Every quilter, of any age, needs a library of great books for reference and inspiration. I offer a selection of books about thread sketching and quilting, along with my favorite sewing books for kids.
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![Creative Thread Sketching [2nd Ed] - by Deborah Wirsu [paperback]](https://threadsketchinginaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CTS-pb.png)
Creative Thread Sketching: a beginner’s guide – Tips, Techniques and Projects for Starting Out in Thread Sketching and Thread Painting
By Deborah Wirsu
2nd Edition Available Now!
This book has been one of my best-sellers for years, so if you’re a beginner at thread sketching or thread painting and need to know the basics, this book is for you!
Available in ebook, paperback and hardback formats. See other buying options from other bookstores here.
![Pet Portrait Art Quilts [2nd Ed] - by Deborah Wirsu [paperback]](https://threadsketchinginaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PPAQ-pb.png)
Pet Portrait Art Quilts: Create realistic, abstract, or fun portraits with fused appliqué and free motion stitch.
By Deborah Wirsu
2nd Edition Available Now!
Capture the personality of your pets by transforming your photos into creative fabric collage portrait quilts. Fully illustrated (in colour), Pet Portrait Art Quilts shows you how to create unique art quilt animal portraits using fused appliqué and free-motion stitch.
Available in ebook and paperback formats. See other buying options from other bookstores here.
![Appliqué Art Quilts Inspired By Stained Glass [2nd Ed] - by Deborah Wirsu [paperback]](https://threadsketchinginaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AAQ-pb.png)
Appliqué Art Quilts Inspired by Stained Glass: A contemporary variation on stained glass quilt technique – without bias tape.
By Deborah Wirsu
2nd Edition Available Now!
Transform your stained-glass-inspired art quilt from ‘formal’ to ‘fabulous’! Recreate the idea of stained glass quilts – with an artistic twist and NO bias tape.
Available in ebook and paperback formats. See other buying options from other bookstores here.
![Complete Guide to Stabilising [2nd Ed] - by Deborah Wirsu [paperback]](https://threadsketchinginaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CGTS-pb.png)
Complete Guide to Stabilising: Your essential guide to stabilising fabric for thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery.
By Deborah Wirsu
2nd Edition Available Now!
Is puckering or pull-up spoiling your thread paintings?Discover how to prevent puckering and pull-up before it occurs, and make perfect thread paintings every time.The Complete Guide to Stabilising is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about stabilizing fabric for free-motion thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery.
Available in ebook and paperback formats. See other buying options from other bookstores here.
Art Quilt Finishing Essentials: How to Bind, Display, Label, Store and Care for your Art Quilts.
By Deborah Wirsu
This book provides solutions and information about how to bind, display, label, store and care for your precious work. Art quilts can be bound or finished in myriad ways, and the two most common are outlined here, along with details on simple ways to display and travel with your quilt.After all, you want to take it to shows and competitions, don’t you, to show off your creation!
A Kid’s Guide to Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie & Her Friends • 16 Fun Projects You’ll Love to Make & Use. By Sophie Kerr [with Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr]
I love this excellent book for kids just getting started in sewing. Colorful, informative, and packed with easy and fun projects, this is a great book for any creative kid.
Sewing School ®: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make. By Andria Lisle & Amie Petronis Plumley
Another great book for kids wanting to know more about sewing. The spiral bound format is a great addition!
Sewing School ® Quilts: 15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More. By Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle
I love to encourage kids to get creative. This book is a great introduction to quilting and patchwork.
Creating Art Quilts with Panels: Easy Thread Painting and Embellishing Techniques to Create Your Own Colorful Piece of Art from Panels.
By Joyce Hughes
Discover how to transform ordinary pre-made fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts.
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