Quilting is a classic craft that allows the quilter to
express both her/his practical and creative sides. Here are some new additions
to our quilting book collection.
No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That
Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes is written by Amanda Jean Nyberg, who also is
the author of Sunday Morning Quilts and
the blog crazy mom quilts. Detailed instructions and color
photos accompany the sixteen quilts featured in the book. Projects are group
into four categories, those created from squares, strips and strings,
triangles, and snippets.
ScrapTherapy: The Versatile Nine Patch: 18 Fresh
Designs for a Favorite Quilt Block is written by Joan Ford, author of other
quilting books and online newsletters, and founder of the ScrapTherapy program. The book contains directions for making a
9-patch and for eighteen projects, which include coverlets, quilts, pillows,
table runners, and more. Full instructions, color diagrams and photos are
provided for each.
Wise Craft Quilts: A Guide to Turning
Beloved Fabrics into Meaningful Patchwork is written by Blair Stocker, a quilt
designer and crafter. She has created twenty-one projects, each of which tell a
story and are constructed of special collections of fabrics; for example - baby
clothes, or table linens, or men’s dress shirts or vintage handkerchiefs, or
prints of children’s drawings - and more. Instructions, tips, and color photos
are provided.
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