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Author: Deborah Fisher Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620338874 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Enjoy the simple gift of quilting! Creating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else. The quilt patterns in this book embrace beautiful color and sewing simplicity. You can take your time to enjoy the process and still have a quilt ready for your next baby shower or winter weekend curled up on the sofa! You'll also expand your sewing skills as you experiment with the big block conventions found in Twinkle, Map and Bloom; use easy corner triangles for simple detail in Gem, Summer and Sprinkle; or cast tradition aside and use a vertical or horizontal grid in Path, Garden and City. Treat yourself to the gift of Quilt Giving!
Author: Deborah Fisher Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620338874 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Enjoy the simple gift of quilting! Creating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else. The quilt patterns in this book embrace beautiful color and sewing simplicity. You can take your time to enjoy the process and still have a quilt ready for your next baby shower or winter weekend curled up on the sofa! You'll also expand your sewing skills as you experiment with the big block conventions found in Twinkle, Map and Bloom; use easy corner triangles for simple detail in Gem, Summer and Sprinkle; or cast tradition aside and use a vertical or horizontal grid in Path, Garden and City. Treat yourself to the gift of Quilt Giving!
Author: Jennifer Chiaverini Publisher: Dutton ISBN: 0142180246 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
Book Description
When the creative residents of Elm Creek gather the week after Thanksgiving to work on quilts for Project Linus, they respond to Sylvia's provocative questions to alleviate respective personal challenges and learn helpful lessons about the strength of human connections.
Author: Ann Wasserman Publisher: ISBN: 9780989513821 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
Third Edition. Antique quilts are both precious and fragile. Thoughtful care can help preserve them for generations to come. This comprehensive book by professional quilt restorer Ann Wasserman offers a wealth of practical information to aid both? collectors hoping? to find professionals to care for their collections, and? quilters and quilt? owners who want instructions they can follow in the home.The discussion begins with guidelines for assessing each quilt's condition. A chart delineates how factors such as appraisal, heirloom, and historical values, and age or vintage, can affect the choices of treatment. Repair of damaged areas can take one of two approaches - "restoration" or "conservation." Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for both approaches, including information on appropriate needles, threads, fabrics, and sewing stitches. The techniques presented are applicable to patchwork, appliqué, crazy, whole cloth, and other styles of quilts. Worn fabrics, holes and tears, re-backing, and re-binding are some of the types of damage covered.A chapter on the cleaning of old quilts discusses wet washing, drying, dry cleaning and vacuuming, and compares the relative safety of these methods. Instructions for safe ways to approach cleaning quilts are given.The discussion of quilt storage includes instructions for rolling or folding, and the merits of acid-free supplies. Storage environment is also important, including temperature and humidity levels and insect control.Displaying antique quilts includes instructions for hanging quilts, plus guidelines for lighting, location, and periodic vacuuming.A bibliography, lists of suppliers, conservation labs, appraisers, and restorers are included.
Author: Karin Renaud Publisher: That Patchwork Place ISBN: 9781564776495 Category : Children's quilts Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Quilting and generosity go hand in hand, and this book shows quilters how to share their creativity with friends, family, and those in need. It includes various projects, combined with ideas for giving.
Author: Elise Schebler Roberts, Helen Kelley, Sandra Dallas, Jennifer Chiaverini, Jean Ray Laury Publisher: ISBN: 9781610605366 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Here is the largest, most comprehensive history of American quilts ever published! The Quilt explores the evolution of quilting in America, showing in vivid colors and patterns how African American, Amish, Hawaiian, Hmong, and Native American quilts celebrate cultural identity, and how quilts connect us to one another through quilting bees and other community groups. Noted quilt historian Elise Schebler Roberts also goes beyond the historical nature of quilts to cover current efforts at quilt preservation, collecting and appraising, and state documentation projects. Her book features an encyclopedia of favorite quilt styles and is gloriously illustrated with more than 200 full-color photographs of classic collectible quilts.
