by Brian Grubb with Of One Mind Holiday fun abounds with these fresh projects from designer Brian Grubb, joined by the expert stitchers of Of One Mind - Christina DeArmond, Eula Lang and Kaye Spitzli. There’s something for everyone, with simple to challenging projects. You’ll find a stunning appliqué quilt featuring Santa in his sled. Think pets and fun for the kids with a doggie countdown calendar. Make some new stockings that feature Santa – or your favorite pooch! You’ll want to make a gingerbread tablerunner to brighten your holiday table. Jolly Santa pops up again on a special embroidered pillow. Last, but not least, there’s an easy, elegant, sparkling ornament wreath. You'll want to make them all!

by American Quilt Study Group
See and learn about the fascinating quilts created by members of the American Quilt Study Group as a research and study project. The challenge: to create quilts inspired by 19th century quilts that included stars. Participants chose an inspiration quilt and recreated a small version of it. You’ll see them all here, and patterns are included for 10 of the 39 study quilts. You can see many of these quilts as they travel to exhibit venues throughout the US.

For Gudrun Erla, gathering at the dinner table brings back special memories of friends and family in her native Iceland. These memories are the inspiration for her first Kansas City Star quilt book, "Table Talk." Included are 16 projects designed to grace your table and Gudrun's family recipes to share with yours. Six pieced projects can be done with simple sewing room staples. There are four quilt-as-you-go projects - excellent "quickies" to whip up for friends and family. There's also a collection of holiday projects, like the festive "Wrap It Up" runner, and three projects made from fabric leftovers, along with creative recipes for those dinner leftovers. It's all there to enjoy ... at the table.

From international quilting artist, Michele Hill, projects include small and large bed quilts, tablecloth, table runner, cushion, wall hanging and more. .

Hallye Bone has planted a garden in fabric on her vibrant quilt, Flower Dance. With her 10 steps to No-fail Appliqué and 30 flower patterns, you can do all of them or just pick a few. Embroidery enhances this appliqué. By following Hallye’s steps you’ll learn how to master leaf points, put personality into each flower, embellish with embroidery, perfect circular appliqué shapes, make speedy stems, and use the blind-hem appliqué stitch. Additional projects include charming aprons, pillowcases, a table runner, a shopping tote, and a redwork throw. Hallye teaches and lectures about quilts, and repairs and appraises quilted heirlooms.