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Stars a LA Carte With  Magic Stack-N-Wack Bonus Projects  By Bethany S. Reynolds Book Description: Bethany Reynolds, author of Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) Quilts, details a "user friendly" version of the classic LeMoyne Star block. Step-by-step illustrations guide quilters in piecing eight-pointed star blocks without the traditional set-in "Y" seams. The book includes directions with complete yardage and cutting charts for two dozen quilt projects, each in 6" and 12" block sizes, along with a special bonus chapter on creating "Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm)" stars to showcase in any of the settings.

Omiyage By Kumiko Sudo Book Description: "Omiyage" is the Japanese word for gift. Sudo, author of a number of books on Japanese quilting including Harmonies & Hurricanes: Color & Line in Japanese Quilts and Circles of the East, here turns her attention to small, handmade, fabric gifts requiring only simple hand sewing, colorful fabric scraps, and imagination. Forty-three original designs for gifts such as fabric Temari balls, boxes, pincushions, pockets, pouches, and evening bags are featured. The author also includes a teaching plan for instructors wishing to use the book as a textbook for sewing classes. Notes on techniques and background information on the place of personal gifts in the Japanese calendar throughout the year add to the appeal of this unique volume. Highly recommended for large public libraries and textile collections.

Fantastic Fabric Folding: Innovative Quilting Projects By Rebecca Wat Book Description: This fanciful application of clever origami techniques to traditional quilt patterns can add spice to every needleworker's repertoire. Twenty-two projects for quilts, vests, pillows, and other items include templates and folding instructions for easy star, diamond, pinwheel, and other designs.

East Quilts West By Kumiko Sudo Book Description: Inspired by her passion for gardens around the world, Kumiko creates real and imaginary flowers using colors, fabrics, and needlework techniques drawn from her childhood. Reminiscent of antique kimonos, her vivid quilt blocks will encourage quilters to express personal themes in their own quilts through their own combinations of color and patterns. Includes 30 original block designs and six full quilt designs.