Quilts can tell lovely stories. In her much anticipated first book, For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living, Amy Gibson teaches you how to make quilts today that will become family heirlooms – not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell and the stories they will inspire.
- 17 fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.
- The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs
Memory Makers. Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:
- Popcorn Please – a family movie night quilt
- Once Upon a Time – a children's storybook pillow
- Sunday in the Park – a picnic quilt
- Hideaway –a tent quilt
- Make a Move–a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more
Memory Keepers. These i nspiring designs foster new family traditions including :
- Celebrate You – a quilted birthday banner
- Love Letters – a quilt inspired by handwritten messages
- Filmstrip – a photo quilt
- Family Secrets – patchwork recipe binder
- Tear Drops – a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects
Patchwork 101. This section of the book includes instructional advice:
- Construction basics
- Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing
- Beginner-friendly projects that are fun
- Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make
- 80 instructional illustrations to guide you
Quilts can tell lovely stories. In her much anticipated first book, For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living, Amy Gibson teaches you how to make quilts today that will become family heirlooms – not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell and the stories they will inspire.
- 17 fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.
- The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs
Memory Makers. Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:
- Popcorn Please – a family movie night quilt
- Once Upon a Time – a children's storybook pillow
- Sunday in the Park – a picnic quilt
- Hideaway –a tent quilt
- Make a Move–a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more
Memory Keepers. These i nspiring designs foster new family traditions including :
- Celebrate You – a quilted birthday banner
- Love Letters – a quilt inspired by handwritten messages
- Filmstrip – a photo quilt
- Family Secrets – patchwork recipe binder
- Tear Drops – a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects
Patchwork 101. This section of the book includes instructional advice:
- Construction basics
- Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing
- Beginner-friendly projects that are fun
- Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make
- 80 instructional illustrations to guide you
For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living
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For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781940655079 |
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| Publisher: | Lucky Spool Media |
| Publication date: | 06/23/2015 |
| Pages: | 136 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.70(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
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