Kaffe Fassett’s Welcome Home (2017)

Enter the home of world-renowned quilter, knitter, needle artist, and designer Kaffe Fassett, known best for his unique ability to blend vibrant colours, themes, and patterns into stunning displays of beauty and drama. Discover Kaffe’s creative use of colour and design page by page as you tour his eclectic four-story London home. Then use the special decorating tips, practical information, and do-it-yourself projects included to give your home the Kaffe Fassett look.

Kaffe Fassett’s Brilliant Patchwork Cushions (2016)

Kaffe Fassett’s fabrics, with their trademark range of colourways in each pattern, are the perfect choice for his 20 different patchwork cushions in this book. He has created a cornucopia of eye-catching designs, with something for every style and for every level of patchwork skill, using both his sumptuous florals and his neat geometric prints to great effect.

Kaffe’s cushion designs cover every colour choice and style, offering designs for a wide range of interiors and settings. They bring a welcome injection of colour into an otherwise plain room or simple piece of furniture.

His bold Graphic cushion, in just two blue and white fabrics, or his Brilliant Squares cushion in eight subtly different fabric squares, are ideal for those new to patchwork. His 3D Shadow Box cushion, playing with juxtapositions of dark, light and bright fabrics, and the subtle changes of pattern in his Marble Tile cushion, on the other hand, offer more of a challenge.

Each cushion has detailed cutting and piecing step-by-step instructions, with diagrams and photographs. In addition the book has a practical guide to patchwork basics for those in need of more information.

Kaffe Fassett’s Brilliant Little Patchworks (2015)

Anyone who loves colour needs no introduction to Kaffe Fassett or to his rich and vibrant fabric collection. In this book he creates a terrific range of small projects for your home, for yourself or to give as gifts, from his specially chosen fabrics. The projects are ideal for anyone who wants a touch of the Kaffe magic with a fraction of the time and effort involved in creating the large-scale patchwork quilts for which he is perhaps best known.

Whether in the form of a cushion or a table runner, a mini-quilt or a tablecloth, a kimono or a tea cosy, or a stole or shawl, Kaffe’s 20 small pieced designs in this book – ranging from the most simply stitched to the m ore intricately pieced – mix bold flower patterns with strong geometrics in a mouth-watering range of colours and in palettes that range from the sizzingly hot to the cool and delicate.

You can use them, as Kaffe himself often chooses to do in his own home, to pile colour on colour or to create an eye-catching single splash of existing colour in an otherwise neutral setting.

Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes (2013)

Inspired by worldwide travels and a plethora of ethnic textiles, including the quilts of the Amish and from Gee’s Bend in America, Japanese all indigo quilts, suzanis from the Caucuses, and Pakistani kanthas, the projects featured in this book include full sized bed and wall quilts as well as well as smaller pieces that can be completed more quickly, such as throws, table runners and pillows. With Shots + Stripes, Fassett is answering the modern quilt community’s call for quilts that make bold graphic statements that are less time consuming and complex than some of the work for which he has been previously celebrated. While still serving his core audience of long time devotees and celebrating his and their passions for vibrant colour, Fassett is introducing himself to a new generation of quilters with the types of projects they’re currently seeking.

Knitting with the Color Guys (2012)

Kaffe Fassett, perhaps the most celebrated textile artist in the world today, is known above all for his mastery of color. In his first book collaboration with Brandon Mably, his studio design partner, Kaffe finds exciting inspiration in the textures, shapes, and patterns all around us, in nature and in everyday life, to create more than 35 vibrant, gorgeous knitting projects: scarves, sweaters, vests, pillows, afghans, all with the signature color flair that is the Kaffe Fassett trademark.

