Curious what 2013 will bring when it comes to books about quilting? Today we’re giving you a first look at the newest quilt designs and patterns on deck for the first three months of the year. Grab a snack, get comfy, and prepare to be inspired!
Now, these books aren’t available just yet, but they will be soon. And we’ve got a way to make sure you’ll know when they’re hot off the press. Simply click through to a book’s product page and do one of two things:

1. Request that we notify you when a book is available (we’ll send you an email).
2. Add the book to your wish list (it’ll stay in your wish list, just like a bookmark).
But enough jabbering about how you’ll remember—let’s get to showing you books you’ll find hard to forget!
JANUARY 2013
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The straight scoop: Sally Schneider is legendary in scrap-quilting circles, and she’s come up with a smart solution for a common quilting problem. Four of them, actually: lap, twin, queen, and king. Why you’ll love it: No math, multiple size options, and simply stunning scrap quilts…did we mention no math? From yardage and cutting to number of blocks needed, there’s nothing left to calculate. Just choose your size and start sewing. Add Scrap Quilts Fit for a Queen to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Amy Ellis has a knack for making stylish, modern quilts that are just plain easy to sew. Welcome to modern quilt design that doesn’t require an art degree—or a quilting one! Why you’ll love it: Whether you’re a beginner who wants to build your quiltmaking skills or a seasoned quilter who wants speedy solutions, Amy’s newest book is filled with long-lasting, go-to material. And her tips for fitting quilting into your busy life will inspire you to make the time. Add Modern Basics II to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Pictorial prints + traditional blocks = beautiful quilts that easily adapt to the fabrics you couldn’t resist at the quilt shop. Finally—a way to triumph over those flat folds of big prints collecting dust! Why you’ll love it: Remember that stashed fabric with the mega-huge flowers…the exotic animal images…the [fill in the blank] extra-large motif? You just had to have it. Here’s your opportunity to use it. Add Big-Print Patchwork to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Got a heap of sock yarn, but have yet to knit a sock (or maybe you’ve knit one too many)? Transform that backstock into striking shawls—each of 15 designs require just one hank of sock yarn. Why you’ll love it: Reassigning that sock-yarn stash to these romantic and showy shawls will put your fibers to beautiful use. Plus, you can pat yourself on the back for making a dent in your stash. Add Sock-Yarn Shawls to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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FEBRUARY 2013
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The straight scoop: A master reveals how to stir your scraps into a yummy quilt—with scrap-busting color "recipes." (And her stunning quilts will remind you why you’ve been saving all those scraps in the first place.) Why you’ll love it: Feel like successful scrap quilts are a mystery that even Sherlock couldn’t solve? Just follow the recipes. Donna eliminates the chaos of working with many prints by focusing on planning just a few blocks at a time. Add Patchwork Palette to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Points don’t match, seams don’t butt, triangles seem tippy, straight seams go wonky…don’t stress about it. Just paper piece it. Why you’ll love it: Create the designs you’ve dreamed of stitching —like Mariner’s Compass—with confidence. Debby’s designs look insanely intricate, but paper piecing guarantees success. All you have to do is sew on the line. Add Paper Piecing Perfect Points to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Simple, scrap-happy patterns for precuts—part traditional, part modern, all delightful—from an American Patchwork & Quilting designer and Moda Bake Shop alum. Why you’ll love it: Fat quarters, fat eighths, charm squares, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes—if your precut-purchase party has gotten out of hand, this book will help you make room for an afterparty. Add Seamingly Scrappy to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: One-hundred and one quilt patterns. What more can we say? Tons of variety, scores of techniques, and even oodles of small-quilt sizes—doll quilts, table toppers, wall quilts, and runners. Why you’ll love it: How about an average of 30 cents per pattern? Not to mention a lifetime’s worth of inspiration from designers such as Country Threads, Kim Diehl, Little Quilts, Kathleen Tracy, and many more. Add 101 Fabulous Small Quilts to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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MARCH 2013
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The straight scoop: More 2½"-strip quilt patterns from Kim Brackett? Yes please! Y’all can’t seem to get enough of this prolific designer, and Kim is happy to quilt on. Why you’ll love it: Whether you use Jelly Rolls, leftover scraps, or yardage from your stash, Kim’s strip-pieced quilts are fun to make and show off. Get your game face on—people will think these quilts took much more time to create than they actually did. Milk it for all it’s worth! Add Scrap-Basket Beauties to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Fresh patterns from popular new designer Sue Pfau are quick, economical, easy to prepare, and fun to stitch. Why you’ll love it: Sue’s charming designs follow an addictively simple fabric-selection process: choose one set of precuts plus a neutral fabric. That’s it. Even the most color-challenged quilter can do it! Add Quilts from Sweet Jane to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Oversized blocks turn out impressive quilts in a jiffy. No tiny pieces. No tricky sewing. No borders? No sweat! Why you’ll love it: Gift quilts, retreat quilts, charity quilts—use these patterns for all three. Plus, Victoria’s unique style bridges the gap between traditional and non-traditional tastes. It’s a win-win situation! Add Large-Block Quilts to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now.
