If they aren’t here yet, they probably will be soon – those winter winds blowing outside your window. We hate when that happens; it’s cold as heck, you can’t get outside and do anything, and you’re stuck indoors for days on end. But if you’re a quilter at heart you know there’s no better motivator for getting to some of those projects that have been long over-due for attention.

If you like sewing, and especially quilting, check out this terrific book from Gail Lawther:

This is a New soft-cover 8×11 inch book with step-by-step instructions for 25 special occasion patchwork, applique and quilting projects. Make use of those saved fabric scraps you have laying around.

Color photographs illustrate how-tos and there are templates and tips so even beginners can enjoy using Quilted Gifts From Your Scrap Basket.

You may also like to take a look at http://eccentricthrifter.blogspot.com/2010/04/break-out-your-crafty-side.html for another great quilting book!