quilt designs based on beautiful Italian mosaics bring the Italian Renaissance into your home
• Familiar quilting shapes in new combinations and settings yield exquisite, intricate-looking designs
•8 stunning quilt projects in a variety of sizes, or create your own variations
• Full-sized paper-piecing patterns for most quilts
• Photos of Italy and its architecture.

Quilting Arts TV, series 400 hosted by Patricia Bolton

Host Pokey Bolton and her guests bring you even more fabulous art quilting designs and techniques. Explore contemporary quilt design, free-motion quilting, hand and machine embroidery, fused quilts, fabric manipulation (folding, pleating, gathering, and scrunching), graffiti quilting, thread painting, and machine stitching unusual surfaces (such as metal). Also covered are alternative finishes for small quilts, decorative stitching, photocopy transfer, over-dyeing and discharge techniques, fabric trends, and color explorations. Inspiring projects include fabric portraits, canvas journal quilts, a patchwork tote bag with Project Runway's Jay McCarroll, fabric paper pillows, a clutch made from recycled materials, a mini self-portrait quilt in an embellished frame, scarves made from quilt scraps, a framed art quilt, and more.

Easy Japanese Quilt Style / by Julia Davis and Anne Muxworthy

Easy Japanese Quilt Style is the perfect book for quilters who want to introduce Japanese style into their homes with ingenious quick-to-stitch projects. If you love beautiful Japanese fabrics, then this book will give you plenty of excuses to indulge, with 10 step-by-step projects ranging from bags to wall hangings plus variations for additional inspiration. The projects evoke the simplicity of traditional Japanese decor by using well-known pieced patterns, such as fan blocks and strip quilts, together with charming applique. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams offer a variety of ways to use panels and large-scale patterns, plus the authors include helpful advice on fabric choices.

JULY 2011

Drawn to Stitch: Line, Drawing, and Mark-Making in Textile Art / Gwen Hedley

Line is an essential component of all textile and surface art. When used effectively, line and mark-making convey texture, tone, form, movement, and mood. With Drawn to Stitch by your side, learn creative uses of line in embroidery and textile art. Artist and teacher Gwen Hedley shares a series of exercises designed to explore line’s potential as well as develop your creativity. Drawn to Stitch also covers line and mark-making tools, materials, and processes, including printing and mixed-media techniques. Gwen explores stitch, explaining how to interpret different line qualities from crisp and sharp to soft and diffused and from raised and overlaid to recessed and inlaid. Full of inspiring ideas, Drawn to Stitch is illustrated with stunning examples of stitched-textile work from leading artists.

Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge / Brenda Gael Smith et al.

Twelve by Twelve examines a two-year-long international collaboration between twelve art quilters, during which they created a total of 144 quilts based on twelve different themes. Not only does the book showcase the quilts themselves--a feature quilt from each theme receives an in-depth chapter, written by one of the quilters--it also examines the dynamics of developing a vibrant online community of artists. The result is a very personal and unique blend of technique-based text and discussions on challenge, collaboration, and inspiration.

The Art Quilt Collection: Designs & Inspiration from Around the World / Linda Seward

This exquisite collection of art quilts includes more than 120 designs from international artists and quilting designers.  Each piece is accompanied by a brief description of the materials and techniques used, as well as the quiltmaker’s inspiration.  Shown in full colour with selected techniques illuminated by step by step instructions and detailed photographs.

Quilting Arts TV, series 200 hosted by Patricia Bolton

All episodes from Series 200. Featured artists include Katie Pasquini Masopust, Laura and Linda Kemshall, Heidi Lund, Joyce Drexler, Tina Givens, Ruth Rae, Jane Davila, Rayna Gillman, Claire Fenton, Leslie Rego, Wen Redmond, Judy Coates Perez, and many more.

Gelatin monoprinting / presented by Rayna Gillman

Using gelatin from your pantry, fabric paints, and your hands or a brayer, discover a fun, versatile way to print wonderful texture and detail on your fabrics. Unpredictable, creative, and easy, this way of working will bring out your "inner child." There's no such thing as a mistake, so come and play!

