The Quilter's Apprentice: Master quilter Sylvia Compson shares the secrets of her creative gifts with her young assistant, Sarah McClure. During their lessons, the intricate, varied threads of Sylvia's life begin to emerge. It is the story of a young wife living through the hardships and agonies of the World War II home front; of a family torn apart by jealously and betrayal; of misunderstanding, loss, and a tragedy that can never be undone. As the bond between them deepens, Sarah resolves to help Sylvia free herself from remembered sorrows and restore her life -- and her home, Elm Creek Manor -- to its former glory. In turn, Sylvia helps Sarah confront her own troubled past. Out of their shared triumph is born a lifelong friendship and a fledgling business called Elm Creek Quilts. Round Robin: To celebrate the beginning of Elm Creek Quilts, Sarah, Sylvia, and their circle of friends name themselves the Elm Creek Quilters. As a gift to Sylvia, the others have begun a round robin -- a quilt created by sewing concentric patchwork to a central block as it is passed around a sewing circle. As each woman makes her creative contribution, she adds her story to the history of Elm Creek Manor. Resplendent in green, blue, and gold, the quilt serves as a symbol of the complex, lasting ties that unify mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. As they stitch together the sometimes harmonious -- often discordant -- scraps of their crazy-quilt lives, the Elm Creek Quilters learn that friendship is a most precious gift and that even in the darkest of times, love illuminates the way home. The Cross-Country Quilters: Five women arrive at Elm Creek Manor, hoping to find in their quilting lessons an escape from the problems they have left at home. This far-flung group becomes fast friends who pledge to complete a "challenge quilt" -- symbolic of each woman's personal goals -- in one year's time. Although the Cross-Country Quilters share a common creative goal, as the year goes by, their bonds are tested by the demands of daily life. But despite differences in age, race, and background, the friends' love for quilting and affection for one another unite them in a patchwork of caring and acceptance. The quilt they make reminds them of an everlasting truth -- friends may be separated by great distance, yet the strength of their bond can transcend any obstacle. "Endearing characters and pleasant vignettes render this series as charming and cozy as a favorite blanket," said Publishers Weekly of the Elm Creek Quilts books. Jennifer Chiaverini is at her heartwarming best in these three novels that launched a bestselling phenomenon.

    20 traditional patterns for a new generation of generous quiltmakers are included.

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    state. Follow Carol's expert step-by-step instructions to make 50 beautiful blocks that finish to 12" Find ideas for mixing and matching block sections for fascinating original designs and intriguing secondary patterns Discover inspiration for using blocks in a variety of projects, plus tips on enlarging and reducing patterns to personalize designs

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    If you cherished paper dolls as a child, these charming quilt block designs will bring back delightful memories. Choose from 15 Bonnet Girls, their children, menfolk, and pets and create a family. Depict movement and different scenes by simply changing the positions of bonnets, arms, hands, and legs. More than 30 props - hats, parasols, flowers, animals, and background settings - are interchangeable. Add lace, ribbons, beads, cords, and tassels for a sparkling finish. Lend a sense of weather by quilting wind, raindrops, snowflakes, or clouds. Included are more than a dozen background quilting designs - all suited for traditional applique, redwork, and embroidery.

    In 1983, three West Virginia county extension agents discussed the need to locate and document their state's historic quilts. Mary Nell Godbey, Margaret Meador, and Mary Lou Schmidt joined with other concerned women to found the West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search.The search focused on documenting quilts made in West Virginia before 1940, which marked the end of a fertile period in American quilt history and the beginning of a decline in quiltmaking that would continue until the 1970s. Ultimately, the search registered more than 4,000 quilts.This effort has culminated in West Virginia Quilts and Quiltmakers: Echoes from the Hills, published by Ohio University Press on November 1, 2000, in association with the West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search, Inc. The book includes 159 color photographs of selected quilts, with maps showing where they were made, a database analysis of the statewide survey, and the oral histories of descendants of quiltmakers.“Quilts warm the body and the soul,” says Valentine. “A quilt can wrap the psyche in a loving embrace. Family quilts are symbols of bloodlines reaching across decades and generations.”

