Download or read book Pieced from Ellen s Quilt written by Linda Otto Lipsett and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1854 in Ludlow Vermont, a friendship quilt inscribed with 63 names was made for nineteen-year-old Ellen Spaulding Reed's wedding & going-away present. Using the quilt as a research document, the author has pieced together this nineteenth-century woman's story through narration & Ellen Spaulding Reed's original letters. Nineteen-year-old Ellen took her wedding & going-away present, her bridal friendship quilt, with her to her log house in Wisconsin & wrote home to Ludlow, Vermont, of "the little thing such as they call a house" & her life in the West. Even to her death, at twenty-two years of age, Ellen longed to go back home. Her wish was fulfilled only after death when she was buried on a quiet hillside in her beloved Vermont. The story continues with her husband's life through the hard times of the Civil War & his later years in Missouri. PIECED FROM ELLEN'S QUILT, 224 pages in length, includes 16 full color pages featuring Ellen's friendship quilt & quilt blocks, as well as 37 nineteenth-century photographs important to Ellen's story. Bibliography & index included. Order book from Halstead & Meadows Publishing, P.O. Box 317211, Dayton, Ohio 45431. (513) 426-5699.
Download or read book American Homestead Quilts written by Ellen Murphy and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pair timeless quilt designs and classic American homes with this book featuring “lyrical commentary [and] clear how-tos” (Publishers Weekly). Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor. This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: Begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.
Download or read book The It s Okay if You Sit on My Quilt Book written by Mary Ellen Hopkins and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Look at a Beloved Block Book! Give your quilts an "art-school graduate look" using simple and fast methods. Mary Ellen breaks down complex piecing into simple units. Tons of tips cover fabrics, supplies, cutting, pressing, piecing and more. Learn to make perfect pieced triangles the hassle-free way. Lots of setting options for all your blocks. If you've ever looked at a complex pieced block and wondered if you could make it, this is the book for you. Mary Ellen deconstructs all kinds of blocks into easy-to-piece units: from Rail Fence to 18-Patch blocks, all you'll need is squares and triangles! First issued over fifteen years ago, this volume has been updated extensively.
Download or read book Piecing the Quilt written by Barbara Pezalla Powell and published by University of Regina Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is a directory to sources of women's history in Saskatchewan which are available through the Saskatchewan Archives Board collections. Entries include collection name, collection location, finding aid number, list of files with dates and extents of women's material if available (or a description of relevant items), and an entry number to aid in cross-referencing. The sources include both written and oral history material (such as audio tapes). Includes personal name index.
Download or read book Ellen s Story written by Susan Kirby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ellen is growing up on an Illinois farm in 1830, and she doesn't realize how much her stepmother has come to mean to her until clashes between Ellen's father and stepbrother threaten to tear the new family apart.
Download or read book Thread Magic written by Ellen Anne Eddy and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ellen Anne Eddy is an internationally know fiber artist whose wall tapestries transcend the traditional concept of quilting. Using hand-dyed fabrics, sheers, laces, lame's and machine embroideries she creates the illusions of water, mist and flame. Ellen's designs blend scenes from the natural world with her own dreams and visions. Her masterful fusion of techniques and materials describe life in micro and macrocosm. Fish and bugs, frogs and birds weave in and out of her quilts, serving as a media for both social commentary and personal observation. The series of quilts featured in Thread Magic offers a rich visual treat for quilters. A comprehensive technical section provides information that will enable quilters of all skill levels to add Ellen's techniques to their own creative repertoires.
Download or read book Remember Me written by Linda Otto Lipsett and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember Me: Women and Their Friendship Quilts is an intimate portrait of eight nineteenth-century quiltmakers. Within its stunning, photograph-laden pages, you'll meet women from New England and New York, women from Ohio, and women from pioneer states like Kansas, Wisconsin and Michigan. You'll read their stories - stories of young girlhood spent learning the skills that would help them as wives, stories of courtship and marriage, childbirth and motherhood. Presented in magnificent color are the wondrous friendship quilts they made - quilts pieced together to immortalize their youth, their affections and their family heritage. You'll read the names on those quilts and learn about the people behind them. And you'll be able to make three magnificent quilts in this book using the patterns and complete instructions created especially for you by Linda with well-known quilting teacher Laura Nownes.
Download or read book Love of Quilts written by American Quilter's S and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2004-03-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVThere are more than 20 million quilters in the United States, and 78 percent of dedicated quilters read for pleasure. To reach this vast group, we've expanded our line of quilting books by bringing back "A Patchwork of Pieces, previously published in 1993. "Love of Quilts features twenty-eight entertaining short stories about quilts and quilters collected from the pages of classic magazines such as "Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazaar, and "Good Housekeeping, introducing readers to the captivating worlds of quilters in other times and places. From courtings that nearly go astray to husbands and wives brought together by quilts to quilters obsessed with securing scraps, "Love of Quilts has something for every quilter. Fascinating fiction, these stories also provide important social history. This book also includes a bibliography of quilt fiction and a time line that lists American quilt fiction, plays, poems, and patterns published from 1845 to 1940./div
Download or read book Piece of My Soul Quilts by Black Arkansans c written by Cuesta Benberry and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thread Magic written by Ellen Anne Eddy and published by Quilting Arts, LLC. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing the art as well as the sewing machine techniques, this compendium reveals the work of the nature-inspired art quilt work of Ellen Anne Eddy. Her wall art goes beyond the traditional concept of quilting; she includes fish, bugs, birds, and frogs throughout her art, blending her dreams and vision with the natural world. She uses hand-dyed fabrics, lames, machine embroidery, cut-away applique, and layered sheers to create the illusion of flames, water, and mist in her work. The gallery of quilts features both full images and detailed shots, and Ellen's quilts are divided into several series and themes, with each section offering her inspiration for that theme.