JUNE 2011

Quilting with precuts and shortcuts / Terry Martin

With simple sewing methods, bright fabrics, and terrific tips, this collection offers something for every quilter--even beginners! Use tried-and-true techniques in creative ways for strip piecing, fusible applique, and sewing with precut fabrics.

• Create intricate-looking pieced blocks and no-template diamonds--and use shortcuts that make it all so easy
• Choose from 12 striking quilts in a variety of sizes
• Find great suggestions for making quilts with personality from the popular author of Wonder Blocks

Simple Style : easy weekend quilts / Sara Diepersloot,

This is a collection of more than 15 quick-and-easy projects to show off your favourite fabrics. Easy enough for beginners and intriguing enough for seasoned quilters, these designs will put your favourite fabrics centre stage. Featuring projects in a variety of styles, including theme prints, Asian prints, batiks, and pastels - made from squares, strips, or rectangles, this is sure to become a favourite among quilters at all levels.

Scraps and Shirttails II : continuing the art of quilting green / Bonnie K. Hunter

In Scraps & Shirttails, Bonnie Hunter showed us the relationship between quilting green and quilting thrifty. Now she's back for a second round of quilting green in Scraps & Shirttails II.  Quiltmakers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and recycle their stashes to make warm and functional quilts. Today, those concepts take on a whole new meaning for quilters who find it important to help make our world a little greener. This -awaited sequel continues the art of quilting green with 13 new projects that help you reuse, re-purpose and recycle your scraps into beautiful quilts.

MAY 2011

Quilts Around the World: The Story of Quilting from Alabama to Zimbabwe / Spike Gillespie

The most noteworthy thing about this book, for us, is the appearance in the New Zealand section of a familiar-looking quilt – namely one by our own Fyvie Murray!

This book tells the fascinating story of quilting around the world, illuminated by the international quilt community’s top experts and more than 300 glorious color photographs. Covering Japan, China, Korea, and India; England, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands; Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Central America, North America, and beyond, Quilts Around the World explores both the diversity and common threads of quilting. Discover Aboriginal patchwork from Australia, intricate Rallis from the Middle East, Amish and Hawaiian quilts from the United States, Sashiko quilts from Japan, vivid Molas from Central America, and art quilts from every corner of the globe. Also included are twenty patchwork and applique patterns to use in your own quilt projects, inspired by designs from the world’s most striking quilts.

Quilt the Beloved Country / Jenny Williamson and Pat Parker

Pat and Jenny are the doyennes of African quilting. Known for their use of bold, vibrant colors in quilts with a distinctive style, in Quilt the Beloved Country the sisters carry their love for South Africa onto the sewing table. Using predominantly appliqué, both hand and machine, they show a gallery of 19 quilts interspersed with photographs of the land, people, flora, and fauna that surround them and influence their designs. They then provide patterns for 13 quilt projects and a few dolls, showing the inspirational photograph with each project so quilters may take off on their own creative wings. Jenny and Pat make their home in Johannesburg, South Africa, and have taught internationally, including at the American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest in Paducah, Kentucky. AQS was the publisher for their book, Quilt Africa, in 2004.

Strip-Frenzy / Suzanne McNeill

8 quilts with 'Jelly Rolls' or 2½ inch strips. It is really possible to make a beautiful quilt top every week. The quick-piecing techniques, clear instructions and fabulous quilts in this book make quilting fun and easy.

APRIL 2011

Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration / Malka Dubrawsky

Malka Dubrawsky is a fiber artist whose work has been shown in juried exhibitions including Quilt National and Visions. She has a successful Etsy shop and a popular blog, and contributes to Stitch, Sew Hip, and Quilting Arts magazines. She is the author of Color Your Cloth, and her work has also appeared in Fiberarts: Design Book, and Quilts, Baby!. She is based in Austin, Texas.

Fresh Quilting presents 21 brilliant designs featuring Malka Dubrawsky’s intoxicating colors and unexpected palettes. In addition to clear directions and step-by-step illustrations for machine-sewn patchwork and quilted projects, Fresh Quilting includes a detailed section of techniques from basic piecing, cutting, and measuring methods to more advanced techniques such as inserting zippers into pillow backs and using bias binding to finish a quilt.

