The Quilter's Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
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    The Quilter's Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    Jennifer Chiaverini
    Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0743260228

    Book Description

    A Roaring Twenties adventure unfolds in Jennifer Chiaverini's latest bestselling Elm Creek Quilts novel, another in "a series that neatly stitches together social drama and the art of quilting" (Library Journal).

    Newly wed in a festive yet poignant ceremony at Elm Creek Manor, bride Elizabeth Nelson takes leave of her ancestral Pennsylvania home. Setting off with her husband, Henry, on the adventure of a lifetime, Elizabeth packs the couple's trunk with more than the wedding quilts she envisions them dreaming beneath every night of their married lives. They are landowners who hold the deed to Triumph Ranch, 120 acres of prime California soil located in the Arboles Valley, north of Los Angeles.

    "Triumph Ranch," says Mae, a traveling companion whom Elizabeth has let in on the promise of the Nelsons' bright future. "That sounds like a sure thing." But in a cruel reversal of fortune, the Nelsons arrive to the news that they've been had, and they are left suddenly, irrevocably penniless.

    They are hired as hands at the farm they thought they owned, and Henry struggles mightily with his pride. Yet clever, feisty Elizabeth -- drawing on her share of the Bergstrom women's inherent economy and resilience -- vows to defy fate through sheer force of will. As her life intertwines with Rosa Diaz Barclay, native to the Arboles Valley and a fellow quilter, their blossoming friendship sheds light on many secrets that have kept each of them and their families from their rightful homes.

    In the cabin where Henry and Elizabeth are living on Triumph Ranch, Elizabeth discovers quilts belonging to Rosa's mother, and in their exquisite patterns recognizes a misplaced legacy of love, land, and family. But her newfound understanding of the burden of loss that Rosa shares with the mysterious Lars Jorgensen places her in mortal danger. Only by stitching the rift between the past and the future can the inhabitants of Triumph Ranch hope to live in peace alongside history.

    Machine-Stitched Cathedral Windows: Updating an Old Favorite
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Highly recommended for machine stitch needlecrafters.
    Machine-Stitched Cathedral Windows: Updating an Old Favorite
    Shelley Swanland
    Manufacturer: That Patchwork Place
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1564772853

    Book Description

    Now you can create Cathedral Windows completely by machine! If you're short on time or a novice at handwork, you've probably passed this classic quilt pattern by. This exciting, all-new approach to Cathedral Windows uses a simple grid system to make the design faster to complete and more versatile than ever before. Discover how to:

    • Create 12 beautiful Cathedral Window quilts with step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and full-size templates

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    • Vary your fabric choices on three different levels--the window frames, window panes, and background--for intricate-looking results

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for machine stitch needlecrafters........2000-03-04

    Shelley Swanland's Machine-Stitched Cathedral Windows provides 12 beautiful quilts, with step-by-step instructions and templates for producing the cathedral window forms. Color photos provide eye-catching examples.
    Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Ms Olson has made a quilt admirer out of me
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    • Wow!
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    • Book showcases Unbelieveable talent and creativity
    Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques
    Barbara Olson
    Manufacturer: Dragon Threads
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    Book Description

    As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Ms Olson has made a quilt admirer out of me.......2007-08-29

    I'll just say it. I always thought quilting was a LOT of work for something that was pretty ho-hum when you finished. But this book is simply dazzling in the approach to quilting. Her works are innovative and beautifully executed, and her methods are clearly explained. I bought the book Art Quilts a Celebration (might have the title slightly off - but it is a collection of hundreds of art quilts from the 80's to present day. PBS offered it as a "thank you" in a membership drive) THIS book was far more inspiring to me. I am now ready to dip into the world of quilts, and I believe I'm going to love it, thanks to Ms. Olson.

    4 out of 5 stars Colour explosion plus black and white.......2007-08-23

    This book is really two books. First Barbara gives a history
    of her journey into quilting, leading up to the moment she
    found her own inimitable style. That is interesting, but of course
    you are only going to read it once. The second, and major, part
    of the book is a detailed look at the design and construction of
    her particular flamboyant quilts. She uses a mass of colourful
    petal or wave like pieces to make an abstract but organic shape.
    Then she adds geometric elements in black and white, like checks
    or spirals. The effect is an explosion of energy. Not for every
    home!

    There are details of the construction, using drawings on freezer
    paper or Totally Stable, and then templates. She illustrates in
    meticulous detail how to construct both geometric and organic
    spirals. It's unlikely that anyone would try to imitate her quilts
    as they look like a life's worth of work in each. The quilting
    itself is amazing, and I should think she must have access to a lot
    of batiks and jewel shades of fabric. I don't know why, but the
    images in her quilts say 'acid trip', 'Woodstock' and similar!

    It's a very clearly laid out book, with a lot of excellent colour
    photos.

    5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2007-02-15

    She does a great job of showing and explaining things for those of us wanting to express ourselves in an artistic way with fabric. Go for it and try some new things.

    5 out of 5 stars Stunning fabric art.......2007-02-03

    In trying to separate a rating for the book itself as opposed to the content/context of it, initially I can say this book is not really a how-to as much as a "how I discovered the artist within." Except, of course, for the brilliant description of the angled spirals that so often find their way to Barbara Olson's quilts. That said, there is good information on construction here but it is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. The book is more an example of what's ultimately possible when we quit hampering our creative muse and give full rein to the medium in which we work.

    Olson's quilted art is not the homely homespun blanket you'd cuddle under by a fire. These pieces are a fire unto themselves. The book is worth owning just to have a glimpse of her work. As a beginning quilter, the photos and close up construction information stir my own creative needs to aspire to step outsite the box. (Also makes me long for a high-tech quilting machine, but that's another story.)

    5 out of 5 stars Book showcases Unbelieveable talent and creativity.......2007-01-22

    The book starts at the beginning, and you can travel with Barbara as she discovers and develops her own inner creativity and as a busy and practical Mom with several kids, made a great studio in her home, and shows how she turned Art Quilts into a self-sustaining career.
    It lightly brushes over how she also uses it in some Interior Designs for her husband's Architectural firm (but alas, no pictures...), which I wish she elaborated on a bit more.[I would love to see how she incorporates her bold style of Textile Arts into homes and offices- but maybe that is being saved for another book?]
    Art Quilting has brought out the creative side of herself and has totally changed her life around. She shows you how she did it, and almost step-by-step (short of smokin' a lot of weed-LOL) how artistic exercises, certain tapes and books helped develop her abilities from ho-hum to WOW! with extremely original and bold creative work. There are also a lot of advanced quilting techniques that are not covered anywhere else, such as multi-colored spirals.
    For anyone getting into the Textile Arts, the book is worth buying just for the excellent creativity exercises. It is truly inspiring!
    Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Learning to Quilt
    • The Best Quilt Book
    • Good basic, book
    • I love this book!
    • Can't say enough great things!!
    Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!)
    Carol Doak
    Manufacturer: That Patchwork Place
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Learning to Quilt.......2007-07-31

    A great begginers book for those who dont have anyone to teach them. Easy to understand and follow instructions, also heaps of handy hints

    5 out of 5 stars The Best Quilt Book.......2007-06-08

    I originally bought this book for a quilt club I had joined. The "main" person, who is a seasoned quilter, said it is her all time favorite book. I must agree. I currently have numerous "beginner or easy" quilt book, but this is the one I keep going back to. A must have, in my opinion.

    4 out of 5 stars Good basic, book.......2007-03-18

    This book is a good, but very simplistic book. It was a good start for me, but once I got the basics down, it wasn't as helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars I love this book!.......2006-12-31

    I was a clueless teenager when I bought this book and I had never sewed a stitch prior to reading this. All I had was a desire to make quilts. I succesfully made a nice quilt my first time by using this book. I've been making quilts ever since. I have other quilting books, but I have an emotional attachment to this one as this is the one I learned on. I still look at it to this day if I want to make a quickie, but I don't use it that often any more as this just covers the basics and once you have those down you wouldn't need this book. If a teen who has never sewed anything before can successfully make a quilt using this book than anybody can.

