A Quilting Life

A Quilting Life
Author: Sherri McConnell
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607056607

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas
Author: Susan Ache
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683560159

Best-selling author Susan Ache returns with a dozen spectacular quilts for Christmas. And most can be displayed year-round! Many quilters want to decorate with Christmas quilts during the holidays--but who wants to pack them away for 11 months of the year? Softer shades of red and green suit all seasons, whether for snuggling up on the couch in December, enjoying late-night campfires in June, or relaxing on the deck in October. Choose among exquisite quilts with traditional roots and lighthearted quilts that capture the magic of the season. When Christmas rolls around, any of them can take center stage.

A Quilt for Christmas

A Quilt for Christmas
Author: Sandra Dallas
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250045940

In Sandra Dallas' novel A Quilt for Christmas, it is 1864 and Eliza Spooner's husband Will has joined the Kansas volunteers to fight the Confederates, leaving her with their two children and in charge of their home and land. Eliza is confident that he will return home, and she helps pass the months making a special quilt to keep Will warm during his winter in the army. When the unthinkable happens, she takes in a woman and child who have been left alone and made vulnerable by the war, and she finds solace and camaraderie amongst the women of her quilting group. And when she is asked to help hide an escaped slave, she must decide for herself what is right, and who can she can count on to help her.

A Patchwork Christmas Collection

A Patchwork Christmas Collection
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9781634090223

It is late Victorian-era America, a time when women marry for convenience as often as they marry for love. When passion seems a distant hope, how delightful it is that God surprises three young women with second-chance love ...

Simply Modern Christmas

Simply Modern Christmas
Author: Cindy Lammon
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604682191

You'll love these crisp, eye-catching quilts rooted in tradition but with a refreshingly updated style. In a departure from her much-admired floral patterns, Cindy Lammon demonstrates her range with pretty pieced quilts, stockings, a tree skirt, and much more--all composed of simple shapes. Select from 14 cheery projects that lend themselves to both modern and traditional fabrics Enjoy these quilt patterns year-round; patterns can be used to produce stunning quilts for any season Find easy, confidence-building designs for beginning and intermediate quilters and sewists

Two-hour Quilted Christmas Projects

Two-hour Quilted Christmas Projects
Author: Cheri Saffiote
Publisher: Chapelle
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1997
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806997711

Forty quick-and-easy quilting projects make it possible to create the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. Filled with homespun warmth and inspiration, these charming projects include heirloom-quality tree ornaments, pillows, decorative boxes, quilts of various sizes, and framed pictures -- all of which are sure to become treasured keepsakes. Featuring captivating full-color photographs that showcase each beautiful, quilted piece and a handy nine-step how-to section that offers all the instructions needed for every project, this festive and heartwarming collection is imbued with true Christmas spirit. From the whimsy of a Gingerbread Man ornament to the timeless message of a Peace on Earth pillow, these special gifts are as enjoyable to make as they are to receive.

Country Christmas Quilting

Country Christmas Quilting
Author: Jeanne Stauffer
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1999
Genre: Appliqué
ISBN: 9781882138456

Spice on ice -- Snow folks jumper -- Snuggles the snowbuddy -- Holly sweatshirt jacket -- Happy gingerbread apron -- Happy gingerbread sweatshirt -- Reindeer vest -- Mr. & Mrs. Claus -- Tied up for Christmas -- Santa jingles sweatshirt -- Santa's on his way -- Make a joyful noise -- Holiday village -- Christmas star -- Poinsettias -- Patchwork in winter -- Peppermint wheel -- stars & stripes -- Christmas is love -- The perfect tree -- Blue Christmas -- Fiesta stars.

Christmas in the Country

Christmas in the Country
Author: Rhonda McCray
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781683560630

Quilters will love filling their homes to the brim with holiday spirit! Use simple patchwork and fusible appliqué to ring in the season with a touch of country style. Create 15 fun projects, from runners and place mats for sprinkling holiday magic across the table to a bounty of quilts featuring the season's coolest characters - snowmen! Stitchers can choose their speed: Fast: wall quilts, an advent calendar, and a gingerbread candle mat Faster: place mats, table toppers, and lots of jolly little quilts Quick as a wink: bowl fillers, mistletoe ornaments, and a skinny snowman door hanging Top off projects with a blizzard of button embellishments to make the season bright.