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The straight scoop: Tunisian crochet is both easy to learn and easy to expand on. Bestselling author Sheryl Thies got you hooked with her first Tunisian crochet book. You wanted more. Sheryl aims to please! Why you’ll love it: Sheryl introduces new techniques and stitches in gorgeous wraps, shawls, cowls, and scarves that don’t require any fitting. Add Tunisian Crochet Encore to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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The straight scoop: Back by popular demand, these playful, pint-size knits for kids are packed with bright colors, easy-fit styles, and a whole lot o’ cute. Why you’ll love it: Find designs for every season that spotlight child-friendly fibers, generous proportions, and functional fashions for active kids—plus a whole lot o’ cute. Add Paintbox Knits to your wish list or "notify me!" queue now. |
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What’s the one project you’ve resolved to start and finish in 2013? Share your challenge in the comments!










































And to think, I was told a few years ago that all of the scrap quilt books had been written! These books look awesome. I am so inspired to submit my own proposal again! Thank you for these luscious books.
—Janie Holbrook on January 3, 2013One project is to sort out my sock drawer. I know it’s not quilt related, but who knows what I may find amongst the socks.
—Anne Wawrzyniak on January 3, 2013Looks like good stuff in the making!
—Jean on January 3, 2013I’d like to finish the Christmas tree quilt I started in 2006. I’m so close to completing it, but other things keep popping up to interfere. This is the year I’ll finish it. Maybe before Christmas?!
—Janet Lenger on January 3, 2013I haven’t tried a pineapple block quilt yet…It seems to be a variation of the log cabin which I have made, so going to try to accomplish one this year.
—Darlene Krystal on January 3, 2013I plan to make a small quilt for the son of a friend and his bride. The pattern has been chosen and fabric has been bought. I just need to get the physical work started and finished. Hope this happens because they’ve been married a year and a half already!
—Linda Towers on January 3, 2013Two 2013 Mystery quilts.
—Linda C on January 3, 2013To list my projects would take more than just a few lines, so will just say that I will finish the basket quilt for my aunt as well as numerous tops just waiting (begging) to be sandwiched and quilted. I need lots of thread and more hours than I care to compute.
—Cindy R. on January 3, 2013Finish the three Block of the MOnth quilts I’m in the middle of.
—Laurel Lee Pedersen on January 4, 2013I would like to finish a Quilt I started for my Father. He turned 81 this year. I am a beginning quilter and not real confident of my skills.
—ruth on January 4, 2013But, I would like to finish it soon.
I love the charm of scrap quilts and I never seem to have a shortage of scraps. My project is a king size quilt which is all cut out but has a huge appliqued center. I plan to fuse the applique but it is still overwhelming! It’s for my bed too, so, I am motivated. I just need to get all these guild projects, gifts, etc. out of the way to make time for my own quilt:-)
—Sherry on February 15, 2013