    5 out of 5 stars Can't say enough great things!!.......2006-08-31

    Search no more! I am in the process of taking a quilting class and this is the required reading. I could actually learn to quilt straight from the book, no instructor necessary (and I am a complete novice). It's so simply written and so thorough.
    The Christmas Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Great Book
    • Excellent!
    • Boring
    • Love the series...
    • The Christmas Quilt
    The Christmas Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    Jennifer Chiaverini
    Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 074328657X

    Book Description

    When Christmas Eve comes to Elm Creek Manor, the tenor of the holiday is far from certain. Sylvia Bergstrom Compson, the Master Quilter, has her own reasons for preferring a quiet, even subdued, Christmas. Her young friend Sarah McClure, however, takes the opposite view and decides to deck the halls brightly. As she explores the trunks packed with Bergstrom family decorations that haven't been touched in more than fifty years, Sarah discovers a curious Christmas quilt. Begun in seasonal fabrics and patterns, the quilt remains unfinished.

    Sylvia reveals that the handiwork spans several generations and a quartet of Bergstrom quilters -- her great aunt, her mother, her sister, and herself. As she examines the array of quilt blocks each family member contributed but never completed, memories of Christmases past emerge.

    At Elm Creek Manor, Christmas began as a celebration of simple virtues -- joy and hope buoyed by the spirit of giving. As each successive generation of Bergstroms lived through its unique trials -- the antebellum era, the Great Depression, World War II -- tradition offered sustenance even during the most difficult times. For Sylvia, who is coping with the modern problem of family dispersed, estranged, or even forgotten, reconciliation with her personal history may prove as elusive as piecing the Christmas Quilt.

    Elm Creek Manor is full of secrets, from a Christmas tree with unusual properties to the sublime Bergstrom strudel recipe. Sylvia's tales at first seem to inform her family legacy but ultimately illuminate far more, from the importance of women's art to its place in commemorating our shared experience, at Christmastime and in every season.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-09-24

    As with all of her previous books, The Christmas Quilt is excellent. I am now waiting for Jennifer's newest book to be available.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2007-08-05

    I've read and enjoyed every one of the Quilt Camp books. Well worth my time and very enjoyable - especially for those of us who enjoy quilting!

    3 out of 5 stars Boring.......2007-07-26

    This is the first one of the Elm Creek Quilts novels that I thought was extremely boring. However, I feel that it is a must read to explain alot about the characters in the series. I don't think you will be disappointed, just bored a bit.

    4 out of 5 stars Love the series..........2007-07-17

    This was not my favorite of the Elm Creek Quilt series, but I think it might be because I didn't read it around Christmas time. It didn't seem to fall into the same style as Chiaverini's other novels, but I still enjoyed this!

    5 out of 5 stars The Christmas Quilt.......2007-04-04

    Delightful book - enjoyed tremendously! All of Jennifer Chiaverini's books are fantastic! She has a special gift!
    Quilts Through the Seasons: A Quilt for Each Month of the Year (Quilt in a Day)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent quilting instructions
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    • QUILTS THROUGH THE SEASNOS
    Quilts Through the Seasons: A Quilt for Each Month of the Year (Quilt in a Day)
    Eleanor Burns
    Manufacturer: Quilt in a Day.
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    Product Description

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent quilting instructions.......2007-09-03

    The instructions of this book are so good that I made the quarter log cabin quilt in just a few days. The illustrations are very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars Fast and Easy Quilting a la Eleanor Burns.......2007-07-17

    As usual, Eleanor Burns has taken complex piecework and made it something that even a beginning quilter can do. I have used some of Ms. Burns' techniques in other quilt designs, and I am always pleased with the results. In particular, applique was always my least favorite "chore" in the past, and I avoided it like a migraine. Now, with Eleanor's method using fusible interfacing, it's a snap! Another great success for Eleanor Burns and Quilt in a Day!

    5 out of 5 stars Can't wait.......2007-07-08

    It is one of the best of Quitl in a day books. She has the best instructions of all the quilters.

    5 out of 5 stars Best yet from the best quilting instructor!.......2007-06-13

    This is going to be one of my favorites from our friendly laid-back quilting instructor. If you've been longing for something a bit more meaty and advanced from Eleanor, this is the book for you. She will show you how to make things look more advanced than they really are by implementing her clever techniques.

