101 fabulous Fat-Quarter Bags with M'Liss Rae Hawley. C&T 10625. From time to time we see interesting books on making bags. This is one of them. The ten patterns in Ms Hawley's book make good use of fat quarters - those ubiquitous cuts of fabric so popular at the quilt shows.

The book has ideas on adding handles, embellishing and finishing your bag to make a unique accessory. $23.95.

Cider Mill Road by Nancy Halvorsen. ATH537B. The Art to Heart series of books by are a favourite of ours. In this latest title, Ms Halvorsen offers a collection of patterns for small quilts, place mats, pillows, table runners, etc. to complement your home decor.

Includes a colour gallery and full size patterns. $15.95.

Batik Gems by Laurie Shifrin. CT10627. Twenty-nine different quilt designs from crib to king size created with vibrant batik fabrics. Lots of tips and assembly techniques are included along with detailed cutting instructions.

Try your hand at creating interesting batik quilts. $29.95.

Focus on Batiks by Jan Bode Smiley. CT10336. The patterns included in this book are all traidional designs but the colour galleries show many not so traditional quilts to spark your imagination. Like 'Batik Gems', this book has some great ideas on using the wonderful range of colours and patterns in batik fabrics.

Great ideas for using batiks. $26.95.

Simple to Sensational Batiks by Smith and Milligan. POS-67. Our third book completes the new books on working with batiks. Possibilities publish popular titles for all quilters. The thirteen quilts in this book come with complete directions. Guidance is provided for five basic elements to help you succeed: straight seams, applique, paper piecing, half-square triangle units, and curved seams.

Another great resource for batik quilts. $17.95.

Hooked on Feathers by Sally Terry. AQS7732. Patterns and instructions on how to stich feathers with any sewing machine from traditional to long arm. A fun and easy way to do feathers without backtracking.

Spectacular results quilting feathers for only $26.95.

Follow your Heart by Moda. TS37. One of Moda's Tin Box Sampler Series. Contains 36 five inch square swatches from the Follow your Heart collection by Kathy Schmitz plus eight bonus squares. Step-by-step instructions are included to make the 12.75" square wall hanging shown on the cover of the tin. The enclosed CD has a colour swatch library for the entire fabric line as well as directions and measurements for larger quilt recipe.

A miniature wall hanging kit in a tin box. $29.95.

Art to Heart Tea Towels. These little 20 x 28 inch teas towels designed by Nancy Halvorsen are available in a variety of colours and patterns. Made of 100% cotton, the towels can be used as purchased, or embellished for a custom look.

Individual towels are only $4.25.

Soak - Modern Care for Fine Fabrics. A phosphate and dye free bi- degradable concentrate for hand and machine washing fine lingerie and quilts. Gentle on hands and delicate fibres. The 130ml (4 oz) size does 25+ washes.

Available in Citrus, Aquae, Flora, and Scentless. $8.50 ea.

Grippers. The Amazing Little Gripper ($7.95) for holding small cutting templates was quickly followed by the Gypsy Gripper ($23.50) a two suction cup delight for handling larger cutting rulers. And now there is the Incredible In-Between Gripper ($18.95) for smaller rulers and squares.