Download or read book Eight Hands Round written by Ann Whitford Paul and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1996-03-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Paul provides information about pioneer life through speculation about the origins of 26 quilt patterns, one for each letter of the alphabet. The variety of colors and designs makes the quilts themselves the real stars of the book [and] will [encourage] students to develop their own creations in cloth or on paper." —SLJ. Outstanding Books of 1991 (NYT) Notable 1991 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Books for Vacation Reading (NYT)
Download or read book A is for Alphabet Q is for Quilt written by Heather Scott and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch this cute and colourful children's quilt with a combination of patchwork, applique, embroidery and quilting - perfect for a bed or wall, plus a matching cushion, two adorable felt animals and a gorgeous rag doll. This book includes detailed instructions, perforated full size design sheets, and complete embroidery and construction information.
Download or read book Quilt Talk written by Sam Hunter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve got something unique to tell the world. What better way to get your message across than sewing your words into a quilt? Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter teaches you to say it all with 12 new projects featuring modern, paper-pieced text blocks. The book includes patterns of an easy-to-read font that includes lower- and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Sam covers everything you need to know about paper piecing, choosing fabrics, and designing your own quilted words. Use Sam’s designs to get started, and then stitch up your own words to give any occasion the ultimate personal touch.
Download or read book Quilting Quickly written by Fons & Porter and published by Best of Fons & Porter. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most quilters these days live such busy lives that they can't spend months or years on a quilt. The designs in this book, created for Fons & Porter by Jenny Doan and her Missouri Star Quilt Company, rely on pre-cut fabrics to speed up the process. Designs include Small Charm Quilt, Playful Pinwheels, By the Sea, Friendship Runner, Periwinkle, Ingrid's Garden, Hard Candy (table topper), Dresden Botanica, Summer in the Park, X's and O's Quilt and Pillow Sham and Dashing Stars.
Download or read book F is for Friendship written by Helen L. Wilbur and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2011-03-18 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting has existed for thousands of years, spanning the globe, practiced by women as well as men, and bringing together communities and generations. F is for Friendship: A Quilt Alphabet examines the subject of quilting, as an art form as well as an item of utility, tracing its early history from a cave in Mongolia to patchwork bedcoverings transported in overland wagon trains to present-day exhibits at renowned museums. Topics include patterns, inventions, and fabric choices, as well as quilts as vehicles of American history. Helen L. Wilbur also authored Lily's Victory Garden and Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet. A former librarian who now works on the electronic side of the publishing world, she lives in New York City. Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has illustrated more than 20 books with Sleeping Bear Press, including the best-selling The Legend of Sleeping Bear and The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell. He and his wife, Robbyn, live in Bath, Michigan.
Download or read book A Patchwork Alphabet written by Eileen Westfall and published by Meredith Corporation. This book was released on 1993 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete alphabet of country-inspired quilting projects from "A for Attic Window" to "Z for Z-Cross." Full-size templates and patterns for 58 different blocks in all. Full-color photographs with each project. Complete basics and helpful hints throughout.
Download or read book Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites written by Laura Coia and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.
Download or read book Spelling Bee written by Lori Holt and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spelling Bee includes instructions for 100 letter, number, punctuation and picture blocks in two sizes PLUS 18 quilt projects."--Amazon.
Download or read book The Patchwork Quilt written by Valerie Flournoy and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tanya finds her grandmother sitting by the window one day surrounded by pieces of material. Grandma has decided to make herself a patchwork quilt to replace the old one her mother made her. This story covers the progress of the quilt.
Download or read book Creature Comforts written by Marie Shirer and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares patchwork patterns for animals from alligator to zebra, shows how to design, piece and assemble a quilt, and includes templates
Download or read book New Patchwork Quilting Basics written by Jo Avery and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your quilting skills with this beginner’s guide featuring 12 modern projects using basic patchwork, appliqué, curves, and foundation paper piecing. Quilt designer Jo Avery has a wealth of experience teaching beginner and intermediate quilters at her popular workshops and retreats. In New Patchwork & Quilting Basics, she guides you through 12 quilt projects using basic pieced strips, squares, and triangles. Jo’s easy-to-follow instructions make it easy to learn new skills while making your own stylish quilts and other projects. Before long, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to tackle virtually any quilt pattern!