    Although I have always learned something new from her prior books (in her elegantly simple manner), I found the older patterns to be too elemental and chunky. There were not enough color changes or pattern varieties, and the blocks always seemed too large and too few; everything had that "very first quilt" look to it. Hence I shied away from her most recent publications and even sold or gave away a few of the old ones.

    THIS book, however, is a very pleasant surprise. There are 13 designs, presented in order of the four seasons. You will find blocks based on crazy hearts, "log cabin" pine trees with appliqued cardinals, stars intermingled with 4-patch blocks, fish, flower baskets, and a Twin Sisters block based on a pattern from 1845. I'll save the rest so you can be (pleasantly) surprised!!

    In typical fashion, Eleanor uses a range of simple-to-clever techniques: foundations, embellishments, folded borders, curved seams, fusible applique, equilateral finished triangles, and fussy cutting. She also includes her clever method for Flying Geese/Star Points which guarantees a perfect piece, and her fusible applique technique replaces the usual paper-piecing to create a fabulous Lady Liberty circular crown block.

    As I mentioned earlier, Eleanor breaks away from her usual huge/chunky block size; most of the blocks are under 9 inches with one as small as 5 inches. She just had to include a block that measures 17 by 22 inches (in a cute fish pattern), but I'll allow her that!

    As in her prior books, most projects feature her own fabric lines, but there is a wee bit less emphasis on floral here. And some projects are shown done up in batiks and tone-on-tones, demonstrating how you can personally tailor her simple patterns to your own fabric preferences. Directions are provided for a variety of quilt-top sizes, plus table runners and pillow cases.

    Just a few less than positive things to note: The very first design is for a crazy Valentine, and she instructs you to use foundation piecing!! To me, it seems somewhat oxymoronic to call this "crazy" when the exact same foundation is used for every block. When I make this one, I will skip the paper-piecing and do it up in true "crazy quilt" fashion. Also, the publication is in a spiral ring binder; great idea but bad execution for clutzes like me. Once you have spiraled the front or back cover it never seems to go back into place correctly without you having to re-leaf all the pages. Small thing, but a possible minor pain for folks with MS or arthritis. And you will probably find yourself buying yet another rotary ruler (don't we have enough??!!) to take the best advantage of her technique. Finally, I would love to have seen the publisher put a photo of each project on the table of contents page. I've seen this done before and it really saves you from constantly flipping through the pages to find that one design you thought you saw but can't remember where. This would have been especially helpful given that there are 13 different projects here.

    Now, so that I can leave on a positive note, let me end by saying there truely is something here for every one, regardless of you preference for fabrics, pattern styles, or block sizes. If you want to add a publication that is sure to become a classic, this is the one to buy!

    5 out of 5 stars QUILTS THROUGH THE SEASNOS.......2007-06-08

    I will be making many of the quilts featured in this book!
    Art Quilt Workbook: Exercises & Techniques to Ignite Your Creativity
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • New eyes for planning quilts
    • Get inspired then get creating!
    • Art Quilt Workbook by Jane Davila
    • Well, my wife loves it!
    Art Quilt Workbook: Exercises & Techniques to Ignite Your Creativity
    Jane Davila , and Elin Waterston
    Manufacturer: C&T Publishing
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    Release Date: 2007-06-12

    Book Description

    Part quiltmaking workbook, part business guide, Art Quilt Workbook shows how to take quilting in a creative new direction through art--then sell the quilts at craft fairs and other venues. Lessons and homework teach the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises, then encourage the reader to add personal touches with fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery. A bonus guide to exhibiting and selling quilts reveals how to join arts and crafts exhibits and how to market handmade quilts. Develop the inner artist (and the inner business tycoon) with Art Quilt Workbook!

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars New eyes for planning quilts.......2007-09-08

    This stepped introduction to thinking differently from cutting squares of carefully chosen fabrics is written in a warm and encouraging style. The use of colour illustrates and enhances the text, which has a brief but stimulating chapter on design, next on colour linked with perspective, then on "Art" quilt techniques from use of photographs, added items sewing techniques and more, each chapter ending with ideas to put into practice so that there is an experience of the theory. I am using it towards developing a method of conveying what I feel about a striking tree in my garden into a stunning quilt.