Kaffe Fassett’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts

In Kaffe Fassett’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, world-renowned quilter Kaffe Fassett demonstrates how basic geometric forms – squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, circles and quarter circles – found in natural and manmade environments inspire his quilt designs. This is evident in the 23 magnificent, inventive quilts showcased in this book and step-by-step instructions are provided for each one. Along the way, Fassett also offers over a hundred photos of geometric inspiration from around the world – everything from triangular watermelon slices, to rectangular sheets of corrugated metal on African scrap dwellings, to lollipop-shaped topiary trees in Japan. In the accompanying text, Fassett reveals how he experiences the colours and basic shapes around him, how we can train our own eyes to see this rewarding source of creativity and how we can, just as he does, combine striking fabrics with simple shapes to create our own spectacular quilt designs.

Kaffe Knits Again (2007)

24 original designs updated for today’s knitters Rowan 2007

“Quick! What’s the first word you think of when you hear the name Kaffe Fassett? If it wasn’t ‘colour’ then you haven’t yet entered the world of this talented and internationally known designer and it’s high time you do…Other words for Kaffe and his 24 new designs: scrumptious, lush, amazing and fun come to mind. We are so glad he’s back!”

Kaffe Fassett’s Pattern Library (2003)

Over 190 creative knitwear designs
Ebury Press 2001

For over 30 years, Kaffe Fassett has produced some of the worlds’ most successful knitting designs. Now, for the first time, ‘Kaffe Fassett’s Pattern Library’ brings together in one place a collection of over 190 of his most brilliant creations.

Each design is illustrated with a close-up photographic match, accompanied by a detailed colour chart, so you can copy the pattern. A general chapter on creating your own designs, covering issues such as scale, repeats and borders, enables you to share in Kaffe’s creative process and benefit from his unique tips for designing your own pieces. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner looking for the best place to start, the Fassett creations featured in this book will open up new possibilities, introducing you to an ever-exciting world of colour.

• Over 190 exquisite patterns from the world’s foremost textile artist

• Easy-to-follow, illustrated designs with close-ups and a detailed colour chart to enable you to copy the pattern

• Practical articles and tips to design your own patterns

Passionate Patchwork (2001)

Over 20 brilliant and original quilt designs from a master
Kaffe Fassett with Liza Prior Lucy
Ebury Press 2001

Kaffe Fassett, one of the world’s foremost decorative artists, brings his dazzling colour sensibilities to the art of quilting.

Fassett’s new patchwork designs explore the use of prints and colour, combining them with the building blocks of circles, squares, diamonds and triangles. The patterns in this book are artfully arranged, incorporating some of Fassett’s own stunning fabric designs.

You’ll discover over twenty new designs including full-sized quilts, tablecloths, cushion covers, and baby quilts. As always, Fassett’s creations illustrate how awe-inspiring the decorative arts can be. There are detailed instructions and simple, coloured piecing diagrams for each patchwork with templates for tracing included in the back of the book. And if you are new to patchwork, you’ll find the necessary basic start-to-finish directions in a special chapter.

“Why strive for complicated, difficult to sew arrangements when simple, squares, diamonds and triangles are so endlessly fascinating as long as the colours are alive”.

Mosaics (1999)

Ebury Press 1999

Superb colourist Kaffe Fassett departs from his usual medium of textiles to unleash his magic on the world of mosaics. Teamed with expert needle artist-turned-mosaicist Candace Bahouth, Fassett proves no less adept at manipulating the harder materials–glass and ceramic tesserae, broken china and tiles, mirror fragments, pebbles, seashells, and even faux pearls–than his accustomed softer substances of fabric and yarn. As with most of Fassett’s oeuvre, this volume is more an assemblage of highly imaginative ideas than a traditional how-to approach. A number of the projects do include step-by-step instructions and there is good coverage of the basics (tools, materials, bases, tesserae preparation, adhesives, grouting), but the presentation presumes the readers’ willingness to experiment, as well as some degree of confidence in their own creativity. But again, as is typical of Fassett’s productions, the simple act of leafing through these pages offers unlimited inspiration.

