by Bonnie Hunter What if you could piece quilts even faster, work on more than one quilt simultaneously and save money, fabric and thread all at the same time? Bonnie K. Hunter will show you how to put the concept of Leaders & Enders to work quickly and easily, expanding your creativity, and upping your productivity all at the same time. If you have ever found yourself paralyzed by your stash, overwhelmed by scraps you just can't bear to toss out, arm yourself with a new rotary blade for your cutter, make yourself a cup of tea and start reading. This book is not only full of beautiful scrap quilts that can be made in between the lines of other sewing, but also contains many ideas for getting your ever burgeoning scrap stash under control, into useable sized pieces that work well with one another, and ready to be sewn into quilts you've always wanted to make.

A booklet for your family & friends
32” x 40” Pieced Hearts Autograph Quilt
32” x 40” Strippy Heart Quilt with appliqued and embellished hearts 17” x 21".

A booklet with seven projects to stitch for Christmas or make the 48” x 60” strippy quilt for any season.

Patchwork of the Crosses. This book utilizes only two shapes, square and hexagon, but fussy cutting makes the blocks look elaborate and elegant. Machine, Hand or English Paper Piecing.

My Stars II: Patterns from The Kansas City Star, Volume II In April 2009, Kansas City Star Quilts published My Stars: Patterns from The Kansas City Star, Volume I to much success. We decided to make this a series, so eventually all of the historical Kansas City Star patterns will be redrafted and published by the same company that printed them decades ago. In Volume I, we asked you, our readers and quilters, to submit their quilts that matched the patterns offered in the book. We loved receiving all of the photos and getting to see the beautiful work that you have accomplished. The photos that were chosen – we wish we could have included them all – really enhanced the project. So we decided to repeat the process for Volume II. We received even more submissions this second time around, and wow, what a great selection of quilts. We had so much trouble choosing! Because of that, we have increased the number of photos in the book – seven of the 25 patterns will include a photograph of a quilt by a fellow quilter friend. My Stars II includes 25 more patterns that were offered to My Star Collection subscribers, a program that provides a web download of a redrafted pattern each week. Each pattern in the book includes fabric requirements, templates and assembly instructions, as well as the original caption that was printed in the newspaper. So whether you plan to stitch these famous old blocks or are a collector, sit back and enjoy the heritage of quilting. And clear a spot on your shelf, because eventually Kansas City Star Quilts will chronicle them all.This is only the second of many more to come.

Quilts of the Golden West: Mining the History of the Gold and Silver Rush by Cindy Brick. Join Cindy Brick as she brings our American Golden West to life: in stories and in quilts. Explore the rich history of the rush for gold and silver wealth in our western states during the 1800s. Cindy profiles nine brave and daring heroines of the era – Belle Starr, Molly Brown, Baby Doe Tabor, and more. Ten quilt patterns are included so you can recreate your own period piece. Some quilts are designed in the heroines' honor: one version featuring color portraits of each, as well as a redwork version. You’ll also find an extensive quilting instruction section, with tips covering everything from washing - or not washing - fabric to the importance of ironing. Cindy adds details about fabrics and colors used in the period, clothing, and so much more! Cindy’s experience with teaching, judging, appraising and writing combine to make this a rich, lovely resource for recreating historical quilts.

Flags of the American Revolution by Jan Patek. Long before Betsy Ross took a stitch in the first official flag of the United States of America, flags and banners were waving in the breeze atop flagstaffs. Sometimes it was the commander’s wife stitching a banner by candlelight. Sometimes it was the commander himself sewing a flag around which his troops could rally. Unsung and unknown, men and women stitched stripes and stars and patches together to create symbols of freedom. Like knights of old, patriots carried their banners into battle, willing to give all to live in a country free of oppression. Jan Patek and her husband both had fathers who made a career in the military. Jan has translated her love and pride of country into this marvelous quilt, Flags of the American Revolution. Stitch this piece of Americana for your own home or choose from one of the many projects offered such as the wool Flag Table Rug, Jake’s Eagles or the Stars and Stripes wall hanging.

Get Your Stitch on Route 66: Quilts from the Mother Road by C. DeArmond, E. Lang & K. Spitzli. Anyone who gets the travel bug will love these three Route 66 quilts by Christina DeArmond, Eula Lang and Kaye Spitzli. Choose from the 21 embroidery patterns that are icons of this famous highway, and three settings to make your own personal full-size Route 66 quilt. Alternate the embroidered blocks with pieced blocks in Crossroads, or Pack Your Bags, or divide them with sashing made of amusing “Burma Shave” signs as in Reading the Signs. Eula, Kaye and Christina are partners in quilt design (Of One Mind pattern company) and in business (Quilting Bits & Pieces in Eudora, Kansas). They talk about quilts and life on the road while driving to quilt shows and guild meetings.