Book Description
Inspired by actual children's diaries from the American frontier, this follow-up to the bestseller American Doll Quilts explores the origins of doll quilts made during the era. Quilters can stitch small, antique-style projects as they read about the lives of pioneer children and their families.
• Fourteen patterns spotlight popular quilt designs from the nineteenth century
• Projects include a game-board quilt, a schoolhouse quilt, a prairie-doll apron, and a schoolgirl sampler
• See vintage photos of prairie children, and read actual diary entries from children who traveled with their parents to settle in the West
Customer Reviews:
Crafty History Lesson.......2007-06-01
What a lovely way to learn about the early American pioneers and also learn how to make some small quilts. Our local quilt group is using this book to produce some miniature vintage quilts, with beautiful results. We are also gaining more understanding of the trials and accomplishments of our ancestors.
The book contains professional photographs and easy-to-follow instructions for 14 quilts.
Unusual crafts guide to producing vintage-looking items from modern resources........2007-04-12
Kathleen Tracy's PRAIRIE CHILDREN AND THEIR QUILTS offers some fourteen small 'prairie quilt' projects which feature antique styles and designs of the 19th century. Vintage photos and diary entries from pioneer children accompany this unusual crafts guide to producing vintage-looking items from modern resources.
Pioneer life and beloved quilts from a child's point of view........2007-03-23
Just opening this book draws you into our pioneering past. You will find a mixture of photos of pioneer children and families along with delightful quilts in the fabrics and styles of nineteenth century America on the move.
The excerpt for the diaries by pioneer children will both charm you and help you realize the hardships these children went through. The information in each chapter will get you in touch with what life was like for these children.
But this isn't just a history book. There are patterns for the quilts and other projects that are related to the aspects of pioneer life described. All of Kathleen Tracy's patterns include clear and complete instructions so that even a beginner can make these lovely little quilts.
Some of the patterns would be perfect for a child making his or her first quilt. Others could be a joint mother and child project. But of course grown ups will have a wonderful time making this quilts either for the children in their life, for their doll collection or just for fun.
Excellent service........2007-02-14
The book arrived well before the promised time and in excellent condition.
Vicki R.
traditional style little quilts.......2007-01-19
This is a great book for the beginner and seasoned quilter alike. The quilts are made with blocks not too small to manage and anyone who likes traditional quilt patterns will find them here!Instructions use modern fast methods for cutting and sewing. The only dissapointment I found was the accounts from the children of the prairie was nothing I had not already read in any other book. But the quilts are wonderful to make as doll quilts or wall hangings.
Book Description
• Twelve fresh, fun crib-size designs
• Alex Anderson is a quilting superstar
Even the most jaded baby will love a quilt from Alex Anderson. Clear directions plus illustrations and an expanded basics section put beginners at ease, and the gorgeous designs appeal to quilters at every level. Pastels, brights, and primaries, bees, baskets, and beaches—quilters and babies will be united in their delight at these adorable new designs.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2007-05-07
Delighted with item. Received quickly and would be delighted to do business with this seller again.
Baby Quilts.......2007-04-07
Cutest baby quilts and easy to do patterns. Many techniques used to construct simple projects for baby.
new quilter.......2007-03-26
I made my first three quilts as baby gifts from this book. Instructions are clear and very easy and end product looks heirloom.
Not just for babies!.......2006-10-22
I confess that I love making baby quilts. And it isn't because I know a lot of women having kids (though quite a few of them _do_ seem to be popping out babies recently). Baby quilts are small projects that you can finish in a short period of time; you can machine quilt them without feeling as though you're wrestling with an angry critter. They let you explore new techniques or colors, and if you decide that you *hate*, say, doing pieced borders, you haven't taken on an obligation that you can't bear to finish. Because they're small, you are likely to have all the fabric for one already in your stash.
Best of all: if you're not yet an accomplished quilter, it's really easy to justify making a baby quilt. You can tell yourself that a baby is just going to spit up on it anyway -- so don't worry too much if it isn't perfect.
And that's just the advantages to the quilter. The parents are always awestruck by the gift, because you made it for their kid. (Despite that "spit up" promise to myself, one gift recipient hung it on the wall of the baby's room. Oh well; she's far away and I don't have to look at all the mistakes I know I made.)