Quilting Line and Color: Techniques and Designs for Abstract Quilts / Yoshiko Jinzenji

Yoshiko Jinzenji has been quilting for more than thirty years and teaching for twenty. During her thirty years of quiltmaking, she has synthesized a wide range of cultural styles, and her work has been exhibited around the world, with pieces in the permanent collections of the Museum of Art and Design, The Victoria and Albert Museum, New England Quilt Museum, and the Spencer Museum of Art at The University of Kansas. She has authored multiple books, including Quilt Artistry, and teaches quilting and fabric dyeing in Japan and in Bali.

With Quilting Line + Color, you will explore color, shape, stitching, and fabric ideas.
Yoshiko delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her artistry and philosophy with you as she teaches you how to cut, piece, and stitch a variety of designs—from patchwork and innovative uses of appliqué and reverse appliqué to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching. Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventurous yet beautifully balanced quilts.

Beautifully embellished landscapes : 125 tips & techniques to create stunning quilts / Joyce Becker

Joyce Becker, the author of Luscious Landscapes, specializes in landscape quilt making. She has appeared on HGTV and DIY Network, as well as PBS. She lives in Washington State.  This book contains unusual techniques for realistic results.  Who wouldn’t like a quilt that features a portrait of a favorite place? Show a home, a lake view, or a cityscape using paint, markers, photo printing, thread and lace, sheer overlays, and exotic fibers to make water, reflections, skies, snow gardens, and buildings. Eight complete projects come to life in more than 200 photos and illustrations, and detailed directions make it easy to make a cherished heirloom or priceless gift.

MARCH 2011

Paradise Stitched Sashiko & Applique Quilts by Sylvia Pippen

These glowing quilts bring together two of quilting's best-loved traditions: Japanese Sashiko and colorful appliqué. A large quilt gallery will inspire you to design your own Sashiko/appliqué creations.

The author was introduced to Japanese design, Sashiko, and the fine art of quiltmaking by her mother, Kitty Pippen.  She says “I love to teach and introduce Sashiko to students of all ages. When I lived on the west side of Kauai, I taught weekly classes at Nana's House, where students from the age of 8 to 80 gathered to create their own Sashiko designs. Breaking from Japanese Sashiko tradition, they wanted to work in lots of color and use designs that reflected life in Hawaii, such as hukilaus of tropical fish caught up in a Sashiko net, or fragrant butter-yellow plumeria. From my wonderful students, I learned how to work with diverse ages, abilities, and the true meaning of aloha. I encourage you to use Sashiko not only as a teaching tool but also for your own artistic expression. As you can see, Sashiko can be adapted to any design. And remember, it isn't how perfect your stitches are but how much you enjoy the journey along the way.”

Japanese Taupe Quilts : 125 blocks in calm and neutral colours by Susan Briscoe

In Japanese Taupe Quilts, acclaimed textile artist Susan Briscoe offers a wealth of tips, techniques, and ideas for both the beginner and the experienced quilter. The block patterns have been drafted from a variety of traditional block sources, including Japanese fabric, paper and architectural designs, and kamon family crests. For each block there is a photograph, a clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, as well as detailed instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. Patchwork, appliqué, embellishment, and quilting techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step photographs, from cutting out to finishing off.

The blocks can be mixed and matched, tessellated for allover patterns, or combined into sampler quilts. Combination ideas are supplied throughout the block directory, together with six simple projects -- a pillow, lap quilt, tote bag, table runner, wall hanging and satchel handbag -- to inspire readers to create exquisite quilts in the distinctive Japanese taupe style.

Turning Twenty - Turn Twenty Fat Quarters Into This Quilt by Tricia Cribbs

Turning Twenty answers the question "How much fabric do I need?" 20 Fat Quarters - that's it! Turning Twenty was designed to allow you to make a large quilt in just a few short hours. This is the perfect pattern if you are just beginning and a dream if you are an experienced quilt maker.