Helps readers learn about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and left-handed stitches.

    Diana Boston's descriptions of the patchworks are insightful and poetic. The book was written with love for Lucy Boston and includes wonderful stories about the inspiration for her patchworks, her fabric purchases in wartime England, references to the patchworks in her letters, historical background, and her life story. Each of the twenty-two quilts is shown whole and with details. The photography by Julia Hedgeco is beautifully displayed.

    Everything is included, from the basic essentials, such as carpets, curtains, bedding and soft furnishings, to the small accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, pictures and ornaments - even a macrame hammock.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact C&T publishing.

    An award-winning teacher of various quilting techniques presents her first book about the artful craft she began showing in 1982.

    Take a tour with Jackie Robinson as she guides you through construction of your own "Wright window" in fabric using machine piecing methods. Directions are included for eighteen projects.

    Festive home decor, from-the-heart handmade gifts, and deliciously tempting recipes can add Christmas cheer to every holiday home. Snowman's Frolic, Jesus Is the Reason, Silver Bells, Santa's Toyland, and Country Gathering are just a few of the decorating themes featured.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    Includes short bios and detailed instructions for 'The Women and Their Blocks,' including designs by Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Helen Taft, Frances Cleveland, Priscilla Alden, Betsy Ross, Harriet Tubman, Carry Nation, Queen Charlotte, Amelia Earhart, Lucille Ball and Christa McAuliffe, as well as a variety of alternate blocks.

    More than 100 old quilts are pictured in full color, accompanied by portraits of the women who created them and details of the quilt techniques used.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    Nine original blocks with patterns and directions are enhanced by the color photos and design variations that will inspire you to use this updated technique. 8.5 X 11.

    Fill your home with the spirit of Christmas One of Quilt in a Days most beautiful books Christmas Quilts and Crafts contains instructions for over 30 easy to make projects Materials and techniques are clearly explained Refer to Christmas Quilts and Crafts year after year for holiday decoratingand gifts from the heart Quilt in a Day Books by Eleanor Burns

    From the charming Honeymoon Cottage to the paper-pieced Eclectic Neighborhood, this volume offers 11 projects and a variety of quick-and-easy techniques.

    

    Step-by-step instructions for 12 projects and inspirations to help you create your own ideas.

    

    There's even a section on miniature birds!

    The whimsical applique projects in this book include pillows, hats, cloth dolls, quilts, festive jackets, and teddy bears bedecked with silk ribbons.