    5 out of 5 stars Get inspired then get creating!.......2007-08-23

    This book is the text of a 10 week course the authors
    teach on art quilts. After an initial look at the various
    components of design, the course builds up through design
    elements, construction techniques and embellishments. It is
    simply superb. Each chapter has plenty of examples, plus three
    exercises on the technique discussed. In addition there
    are links to quilt artists of that genre and names of painters
    to study for design as well. It leads the reader to think,
    question and play, while working on a series of journal size
    quilts. If you follow the entire course you will have
    about 10 page-size quilts at the end. You could dip and dive
    through the book, but it is designed to be worked through
    from the beginning.

    I am so inspired by this book that I am working through it with
    a couple of quilt buddies. The appeal for me is gaining confidence,
    developing my own style, and making small projects that don't have
    to be perfect to have achieved their aim.

    5 out of 5 stars Art Quilt Workbook by Jane Davila.......2007-08-23

    This book was educational and informative, and the pictures were wonderful...

    This is the best book of its kind that I have found. I am an Art Quilter and I have several books on art quilting, this one tops all!

    Brenda Leonard

    5 out of 5 stars Well, my wife loves it!.......2007-07-06

    I bought this as a gift for my wife. She picked up some of the ideas for a quilt she's making as a donation. I pointed out a few projects I wouldn't mind having around the house, and she's planning to make a couple.

    Good project book. Good text.
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    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The Art of Landscape Quilting
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    • Very instructive
    • Make it easy to produce notable polished results
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    Nancy Zieman , and Natalie Sewell
    Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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    5. Landscape in Contemporary Quilts: Design and Technique Landscape in Contemporary Quilts: Design and Technique

    ASIN: 0896893146

    Book Description

    *You're in good company - 33 percent of quilters say landscape is their favorite quilt design, according to the latest "Quilting in America" survey

    The Art of Landscape Quilting covers all aspects of designing and quilting landscape quilts through detailed instructions and concepts you will benefit from, regardless of your skill level. This one-stop resource for landscape quilting features 16 upscale step-by-step projects, and 20 partial projects; plus, tips, tricks and techniques from the authors - including foremost sewing expert Nancy Zieman. With prints and supplies available at chains and independent shops, all you need is this book and your own creative spirit.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars The Art of Landscape Quilting .......2007-09-25

    Nice, inspirational book. Much more informative with the companion TV series or video, which provides much more technical information. However, with some quilting experience, the book is adequate to do some nice landscape quilts.

    3 out of 5 stars Good information...but.......2007-09-15

    the book assumed some previous landscaping knowledge, which I had none of. Also, it recommends painting and using markers to alter the appearance of your fabrics. I am not artistic and would just end up ruining it. Yes, I will use this book for some good ideas, but I will look for another book meant for absolute beginners like myself.

    3 out of 5 stars Trees and more trees.......2007-08-23

    This book is a sideways format book, because the majority of landscape quilts are wider than they are tall. I can see their point, but I found it made the subject covered on any one page rather brief and 'sound-bite'ish. Most of the book uses extensive illustrations of individual quilts made by one or other of both of the authors. About 80% of them are of groups of trees in different seasons, some with water. They show you how they chose their subject, and various stages duing construction. Each has some special little tip to produce an effect, such as using felt tips to change the colour of petals, or make tree trunk markings.

    The value of this book comes from the development of each idea. The reader will have to analyse why each project works (or doesn't) and then adapt those ideas to their own landscapes. There is very little about quilting, and no textural embellishments or thread painting. It is definitely a resource book rather than a manual.

    5 out of 5 stars Very instructive.......2007-08-23

    This is the type of book you would keep in the how-to-do section of your bookcase. The instructions are clear and there are many examples to come up with your own designs or use the ones in the book. I am so greatful to find artists who are willing to share their knowledge with others instead of guarding it jealously. This is a book you will refer to over and over.

    5 out of 5 stars Make it easy to produce notable polished results.......2007-07-07

    Landscape quilting techniques have their own demands and special tricks, and here to bring them all to light is The Art of Landscape Quilting, a guide to choosing fabrics, designing, cutting, and painting fabric. Over fifty quilts from the authors' own collections are used to provide directions on producing landscape designs, from ten simple scenes to get started to how-to directions on adding structural elements and customizing results. Color photos throughout make it easy to produce notable polished results with this book as a guideline.
    Circle of Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Better than I'd like!
    • Pieced Together in a Lovely Pattern
    • I love this series!
    • What a wonderful story
    • Great stories for all sorts of hand crafters!
    Circle of Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    Jennifer Chiaverini
    Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    ContemporaryContemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
    Family SagaFamily Saga | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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    3. The Quilter's Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels) The Quilter's Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    4. The Master Quilter (Elm Creek Quilts Novels) The Master Quilter (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)
    5. The Quilter's Legacy (Elm Creek Quilts Novels) The Quilter's Legacy (Elm Creek Quilts Novels)

    ASIN: 074326021X

    Book Description

    When Elm Creek Quilts announces openings for two new teachers, quilters everywhere are vying to land the prestigious post. The impending departure of two founding members means untold changes for the Elm Creek Quilters. As they begin the interview process, a single question emerges: Who can possibly take the place of beloved colleagues and friends?

    "We must evaluate all of the applicants' qualities," advises Master Quilter Sylvia Compson. "Our choice will say as much about us as it says about who we decide to hire." Who merits a place among the circle of quilters? Will it be Maggie, whose love of history shines through in all her projects; Anna, whose food-themed quilts are wonderfully innovative; Russ, the male quilter with a completely original style; Karen, a novice teacher whose gifts for language complement her deep understanding of the quilters' mission; or Gretchen, the soulful veteran whose craft is inspired by quilting tradition?

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Better than I'd like!.......2007-08-14

    I don't normally read these types of books, but Ms. Chiaverini is an excellent story-teller. What I don't like is that her chapters are LONG - and that once I start reading one, I can't put the book down until the end!

    5 out of 5 stars Pieced Together in a Lovely Pattern.......2007-07-28

    This book, Circle of Quilters, is a collection of several stories, sewn together to create a satisfying tale. The book is divided into character portraits of five people, all job applicants for a teaching position at the prestigious Elm Creek Quilter's camp in rural Pennsylvania. Some of their paths cross on interview day, but there is lengthy back-story and development for each, which elicits sympathy from the reader. I found myself rooting for each to do well during the interview for this highly desirable position. Each back-story leads to the interview experience, and not one candidate believes the interview went well.

    The characters are as diverse as the blocks of a sampler quilt. Maggie is humble, hardworking, smart and capable. Karen is an overwhelmed mother of two small children, whose lack of childcare (at the last minute) makes you ache with sympathy. Anna, an underappreciated chef, tolerates her boyfriend's mistreatment and has an annoying lack of self-confidence--but anyone would want to taste her homemade cookies (!) Russ, a rare male participant in the quilting world, takes up the hobby after his wife's death and perseveres to become a renowned author and teacher of the art. And finally, there's Gretchen, who spends her entire life dealing with an evil neighbor and so-called friend named Heidi. I kept hoping Gretchen would at last go off on her with a sharp seam-ripper! But Gretchen had far too much class for that.

    All of the candidates face the Elm Creek Quilters staff for an extensive and, due to a blonde named Diane, grueling interview. Each is also tested by a white-haired lady acting has a baffled camper in need of help with her appliqué piece. The way Jennifer Chiaverini pieces together the characters is clever and enjoyable, particularly if you have an appreciation for quilts and quilting. It was fun trying to guess which characters would receive offers for the two positions available.

    A very fast read and I truly enjoyed it.

    From the author of "A Line Between Friends," McKenna Publishing Group.

    5 out of 5 stars I love this series!.......2007-07-17

    When my mother suggested that I read these books, I resisted, thinking "why would I want to read a book about a bunch of quilters?" But I was not far into the very first book in the series (The Quilter's Apprentice) before I realized it is not a story about quilting at all. True, quilting forms the framework for the novels, but they are stories of friendship, life, and loyalty. I have sped through all the series that has been published so far, and cannot wait for the next one!

    5 out of 5 stars What a wonderful story.......2007-07-13

    I bought the first of these books because of the quilting theme. Imagine my surprise when I found a new author that became my number one favorite. I've read all this series and only hope for more. Unbelieveably solid reading entertainment.

    5 out of 5 stars Great stories for all sorts of hand crafters!.......2007-06-23

    I picked up this book by chance at Borders and then stayed up reading until I'd finished it. I've since read the first 4 books in the series, and I love all of them. I'm slowly accumulating the other books. Ms Chiaverini's writing style is smooth, natural storytelling, and her characters are vividly alive on the pages. It is easy to come to care about the people at Elm Creek. This book in particular can stand alone, with the stories about five people, why they became dedicated quilters, how quilting brings happiness and personal growth to them, each of them with a different reason why they want to become part of the Elm Creek 'family'.

    I'm a knitter and have no interest in learning to quilt, but I have friends who are amazingly good quilters. But Ms. Chiaverini's stories are just as applicable to knitters or needlepointers or any others who love their handcrafts, the fibers and patterns and the satisfaction of creating beautiful things. I found many instances in these characters' lives that echo the reasons why I came to be an avid knitter and how it has added friendships and much happiness to my life.

    To say these are 'heartwarming' stories makes them sound sappy, but they are not. One of the tags listed is "old lady fiction"; I don't find them so and I don't think many readers will either. Read this one book. You'll want to read more.

    Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop: Step-by-Step Visual Guide, Indispensable Reference for Quilters, Bonus Projects
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop: Step-by-Step Visual Guild
    • Piecing - Step-by-Step
    • OUTSTANDING!
    Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop: Step-by-Step Visual Guide, Indispensable Reference for Quilters, Bonus Projects
    Ruth B. McDowell
    Manufacturer: C&T Publishing
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    GeneralGeneral | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
    Quilts & QuiltingQuilts & Quilting | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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    2. Ruth B. McDowell's Design Workshop: Turn Your Inspiration into an Artfully Pieced Quilt Ruth B. McDowell's Design Workshop: Turn Your Inspiration into an Artfully Pieced Quilt
    3. A New Twist on Strips n' Curves: Featuring Swirl, Half Clamshell, Free-Form Curves & Srips n' Circles A New Twist on Strips n' Curves: Featuring Swirl, Half Clamshell, Free-Form Curves & Srips n' Circles
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    ASIN: 1571203745
    Release Date: 2007-05-15

    Book Description

    Ruth B. McDowell is renowned for her freezer-paper piecing technique. She’s successfully taught this method to thousands of her students, and her unique piecing techniques virtually guarantee the ability to piece almost anything! This step-by-step guide to straight and curved pictorial piecing features complete instructions and full-size patterns for two small quilt projects. Even the practice exercises can be assembled into a beautiful sampler wallhanging. Want to create a masterpiece? Ruth B. McDowell’s Piecing Workshop shows how to do it.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop: Step-by-Step Visual Guild.......2007-08-23

    This is a WONDERFUL book. It's so easy to understand, very visual, neat projects, and a great addition to my library. Ruth has done it again with one of her "How-To" books. Thanks for making it so easy for us.
    All levels of quilters can use this.

    4 out of 5 stars Piecing - Step-by-Step.......2007-08-23

    This is my first introduction to Ruth McDowell and to piecing in a formal environment. Meaning, as a self taught artist....a book on how-to's is always an interesting adventure.

    Ruth does a really nice job in articulating each project in her book. I appreciate the fact that she makes the effort to present the information on piecing in understandable terms & in colorful displays. This is a good read for the beginner and for those who already are in the 'know'. Nicely done. CJ

    5 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!.......2007-08-11

    This is the next best thing to having Ruth in the room with you (which I have experienced). She leads you through her construction process in a clear and precise fashion.
    Thanks, Ruth!!

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    2. The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Masterpieces from a Lost Place
    3. The Square Root of Two
    4. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
    5. The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting and Pruning Techniques
    6. Top Secret Recipes: Creating Kitchen Clones of America's Favorite Brand-Name Foods (Plume)
    7. Toppers
    8. Toy Knits: More Than 30 Irresistible and Easy-to-Knit Patterns
    9. Ultimate Galactus Vol. 2: Secret
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