Glorious Knitting (1999)

Over 30 Glorious Quilt Designs
Ebury Press 1999

‘Everybody who sees a Kaffe Fassett design can scarcely wait to own one… he is more than just a knitter and a designer: his way with colour, pattern and texture is entirely original… the most stunning book.’
Financial Times

‘Kaffe Fassett’s designs leave the reader in the kind of breathless wonder that is reserved for works of exceptions artistic merit.’
Country Life

Glorious Patchwork (1997)

Over 25 Glorious Quilt Designs
Ebury Press 1997

Glorious Patchwork represents yet another craft breakthrough for Kaffe Fassett, who has fearlessly conquered the worlds of colour knitting, needlepoint, and rug hooking. Here he teams up with quilt designer Liza Prior Lucy to produce a series of colour-drenched patchwork designs that have a powerful impact and a subtle, pleasing symmetry. Fassett’s text is chattier and more interesting than in his previous works; he is more capable of communicating the inspiration he finds in the natural patterns that the rest of us hardly notice. This is a book that will thrill textile and fiber craftspeople.

Glorious Patchwork (1997)

Over 25 Glorious Quilt Designs
Ebury Press 1997

Glorious Patchwork represents yet another craft breakthrough for Kaffe Fassett, who has fearlessly conquered the worlds of colour knitting, needlepoint, and rug hooking. Here he teams up with quilt designer Liza Prior Lucy to produce a series of colour-drenched patchwork designs that have a powerful impact and a subtle, pleasing symmetry. Fassett’s text is chattier and more interesting than in his previous works; he is more capable of communicating the inspiration he finds in the natural patterns that the rest of us hardly notice. This is a book that will thrill textile and fiber craftspeople.

Kaffe’s Classics (1993)

25 Glorious Knitting Designs
Taunton 1993

Kaffe’s Classics is a collection of 24 sweaters and one afghan, all fun to knit in the author’s trademarkvibrant colours and rich patterns. The sweater shapes are basic without being boring and unlikely to go out of fashion. Aimed at intermediate and advanced knitters, the book encourages readers to use their own variations on the designs.

Glorious Inspiration (1991)

Kaffe Fassett’s Needlepoint Sourcebook

Kaffe Fassett is variously described as ‘a brilliant colourist’ and ‘the genius of the knitting needle’. After publishing four bestselling books, he finally brings his many admirers a book that he himself would have liked to have found at the beginning of his designing career. He has drawn together a stunning collection of design sources which cannot fail to inspire amateur as well as professional decorative artists.

Always keen to draw more and more embroiderers and knitters into the exciting realm of design, Kaffe has tirelessly encouraged those who read his books, hear his lectures, or watch his television series to design their own textiles.

Family Album (1989)

Family Album
More Glorious Knits for Children and Adults
1997

Creative designer Kaffe Fassett has made a tremendous impact on the world of knitting. through his lectures, exhibitions, television series and hugely successful books, Kaffe has brought his brilliant and colourful ideas to a worldwide audience and inspired knitters everywhere. Following on from his highly successful book glorious knitting, Kaffe has now teamed up with fellow designer Zoe Hunt to produce a brilliantly colourful knitwear collection to suit all ages. The 33basic patterns are grouped according to their motifs, which include squares and plaids, circles and dots, flowers and bows, and many more. Almost 80 variations on the basic patterns are illustrated in over 200 fantastic photographs by Steve Lovi. Together in Family Album, Kaffe and Zoe form a dazzling design partnership that revels in the subtle and exciting use of colour and texture, to produce a versatile, inspiring collection of patterns for all the family

Glorious Colour (1988)

Sources for Inspiration for Knitting and Needlepoint, with 17 Projects
1988

Kaffe Fassett’s two best-selling needle-work books, Glorious Knits and Glorious Needlepoint, established him as one of the craft world’s premier interpreters of pattern and color. Now, in his latest collection of projects for knitting and needlepoint, he shares the creative processes behind his fabulously rich and textured designs.

Inspired by many of Kaffe Fassett’s favorite objects at London’s famed Albert and Victoria Museum, the seventeen all-new designs in Glorious Colour reflect his unending fascination with decorative patterns and themes as well as the shapes and colors found in nature. 

Glorious Colour (1988)

Sources for Inspiration for Knitting and Needlepoint, with 17 Projects
1988

Kaffe Fassett’s two best-selling needle-work books, Glorious Knits and Glorious Needlepoint, established him as one of the craft world’s premier interpreters of pattern and color. Now, in his latest collection of projects for knitting and needlepoint, he shares the creative processes behind his fabulously rich and textured designs.

Inspired by many of Kaffe Fassett’s favorite objects at London’s famed Albert and Victoria Museum, the seventeen all-new designs in Glorious Colour reflect his unending fascination with decorative patterns and themes as well as the shapes and colors found in nature. 

Kaffe Fassett Glorious Needlepoint (1987)

Glorious Needlepoint provides insights into Kaffe Fassett’s creative process – a glimpse of the source materials that excite and inspire him. His sources are mainly traditional – fruits and vegetables, fish and fowl, flowers and foliage, fans and faces, geometrics and jugs – but his choice of colours and inventive flair give them his characteristically colour slant, and enable needlepoint to scale new artistic heights.

Steve Lovi’s stunning photography underlines how far Kaffe’s designs extend the potential of this often sedate pastime. Boldly scattered cushion and rugs around the home and studio, as well as designs for table and mats and shoulder bags, make the fingers positively itch to start stitching

The Best of Rowan

50 Designer Knitting Patterns

This beautiful collection includes fifty of the best handknitting patterns to come from the famous Rowan design company over the past twenty years. You’ll find luxurious and intricately coloured garments from such designers as Kaffe Fassett, Annabel Fox, Kim Hargreaves, Jean Moss, Sasha Kagan, Louisa Harding and more. You’ll also find expert technical advice on colourwork, texture, and finishing. The Rowan photography is outstanding, and the instructions and charts are clear and easy to follow. This is an essential addition to every knitter’s design library.

Kaffe Fassett’s Heritage Quilts (2015)

In this special edition in Kaffe’s Patchwork and Quilting series, Kaffe has taken inspiration for the 20 new quilts in this book from some particularly glorious quilts of the past. Kaffe has taken 15 quilts that caught his eye from the Quilter’s Guild Collection and worked his magic using his current range of fabrics to give them a wholly new dimension, bringing together his passion for textile making with, as he says ‘the ingenious discoveries of past quilt-makers’.

In his contemporary take on these amazing quilts – the 15 chosen span three centuries of quilt making and are featured in his introduction – he breathes fresh life into their eye-catching patterns and geometry, from hexagons to log-cabins and from complex medallions to simple strippies. He has invited five of his team of designers to make their own versions of five of them, creating yet further layers of interest.

In addition to the gallery of quilts, old and new, the book includes detailed information on how to make each of Kaffe and his team’s new quilts, along with general practical patchwork and quilting information and a visual summary of his latest fabrics. IT features 20 quilt designs: by Kaffe himself, Judy Baldwin, Corienne Kramer, Liza Prior Lucy, Brandon Mably and Pauline Smith.

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Morocco (2014)

This book, the 16th in Rowan’s very successful patchwork and quilting series. The vibrant colours and fantastic patterns of Kaffe’s new quilts have found their perfect partner in the richly decorated houses and gardens of the old quarter of Fez in Morocco. Kaffe and his team show off this stunning array of new designs against the old mosaics, richly carved furniture and exotic courtyards to be found in the narrow soukhs, all captured in Debbie Patterson’s brilliant photography. Among the quilts this time are Kaffe’s eye-catching Shuttles quilt and his Flying Geese design, which echoes the diamond patterns of the ancient mosaics. His richly toned Paisley Columns picks up the tones of the splendidly decorated painted furniture, as does Liza Prior-Lucy aptly named Blue Morocco quilt. In strong contrast, Corinne Kramer’s Cayenne quilt makes an eye-catching splash of all the reds in the private hamam at the Cafe Fez. It features 20 quilt designs: by Kaffe himself, Liza Prior Lucy, Brandon Mably, Pauline Smith, Ruth Eglington, Julie Stockler, Judy Baldwin, Corienne Kramer and Sally Davis.

