Books

Forty: The Evolution of a Collection celebrates 40 years of The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection, considering its growth from the very first donation in 1979 to our most recent acquisitions. The book highlights the rich and varied history of the crafts of patchwork, appliqué...

Spread across 47-pages, our detailed guide provides insight and imagery on all pieces of our most complex exhibition to date. Focused on war, peace and needlework around WWII this years exhibition spans three decades for a robust and detailed narrative.

This beginner's guide to Wholecloth quilting provides a brief history and explanation of the various provinces of Wholecloth, a guide to making your own wholecloth that includes recommendations for materials, as well as a guide on how to mark out your guide and quilting. ...

Quilt Studies is the annual research journal of the British Quilt Studies Group, a special interest group of The Quilters’ Guild. Please email bqsg@quiltersguild.org.uk  directly to order your copy. If you would like to enquire about earlier past issues, please email bqsg@quiltersguild.org.uk   

Quilter Sarah Hibbert finds inspiration in the everyday objects around her. Her unique approach includes using readily available, recyclable materials for paper collage, then she uses this design as a springboard for her quilts. From Collage to Quilt is the first craft book of...

This book contains an assortment of charming patchwork projects which incorporate different sewing techniques including traditional piecing, paper piecing, foundation piecing and applique. The projects are suitable for both beginners and makers of all levels to make gifts with a lasting impression. The gifts...

The Essential Book of Embroidery Stitches: Beautiful Hand Embroidery Stitches 100 + Stitches with Step by Step Photos and Explanations by Hiroko Kiyo Learning embroidery has never been easier! Do you want to embroider? Are you looking for an embroidery book that explains everything from...

Mini Quilting: 35 modern projects: Quick-to-sew designs to use up fabric from your stash by Laura Strutt Discover the flourishing craft of QUILTING with these 35 BEAUTIFUL and INNOVATIVE mini projects that are offer an ECO-FRIENDLY way to use up scraps of fabric. Designed by...

How to Sew: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner by Susie Johns Learning to sew has never been easier! An accessible introduction to sewing, How to Sew is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft....

Sew & Quilt provides clear step by step instructions for 4 fundamental hand stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for using as embellishment to quilt projects. Each technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more...

In a climate of make do and mend, sales of sewing machines have soared. This book offers comprehensive advice for the beginner. The chapters build into a complete sewing course, with a project at the end of each to consolidate the skills you have...

Weekend Makes: Patchwork 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make by Janet Goddard Weekends are the perfect time to get crafting! This stash-busting sewing book, aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or...

Weekend Makes: Macrame 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make by Steph Booth Weekend Makes: Macramé is an inspiring collection of 25 quick-and-easy knotted projects for you and your home. Macramé is one of the most popular craft trends on Instagram right now. With...

Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make by Rosemary Drysdale Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery Art features 25 beautifully stitched embroideries that are mounted and hung in an embroidery hoop.Inexpensive and quick to make, these small pieces are perfect for using up...

Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing  25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make by Janet Goddard,Jemima Schlee Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting techniquewith a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items. English Paper Piecing (EPP)...

Weekend Makes: Crocheted Toys -  25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make by Emma Osmond This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants...

Urban Quilting: Quilt Patterns for the Modern-Day Home by Wendy Chow Perfect for beginners, this quilting book features simple illustrations and easy-to-follow steps that teach you how to make up to 30 beautiful quilts in a short amount of time! A comprehensive guide for both...

Stitch: Embroidery Makes for Your Home and Wardrobe by Amy Burt The magic of embroidery is that it can transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Armed with just a needle and thread, this book, and a little imagination, there is no limit to the fun...

Sewing Machine Projects for Children For children aged 7+ years - A fun and creative guide to making 30 toys, decorations, bags, and more by Angela Pressley Help children learn to MACHINE SEW with 30 SUPER-FUN and CREATIVE projects!An all-new collection from BESTSELLING author...

sew + quilt: techniques and projects for hand-stitching and patchwork by Susan Beal In sew + quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment...