What makes a perfect present for a fabric lover? Hot-off-the-press inspiration—in the form of new quilt-book releases from Martingale! Check out our all-new batch of inspiring books below. In the U.S., order by December 15 to guarantee that Santa gets it there by Christmas.
A special note for knitters: we have a new knitting book coming on December 8 that you (and the little ones you love) won’t want to miss. Scroll down to see!
Moda All-Stars All in a Row
24 Row-by-Row Quilt Designs
A whopping 24 popular Moda fabric designers wait all in a row, ready to inspire you! Each designed a row in her signature style: mix and match your favorites for one-of-a-kind row quilts every time. From whimsical bunnies and birds to classic baskets and stars—plus rows to celebrate every season—plus nine blender rows to finish quilts with flair—the creative combinations are unlimited. Make rows as singles, add rows for bigger quilts, or round up your sewing friends for a fun Row Robin. (Moda will be hosting a quilt-along for the book too—join all 24 designers in January for the fun!)
Jump-start your creativity with a gorgeous gallery of photos and ideas.
The same row quilt shown in two different color schemes.
Announcing the all-star lineup! Sandy Klop • Sandy Gervais • Pat Sloan • Karla Eisenach • Anne Sutton • Barbara Groves • Mary Jacobson • Edyta Sitar • Carrie Nelson • Lynne Hagmeier • Lisa Bongean • Laurie Simpson • Corey Yoder • Janet Clare • Brenda Riddle • Kathy Schmitz • Kate Spain • Jen Kingwell • Camille Roskelley • Betsy Chutchian • Barbara Brackman • Alma Allen • Kaari Meng • Joanna Figueroa • Lissa Alexander
All royalties will be donated to No Kid Hungry, a charitable organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger.
See your favorite designer’s row 🎁
Primitive Style
Folk-Art Quilts and Other Finery
Jenifer Gaston
Easy, casual, full of character and charm: that’s primitive style. Sprinkle your spaces with these heartwarming, wooly accents that invite rest and relaxation. As you create primitive pouches, runners, quilts, and more, you’ll discover how to dye, texturize, patch, and otherwise “rough up” your projects to achieve an authentic folk-art look. Jenifer’s tips are easy, flexible, and fun! What a wonderful way to capture your personality in your stitches—not perfect, just perfectly you.
Projects from Primitive Style
Style look familiar? If you love Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine you’ll adore Primitive Style. Author Jenifer Gaston is the co-owner of the magazine with her two sisters!
See all 15 wool and cotton projects 🎁
Windy City Bags
12 Handbags and Totes Sewn with Structure and Style
Sara Lawson
It’s Big-City Bags author Sara Lawson’s favorite phrase: “One can never have too many bags!” And why limit yourself when you can make your own designer bags for a fraction of the cost of department-store bags? Sara’s back with Windy City Bags, and she’s ready to show you how to sew all-new arm candy. From sweet little swinging numbers to sophisticated shoulder bags, a roomy duffel, and even a backpack, you’ll get to choose the fabric, choose the style, and choose those little details that will inspire passersby to do a double take and ask, “Where’d you get that great bag?”
Projects from Windy City Bags. With Sara’s guidance for interfacing, zippers, hardware, and more, you’ll feel confident through the whole bag-making process.
BONUS: Look for “Sara says” boxes throughout the book for her favorite tips on personalizing your projects.
12 projects—tons of techniques—high-style fashion and fun 🎁
Sweet Pickles
27 Adorable Knits for Babies and Toddlers
Anna Enge and Heidi Grønvold
Available December 8
Turn sticks and string into sweet memories! From the popular Norway knitwear designers known as Pickles comes an enchanting collection of knits for babies and children—their first book translated into English. Signature color choices make for modern-day knits that are simultaneously trendsetting and timeless, while no-fuss knits require only a minimal amount of finishing. Rest assured you’ll be able to complete these darling knitted confections long before little ones outgrow them!
Projects from Sweet Pickles
BONUS: precious photos of babies and kids trying out their neat new knits are guaranteed to provide you with endless smiles!
35+ jumpsuits, sweaters, pants, hats, and more—see them all 🎁
Which book is calling your creative name right now? Tell us in the comments and you could win your favorite! We’ll choose a random winner one week from today and let you know by email if you win.
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Thanks to all who entered the drawing! The winner is Lisa Marie, who says:
“The Row Quilts book from Moda looks like one I would enjoy!”
Lisa Marie, we’ll email you about your prize. Congratulations!
I love Moda and the Row by Row looks like so much fun. I just can’t decide if I want that or the Windy city Bags. Maybe I’ll be buying myself a couple of early Christmas presents.
—Kathy R on December 2, 2015All in a Row is calling my name, although the rest of the books look like they would be fun to have.
—Kathy on December 2, 2015Moda’s All Stars All in a Row is calling my name. I love the idea that you can do just one row for a table runner or use multiple rows to make a wall hanging or larger quilt.
—Marijo on December 2, 2015All Stars In a Row looks like it’s filled with fun projects to try! That clothesline row catches my eye 🙂
—Trudi on December 2, 2015Moda All-stars All In A Row is calling my name! Love that it is a little sample of many great designers.
—Michelle F. on December 2, 2015Moda All-Stars in a Row!!
—Cathy Lomnicki on December 2, 2015All the new books look great! My favorite is Moda All-Stars All in a Row.
—Amy Cofer on December 2, 2015Love Moda’s All Stars "All in a Row!" Such cute projects.
—CJ Hines on December 2, 2015I am currently fascinated by sewing bags and purses so I would love to have Windy City Bags.
—Vicki Krausz on December 2, 2015I would dearly love the Moda All Star Row by Row book. Thank you for your generosity in sharing so often through your giveaways.
—Janey on December 2, 2015I thoroughly enjoy the Martingale website! I have ordered both print books and e-books, and always been very happy with my purchases.
—Kay Evans on December 2, 2015If I could win any book, it would be the Row-By-Row. Too many possibilities!
Wow!!! Windy City Bags looks awesome…I love making purses and this book calls to me!
—Connie on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags is my go to book for this time.
—Marthese on December 2, 2015I would love the Row by Row quilt book.
—Virginia Over on December 2, 2015I love the Moda All Stars in.a Row book! And the idea tha funds will be donated to a a kids charity makes it extra special! That’s a win/win for everyone!
—Ellie on December 2, 2015I am loving the Row by Row! That list of designers is like a Who’s Who of the best (and my favorite!) quilt and fabric designers. Being a knitter too, the Sweet Pickles book looks lovely. But, alas, no babies to knit for!
—Marie on December 2, 2015Thanks for the chance to win
Marie
Primitive Style by Jeni Gaston is calling to me! I love their magazine and follow her blog Woolen Willow. I like wool applique projects year round but winter is perfect for new inspiration from Jeni’s book!
—Debbie Miller on December 2, 2015I like the Primitive Style book. I like working with civil war repros.
—Judy Maggio on December 2, 2015Moda All-Stars All in a Row is the one that is calling my name! I want it!!
—mary on December 2, 2015I’d love "Windy City Bags". The duffle bag is calling my name!
—Kathy on December 2, 2015Oh yes, those MODA ALL-STARS ROW BY ROW is the book I will have to possess. Brilliant quilt artists creating inspirational quilts while contributing funds for hungry children is a win/win! Oh… And if I win this book… It won’t just be ‘shelf-candy". I’ve already seen runners,wall art, and quilts I want to create; and a project or two for my favorite local children’s benevolence charities. Thank you ALL STARS.
—Marianne from.TN on December 2, 2015If you saw my quilts, you would clearly see that my favourite fabric is Moda. I would love the Moda All-Stars All in a Row book.
—Gail G on December 2, 2015I’d have to choose Moda All-Stars All in a Row….looks like a great book!!! Thanks for the chance.
—Terry on December 2, 2015The Windy City Bags looks like lots of fun and some great bags!! Thank you for the give away!
—Cyndi Duffin on December 2, 2015Moda stars all in a row is my very favorite
—Cathy on December 2, 2015I love the Moda All-Stars Row by Row book. So much inspiration for quilting projects.
—Sherrie Holland on December 2, 2015Primitive Style looks like the perfect book to help bust my stash of repro fabrics!
—Karen in Breezy Point on December 2, 2015The All in a Row book is one I feel I just have to have!! I can’t wait to check out who did which row!
—Mary Hope watters on December 2, 2015Moda All-Stars All In a Row – sounds like I could be free to inject my own style and fabric choices here, as well.
—Karen on December 2, 2015Row by Row! I really need this book!
—Gail Messmer on December 2, 2015The many rows offer endless possibilities and give applique and piecing both, so the work would be varied.
—betty nelson on December 2, 2015Primitive Style looks most inspiring to me!
—Pat on December 2, 2015I love the "All in a Row" book idea. Ever since making a Row-by-Row quilt last summer, I’m enthralled with this idea!
—Claire on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags definitely got my attention. I’ve got several tote patterns, but the ones shown here seem so much more "structured" and purse like instead of a tote. Since I’ve got two sewing machines, why not use one for non-quilt ideas?!!!
—debra lee on December 2, 2015I would love to win this book.
I would like to win Windy City bags as I had a compression fracture and find most bags can get to heavy to soon
—Phyllis Armstrong on December 2, 2015the row robin book, All in a Row is the one I would love to win. I am currently doing a row robin with friends and would love the inspiration…thanks for the chance to win
—donna barwish on December 2, 2015I would have to say the "Primitive Style" is my top pick, though I do like the "All in a Row" book also.
—Lori S on December 2, 2015The Windy City Bags and the Sweet Pickles are calling to me. Although I don’t have any "Sweet Pickles" in my life at the present time….sigh.
—Whiskers on December 2, 2015I love the new Moda book!
—Hildy on December 2, 2015All in a Row would be my choice! Thank you for the opportunity to win! 🙂
—Sheila on December 2, 2015I have eight grandchildren age four or under. I am definitely interested in the Adorable Knits for Babies and Toddlers.
—Kathy on December 2, 2015I LVE the Row By Row book! I can see making all sorts of projects from that book!
—Jan Harris on December 2, 2015I’m really drawn to the bag book – I am finding it so frustrating to find a purse that fits my needs without paying close to $100! Thanks for the chance to win.
—Lynn D. on December 2, 2015I’m drawn toward the Primitive Style book.
—Leah on December 2, 2015I love Primitive Style Folk Art Quilts and Other Finery….Wow, such neat projects!
—Judi Rizzo on December 2, 2015I am loving the look of Windy City bags x
—Claire Ross on December 2, 2015Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com
Either the bags or the Row By Row…decisions…guess I would have to go with the Windy City Bags. I’ve made a few bags & really enjoy the results. Some great designs!
—Carol Gearey on December 2, 2015All In A Row has just what I want for a wall hanging. Would love to win the book!!
—Diana Salmon on December 2, 2015Moda’s Row by Row. I get bored sewing the same block over and over for a quilt, so row by row is a great solution for me!
—Barbara Snider on December 2, 2015Tough choice today !
—Linda Fleming on December 2, 2015Both "All in a Row" and "Windy City Bags" are calling to me…
Row-by-Row is calling my name.I would love to see a different set of row-by-row blocks. I did one as a beginning quilter many years ago in my quilt guild
—Linda Jones on December 2, 2015with several of us participating,and it would be fun to try a new one.
The Moda All Stars 24 Row Quilts is really catching my eye. After having fun with the last two summers of the Row by Row Quilt project — I collected over 300 patterns alone this summer — I have learned to pick and choose rows and row parts to make numerous quilts tailored to each individual that I am making quilts for. So I am always looking for more ideas as well and this book would be just perfect. Thank you.
—Sue F on December 2, 2015PRIMITIVE STYLE is right up my alley! I love the churn dash block surrounded by a star and what an awesome collection of other beautiful projects.
—Donna H. on December 2, 2015Stars in a Row would be my pick. Thank you for the opportunity to win! 🙂
—Sheila Fernkopf on December 2, 2015My first choice would be the "Windy City Bags", because I enjoy creating useful bags that are classy. This book looks like it would have some first class designs to create a perfect purse.
—Helena Eschrich on December 2, 2015Windy City bags looks great!
—Ashley on December 2, 2015The Row-by-Row book is calling to me. Several of the rows on the cover just jumped at me and I would love to try making them.
—Deborah on December 2, 2015Moda All-Stars All in a Row for sure! How fun would that be to make either a row to hand or a full quilt.
—Karen DH on December 2, 2015The Moda book looks great but I’m expecting a new grand-daughter in March so maybe the Sweet Pickles would be more appropriate…. Decisions, decisions!!
—Suzanne on December 2, 2015All the books are very appealing, but I would choose "All in a Row". I am in charge of our guild programs next year and I think this would make a fun challenge project or "Row Robin"! Just seeing how two quilts with exactly the same rows but different fabrics look has me wanting this book. Wish me luck!
—Susan Putman on December 2, 2015"Windy City Bags" looks interesting to me. My grand-daughters live there, and I’d love to make something stylish for them.
—Ricia on December 2, 2015I already pre-ordered Windy City Bags :). I would love to win Moda’s Row by Row book.
—Melanie C on December 2, 2015I would love to win Primitive Style.
—Janice Mc Laren on December 2, 2015Definitely *Moda All-Stars All in a Row 24 Row-by-Row Quilt Designs*. It’s been a while since I have don a row-by-row quilt and know I will be inspired by these designers.
—kristie on December 2, 2015Windy City bags looks great. (and so does the row by row!)
How fun!!!
—Debby on December 2, 2015All in a Row is calling my name!
—Virginia in AK on December 2, 2015I like Row-by-Row. Many of my favorite designers are featured and it would be fun to pick and choose which rows to do.
—Barb on December 2, 2015It is a tough choice but I think All in a Row is calling the loudest!
—Connie on December 2, 2015I am partial to the Windy City Bags.
—Dawn Jones on December 2, 2015The row by row looks fun, but I am more of a bag making girl so I would love the Windy City bags Book.
—mara on December 2, 2015Moda All Stars! looks like a great book.
—amy on December 2, 2015It’s a tough decision- between Row by Row and Primative Style! But if I HAVE to chose, I would go with the Row by Row!
—Sheila on December 2, 2015Would love the Windy City Bags book.
—Bea on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags is calling to me.
—DebrafromMD on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags!
—Judy on December 2, 2015I love the Row by Row book. I watched the video of the Schoolhouse presentation at quilt market and have been looking forward to the book’s release.
—Karen Seitz on December 2, 2015This is a hard choice. I think Windy-City Bags is calling me today.
—Ginny Leber on December 2, 2015Looking forward to "Tributes and Treasures" with my Christmas money. But I’ll take the win and get something else!
—Patricia Hersl on December 2, 2015I would really like to try some of the designs in the Row by Row book!
—Karen on December 2, 2015Row-by-Row is definitely the one calling to me! Such great rows!
—Doreen S on December 2, 2015That Row By Row book has piqued my interest, for sure! My mind is already racing with ideas. So many excellent designers in one book. Can’t miss.
—Barb on December 2, 2015Primitive style or Moda’s row by row both look interesting. Thanks for the chance to win one.
—Elaine on December 2, 2015Each one is special in its own way. But All-In-A-Row is my favorite.
—Carol Vickers on December 2, 2015All stars in a row looks like an interesting book and I would to have it. I need some new inspiration
—Ann Marie on December 2, 2015All in a Row, so excited to see this book.
—Bridget on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags is calling my name!
—Pam S on December 2, 2015I’m keen on the Windy City Bags book. I love the samples shown in the post.
—Linda Webster on December 2, 2015Windy City Bags interests me as I’ve never made any except zip-closer totes.
—Marty on December 2, 2015I love the All-stars All in a Row.
—Debbie Chenoweth on December 2, 2015All stars all in a row…. this is a great idea! Now I am off to look at this one… I might need a ho ho ho gift for me! …..lol…. well maybe!
