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Just in case you missed it, here’s all the new news that went out in the May 2 Issue of the Leisure Arts Newsletter:
Find Your Perfect Quilt
There’s something for everyone in today's quilt designs, whether you like bright, bold quilts like Flower Power shown here or classic blocks in subtle colorways. This issue puts the spotlight on six new quilt books with diverse styles and dozens of projects. You'll find quilts of all sizes and themes, including Christmas.
There’s something for everyone in today's quilt designs, whether you like bright, bold quilts like Flower Power shown here or classic blocks in subtle colorways. This issue puts the spotlight on six new quilt books with diverse styles and dozens of projects. You'll find quilts of all sizes and themes, including Christmas.
Now through May 5, join the fun of a five-day, 10-blogger tour featuring Pat Sloan's new quilt book, Focus on the Center. The book presents 8 new looks at medallion quilts, and you can sign up for a chance to win a free copy from each blogger. Visit Everyday Life at Leisure for details. The publication is available as a printed book and as a digital download.
May is a busy month, with Mother’s Day coming up. Check out our Current Promotions for a special offer on this topic and more. Our Facebook page and Everyday Life at Leisure daily blog always have news, too.
Also, visit our New Arrivals page for recent arrivals such as Go Crazy with Duct Tape; see some of the fun duct tape projects in our Coming Soon and Sneak Peek 2 blog articles. There is fun galore!
Editor’s Corner: CURVES TO QUILT
Want to step out of your straight-seam comfort zone and learn how to work with circular shapes in your quilting? This Drunkard's Path Tulip Garden quilt is one of 14 projects using circular designs that almost any quilter can master. Beginners will be amazed at how easy some of the patterns are, and experienced quilters will enjoy the challenge of the more advanced projects. The designs not only have a wide range of skill levels, but they also use a variety of techniques that will wow your quilting friends and loved ones.
Want to step out of your straight-seam comfort zone and learn how to work with circular shapes in your quilting? This Drunkard's Path Tulip Garden quilt is one of 14 projects using circular designs that almost any quilter can master. Beginners will be amazed at how easy some of the patterns are, and experienced quilters will enjoy the challenge of the more advanced projects. The designs not only have a wide range of skill levels, but they also use a variety of techniques that will wow your quilting friends and loved ones.
Free Project: APPLE COBBLER
A really easy and delicious dessert for family gatherings, cobblers captivate us with their rich, heavenly aroma as they emerge from the oven. This Apple Cobbler will be irresistible served hot, with a cold scoop of ice cream. It’s one of 84 scrumptious recipes in Celebrating Cobblers and Pies. This 144-page cookbook features a wide variety of classic pie and cobbler recipes, along with creative new twists on the originals that will turn any ordinary occasion into a memorable event.
A really easy and delicious dessert for family gatherings, cobblers captivate us with their rich, heavenly aroma as they emerge from the oven. This Apple Cobbler will be irresistible served hot, with a cold scoop of ice cream. It’s one of 84 scrumptious recipes in Celebrating Cobblers and Pies. This 144-page cookbook features a wide variety of classic pie and cobbler recipes, along with creative new twists on the originals that will turn any ordinary occasion into a memorable event.
In the Spotlight: SIMPLY CREATIVE QUILTS
When it comes to quilting, the possibilities are very literally endless, says Maya Chaimovich, whose Simply Creative Quilts book is one of six new quilt books featured in this issue. Her Gorgeous Garden Apron shown here is a beautiful example of her work, which integrates unexpected elements and diverse fabrics. Other books in the Spotlight focus on quilting with curves or asymmetrical designs, Christmas projects, and home decor.
When it comes to quilting, the possibilities are very literally endless, says Maya Chaimovich, whose Simply Creative Quilts book is one of six new quilt books featured in this issue. Her Gorgeous Garden Apron shown here is a beautiful example of her work, which integrates unexpected elements and diverse fabrics. Other books in the Spotlight focus on quilting with curves or asymmetrical designs, Christmas projects, and home decor.
Simply Creative Quilts (#5598)
The colorful fabrics on the front cover of this book from Maya Chaimovich are from her Gorgeous Garden Apron shown above. The award-winning designer enjoys integrating as much variety as possible to create a work that is both interesting and beautiful. “Often, I strive to combine contrasting elements in every quilt, so that a single work features a variety of colors, diverse patterns, and prints that are of diverse sizes,” she says. “It is my hope that the projects in this book will inspire you to create quilts that suit your distinct style and taste.”
The colorful fabrics on the front cover of this book from Maya Chaimovich are from her Gorgeous Garden Apron shown above. The award-winning designer enjoys integrating as much variety as possible to create a work that is both interesting and beautiful. “Often, I strive to combine contrasting elements in every quilt, so that a single work features a variety of colors, diverse patterns, and prints that are of diverse sizes,” she says. “It is my hope that the projects in this book will inspire you to create quilts that suit your distinct style and taste.”
Asymmetrical Quilts (#5613)
Phyllis Dobbs followed her sense of whimsy and love of vibrant colors to create the nine throws and wall quilts in this fun collection. With titles like Imagination, Windmills of Color, Swirling Stars, and Splash of Flowers, the designs use some very non-traditional arrangements of traditional block and applique patterns.
Phyllis Dobbs followed her sense of whimsy and love of vibrant colors to create the nine throws and wall quilts in this fun collection. With titles like Imagination, Windmills of Color, Swirling Stars, and Splash of Flowers, the designs use some very non-traditional arrangements of traditional block and applique patterns.
City Blocks (#5735)
Just like city life, the piecing is fast-paced for these contemporary quilts from Nancy Rink. “With modern designs like the ones in this collection,” she says, “I feel free to combine traditional piecing with fusible applique or to add unexpected elements like buttons. Contemporary quilts are a chance to explore design options and let the fabrics tell you what they want to be.” Designs include the happy Flower Power quilt shown in the greeting section of this newsletter.
Just like city life, the piecing is fast-paced for these contemporary quilts from Nancy Rink. “With modern designs like the ones in this collection,” she says, “I feel free to combine traditional piecing with fusible applique or to add unexpected elements like buttons. Contemporary quilts are a chance to explore design options and let the fabrics tell you what they want to be.” Designs include the happy Flower Power quilt shown in the greeting section of this newsletter.
Room by Room Quilts (#5649)
Planning a new quilt with simple flowers for a little girl, or one with a giant dog for a little boy? Maybe a patchwork throw and table runner for the family room? Whatever room it is, Barbara Cherniwchan has designed quilts and accessories to add cozy warmth. Click on more photos to see them all! Each main quilt is also shown in an alternate colorway, and some give alternate sizing. The applique templates are in a pattern insert.
Planning a new quilt with simple flowers for a little girl, or one with a giant dog for a little boy? Maybe a patchwork throw and table runner for the family room? Whatever room it is, Barbara Cherniwchan has designed quilts and accessories to add cozy warmth. Click on more photos to see them all! Each main quilt is also shown in an alternate colorway, and some give alternate sizing. The applique templates are in a pattern insert.
Curves to Quilt (#5609)
Curves can make a design soar, but they can also be intimidating. However, the truth is, curves can be mastered with practice and patience. Learn how in this book of projects using applique, paper piecing, and traditional piecing. Choose from table runners, a pillow, quilts for kids, throws, bed quilts, and wall quilts.
Curves can make a design soar, but they can also be intimidating. However, the truth is, curves can be mastered with practice and patience. Learn how in this book of projects using applique, paper piecing, and traditional piecing. Choose from table runners, a pillow, quilts for kids, throws, bed quilts, and wall quilts.
Quilting for Christmas (#5610)
Whether you want a holiday quilt for your guest room or your own bed, or a small decorative touch to go over the mantel or on the table, this book has lots of festive choices. These are great ways to use some of those beautiful holiday or winter prints that catch your eye. The Scrappy Red Christmas quilt would be nice all year long, with its big variety of red-and-white prints.
Whether you want a holiday quilt for your guest room or your own bed, or a small decorative touch to go over the mantel or on the table, this book has lots of festive choices. These are great ways to use some of those beautiful holiday or winter prints that catch your eye. The Scrappy Red Christmas quilt would be nice all year long, with its big variety of red-and-white prints.
Current Promotions
Be sure to check on current promotions at LeisureArts.com as new promotions will be added on a regular basis. Below are a few we are currently running.
Be sure to check on current promotions at LeisureArts.com as new promotions will be added on a regular basis. Below are a few we are currently running.
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