Download or read book Jane Austen Quilts Inspired by Her Novels written by Karen Gloeggler and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quilting inspiration from the only quilt Jane Austen made and her six novels. Austen fan and quilter Karen Gloeggler went as far as England to see the only quilt known to have been made by Austen. She recreated Jane's quilt, and then created a quilt design representing each of Jane's six published novels resulting in 11 pieced quilts"--

Download or read book Quilted Diamonds Jane Austin Jane Stickle and Friends written by Linda Franz and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of quiltmaking, few quilts have elicited greater "followings" than those of Jane Austen (circa 1812) and Jane Stickle (circa 1863). Now award-winning quiltmaker, Linda Franz continues this tradition with over 200 fabulous diamond-shaped blocks inspired by both of the Jane quilts, and the friendships that have developed among "Jane" lovers.Especially for those who want to indulge their passions for hand-piecing using freezer paper techniques, these blocks are designed to help quiltmakers discover the intrigue, portability, and charm of these diamonds, most sized at 4" x 7". All of the blocks in Quilted Diamonds are found in the author's own stunning blue and white quilt, Love and Friendship. A pullout pattern for the quilt's center medallion is included along with diamond patterns, tips for making the quilt's fabulous scalloped border, and quilting suggestions.Whether you make a few diamonds, or all of them, this book invites you to join the sisterhood of Jane aficionados whoshare a lasting quiltmaking heritage.

Download or read book Stories in Stitches written by Lucy Bailey and published by . This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Potting Shed Quilt written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Basement Quilt delivers a novel of mystery, romance—and ghosts!—as flower shop owner Anne Brown searches for a place to call home. The second saga of Anne Brown and the Colebridge Community! In The Basement Quilt, the debut novel by Ann Hazelwood, you got to know the family and friends of Anne Brown, a plucky florist whose daily ups and downs are as familiar as your own. In this follow-up book, Anne and her fiancé, Sam, start house-hunting, or is that haunting? Once again, a quilt holds keys and clues to important family secrets, but whose family is it this time? And why would anyone hide a quilt in a potting shed? Life continues apace for Anne’s family and friends, too. Share in their joys and sorrows as Colebridge goes about every community’s business. The Potting Shed Quilt is not just the title of this sequel—the quilt itself is a character. You’ll want to meet other quilt “characters” throughout the series. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and the Colebridge Community Series “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!” —StreetScape Magazine

Download or read book Pocket Posh Jane Austen written by The Puzzle Society and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literary icon Jane Austen has inspired this easily portable pocket gamer featuring a stylish cover, elastic band closure, and lay-flat binding. Jane Austen-themed puzzles include word search, crosswords, codewords, and more.

Download or read book Quilters of the Door written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quilt artist finds a new home—and beautiful new horizons—on the shores of Lake Michigan in this series debut by the author of The Jane Austen Quilt Club. At fifty-five, Claire Stewart has left her Missouri home for the charming community of Door County, Wisconsin. A watercolor quilt artist, she soon joins a small quilting club in town. The beauty of Door County offers boundless inspiration for new quilt projects. But it is the man with the red scarf who intrigues her most of all . . . When Claire left Missouri, she also escaped a bad relationship. Now, as she grows more comfortable with her move to Door County, she becomes open to new ideas, new friendships, and even the possibility of new love.

Download or read book The Jane Austen Quilt Club written by Ann Watkins Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fourth novel, they create a Jane Austen masterpiece that represents each one of the group members' life situations. But when they enter their work in a contest, how does an entirely different quilt end up at the show?

Download or read book Divided Hearts written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line from the bestselling author and “renowned quilt historian” (Time). Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and an optional center flourish, plus setting instructions. Read compelling narratives of the women who found their hearts divided during the war, yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond. “Inspired by friendship quilts created between 1840 and 1861, Brackman focuses on women with ‘divided hearts,’ Northern women living in the South, and Southern women educated in the North, or with families divided by the Civil War . . . readers learn about twelve women’s lives that spanned the divide. Photographs and maps accompany the biographies. History comes alive through these women . . . You don’t have to be a quilt maker to enjoy reading the history and biographies of these amazing women.” —The Literate Quilter “The historical narratives about the women are so interesting . . . The quilts are beautiful and I love the idea of a friendship quilt . . . [an] amazing book.” —Crafty Moms Share

