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Add these items to your quilter’s tool kit, stash, or library
QUEEN OF THE MAY SCARF
JANE SASSAMAN
Jane Sassaman’s iconic quilts are recognizable for their extensive
fl oral appliqué and use of bold color. Inspired by Jane’s recent
line for FreeSpirit fabrics, this 100% silk scarf is a special edition
anniversary creation. At 50" square it can be folded and tied
in a multitude of ways. Bring Jane’s stunning designs to your
wardrobe with these bright, spring fl owers!
$35.00 • dragonthreads.com
FREE-MOTION QUILTING: FROM ORDINARY TO
EXTRAORDINARY • 3 STEPS TO JOYFUL MACHINE
STITCHING IN 21 DAYS
JENNY K. LYON
Master quilter Jenny K. Lyon has written this book to help quilters free-
motion with confi dence. With her three-step process, quilters engage in 20
minutes of what she calls ‘plactice’ (play plus practice) every day for 21 days.
Next, Jenny off ers fi ve simple projects to continue to practice on and build
confi dence in your chosen motifs. Step three encourages readers to continue
expanding their quilting world—not only by quilting but by meeting new
people with like interests. Full of inspirational photos and Jenny’s tips on
tools, thread, and helpful tricks, this book is a wonderful resource for those
looking to take their free-motion quilting to the next level.
$27.95 • C&T Publishing • ctpub.comART QUILTS UNFOLDING: 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION
SANDRA SIDER, EDITOR
Did you know that the art quilting movement has been around for
50 years? Th is book takes the reader through a detailed history of
art quilting from the beginning to the present. Th is book is not only
painstakingly researched, but the writing style is engaging. While it may
appear at fi rst glance to be a coff ee table book—and it is, fi lled to the
brim with gorgeous photography—you will want to read it cover to
cover, immersing yourself in the amazing history of our art form.
$49.00 • Schiff er Publishing • saqa.com