Glorious Patchwork (1997)

Over 25 Glorious Quilt Designs
Ebury Press 1997

Glorious Patchwork represents yet another craft breakthrough for Kaffe Fassett, who has fearlessly conquered the worlds of colour knitting, needlepoint, and rug hooking. Here he teams up with quilt designer Liza Prior Lucy to produce a series of colour-drenched patchwork designs that have a powerful impact and a subtle, pleasing symmetry. Fassett’s text is chattier and more interesting than in his previous works; he is more capable of communicating the inspiration he finds in the natural patterns that the rest of us hardly notice. This is a book that will thrill textile and fiber craftspeople.

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Grandeur (2013)

This book, the 15th in Rowan’s very successful patchwork and quilting series, picks up on the popularity of Downton Abbey! Shot in the stately home of Port Eliot in Cornwall, the country seat of Lord and Lady St Germans, this scintillating collection of quilts showcases the latest Kaffe Fassett Collection fabrics from Westminster Fibers.

Kaffe leads, as usual, his team of master quilt designers, producing some truly stunning new quilts. Marmalade and Cartwheel by Liza Prior-Lucy are colourful show-stoppers; Lorna Doone by Corienne Kramer, Dotty Frames by Kaffe himself and Dreamy Hexagons by Liza are exquisitely subtle, with a delicate water colour palette. If your taste is for strong geometrics, then Roberta Horton’s Geese in Flight and Brandon Mably’s Paper Dolls are bound to catch the eye. Brilliant photography by Debbie Patterson and with clear and accurate quilt instructions by Pauline Smith and Ruth Eglinton, this book is going to be a sure-fire winner with all enthusiastic quiltmakers. It features 20 quilt designs: by Kaffe himself, Liza Prior Lucy, Brandon Mably, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Corienne Kramer and Sally Davis.

Kaffe Quilts Again (2012)

A world-renowned designer, Kaffe Fassett is a name every quilter knows. Throughout his career, Kaffe’s work has inspired American fashion designers, been commissioned by the British monarchy, and continues to be prized by quilters and quilt aficionados. For more than a decade, Fassett has partnered with Rowan to create the Kaffe Fassett Collection, which debuts new fabrics each fall. He has written numerous quilt bestsellers including Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Sweden, Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts en Provence, and Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance.

Kaffe Fassett’sQuilts in Sweden (2011)

Piece by piece, world-renowned textile artist Kaffe Fassett and his team of designers create famously stunning quilts. Over the years, Fassett has attracted a passionate audience of quilters, who will revel in this exciting new collection of 20 beautiful quilts, each a gorgeous display of the dynamic colorways, keen fabric choices, and brilliant design sense at work. Photographed at the Skansen Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, Kaffe’s vibrant collection provides a pleasing contrast to its spare, homey surroundings. The patterns, based on Kaffe’s signature line of Rowan fabrics, are designed by him along with some of the world’s finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Corinne Kramer. In addition to complete instructions, Quilts in Sweden includes Kaffe’s tips and techniques, culled from more than 30 years of experience, which offer additional one-of-a-kind guidance.

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance (2009)

Taking a journey back in time, Kaffe Fassett presents 20 glorious new quilts that feature all the romance of a time gone by. The eleventh in the series of best-selling quilt-pattern collections, Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance is a study in pastels and tradition set against the dramatic Italianate architecture of a tiny Welsh village. Based on Fassett’s signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the worlds finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, Robert Horton, and introducing Kim McClean, an Australian quilt designer and teacher. The stunning photos by Debbie Patterson are just the start: complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are included along with tips and techniques that Fassett has gathered in his more than 30 years of experience. Every quilter will treasure this next book in the series from an international favourite.

Kaffe Fassett’s Country Garden Quilts (2008)

Twenty Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Rowan 2008

Kaffe Fassett presents 20 magnificent quilts bursting with floral themes and his trademark colour combinations — all luxuriously photographed against the stunning backdrop of lush English country gardens. Based on Fassett’s signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world’s finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, and Robert Horton. And the gorgeous photography is just the start: Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are also included. Plus, Fassett draws from his 30 years of experience to offer tips and techniques that every quilter will treasure. This new collection from a master will be eagerly embraced by his fans worldwide.