Author: Ruth McHaney Danner Publisher: New World Library ISBN: 1608683451 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 282
Book Description
Quilts exemplify precious things: comfort through the warmth they provide; community, since they are often created by groups; and love, given the time and effort they require. With this in mind, legions of kindhearted quilters all over the world choose to donate their labors of love to people in need. Ruth McHaney Danner has gathered fifty-four heartwarming stories of quilters who make their compassion tangible one stitch, square, and quilt at a time. Each story introduces a quilter or group of quilters, ranging from a blind woman in Texas to preschoolers in Australia. Their gifts have the power to make recipients feel cherished and supported, even though they may never meet face-to-face. These wonderfully inspiring stories show that every quilter who has ever wondered, “But what can I do?” can do something to reach out and help others.
Author: Annie's Annie's Publisher: Annie's Wholesale ISBN: 1640250530 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 48
Book Description
Includes 8 great quilt patterns with color options for everyday quilting.Also includes 3 bonus projects for charity giving, Chemo Scarf, pillowcase, and seat belt pillow.Article on how to find a charityQuick & easy projects for the novice quilter.Quick & Easy Charity Quilts has everything you'll need to make a great quilt for either a favoritecharity or a good friend. Every quilt pattern can easily be made to support a cause but also can beused for everyday quilting. The patterns are that good. You'll be amazed and how versatile they are.This book is destined to become your go-to book.8 great quilt designs and three other patterns for charity giving are included.
Author: Ruth McHaney Danner Publisher: New World Library ISBN: 1608683443 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 282
Book Description
Quilts exemplify precious things: comfort through the warmth they provide; community, since they are often created by groups; and love, given the time and effort they require. With this in mind, legions of kindhearted quilters all over the world choose to donate their labors of love to people in need. Ruth McHaney Danner has gathered fifty-four heartwarming stories of quilters who make their compassion tangible one stitch, square, and quilt at a time. Each story introduces a quilter or group of quilters, ranging from a blind woman in Texas to preschoolers in Australia. Their gifts have the power to make recipients feel cherished and supported, even though they may never meet face-to-face. These wonderfully inspiring stories show that every quilter who has ever wondered, “But what can I do?” can do something to reach out and help others.
Author: Kori Turner-Goodhart Publisher: Martingale ISBN: 1683560175 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
Turn pretty embroidery, simple patchwork, and sweet applique details into extraordinary gifts that will inspire smiles! From throws and wall quilts to a quick pincushion and mug rug, these projects are sure to create long-lasting memories. Patterns for a hand-lettered alphabet in two sizes make it easy to embroider heartfelt phrases or to personalize projects with names, dates, sayings, and more. Whether you want to celebrate, inspire, empower, or comfort, these charming gifts will come from the heart.
Author: Becky A. Wright Publisher: Martingale ISBN: 1683560221 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 83
Book Description
Touched by the tender, real-life letters of Jacob and Emeline Ritner, a husband and wife separated by the Civil War, author Becky A. Wright shares quilt patterns based on captivating stories the couple shared. Tales of the battlefield, news from the home front, and love maintained through nearly four years of separation are captured in 11 antique-style designs, perfect for reproduction fabrics. Excerpts from Jacob and Emeline's letters--the only complete set of Civil War letters known to exist--shed light on the inspiration behind each quilt, giving you a sense of what life was like for everyday people during the Civil War.
Author: Deborah Fisher
Author: Deborah Fisher
Author: Jennifer Chiaverini
Author: Ann Wasserman
Author: Karin Renaud
Author: Elise Schebler Roberts, Helen Kelley, Sandra Dallas, Jennifer Chiaverini, Jean Ray Laury
Author: Ruth McHaney Danner
Author: Annie's Annie's
Author: Ruth McHaney Danner
Author: Kori Turner-Goodhart
Author: Becky A. Wright