We love books almost as much as fabric!

Nothing inspires like a book - a picture of a quilt or an outfit usually sends us around the store to pick out potential fabrics for our new projects.

Popular Books!



Caring for Your Quilts: Textile Conservation, Repair and Storage

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and Match

150 Blocks for Baby Quilts

Grandma's Best Full Size Quilt Blocks

French Braid Quilts

Baby Love

Log Cabin Quilts with Attitude

Not Your Grandmother's Log Cabin

Books by Local Author Sandra Detrixhe!

Sandra is an author, quilter, and president of our local quilt guild, The Stained Glass Stitchers! "Everything Quilting" and "Everything Sewing" are great for the beginner, or for someone who wants to fill in the gaps in their knowledge.


Everything Sewing Book : From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations

Everything Quilting : Simple Instructions for Creating the Perfect Family Heirloom

Sandra has also written "Zen and the Art of Quilting" and "Zen and the Art of Needlecraft". These two books are bestsellers as well as popular gift items.


Zen and the Art of Quilting : Exploring Memory and Meaning in Patchwork

Zen and the Art of Needlework : Exploring the Links Between Needlecraft, Spirituality, and Creativity

Books make great gifts!


Have you read any of the popular quilting and knitting fiction and mystery stories? Check out our selection of great books, notecards, kits, and more.

We special order!

Through our sister store, Essentials, we purchase books though Ingram Distributing, the largest book distributor in the United States. We carry a large selection of Kansas books, health books, Bibles and inspirational books, and of course, many sewing and quilting books. If you want a special book, we will special order it for you! You can pick it up at the store, or we will gladly mail it to you.

Store Hours

T-F: 12 - 6 pm
Thu: 12 - 7 pm
Sat: 10 - 5 pm
Sun: Closed      
Mon: Closed      

1-785-243-4044