Books&Tools

Philomena has authored these books demonstrating how three ancient Celtic art forms (Interlace, Spiral, and Floral motifs) have been adapted for quilting. In addition, she has developed the Bias Bar tools necessary for constructing the Bias patterns. Books may be ordered through www.amazon.com. Click on the links below.

Bias Bars may be ordered by fax (408) 735-8049 or email philomena@celticquilts.com

A Celtic Garden Celtic Quilt Designs II, The Children of Lir c2003. Celtic Quilt Designs II features twenty-four new Celtic Interlace design patterns. Beautifully illustrated with an easy step by step guide, clear instructions and tips on color choice, this book is a must for lovers of Celtic and quilting alike. This book draws inspiration from the magical story of the Children of Lir, an Irish legend that has enchanted young and old for centuries. $24.95 plus shipping.

A Celtic Garden c1995. A Celtic Garden contains floral designs inspired by the gardens of Scotland and Ireland, and introduces the concept of "painting" with fabric, a process of manipulating various shades of hand-dyed fabric to create beautiful 3-dimensional effects. This book contains 13 original floral patterns which can be combined with spiral and interlace, suitable for 14" and 16" blocks. A full-sized pattern of Through the Garden Gate, the wall hanging featured on the back cover, is also provided. $23.95 plus shipping.

Celtic Spirals c1992. Celtic Spirals presents a whole new design concept in quilting using one master pattern to create 20 original designs inspired by one of the oldest forms of Celtic art, the spiral. The Master Pattern includes four different sized patterns for 8", 13", 17" and 20" blocks. This is an excellent book to familiarize one's self with the color wheel to create the three-dimensional effects illustrated in the book. $19.95 plus shipping.

Celtic Quilt Designs c1980. Celtic Quilt Designs is a collection of 20 different designs adapted from the famous Book of Kells, an eighth-century illuminated gospel book, now preserved at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. The interlace form of the designs make them ideal for the Bias Bar Technique of Applique, a unique process developed by Celtic Design. $17.95 plus shipping.

Bias Bars Introduced to the quilting world by Celtic Design in 1980, these metal bars are ideal for making perfect bias strips. They are also well suited for making stems of flowers, stained glass work and swag borders.
Bias Bars #2
Bias Bars #1 (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") Set #1 is suitable for making the designs in the book Celtic Quilt Design. $8.25 plus shipping.

Bias Bars #2 (shown above - 1/8", 3/16", 5/8") Set #2 is suitable for creating the designs from the Celtic Spirals book. $8.25 plus shipping.

Bias Bars Complete Set (1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4") The complete set is suitable for designs included in all three Celtic Design Books or anywhere you wish to enhance your work using bias applique. The 3/4" bias bar is only included in the complete set. $16.95 plus shipping.

Celtic Design Stencils All Celtic Design stencils are available from Stensource International. These include a variety of block sizes and borders in both Celtic and floral designs. Check out Stensource's web site at www.stensource.com.