Projects included: Old Saint Nick -- Santa Sampler -- Sew many Santas -- Christmas spirits -- Deck the halls -- March of the toy soldiers -- Nutcracker suite -- Trim-a-tree -- Tis the season -- Christmas sampler stockings -- Cookie cutter Christmas -- Christmas stocking quilts -- Snowman samplers -- Pine tree lodge ornaments -- Christmas cabin tree skirt -- Mantel tree quilt -- Pine tree lodge stockings and pillows -- Field and stream -- Holiday hostess set -- Gifts for the hostess -- Teacher's pet -- Tooltime -- Hearts and buttons -- Techniques for quick country quilting.

Crafts

Crafts

SOFT-EDGE PIECING shows how to add extra dimension to traditional patchwork by changing portions of the block to accommodate beautiful applique. Quilters of all skill levels will be thrilled to discover this exciting technique. Pioneer quilt designer Jinny Beyer offers 20 original designs, easy step-by-step instructions, and more than 290 spectacular illustrations. Full-color throughout.

Philipps combines the popular pastimes of cross stitching and gardening to present a beautiful collection of designs. Included are aspects of gardening and horticulture to please everyone. A myriad of smaller projects, such as a miniature birdhouse picture, a knot garden pin cushion and a charming scarecrow bookmark make perfect gifts for green-fingered friends.

A collection of 30 needlepoint and cross stitch designs based on popular themes such as fruit, butterflies, roses, ribbons, alphabets and plaids and a demonstration of how such patterns can be interchangeable between needlepoint and cross stitch.

27 Designs

Debbie Mumm is back with more of what you want-- charming country quilts and accessories that are all fast, easy and fun! Treat yourself to a whole new collection of projects for wall quilts and crib quilts, plus irresistible quilt crafts like easy appliqué sweatshirts, rag dolls and pillows. Debbie's goof-proof directions and quick-and-easy techniques guarantee that you can start and finish a project you'll be proud of in no time flat. Special Quilter-Friendly Features * "Sew Smart" boxes offer you terrific tips and techniques. * "Sew Colorful" boxes help you choose fabrics and colors for every project. * "Sew Creative" boxes suggest clever and easy variations on projects. * Easy-to-read Cutting Charts in each project mean no guessing or confusion-- ever! * Special section, "Country Color Guide for Quilters," gives no-fail pointers plus examples of actual fabrics. Let Debbie Mumm's wonderfully whimsical country designs and creative use of colors and fabrics make you fall in love with quilting all over again!

Over 80 Easy to Make Designs

Take an ordinary can of aerosol spray paint; add fabric and your basic cross stitch. What do you get? A variety of stunning effects! All it takes is some simple stenciling, application, and masking techniques. Try out all your favorite patterns, along with the beautiful projects presented here for a tile wall hanging, herb pillow, terrarium picture, Celtic circle cushion, and 25 more. 128 pages (50 in color), 60 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 10 1/4.