Book
For keeps : meaningful patchwork for everyday living / Amy Gibson ; editor, Susanne Woods ; illustrations, Kari Vojtechovsky ; photographer, John S. Miller.
Record details
- ISBN: 1940655072 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781940655079 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 136 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour)
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [Boulder, Colorado] : Lucky Spool Media, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 37.95 |
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| Subject: | Patchwork > Patterns. Quilting > Patterns. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 746.46 Gib | 31681002800175 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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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 â 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 â a family movie night quilt
- Once Upon a Time â a children's storybook pillow
- Sunday in the Park â a picnic quilt
- Hideaway âa tent quilt
- Make a Moveâa game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more
Memory Keepers. These inspiring designs foster new family traditions including :
- Celebrate You â a quilted birthday banner
- Love Letters â a quilt inspired by handwritten messages
- Filmstrip â a photo quilt
- Family Secrets â patchwork recipe binder
- Tear Drops â 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
