A heartfelt ode to quilting by Jim and Jan Shore!
- 24 original quilt designs by Jan Shore—from everyday styles to seasonal—that celebrate family, tradition, love, and the sentimental stories quilts can hold
- Full-size patterns, clear instructions, and highly detailed diagrams
- Charming backstories and design sketches by Jim Shore for each quilt project
- Revised edition features 3 brand-new quilt designs, plus newly updated staged photography of Jim Shore's iconic artwork
Quilting isn't just a hobby — it's a special tradition that is passed down from generation to generation!
Whether the fabric used is from a grandmother's wedding dress or a child's favorite T-shirt, every quilt tells a unique story.
In collaboration with his wife, Jan Shore, Jim Shore's Classic & Colorful Patchwork and Appliqué Quilt Patterns pays tribute to the sentimental value quilts hold, while offering 24 of Jan Shore's stunning quilt projects — including three all-new quilt designs in this updated edition — to create an heirloom of your own!
Featuring clear instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-size quilt patterns, also included with each project is a charming, personal backstory, a sketch replicating the pattern by Jim Shore, and beautifully staged photography of Jim's iconic artwork that perfectly complements every quilt design and captures a complete aesthetic.
Jan Shore is an avid quilter, designer, and entrepreneur who creates unique designs and accessories for craft enthusiasts and quilters. Her husband Jim Shore is a renowned artist and legend in the giftware industry, inspiring retailers and consumers alike with an enduring body of work based on tradition, family, and love of country.
Perfect for any sewing and quilting enthusiast, Classic & Colorful Patchwork and Appliqué Quilt Patterns is a must-have source of inspiration that puts an emphasis of love, family, and tradition in the timeless hobby of quilting!
Jim Shore is a renowned artist and legend in the giftware industry, inspiring retailers and consumers alike with an enduring body of work based on tradition, family, and love of country. A sculptor and painter specializing in collectible and figurines, Jim's unmistakable style combines a diverse color palette with timeless design drawn from images of American and European folk art forms, including quilting, rosemaling, and tole painting. He designs under Enesco, a gift industry retail distributor, and is a best-selling artist with QVC. He has done commissioned work for Disney, Peanuts, Coca-Cola, The Grinch, and several other famous collections. To see more of Jim's work, visit his website (JimShore.com), Facebook (@ArtistJimShore), and Instagram (@jim_shore_designs).
Jim is joined by his wife, Jan Shore, as co-author of this book.