Download or read book Skip the Borders written by Julie Herman and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create quilts with simple designs, strong lines, and a modern aesthetic. With this innovative collection, popular blogger and designer Julie Herman, the owner of Jaybird Quilts, inspires you to create stunning quilts--without borders! Choose from 15 easy quilt patterns where design is the star and fabric is the supporting actor Learn the structure of a borderless quilt; explore various bindings and their effect on the overall look See what can be done when color is used in bold ways to support a borderless quilt design
Download or read book Alphabet Quilts written by Bea Oglesby and published by C&t Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively applique tribute to the alphabet has something for everyone. Block letters, cursive, Spencerian patterns for seven unique quilts are included. Animals, numbers, and flowers accompany the letters.
Download or read book Alphabet written by Margaret Hillert and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concept book that includes the letters of the alphabet from A to Z using each letter in vocabulary words. Supported with playful color illustrations. Assists in developing vocabulary, literacy and comprehension. From airplane to zebra, young readers will learn the alphabet while looking at their favorite objects. Includes a word list.
Download or read book Cuddle Me Quick written by Darra Williamson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a huggable quilt for a special wee one! Quilting experts Christine Porter and Darra Williamson present 11 eye-catching baby-quilt patterns in a variety of oh-so-adorable styles. Choose from a mix of traditional pieced quilts and whimsical applique designs; full-sized patterns are included Find lots of tips throughout and an assortment of projects for both boys and girls Enjoy inspiring quilt patterns that include detailed quilting suggestions (with photo) for each quilt
Download or read book Letters from a Patchwork Quilt written by Clare Flynn and published by Cranbrook Press. This book was released on with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A story of love, loss and tragedy: a heart-breaking and moving tale" Readers' Favorite Pressured by his family to join the priesthood, a young man escapes to pursue a new life, in this powerful and moving love story. England 1875, Jack Brennan, runs away from home to take up a teaching job and follow his dreams of becoming a poet. Arriving in the thriving port city of Bristol, Jack loves his new teaching job. When he falls passionately in love with a fellow teacher, Eliza Hewlett, their future together looks bright. But everything changes when the daughter of Jack's landlord falsely accuses him of fathering the child she is expecting. Unable to convince the parish priest and his powerful landlord, Jack is in an intolerable position. Desperate, Jack and Eliza decide to risk everything by emigrating to America. As they stand hand-in-hand on the deck of their ship on the Liverpool quayside, the couple are excited about the adventure ahead. But just as the ship is about to weigh anchor, police come on board to arrest Jack, while preventing Eliza from disembarking with him. Eliza is left alone en route to New York with just a few shillings in her pocket, while Jack is taken back to Bristol to face a shotgun wedding. Will Jack be forced to marry his accuser? Will he fulfil his dream of becoming a poet? How will Eliza cope alone and penniless when she arrives in New York? Will the heartbroken lovers ever be reunited? A sweeping, heart-wrenching tale of love and sacrifice, separation and courage, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and Janet MacLeod Trotter Readers are utterly compelled by Letters from A Patchwork Quilt: “Another brilliant book by Clare Flynn… a beautiful ending and very inspiring” “Love books by this author and can never put them down.” “The story is captivating.” “This was the most engrossing page turner” “Well written, moving and highly recommended. A great read.” “I highly recommend to readers of historical fiction, romance and women's books.”
Download or read book Alphabet Books written by Bonnie Mackey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering more than 300 alphabet books with topic, content area, grade level, text structure, and instructional value indexing, this extensive resource guide includes bibliographic information and brief summaries of each selection as well as a chapter devoted to the unique uses of alphabet books within ELL classrooms. Alphabet books are perfect for establishing introductory lessons and serve as a starting point for project ideas. Alphabet Books: The K–12 Educators' Power Tool is ideal for school and public librarians as well as teachers who need to meet specific learning standards. The indexing by topic, grade level, and content area helps in finding just the right book for the aligned instructional objective. Some 300-plus alphabet books are additionally categorized according to the complexity of the text structure. Featured books for three grade level categories (Pre K–2, 3–6, and 7–12) are accompanied by instructional strategies to use with these books. Images of the finished student projects for every described strategy are included to clarify the instructional values. A chapter that focuses on the use of alphabet books in the English language learners' classroom offers strategies for the specific needs of this student group.