Download or read book Jane Actually or Jane Austen s Book Tour written by Jennifer Petkus and published by Jennifer Petkus. This book was released on 2013 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With the invention of the AfterNet, death isn't quite the end to a literary career it once was, and Jane Austen, the grande dame of English literature, is poised for a comback with the publication of Sandition, the book she was writing upon her death in 1817. But how does a disembodied author sign autographs and appear on talk shows? With the aid of Mary Crawford, a struggling acting student who plays the role of the Regency author who wrote Pride and prejudice, and Emma, and Sense and sensibility. But Austen discovers her second chance at a literary career also gives her a second chance at happiness and possibly even ... love"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Dear Jane written by Brenda Manges Papadakis and published by Ez Quilting by Wrights. This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen written by Syrie James and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life—finally, the truth may have been found. . . . What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing love affair? That's the premise behind this spellbinding novel, which delves into the secrets of Jane Austen's life, giving us untold insights into her mind and heart. Jane Austen has given up her writing when, on a fateful trip to Lyme, she meets the well-read and charming Mr. Ashford, a man who is her equal in intellect and temperament. Inspired by the people and places around her, and encouraged by his faith in her, Jane begins revising Sense and Sensibility, a book she began years earlier, hoping to be published at last. Deft and witty, written in a style that echoes Austen's own, this unforgettable novel offers a delightfully possible scenario for the inspiration behind this beloved author's romantic tales. It's a remarkable book, irresistible to anyone who loves Jane Austen—and to anyone who loves a great story.

Download or read book Striding Lines written by Bobbie Malone and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gnarled branches of a beautiful old plum tree reach toward the sky. A mushroom hunter searches for morels among rolling hills. A small boat is tossed among the tumultuous waves of an angry sea. Striding Lines, an homage to Wisconsin artist and quilter Rumi O'Brien, presents these striking images of her work and many more, accompanied by descriptions that share the stories of each piece in the artist's own words. Each quilt represents a moment, often autobiographical, crafted with whimsy, revealing an inspired talent. Bobbie Malone reaches beyond the quilts to tell O'Brien's own story, from her initial foray into the quilting world to her developed dedication to the craft. Contributions from leaders in the art, textile and quilting community, including Melanie Herzog and Marin Hanson, contextualize O'Brien's work in the greater community of quiltmakers and artists. This book celebrates the life and ingenuity of a Japanese-born American immigrant whose oeuvre is equally Japanese and Wisconsinite--and entirely distinctive.

Download or read book Quilt Treasures written by David Cripps and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the result of a three-year project carried out by the Quilters' Guild in Britain, the aim of which was to create the first national index of quilts in the country made prior to 1960. There are over 150 colour illustrations, including examples of: wholecloth quilts; pieced quilts; military, Bible and signature quilts; Red Cross quilts from Canada (sent as war relief); American quilts from the 1930s; applique panels from Egypt; and embroidery from China. With chapters written by some of the leading authorities on quilts, quilting and textiles, this book provides both a record of historical interest and a source of inspiration to contemporary quiltmakers.

Download or read book The Jane Austen Quilt Club written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne Brown and the Colebridge community quilters channel their inner Jane Austens to get through the trials and tribulations of the new year together. In The Basement Quilt, The Potting Shed Quilt, and The Funeral Parlor Quilt, you have become familiar with Anne Brown as well as her family and friends who encounter many of the same ups and downs as most of us. In this fourth novel, join them as they create a Jane Austen masterpiece that represents each one of the group members’ life situations. When they enter their quilt in a contest, how does an entirely different quilt end up at the show? Solve the mystery with them as they persevere through challenges, both personal and professional. Travel with Anne as she takes us on her unique adventure of life in the Colebridge community. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and the Colebridge Community Series “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!” —StreetScape Magazine

Download or read book The Best Of Jane Austen Knits written by Amy Clarke Moore and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would Jane Austen knit? Enter the world of Jane Austen through timeless knitting patterns inspired by the places and characters in her beloved novels. Designers including Susanna IC, Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, and Kathleen Dames have translated their love for Jane Austen's novels into a stunning tribute to the beloved author. The gorgeously evocative pieces include cardigans, knitted shawls, bags and other accessories, and knitted projects for men and children. While the knitting projects are inspired by the fashions of the regency era, they are every bit as relevant today. Knitters obsessed with Jane Austen as well as stitchers just looking for wonderfully appealing projects will fall in love with the beautiful knitting designs. Essays on fascinating aspects of Austen's life and the regency era round out this inspiring collection. Topics include the places where Austen lived, knitting in Regency England, the yarns available to Austen and her contemporaries, and dressmaking during the time period.

Download or read book The Patchworks of Lucy Boston written by Diana Boston and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lovely book is for everyone who is interested in Lucy Boston's life and her twenty-two patchworks. Diana Boston's descriptions of the patchworks are insightful and poetic. The book was written with love for Lucy Boston and includes wonderful stories about the inspiration for her patchworks, her fabric purchases in wartime England, references to the patchworks in her letters, historical background, and her life story. Each of the twenty-two quilts is shown whole and with details. The photography by Julia Hedgeco is beautifully displayed.

Download or read book Irish Chain Quilts written by Melissa Corry and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain--known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding results Explore a variety of construction methods--options include traditional and improvisational piecing as well as fusible appliqué Learn to use squares, rectangles, wonky shapes, dots, and even flowers to create one-of-a-kind Irish Chain designs