Download or read book English Paper Piecing written by Vicki Bellino and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vicki Bellino, author of the popular Bloom Creek Quilts, presents a delightful selection of English paper-piecing quilt patterns. Using gorgeous pieced elements as appliques, Vicki eliminates the tedium and opens up exciting new design options. Twelve inspiring quilt patterns, from a small quilt suitable for framing to larger wall hangings and bed quilts Beautiful English paper-piecing designs categorized by shape: hexagons, diamonds, pentagons, and Dresden wedges Shapes to make whole quilts, block elements, or appliques--great for scraps
Download or read book 50 Little Paper Pieced Blocks written by Carol Doak and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A delightful little volume . . . will inspire you to create colorful 3” blocks for use in greeting cards, name tags, tote bags, and small wallhangings.” —American Quilter Create perfectly-pieced miniature quilt blocks in a variety of themes—from hearts and flowers to airplanes and birthday cakes. Secure them inside your Carol Doak’s Keepsake Frame Cards for gift-giving and artistic display. These blocks are also perfect to mix and match for making table linens, wall quilts, and other small projects. Patterns include: Airplane * Apple * Basket (2) * Birdhouse * Birthday Cake * Bluebird * Candle * Crayons * Cross * Dreidel * Duck * Egg * Fan * Flowers (7) * Gift * Girl * Hearts/Love (5) * Hot Air Balloon * House * Mailbox * Maple Leaf * Ornament * Pinwheel * Sailboat * Shamrock * Square * Stars (8) * Sunrise * Trees (3) * Umbrella
Download or read book Pieced by Mother written by Jeannette Lasansky and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Campfire Girls on Ellens Isle written by Hildegard G. Frey and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle" by Hildegard G. Frey is an exciting continuation of the adventures of the Camp Fire Girls. In this installment, the Camp Fire Girls embark on another thrilling journey filled with mystery, friendship, and personal growth. The story begins with the Camp Fire Girls looking forward to their next adventure. They are eager to spend their summer on Ellen's Isle, a picturesque island known for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. This setting promises new challenges and opportunities for the girls to bond, learn, and grow. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to the captivating landscape of Ellen's Isle. The girls immerse themselves in outdoor activities, such as hiking, boating, and exploring the island's lush forests. Along the way, they encounter various mysteries and intriguing secrets that add an element of suspense to their adventure. Throughout their time on the island, the Camp Fire Girls continue to strengthen their friendships and support one another. They face challenges together, solve problems as a team, and celebrate their successes. The story underscores the importance of unity and the enduring bonds of sisterhood. Additionally, "The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle" highlights the girls' connection to nature. They learn about the island's flora and fauna, as well as the importance of environmental conservation. This aspect of the story promotes an appreciation for the natural world and encourages readers to be mindful of their impact on the environment. In summary, "The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle" is an engaging and wholesome tale that celebrates the values of friendship, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. It invites readers to join the Camp Fire Girls on their exciting adventure as they navigate challenges, uncover mysteries, and discover the beauty of Ellen's Isle.
Download or read book Sew Healthy Happy written by Rose Parr and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting shouldn't be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter's survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There's no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry! Certified health and ergonomics specialist Rose Parr shares her expertise on how to sew smarter, healthier and happier Includes exercises, stretches, recipes, and tips to keep you in prime sewing form Keep your mind sharp and your body ache-free!
Download or read book North Carolina Quilts written by Ellen Fickling Eanes and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificent volume features color photographs of more than 100 quilts crafted in North Carolina between the early nineteenth century and 1976. Included are chintz applique quilts, intricately pieced and appliqued quilts, crazy quilts, and examples of ingenious thrift in quilting with found and salvaged materials. The quilts were chosen from more than 10,000 that owners brought to be recorded by the North Carolina Quilt Project during a series of statewide Quilt Documentation Days in 1985-86. Because the quilts are privately owned, many have never been seen publicly. The text presents the lives and times of the quiltmakers, accompanied by many vintage photographs from family collections. Whether these women made quilts to pass the time, warm their families, beautify their lives, or serve as symbols of love and togetherness, they used their fabric with uncommon artistry and craftsmanship.
Download or read book Patty McCormick s Pieces of an American Quilt written by Patty McCormick and published by C & T Pub. This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the design, creation, and filming of the quilts in the movie "How to Make an American Quilt," and includes patterns for two quilts