—Tonie Peterson on December 2, 2015Moda All-Stars All in A Row looks like wonderful fun. Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.
—Audrey on December 2, 2015I think it has to be the Windy City Bags.
—Ellen on December 2, 2015I think the Row by Row book for sure. I like the one on the left.
—Chris on December 2, 2015I would like the "Windy City Bags" as I love making bags and do not have a real book to learn any new tips etc.
—ELIZAJANE on December 2, 2015All in a Row and Windy City Bags – absolutely can’t decide between the two!
—Margaret Lawrence on December 3, 2015All in a Row would have to be my choice. I love making row quilts and participating in row by row round robins with other quilt friends.
—Pat D on December 3, 2015Moda’s Row by Row looks wonderful. Can’t wait to try the sew-a-long beginning in the new year. Agree that it would make a fun group effort or exchange.
—Donna on December 3, 2015The Row by Row is so darn cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
—Diane on December 3, 2015the little Sweet Pickles is calling my name. I am a quilter who also loves to knit and have four little grandchildren to make wonderful gifts for and would love to make items in this lovely book. Thanks
—Shiela Seeman on December 3, 2015Row by Row sounds like fun, especially with a quilt a long with that group of gals!
—Bev Gunn on December 3, 2015"Primitive Style" looks fascinating!
—B J Kinney on December 3, 2015I hear the Windy City Bags calling my name.
—Nancy Hilderbrand on December 3, 2015Moda’s All In A Row definitely tickles my fancy. Love all the different possibilities it contains.
—Nancy N on December 3, 2015The Row Quilts book from Moda looks like one I would enjoy!
—Lisa Marie on December 3, 2015I like Primitive Style.
—Diana O on December 3, 2015"All in a Row" is calling my name!
—Nancy on December 4, 2015Moda Row by Row looks like a must have book with so many options. Also love to make bags!
—Laura on December 4, 2015I would love the row by row book. I started a row by row quilt awhile ago and I need some ideas to finish it.
—Elizabeth Teerlink on December 4, 2015My favorite is Row by Row. It would be something different. Plus get me ready for the Summer Row-n-Row Shop Hop in the USA.
—sew happy on December 4, 2015The Moda All-Stars All in a Row book looks terrific! The designers are all wonderful and so creative! I enjoyed taking part in the Row-by-Row Experience last summer and am looking forward to doing it again next year.
—JLouise on December 4, 2015Windy City Bags would be very interesting.
—Betty on December 4, 2015"Moda All-Stars All in a Row" looks like it would be so much fun! So many possibilities for creating endless combinations of rows and blocks and colors. I’m already imagining an adorable quilt for my grand-daughter!
—Charyl Thurber Mattson on December 4, 2015Primitive Stars is calling out to me. Primitive quilts really are a BIG appeal to me, maybe because I’m country girl. Love quilting, a passion developed after I retired. Now I can’t seem to get enough done, my mind is awhirl with ideas for more quilts!!
—Norma J. on December 4, 2015I really like all four of the books. I think my favorite is the Primitive book and my second choice would have to be the Windy City Bags book. thanks for the great giveaway.
—Renea on December 4, 2015Primitive Style is my style! Would love to win this book !❤️!
—Renee Welton on December 5, 2015Definitely "Primitive Style"!
—Michelle Whitwam on December 5, 2015All In A Row looks like fun!
—Mary Ann on December 5, 2015While All in a Row looks great, I think I would like Primitive Style best. It looks like it has some new techniques to learn and would stretch me. All the books look wonderful, though.
—Carol Kussart on December 6, 2015Definitely Primitive Style!
—Marian on December 7, 2015I like Windy City Bags. So nice!
—Kay on December 7, 2015Oh! I love the look of Jenn’s "Primitive Quilting". The warm colors and traditional patterns would fit perfectly in my home. Plus what better projects to work on during the cold winter months here in the Northeast. Would be an awesome Christmas gift if you’re listening Santa!
—Mary Smith on December 11, 2015