Of course, you don't need to have a baby involved at all. If you don't choose nursery fabrics or pastel colors, these quilts -- and the set in this lovely book by Alex Anderson -- make very nice wall hangings.
Now that I've convinced you that making a baby quilt is a good idea, let me exhort you to consider this book by Alex Anderson. I love every one of her books, because her tone is so reassuring and her designs clearly explained.
At least half of the dozen projects listed here are suitable for beginners, and she gives good advice about color choices (i.e. choose a focus fabric and then pick accompanying colors based on that). This probably shouldn't be the _very_ first quilting book you pick up, or at least you should choose another one to accompany this one; while there's some "getting started" info in the front, isn't enough to give you confidence on the basic techniques. However, even a beginner should be able to whip through one of these projects in a weekend, maybe too.
Anderson likes scrappy quilts rather more than I do. In these projects she doesn't indulge that preference as much as in her other books; while some of these quilts call for "assorted blue prints to total 1 1/4 yards" she has one quilt with just two fabrics (admittedly it's an advanced one with a scalloped edge), and a few more that call for only 4 or 5 fabrics.
One quilt uses the gloriously soft "Minkee" fabric; it's gorgeous but (speaking from experience here) the Minkee fabric is really expensive. Yet, if you touch it, you're going to want to sew with it!
As you can probably tell, I like this book a lot. If you have any fondness for scrappy quilts (or *really* want to use up some of those fat quarters you've been hoarding), this is an excellent book for the purpose. If, however, you want baby quilt projects with a lot more solid colors and a reason to use spiffy fabric panels, you should check out "Quilts for Baby: Easy As ABC." In fact, I'd recommend both.
Project for every level of quilter!.......2006-05-12
If you're one of Alex Anderson's fans and can't get enough of her on the television program, Simply Quilts, you have an opportunity to experience twelve timeless projects for the nursery, and get a "snapshot" of Alex as a child at the same time.
New quilters will appreciate Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts with Love for several reasons. First there is a section that gives basic quilting information. It includes everything from choosing and preparing fabrics; rotary cutting "need-to-know" information; how to pin, piece, press, remove stitches; quilt finishing techniques; and the care of the finished quilt.
Second, the information provided is accompanied by drawings to help you process the written information visually. And thirdly, there are some fast, fun and spectacular baby quilt patterns.
The strength of this particular quilt book is that is accurately reflects the skill level necessary to complete the project. Everything that is needed to complete the quilt is presented in a clear, concise manner. Quilters are provided with a list of materials and step-by-step directions with which they are able to create that special quilt for the little ones you love.
Experienced quilters will enjoy the interesting projects and will be able to put their own touches on the patterns.
Armchair Interviews says: It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an expert quilter, there are projects for everyone in Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts with Love. My favorite is Tree of Life and you'll have your own favorite.
Amazon.com
Quilt making is a natural outlet for kids' innate creativity. Take children on a field trip to the fabric or quilt store and you'll be refreshed by their free-spirited approach to color and amazed by their fearlessness in the face of traditional quilting "rules." Just about any 9- to 14-year-old can turn out a stupendous quilt with some adult supervision and the terrific guidance of noted expert Alex Anderson's Kids Start Quilting. Stressing safety first, Anderson introduces kids to the rotary cutter, iron, and sewing machine, as well as the other essentials. She covers all the basics of quilt anatomy, explaining how to square up, cut, pin, stitch, and press the pieces, plus how to handle settings, borders, backing, batting, basting, binding, tying, and hand quilting. The seven nicely designed step-by-step quilt projects include log cabin, four-patch, saw tooth star, and sampler designs. A kids' quilt gallery features works by the six young quilters--both girls and boys--who collaborated on the book with Anderson, and quotes from the kids and photos of them at work on their quilts provide even more encouragement to other young quilters. --Amy Handy
Book Description
Share quality time with the children in your life while sharing a skill that will last them a lifetime! In this guide, beloved quilter, teacher, author, and TV host Alex Anderson turns her talents to teaching kids how to make quilts. Here are seven fun and easy projects-pillows, wall hangings, nap quilts, and more-that kids and adults alike will love. Anderson starts with safety tips, definitions, fabric choices, and more . . . then demonstrates simple, traditional designs that allow every child's skill and creativity to shine. Also included are helpful advice and practical guidance for both children and their teachers.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Purchase.......2007-01-10
I purchased this book for my 13yo niece; it was the best buy ever. It is easy to read & the projects are very easy to understand & complete.
