Craft book publishers, David & Charles, have released a slection of books on quilting including the following…

The Essential Sampler Quilt book by Lynne Edwards. rrp £16.99

40 techniques for machine & hand patchwork

• From the author of the bestselling The Sampler Quilt Book and the New Sampler Quilt Book with over 80,000 copies sold
• Contributes to the sense of community felt by the tens of thousands of quilters who have been taught Lynne’s methods
• Features 40 sampler quilts selected from a nationwide competition to find fresh new quilts to show off Lynne’s designs

This exciting celebration edition of Lynne’s classic books, The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt book, features 40 patchwork blocks with fresh photography and new quilts, step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

The sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, is perfect for beginners and those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire.  Classroom tested techniques include machine and hand piecing, traditional patchwork and appliqué.  The beautiful quilts and Lynne’s friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure.

Block designs include:

• Tumbling Blocks –
• Rail Fence –
• Maple Leaf –
• Trip Around the World –
• Card Trick –
• Strip Rail –
• Drunkard’s Path –
• Spider’s Wed –
• Grandmother’s Fan –
• Log cabin –
• Courthouse Steps –
• Dresden Plate –
• Triangles –
• Rose of Sharon –
• Wild Goose Chase –
• Tulip Block –
• Crocus Design –
• Honey Bee –
• Grape Basket

Author info:

Lynne Edwards is an internationally renowned quilt designer, teacher and author.  In 1992 she was awarded the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for International Quilter Teachers, in 2002 received the Amy Emms Memorial Trophy for services to quilting, and in 2008 she received an MBE for services to arts and crafts. In 1996 she had her first book published, The Sampler Quilt Book, and following its success The New Sampler Quilt Book was born in 2000.  Lynne has had 5 books published by David & Charles including the recently published Cathedral Window Quilts.

Two From One Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam & Nicki Lintott. RRP £14.99

Designs to make 20 adorable small-scale Jelly Roll Quilts

• Quilters will be eagerly awaiting this next addition to the Jelly Roll series by top authors Pam & Nicky Lintott
• Two designs from one Jelly Roll, make the fabric go further and are ideal for smaller projects that are quicker to complete
• Published with the endorsement of Jelly Roll fabric supplier Moda
• Previous title Jelly Roll Quilts has sold over 100,000 copies and Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts was voted Best Book of 2009 by Direct Brands customers

The basis of all the quilts in this book is just half a jelly roll, so from one of those delicious jelly rolls you can make two jelly roll quilts. Quilters will learn how to make stylish and economical quilts out of just half a Jelly Roll with easy-to-follow quilt patterns.

Each chapter features two quilt designs using twenty strips of fabric for one and twenty strips of fabric for the other.  The quilts make great throws, lap quilts, wall hangings, cot quilts and play mats.  And any of the designs can be adapted to make larger bed quilts by following the simple instructions given.

Quilters are not limited by the availability of the Jelly Rolls featured as they can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and follow the step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

Author Info:

Pam & Nicky Lintott own and run The Quilt Room, one of Europe’s largest specialist quilt shops.  They have written the bestselling Jelly Roll Quilts and Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts and compiled Jelly Roll Inspirations, all for David & Charles. They attend all the major quilting shows including Festival of Quilts and Quilt Market in the US.

Stockists: buy online from www.rucraft.co.uk or call the David & Charles customer hotline on 0844 8805851