Half of the fear for quilters is in starting that first project, and half of the fun after that is in learning something new with each quilt. The books in this section are made for those who want to learn, and there is always something to learn, regardless of experience level! Many of these books… Read More Beginners and Beyond

A common saying among quilters is, “So many quilts, so little time!” The books in this list were created with that idea in mind. They specialize in ideas for quilts and other projects that are fast and not too difficult. Burge, Shelly. Small Quilts Made Easy. That Patchwork Place, 1998. 111 pages + patterns. Book… Read More Quick and Easy Quilts

Every quilt is a new creation, but many quilts show the influence of quilts made long ago.  The books in this list deal with quilt makers (and events) in the past and how modern quilt makers have been interested in them and tried to emulate their work or express their emotions about them through quilting.… Read More Historical Influences

The WAQG owns some excellent books to help quilters choose colors and fabrics for dynamic quilts. Some of these books explain color theory. Others show quilters how to use techniques to create spectacular special effects based on color combinations. Our library also has several books featuring redwork, and quilts in specific color families. Updated July… Read More Color and Value

The word “patchwork” has several definitions, and can mean any stitchery in which smaller pieces of fabric are sewn together to create a larger pattern. Here, patchwork is distinguished from applique, so the books in this list deal with geometric shapes joined to make blocks—such as squares, triangles and diamonds—and the quilts made by combining… Read More Patchwork

Many quilters go for years making quilt after quilt, always using straight lines–and avoiding curves.  But when you’re ready, the books listed below show several methods of piecing curves into beautiful patterns, with pins or without.  Updated July 8, 2019.   Barber, Barbara.  Foolproof Curves:  Quilts with Bias Strips & Continuous Paper Piecing.  C&T Pub.,… Read More Sewing Curves

These books all demonstrate a special technique or design–fabric folding, tessellation, “stack-n-whacking” six or more thicknesses of fabric at once, combining fabric pieces to create new designs, and much more.  These books can be found in the yellow cabinet alphabetically, by author. Alexander, Karla. Stack a New Deck: More Great Quilts in 4 Easy Steps.… Read More Special Techniques for Cutting, Folding and Design

Almost all the books in the WAQG library are “reference books.” But this section contains books concerning topics other than quilt-making techniques or patterns for quilt makers. How to organize your workspace, how quilts are judged in quilt shows, how to select quilts for a collection, how to restore old quilts—these are some of the… Read More Books for Reference and History

In this category, the number of books owned by the WAQG is small but the books themselves are impressive. Here you will learn about the history of quilting in the United States and see museum quality quilts, both historical and modern. Many of these books are gallery style, with color photographs and descriptions but no… Read More Made in America

The books in this list are on a variety of subjects, but they are tied together by their interest in family and the home. Whether quilting with or for specific family members, decorating the home, or celebrating special events or memories, the quilters in this list use their sewing to enhance their homes and the… Read More Home and Family