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    Little, however, has been reported from the lowland areas, particulary on African American contributions to the state's cultural heritage. A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans seeks to rectify that oversight by drawing attention to the extensive, important collection of African American quilts in the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. Over seventy-five individual pieces of patchwork art are presented in this publication in full-color plates, each with a commentary by the exhibit's guest curator, Cuesta Benberry. The book details the importance of quilting to black Arkansans; the quilts' uses, materials and construction; and what each piece says about the artist and her beliefs. We are granted a glimpse into the living conditions and cultural mores of the quilters' lives. Regionalisms, such as the unusual custom of renaming traditional quilt patterns for things seen in the farmyard, such as Rooster Tail or Chicken Feet, and of piecing patchwork funerary cloths to decorate coffins are discussed. This impressive collection of cultural artifacts is placed in the larger context of the African American experience through an introduction by noted scholar Raymond Dobard (art history, Howard University), co-author, with Jacqueline Tobin, of the highly acclaimed book, Hidden in Plain View: The Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad (1999, Doubleday). All those interested in American folk art, the quilting craft, and black history will find this beautiful book fascinating and rewarding.

    With all-new, simplified methods for preparing, marking, assembling and stitching applique fabrics, any stitcher can now achieve flawless, professional looking results."

    eight exquisite quilt designs and 40 glorious photos of quilts that showcase the beauty of these fine fabrics. A special section on Sashiko quilting will add richness to any pieced quilt. Martingale And Company

    Each chapter culminates in a masterclass project, and a colour template is provided for five designs, graded in difficulty.

    Nancy Zieman teaches readers how to get the most out of their quilting time, no matter how much (or how little) they have to spare. With reliable and easy-to-understand tips and techniques, this wonderful edition makes quilting fun for readers of all skill levels. Full-color photographs of the 20 featured quilts help point readers to a perfect finish!

    There are 15 patterns for characters to applique as quilt blocks, including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more. The blocks are compatible in size, so you can mix-and-match patterns for a personalized quilt. There are photographs of all the quilts and stories about their creations.

    Redwork, a type of needlework popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, is once again the hottest trend in the quilting world. In this two-volume, heavily-illustrated work, best-selling author Deborah Harding traces pattern sources and design inspirations for antique quilts with original catalog offers and period advertisements to help collectors identify, date, and document their own quilts. Blocks on twenty antique quilts are analyzed in detail. In the accompanying pattern book, 100 actual-size patterns and detailed instructions enable readers to create their own redwork quilts and linens.

    Combine traditional block designs with fun, colorful prints to create quick quilts for baby! Bestselling author Ursula Reikes is back with an all-new collection of bright, cheerful quilt patterns that are so simple, even beginners can stitch up a quilt top in an afternoon--no previous quilting experience required.Includes step-by-step directions for 20 cuddly baby quiltsFeatures two colorways for each pattern so you can make confident color choices before you make the first cutRotary cutting guidelines, speedy piecing techniques, and complete finishing instructions are provided for each project

    In eight main sections, materials such as polythene and cellophane, as well as fibrous films and adhesive ebbing, are combined with fabric and thread to produce innovative work.

    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. Susan Carlson's incredible quilts of underwater landscapes, floral designs, fish, and portraits come to life as she shares her easy, "no rules" fabric collage technique and shows how to create your own beautiful free-style quilt designs. - Includes step-by-step instructions and 3 different patterns for Susan's fish designs, as well as how-to's for making flowers and butterflies - No limits, no rules to follow. The technique is fun and easy, and you don't need a degree in art to produce images that are imaginative, creative, and artistic! - Using Susan's collage technique, cut fabric shapes freehand or use a pattern, building up layers as you go. Once your design in in place, you're ready to machine quilt. - Helpful hints for choosing fabric, drawing your own patterns, and finishing as a bound quilt or framing under glass

    There are 75 patterns, with annotations covering their history, symbolism and construction. Most of the patterns were chosen by the author, Elly Sienkiewicz, from her previous books, including those that are now out-of-print, and there are four new designs. The book is indexed for finding multiple patterns of any block style, including baskets, bouquets, papercuts and more.

