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For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living
Quilts can tell lovely stories.In her much anticipated first book, For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living, Amy Gibson teaches you how to make quilts today that will become family heirlooms not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell and the stories they will inspire.
17 fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.
The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs
Memory Makers. Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:
Popcorn Please a family movie night quilt Once Upon a Time a children's storybook pillow Sunday in the Park a picnic quilt Hideaway a tent quilt Make a Move a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more Memory Keepers. These inspiring designs foster new family traditions including:
Celebrate You a quilted birthday banner Love Letters a quilt inspired by handwritten messages Filmstrip a photo quilt Family Secrets patchwork recipe binder Tear Drops a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects Patchwork 101. This section of the book includes instructional advice:
Construction basics Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing Beginner-friendly projects that are fun Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make 80 instructional illustrations to guide you "
17 fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.
The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs
Memory Makers. Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:
Popcorn Please a family movie night quilt Once Upon a Time a children's storybook pillow Sunday in the Park a picnic quilt Hideaway a tent quilt Make a Move a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more Memory Keepers. These inspiring designs foster new family traditions including:
Celebrate You a quilted birthday banner Love Letters a quilt inspired by handwritten messages Filmstrip a photo quilt Family Secrets patchwork recipe binder Tear Drops a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects Patchwork 101. This section of the book includes instructional advice:
Construction basics Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing Beginner-friendly projects that are fun Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make 80 instructional illustrations to guide you "
- GenresQuiltingNonfiction
136 pages, Paperback
First published April 14, 2015
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August 25, 2015
I liked the part about her mom. Lots of yick yack about the meaning of quilts in your life. I do like the windmill quilt.
January 2, 2016
Hideaway~small and large pinwheels
Stargazer~sprinkling small and large stars on dark blue background
p. 28 fun backings using up scraps
Stargazer~sprinkling small and large stars on dark blue background
p. 28 fun backings using up scraps
February 28, 2016
A good-looking book with some pretty ideas, but nothing stood out enough for me to actually get this book again to start one of the projects.
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September 25, 2016Popped - p. 49
Stargazer - p. 59
Make Your Move - p. 77
Sunday in the Park - p. 89
There's Only One You - p. 103
Stargazer - p. 59
Make Your Move - p. 77
Sunday in the Park - p. 89
There's Only One You - p. 103
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews