Best Quilts 2006
(Commemorative Collection of the 40 Prizewinning Quilts)

Price: $29.95
ISBN: 978-0-9789513-1-3

This inspiring book showcases Bella, the outstanding quilt that won the Grand Prize in the first $100,000 Quilting Challenge, plus all 40 of the final-round quilts. Presented by Reality Publishing, a subsidiary of All American Crafts, this commemorative book gives quilt lovers everywhere the chance to take a close look at the fabulous quilts, learn the secrets of how the prizewinning quilters designed and stitched their quilts, and get insights from the experts into the art of quilting. The auction of Bella, winner of the $100,000 Grand Prize, benefits the three Challenge charities: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Spina Bifida Association, and United Cerebral Palsy. In addition, a $3.00 donation from the purchase price of each book goes directly to the charities.

BIG Stitch Knitting
(finding your inner stashionista)
Becca Smith

Price: $21.95
ISBN: 978-0-9789513-6-8

If you know how to knit and purl, have a yarn stash or leftovers from previous projects, and want fresh ideas for wearables or home decor that work up fast, then this is the book for you. In Big Stitch Knitting, Becca Smith will introduce you to knitting with ginormous needles and multiple fibers as she presents twenty-seven projects ranging from gorgeous, richly textured garments to stylish fashion and home accessories.

Book of Painted Quilts, The
(Hand Painted Quilts & Other Home Acessories)

Price: $24.95
ISBN: 978-0-9789513-8-2

When fabric goes under the brush of talented decorative artists, the results are simply stunning. The painted quilts (and quilted items such as table runners, wall hangings and pillows) along with companion pieces on “non-fabric” surfaces to create a visual feast! You can see the talent on display, every stroke of the brush and every stitch combine perfectly to convey an overall cohesive feeling to each piece.

Celebrate St. Nicholas
(A Collection of Hand-Painted Santas)

Paperback Price: $23.95 ISBN: 978-0-9789513-4-4

Casebound with Jacket Price: $34.95 ISBN: 978-0-9789513-5-1

The fabulous St. Nicholas figurines featured in this book all began as a 14-inch unpainted wooden figure. Each was meticulously hand carved in Russia by skilled artisans working in traditional Russian folk style. C. DeBrekht of Russia commissioned these figures specifically for the Decorative Arts Collection to present in this innovative collaboration. Whether painted with realism or strokework or landscapes or animals, be they lavish or simple, the result is a celebration not only of the legend of St. Nicholas, but also a celebration of the beauty and diversity of decorative painting.

Cuddle-Up Quilts
(A Treasury of Quilts and Accessories for Babies and Toddlers)
Deborah Hearn

Price: $24.95
ISBN: 978-0-9789513-0-6

Everyone loves a baby quilt! This brand-new collection features 14 soft and cuddly quilts with matching projects, all designed in fun-to-stitch combinations of patchwork and appliqué. Bunnies, butterflies, posies, planes, trains, and so much more make it fun to choose just the right quilt for that precious little child. The matching projects include a huggable puppy, little apron, handy tote bag, and soft pillows. This is a pleasing and useful pattern book that quilters will use again and again, with easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous photography, and designs that young boys and girls will love.