Skimpy.......2004-09-08
I love Alex but the book is a little too skimpy with only five blocks to choose from.
I am also surprised at the lack of photos on hand quilting. Hand quilting really needs way more illustrations and not just on burying the knot! Even the section on hand tying lacks illustrations!! If you put it in the book, you should show us how it is done so we can see it. A book on the basics should include the basics!
It is still a good book, but after having both books by Barbara Eikmeier I can say it isn't the best book I have seen on the subject. A nice addition after you have the others.
Great Teaching Tool.......2002-04-22
Alex Anderson is among the best in teaching quilting methods. This book is a great teaching tool for children of all ages. Alex really explains each step in detail and I learned some new tricks myself. She stresses safety while working with children as well as self-expression through fabric choices. A great addition to any sewing library!
Book Description
Quilters love to make baby quilts as presents. Here are the projects they're looking for: quick, creative, and above all, adorable. Adorable Baby Quilts is the only book with quilts in many popular nursery looks from bold color to sweet vintage, and a variety of machine-quilt techniques including original block designs, foundation piecing, applique, and whole-cloth quilting. Included are quilts of wonderfully soft and textural fabrics, a quilt to be signed by family and friends, and an heirloom christening quilt. All the quilts are cuddly and baby-safe and can be used for crib, travel, or wall decoration. Each quilt is photographed flat, as quilters prefer, and there are step-by-step instructions with diagrams and patterns. These quilts can easily be finished in time for the baby shower, and then will be treasured forever.
The accomplished quilt designers featured in this book are Phyllis Dobbs, Janis Bullis, Sharon Hultgren, Gerri Robinson, and Susan Stein.
Customer Reviews:
Baby Quilts: 15 original designs for Every Nursery Decor.......2007-02-22
I purchased this book through amazon and it had 4 pages missing unfortunately. The person who sold it took probably the best pages and sold the rest.
Book Description
Timeless projects make cherished gifts. Yardage calculated for three sizes--little, crib, and twin. Complete directions and a multitude of techniques including strip piecing and paper foundation piecing.
Customer Reviews:
great for people who love to quilt.......2006-10-29
The best book available for people who love to quilt. It will help you out tremendously and you really should buy if you're into making quilts. You'll find that it's not as complicated as you thought after reading this book.
P.S. I Love You Two! Baby Collection.......2005-03-12
I love this book. I have made almost every quilt in this book - some two or three times. The patterns are easy to follow and give time saving tips. It is easy to vary the fabric to make a quilt look completely different. I don't consider myself a beginner quilter, but still find myself coming to this book again and again.
Worth the investment!.......2000-08-01
I purchased this book for a class on the "I Spy" Quilt and had great results. I have since made another I Spy quilt and two others from this book. The instructions are clear and the General Directions are very good for all beginning quilters. I have found that the quilts in this book are good for beginning to intermediate quilters. For more experienced quilters, the patterns can be adapted to be more "fussy" or complicated. The book includes some traditional favorites (Irish Chain, Tumbling Blocks) as well as some different/unique patterns. Fabric estimates are a bit on the high side, which is fine with me (I hate running short!) I recommend this book as a good resource and as good inspiration for those quilting for babies or small children.
Basic, but well done........2000-03-25
P.S. I Love You Two! is a good basic baby quilt book. The directions are clear and easy to follow. Yardages and cutting lists are given for 3 sizes--little, crib, and twin. Also included are instructions for making nursery accessories such as bumper pads, dust ruffles and crib sheets. There is not much out of the ordinary in this book, and it is probably not the best choice for an advanced seamstress, but it's a good bet for beginning or intermediate quilters.
Book Description
The beauty of wildlife and the great northwoods are captured in this stunning first book in the new Quilting the Great Outdoors series by Debbie Field for Granola Girl Designs. Debbie has created 12 individual blocks with unique wildlife and wilderness scenes which are perfect for wallhangings, or assemble all 12 into a single, fabulous, keepsake quilt.
Full-color, illustrated step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns make this book a joy to use.
