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Pub. Date
2009
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Quilting is a craft, rich with tradition and homespun, practical applications. But it's also an art--which, with needle, thread, fabric, and an idea, can give us a new way of looking at, and wrapping ourselves in, the world. This book profiles twenty American practitioners of that art, quilters whose fascinating, innovative work takes the craft one step further and makes it into something new. These remarkable quilters describe their inspiration and...
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[2015]
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Create a quilted special holiday look in every room in the house. Put a little bit of holiday magic in every room. This collection of holiday whimsy is just what every quilter is looking for. Quick & Easy projects perfect for the home or gifts. Make the next Christmas season a quilted one! Tutorials include: Raw-Edge Fusible Applique Making YoYos
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[2015]
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Archaeology and crafts combine with these modern quilt and pillow projects inspired by classic art and architecture from around the world.
Travel the world without leaving your studio! Tour ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel by way of 10 modern quilts designed from classical art and architecture, while you savor the stories and photos that inspired them. Infused with the mystery of the past, these timeless projects will help you grow as a quilter and...
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Angie is finding her niche as the new owner of her late aunt's Amish quilt shop, Running Stitch. But as the summer is winding down, so is business. To bolster support for the shop, Angie decides to sell her quilts in the Rolling Brook Amish Auction, including some of her aunt's most prized works. The quilts promise to be a hit-but the gavel comes down on the lively event when Angie stumbles upon the body of township trustee Wanda Hunt behind a canning...
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Pub. Date
2012
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" This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts, including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced, and appliqued art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities...
89) Alice's Tulips
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
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"Alice Bullock is a young newlywed whose husband, Charlie, has just joined the Union Army, leaving her on his Iowa farm with only his formidable mother for company. Equally talented at sewing and gossip, and not overly fond of hard work. Alice writes lively letters to her sister filled with accounts of local quilting bees, the rigors of farm life, and the customs of small-town America. But no town is too small for intrigue and treachery, and when...
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When Cobble Court Quilts character Mary Dell Templeton and her twin sister Lydia Dale were children, their Aunt Velvet warned them away from local boys. This is the story of Mary Dell and her journey from a Texas ranch to becoming a wife, mother, and celebrated quilter.
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Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items
Quilting is a fun hobby - but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together - and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We'll have you in stitches in no time!
Discover how to Select the right fabrics and threads Design your masterpiece...
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Pub. Date
2015.
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"The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up -- which is no easy feat! Thanks to the rediscovery of a traditional technique known as English paper piecing, success is now possible for quilters of all levels. By cutting the desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of your fabric, and then hand-sewing the pieces together, you'll ensure perfectly matched points every time. This complete course in English paper...
93) Quilting
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What traditional handicraft lets you tap into your creativity and imagination? Quilting! By mixing your favorite colors, fabrics and textures, you can design one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories. And while the art of quilting has been around for hundreds of years, a few modern twists make it easier than ever. Ten simple-to-follow patterns mean you can make projects that are unique--and useful, too!
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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"The back of your quilt deserves to be as beautiful as the front. This is the ultimate guide for you to make that happen! With a total of 30 beginner-friendly pieced quilt backing designs using scraps of varying sizes, your fabric stash, or new yardage, you'll be inspired and take your quilts to the next level in a unique, quick, and easy way."--Page [4] of cover.
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Pub. Date
2015.
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Get ready for new adventures in conventional piecing with celebrated quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Create stunning Double Wedding Ring quilts with breathtaking innovations on the classic pattern. With full-size patterns for 10 quilts, the book will teach you the Double Wedding Ring basics. After you've mastered curved foundation piecing, try your hand at Victoria's unique fabric slashing and "Made-Fabric" methods-it's easier than you think! You'll...
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2022.
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"The Secret Wish, Jodi Thomas: The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother's quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery's beauty and spirit--and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together...
Wish Upon a Wedding, Lori Wilde: Ellie Winter's sister...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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"Whether you love crochet or you love quilting, this is your chance to crossover! A complete cross-crafting guide to quilt and crochet pillows, baby quilts, blankets, and more. Two-part projects with instructions for both quilting and crocheting each design, plus a bonus project that combines your skills. Basic overviews for both crafts, with everything a beginner needs to know to get started. Try sister crafting and expand your skill set, while also...
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[2017]
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Put charm squares to the test with 18 quilts using precut 5" x 5" squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you'll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing. Modern and traditional quilters alike will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs!
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[2017]
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Celebrate any important event in life, from an anniversary or a birthday to a retirement or a memorial, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customizable settings. Created to commemorate the author's 40th anniversary of falling in love with her husband (and making her first quilt for him!), you can read the story behind each block, then make it personal by stitching in your own memories and using blank blocks for personal dedications. Piece and appliqué...
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