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in the Sun (2007)

Twenty Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Rowan 2007

Kaffe Fassett is back. Gloriously photographed against the sun-kissed backdrop of Portugal, this sumptuous gallery boasts dazzling quilt creations from not only the world-famous Fassett himself, but also such elite designers as Liza Prior Lucy, Mary Mashuta, and Amy Butler, a contributing editor for Country Living. Crafted from both timeworn classics and exciting new fabrics from the Rowan collection, each of the 20 quilts are accompanied by a sparkling photograph of the finished piece, complete step-by-step instructions, multicolor diagrams and templates, plus a flat shot of the quilt. So pack your passport, needles, and thread and join Kaffe Fassett on this first-class excursion to the pleasures of quilting.

Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Road (2006)

Twenty Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Book Number 7
Rowan 2005

Past meets present in this dazzling collection of new quilts from design genius Kaffe Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the textile treasures of the Victoria&Albert Museum, London’s world-famous decorative art museum, Kaffe has created 23 gorgeous new patchwork designs. Each is a sympathetic interpretation of an antique source, using updated colour schemes and contemporary sewing techniques. All the designs are easily accessible to today’s quilters.

The patchworks fall into three categories. First come Utility Quilts, employing large, simple patch shapes cut from charming prints. Traditional pieces follow, encompassing popular heritage quilt formats reborn here in fresh, modern colourways. Finally come the irresistible Showpiece Quilts, incorporating appliqué to create breathtaking showstoppers.

Each design has full instructions and easy-to-follow coloured piecing diagrams. All the basic techniques are covered, from start to finish, including simple appliqué and quilting methods, and the book is lavishly illustrated throughout with close-ups of each quilt, gorgeous photography on location, and clear colour design templates.

Kaffe Fassett’s Caravan of Quilts (2005)

Twenty Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Book Number 6
Rowan 2004

Think glorious pattern, exuberant colour and quilts that resonate with inspiration and you’ll capture some of the ‘joie de vivre’ of the latest Rowan patchwork and quilting book, Kaffe Fassett’s Caravan of Quilts.

Styled by Kaffe himself, book six in the patchwork and quilting series showcases the newest printed fabrics from Rowan. With twenty great projects by familiar designers like Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith and Brandon Mably, as well as Kaffe himself, there are projects by new designers Betsy Mennesson and Gill Turley too.

Whether you are a beginner or a serious practitioner, you’ll find plenty of ideas, technical know-how and tips in the comprehensive glossary, with flat shots of every project and detailed instructions.

A Colourful Journey (2004)

Over Twenty Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting
Book Number 5
Rowan 2003

Here is a treasury of magnificent quilt projects designed by Kaffe Fassett, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Pauline Smith, and other top fiber artists. Featuring both traditional and contemporary designs, these 21 vibrant quilt projects range in ability from easy to more challenging and come complete with step-by-step directions. Plus, a practical how-to section provides instant troubleshooting, and lavish photos showcase Kaffe Fassett’s distinctive handwoven fabrics.

Rowan Patchwork & Quilting Book Number 3 (2002)

Twenty Seven Projects
Rowan 2001

Rowan Patchwork & Quilting Book Number 2 (2001)

Twenty Projects
Rowan 2000

Here is a complete lifestyle book, photographed in a beautiful clapboard cottage on the beach, featuring fabulous designs for quilts to enhance any home. Designed by a group of contemporary artists, the quilts in this collection owe their special beauty to the distinctive hand-woven fabrics and prints.

Rowan Patchwork & Quilting Book Number 1 (2000)

Thirteen Designs by Kaffe Fassett
Rowan 1999

Chic designs for quilts, bags, pillows, and table linens fill the pages of this sophisticated collection of patterns by one of quilting’s hottest designers. Offering both easy, straightforward projects, such as the ‘Striped Triangle Quilt’, suitable for beginners, and the more dramatic ‘Magenta Floating Blocks Quilt’ to challenge experienced sewers’ skills, this workbook provides templates along with complete instructions.