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Quilts Are Forever: A Patchwork Collection of Inspirational Stories
QUILTS -- PIECES OF FABRIC SEWN TOGETHER LIKE MOMENTS IN TIME, AS HANDMADE AS LIFE ITSELF
Every quilt has a story to tell, an endearing story that lasts forever. Whether it is a craft-fair find, a generations-old family heirloom, or an art collector's most prized piece, quilts warm our bodies and our hearts.
Ever since pioneer women organized sewing circles to combat the harshness and isolation of the American West, women have turned to quilting to celebrate, share, and heal. In this heartwarming collection of inspirational stories, we see the celebrations, joys, and heartaches behind the stitches. One family lovingly pieces together a birthday present for their aging father, while a garage-sale quilt comes to symbolize the ties between a young man and his mother. Thirteen pre-Civil War ladies sew squares for their schoolmate's wedding quilt, while a young boy adds his own square to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of his father. No matter the circumstances, these stories deliver the spirit of quilting, friendship, and love with every word.
Every quilt has a story to tell, an endearing story that lasts forever. Whether it is a craft-fair find, a generations-old family heirloom, or an art collector's most prized piece, quilts warm our bodies and our hearts.
Ever since pioneer women organized sewing circles to combat the harshness and isolation of the American West, women have turned to quilting to celebrate, share, and heal. In this heartwarming collection of inspirational stories, we see the celebrations, joys, and heartaches behind the stitches. One family lovingly pieces together a birthday present for their aging father, while a garage-sale quilt comes to symbolize the ties between a young man and his mother. Thirteen pre-Civil War ladies sew squares for their schoolmate's wedding quilt, while a young boy adds his own square to the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of his father. No matter the circumstances, these stories deliver the spirit of quilting, friendship, and love with every word.
234 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2002
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April 29, 2023
The format of the book was uncommon yet held a certain appeal for me. It was comprised of short stories that had been contributed by quilters. In between each short story was a page of quilting tips or historical information about quilts.
December 29, 2017
Beautiful stories. If you quilt you will fall in love with these stories and people!
November 17, 2022
This collection of short stories was predicable and banal.
February 16, 2017
a nice compilation of various people who love to quilt.
September 27, 2014
I enjoyed the stories about quilts and how the act of quilting made life bearable for women in current and past times and the quilting tips at the end of each story were great. I didn't like the color of the text - aqua blue - which made reading a bit difficult due to the lack of contrast on the page.
November 8, 2014
As a beginning quilter I loved reading how quilts have come into their lives through past generations. My grandma was a quilter, by need, and made some beautiful quilts. I am fortunate to have one that she made for me when I got married. This is a MUST READ for any quilter.
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