Customer Reviews:
Real life wildlife.......2007-10-01
this book by Debbie Field is chuck full of wonderful outdoor life appliqués and ideas. It is well worth the great price.
Fun sewing.......2006-05-03
I loved this book and the patterns. I'm not a real experienced quilter, but I learned so much from doing all of these designs. It was so much fun picking out the materials for the individual blocks.
Spirit of the NorthWoods.......2002-03-05
Loved the book. It is very well outlined as to what fabrics to use and how much you will need. Construction of the quilt also looks to be very well laid out. BUT, help! Where in the world do you find these lovely fabrics? And why does the Granola Girl Designs web site not come up. No references as to the fabric company or availability.
Book Description
Decorate a whole kids' room...it's a Piece O' Cake!
* Create everything needed for a child's room, from quilts to floorcloths and toys
* Six master plans, for both boys and girls
Make a room special for a special child, using traditional needleturn or new "casual applique" to create coordinated quilts, pillowcases, wall hangings, floorcloths, even a table tent for playtime. And for a bonus--matching personalized board books! Animals, alphabets, numbers, and more favorite motifs are featured in bright designs packed with Piece O' Cake style.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty patterns for left-over fabrics.......2007-03-17
9 patterns + a book idea. My first "Piece O' Cake Designs" book - I'm not sure if I will buy any more. The patterns make use of fabric more than design (in "I Spy Squares" over 100 different fabrics have been used) however the patterns for the quilts are quite sweet. Comes with full-size patterns so no more photocopying!
The last "pattern" is for a storybook. Create a book for a baby using photos of the child and his/her parents. This is a great idea but it is such a shame it in not quilted! You could make an equivalent quilted book by copying photos onto fabric and quilting pages. The pattern here is more in line with scapbooking. What a shame.
Book Description
One of the top 10 quilting books in America, this book includes 17 quilts in cradle, crib, and twin sizes. many nursery accessories for making darling children's room. Exceptional collection!
Customer Reviews:
I Love U Baby Linda Milligan.......2007-02-28
How do you order more then one copy of the same book.
Great book.......2001-04-25
This book is great for small quilts and easy to adjust to larger sizes. For strip piecing you need to convert the templates using the dimensions of the template size which isn't a problem. Great basic patterns and good instructions. The first quilt I ever made was one out of this book, and since then I've made 5 different patterns from it and will eventually make all.
Great quilt book.......2000-04-29
This is one of my favorite quilt books. It has simple basic baby quilt ideas. I took one pattern to help me design a baby shower quilt. The instructions are easy to follow. Specifications are provided for a variety of sizes.
P.S. Beautiful quilts best baby quilt book I've seen!.......1999-01-29
P.S. I love you has beautiful quilts- mostly soft colors
Book Description
• Timeless designs, time-saving techniques
• Resource list of children's charities that make and donate quilts
A handmade quilt is among the most cherished presents a child can ever receive. Here are eighteen wonderful quilts for tots to teens, all made with time-saving techniques such as easy appliqué, fusing, rotary cutting, and paper piecing. From cradle- to queen-size, these quilts are sure to create memories that last a lifetime.
Customer Reviews:
Quilts for kiddies.......2007-04-25
Wonderful book! I loved it! It's very detailed. Photographs are nice quality. Very pleased!
Quick yet effective.......2007-03-17
20+ quilt patterns. The patterns are interesting but quick - you really can pull it all together in a weekend. (Which is good for a working mum with little patience :-). Some require pre-planning, cutting and even some applique ahead of time.
I adore the pattern for "Baby's Love Blanket". Simple, effective quilt with a few little hearts - I felt I had accomplished something pretty in next to no time. The speed was certainly in the size - just 50x42cm all up - a perfect little quilt for a crib or pram. A pattern to have up your sleeve for that last minute baby-gift.
When I can get the kids sorted, I intend to make the "'Me and Mine' Quilt" - patches of their pictures on a plain quilt. Something I will treasure after they have grown too far to appreciate the simple things.
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American Doll Quilts: 16 Little Projects That Honor A Tradition
Facts and Fabrications: Unraveling the History of Quilts and Slavery: 8 Projects, 20 Blocks, First-Person Accounts
Simple Strategies for Scrap Quilts (That Patchwork Place)
Twenty Little Amish Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Needlework Series)
The Civil War Love Letter Quilt