    Then play and learn together. Inside are easy patterns for 15 terrific quilts, step-by-step instructions, plus 10 FREE plastic templates. Save time and money with cutting and piecing shortcuts. Say good-bye to fabric waste with OTF Patchwork. Discover Doodle Quilting and finish fast. Move patches around with the world's first interchangeable quilt. Includes two dozen games that teach language skills, encourage creativity, and build self-esteem. This could be the most rewarding quilt you ever make!

    14 holiday themes such as Santa, stars, gingerbread treats, poinsettias, snowmen, candles, greeneryand more 30Christmas projects including Thimbleberries(R)quilt and pillow patterns Step-by-step how to for painted projects, stenciling, mitten trims, Santa ornaments, glitter boxes Dozens of imaginative tabletop arrangements

    Choose from eight quilt patterns and turn your blocks into small wall quilts, or make a sampler quilt using all 13 block designs. Stitch charming block motifs, including a button jar, thimble, rotary cutter, sewing machine, seam ripper, and more Learn special techniques for creating tiny 1/8"- to 1/4"-wide accent borders with precision Find clear how-to illustrations and full-size paper-piecing templates for each block

    The chapters discuss 14 colours, their characteristics, and the combinations that make them look good in a quilt design. Sample fabric arrangements are provided to make colour concepts easy to understand. Joen Wolfrom explores colour scales - the variations of pure colour, tints, shades and tones - and how they affect the mood of a quilt. She discusses the illusions you can create using colour, such as highlights, shadows, depth, transparency, and more. There is also a gallery of over 70 quilts illustrating her techniques for choosing colours.

    Today's quilters can learn about the origins of these historical designs, then stitch their own dramatic works of art with directions for 24 beautiful block patterns and one magnificent quilt.

    Donna Lynn Thomas's simple "duo approach" not only makes piecing blocks more efficient, it guarantees crisp, clear color combinations that will dazzle the eye.-- Features 20 beautiful block patterns that quilters can mix and match for exciting, color-splashed scrap quilts-- Includes helpful color "recipes" that illustrate how to create vibrant color combinations and dramatic secondary designs-- Offers sample quilt plans and gorgeous photos of finished quilts, plus Donna's exclusive "cluster" illustrations for creating original designs

    A mix of ancient and modern Celtic patterns is provided. Includes: Complete instructions for 12 beautiful Celtic wall quilts, pillows, and table runners. Elegant block, medallion, and border patterns, all given a fresh look with color-rich prints. Tips on making stained-glass style Celtic quilts with ready-made 1/4" bias strips.

    The 18 quilts and more than 20 coordinating small projects celebrate the fall. We have included door toppers, pillows, place mats, scarecrows, apples and pumpkins. Not only have we taken traditional quilt designs and made them new, we've also created original appliques to charm your heart and tickle your funny bone. This is the perfect way to welcome autumn into your home. We invite you to pick up your needle and sew your own harvest of quilts!

    But the intrepid investigations of Brenna Hopkins and Nori Koenig have pieced together some interestedin information. Few decorative themes were left untried by the designers of art embroidery patterns and kits. Despite the variety of subjects that can be found, a few beloved theemes have become almost synonymous with this embroidery form. Linen Heirlooms is a primer of the styles and motifs of an art form as it evolved from formality to whimsy to becoming a reflection of society - our likes, dislikes, fashions, humor and cultural pursuits. It's almost as if our mothers, grandmothers and aunts kept a visual history of themselves in an embroidery hoop and wrote their thoughts with thread.

    This classic block that has charmed and frustrated quilters for centuries can be tamed, and made with ease, with the addition of a few strategic seams. Directions with complete yardage and cutting charts for over a dozen quilt projects are included, along with a special section on creating MAGIC STACK-N-WHACK stars and mirror-image stars to showcase in any of the settings. Pieces can be cut from scraps or yardage with little waste and outstanding results