Santaland    New!

A must have Christmas Book!!! Holiday fun abounds with these fresh projects from designer Brian Grubb, joined by the expert stitchers of Of One Mind, our own Christina DeArmond, Eula Lang, and Kaye Spitzli. You'll find a stunning applique quilt featuring Santa in his sleigh appliqued by Christina. Think pets and fun for the kids with a doggie countdown calendar creatively made by Kaye Spitzli. Last but not least there is a vibrant Gingerbread table runner to brighten your holiday table, stitched up by Eula Lang.

The Art of Dimensional Embroidery    New!

This beautifully illustrated embroidery book is a must have for embroidery enthusiasts and anyone who would like to add to their stitching repotoire.

The Art of Elegant Hand Embroidery    New!

Janice Vaine's book, The Art of Elegant Hand Embroidery, Embellishment and Applique is just as its name implies. The blocks are absolutely beautiful with the beaded and silk ribbon embroidery enhancements. This book is hard cover bound with spiral bound full color pages. It also includes a CD for printing out your applique drawings.

A Baltimore Album by Marsha D. Radtke

Twenty-five applique patterns By Marsha D. Radtke to recreate a pre-Civil War Baltimore Album quilt found in her rural Maryland parsonage attic.

A Path to the Civil War by Maxwell and Smith

2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. And while conflict over slavery is generally presumed to be the cause, many issues across the nation fueled tensions that ultimately led to war. During this volatile period in American history, did women turn to their quiltmaking to take their minds off these troubling topics?

A Schoolgirl's Work

Barb Adams and Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs have joined with the Spencer Museum of Art to share historical schoolgirl samplers with the cross stitchers of today. There is much to admire when perusing these lovely examples of needlework. Figures stroll through gardens of enormous flowers, baskets can be as large as a house and blossoms almost as big as a person can float through the sky. Still the casual observer strolling through the garden feels that all is right with the world … it is folk art at its best! You will find examples of samplers spanning the years of 1710 – 1841. Barb and Alma include nine projects to stitch based on these wonderful

Adventures with Leaders & Enders 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.

American Summer

Take a nostalgic trip seaside with Polly Minick. Her 12 gorgeous rug patterns bring back memories of summers at the shore – either in her home state of Michigan or the shores of Florida and Massachusetts. Good times, family times, lazy days – what is not to love? Polly also provides extensive instructions and tips about her beloved rug hooking.

Be Merry by Martha Walker

Martha Walker of Wagon's West Designs offers some sweet touches when decorating for the holidays. You'll want to make one of the six original quilts to brighten your home for the season. And if you need something for a quick gift, there are ten projects from which to choose. Journal covers, penny rugs, punch needle, cross stitch, ornaments - there's something for everyone between the covers of Be Merry!

Beloved Baltimore Album Quilts by Elly Sienkiewicz

Elly has done it again!!! If you are ready for an applique challenge this will be your book. With her detailed pictures and instructions you will find that you too can stitch up these stunning desings.

Buttonwood Farm

Visions of blue and white pillow ticking … a stone farmhouse belonging to a distant relative … Both inspired this collection of 19 projects by primitive artist Maggie Bonanomi. She’s created a stunning wool bedcover, a blue and white quilt, pillows, hooked rugs, a few sewing necessities, and much more. Come along with her to explore Buttonwood Farm, where her creativity and sense of whimsy are right at home.

Christmas at Home by Of One Mind

Published by Kansas Star, Christina, Eula and Kaye's book, Christmas at Home - Quilts for your Holiday Traditions features two full size quilts with pieced and embroidered blocks and three smaller projects for your Christmas holidays, and a few of our favorite recipes.

Cottage Charm by Dawn Heese

Pour a cup of tea and curl up with this inspirational book of cottage-style quilts and cross stitch accents. The author of Geese in the Rose Garden, quilt designer Dawn Heese, is back with six garden-fresh projects that are sure to warm your home.

Country Inn by Barb Adams & Alma Allen

Welcome to Blackbird’s Country Inn. Come in, sit down and stitch with Barb Adams and Alma Allen. In addition to the lovely nine-block appliqué quilt shown in two different color ways, you’ll find seven projects, including lavender sachets, a pin cushion and monogrammed pillowcases. Two pieced quilts, Sweet Thing and Country Charm, can be stitched together quickly for a gift. Bachelor Buttons and Shooting Stars are appliquéd quilts that will win your heart.

Embroidered Quilts by Of One Mind

Embroidered Quilts from Hands and Hearts.
Inspired by antique redwork, Christina, Eula and Kaye have created 7 lovely quilts and 3 fun projects showcasing embroidery. You'll find designs for floral motifs, months of the year, butterflies, vintage daisies--even proverbs. The book has clear embroidery instructions and a brief history of embroidery art.