Books published by publisher American Quilter's Society

Dimensional curved piecing is an innovative process that makes it possible for quilters of all skill levels to do straight-line patchwork piecing with curved results. Learn how to add curves to your quilts the easy way by inserting folded pieces between seams, and gently peeling them back to reveal shaped secondary designs. The author has always been fascinated by curved designs, especially when combined with angular quilt blocks. Her diverse quilt patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, so that quilters are gradually introduced to this new technique. You will be intrigued by bed and wall quilts such as Patriotic Stars, Beaded Primrose, and Enchanted Rose Garden. Annette's techniques require no more than accurate cutting, some folding, and sewing 1/4 inch seams, so anyone can achieve attractive flowing design elements. You will appreciate the author's clear instructions, allowing you to make complicated-looking designs with easy methods.

Author Jan Cerney's fascinating characters follow the call on each of their lives made by marriages, careers, and families. Their ties to one another, however, are like Mrs. Wilkes' puff quilt: intricate, yet simple. Although they will leave, those are the ties that will bring them home to the mission. Electronic Book (e-Book) Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in PDF, Mobi, and ePub formats.

Quilting Makes a Difference DVD is the perfect solution for taking the class without having a computer, makes a wonderful gift, and is great to have on hand as a hard copy even if you have taken or plan to take the online class. When people see Judi's quilting, they often ask, How does she do that? Find out from Judi in this informative class as she walks you through both traditional and modern free-motion quilting. One quilt design (included) gets quilted in two different approaches in this amazing class by Judi Madsen. The traditional approach includes feathers that are full of flow and design. The modern approach utilizes straight-line designs filled with fabulous details. Drawing the design is the first step, then marking the quilt so it is ready for free-motion quilting. Judi demonstrates exactly where and how to begin, walking through each step of the quilting. Learn how to make not-so-ordinary feathers, loops, double loops, a circle in a circle, swirls, pebbles, and other fills to enhance your quilts. Create one traditionally quilted piece and then one with a distinctively modern edge all in one class!

Winner: 2016 International Book Awards, Children's Mind/Body/Spirit; 2016 National Health Information Award, Silver Medal; 2016 Bookvana Awards, Health and Healing: Cancer Inspirational; 2016 Bookvana Awards: Children's Mind/Body/Spirit; 2016 Best Book Awards, Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Finalist: 2016 Best Book Awards, Health: Cancer——— Helping children with cancer cope with their illness, this illustrated book approaches their emotions from diagnosis through treatment in a way that they can easily understand and can help describe what they are feeling. In the story, a young girl uses color to express her full range of emotions as she undergoes cancer treatment. Some days she's sad, some days she's happy, and other days she's scared or angry. The girl comes to realize that these ups and downs are perfectly normal for her situation. The book assures children with cancer that they are not alone, and helps them understand that it's okay to let out their feelings.

Experienced quilters who want to share sewing and quilting ideas with tweens and teens will love these fresh ideas for accessories, home dec items, and quilts. A total of 17 projects include styles for boys or girls, young children or older, traditional or trendy colors, and bed or wall-size quilts. Projects such as the quilted laptop cover and the message board will appeal to quilters of any age. Several of the projects combine traditional art forms of collage, rubbings, and mosaic patterning, along with the techniques of piecing, applique, and embroidery. Both hand and machine techniques are included throughout. Because beginners and especially children are visual learners, every project is laid out with good basic quiltmaking instruction in easy to follow step-by-step photos.

Camp Nana provides all the gear needed for camping in the great indoors! This simple applique and quilt pattern guides you as you create practical and usable projects for children. The cute and clever Clearwater Critters will provide the backdrop for an afternoon or overnight trip into the wild. Instructions are included for your camping accessories such as tent frame, tent quilt, slumber sack. and pillowcase. Included are games and activities with instructions and photos to complete the fun.

Inside this beautifully illustrated cookbook are activities, colorful recipes, and cooking tips that helps turn meal preparation into exciting family fun. From the simplest snacks and drinks to masterful meals, kids create their own masterpieces using step-by-step illustrations and learn to make healthy and wholesome food choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. In addition to the 53 recipes that list the number of servings, calories, and fat grams in each meal, the book includes instructions on how to read a food label, kitchen safety, and a guide to the food pyramid.

Help children cope with range of emotions following a parent’s cancer diagnosis Unfortunately, many young children today are dealing with their parents’ diagnoses and battles with lifethreatening illnesses. In Let My Colors Out, a young child is dealing with his mom’s diagnosis and treatment of cancer. He experiences a range of emotions—scared, sad, jealous, feeling fine, denial, anger—that together form a rainbow of hope through this critical time. This fully illustrated board book (concluding with a clever pop-up of balloons) can be a useful tool for parents, teachers, and counselors who deal with children ages 4-8. It will help children realize that they are not alone and that other people have felt the same things they are feeling. This book can open up channels of communication between parents and their children, giving children not only understanding, but also assurance that they can share their feelings.

Winner: 2012 Apex Award of Publishing Excellence, One-of-akind Health and Medical Publication; 2011 Association Trends All Media Contest, Gold; 2011 National Health Information Award, Bronze, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; 2011 Mom's Choice Award, Gold, Children's Books; Finalist: 2012 National Indie Excellence Award, Children's Picture Books; 2011 USA Best Book Award, Children's Picture Books ——— With colorful illustrations and a comforting message, this picture book follows the parallel stories of two young girls who are having problems with their hair. One wants to grow her hair longer, while the other, who has lost her hair during cancer treatment, would just like to have it back. Their friendship leads them to a new understanding of hair loss and the act of giving, and teaches them about courage, generosity, and pride. A helpful reading and discussion guide for parents and a list of fun, related learning activities for kids are also included.

When Treatment Ends, Healing Begins The children of this nation's 10 million cancer survivors, whose lives-just like those of their parents-have been seriously disrupted and forever altered by cancer, need thoughtful and engaging books to help them through the survivorship phase.This is exactly what Our Mom Is Getting Better and Our Dad Is Getting Better do.These books focus on what children need to hear when treatment ends-a message of hope and healing. Written and illustrated by three children, veterans of their mother's cancer diagnosis, these books are geared for children 4-8 years of age.

Winner: 2010 National Health Information Award, Gold; 2010 Mom's Choice Award, Gold, Children's Picture Books - Health and Safety; Finalist: 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award, Children's Juvenile Non-Fiction; 2010 National Indie Excellence Award, Children's Nonfiction2009 USA Best Books Award, Children's Nonfiction ——— Tessa is a 10-year-old girl who wants to understand the confusing world of cancer and then to be able to explain it to other children. She embarks on her quest by asking questions of her Nana, whose answers are designed to both ease children’s fears and provide them with factual information.