150 Quilt Blocks to Honor the People and Events that Shaped Our Nation
The years 2011-2015 mark the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Through compelling diary entries, letters and 150 quilt blocks, author Rosemary Youngs helps convey the true stories of Civil War soldiers and nurses. Mixing traditional and original quilt blocks, The Civil War Anniversary Quilts includes clear instruction, full-size templates, a collection of historical documents, stirring images and amazing quilts. Combine the blocks to make any of three quilts featured in the book, or design your own arrangement to commemorate this profound era of our nation's history.
M'Liss Rae Hawley's new book includes quilt patterns using fat
quarters, charm squares, and precut strips to make cutting and sewing faster
than ever. The 6 fresh patchwork designs include a colorful tote bag and 5 quilt
projects. The book also has a beginner-friendly quiltmaking basics section.
If you would like to quilt but don't have time to spend hours in the
fabric
store nor do you want to cut out all those pieces, then precuts
are
definitely the way to go and M'Liss Rae Hawley's Precut Quilts is
the perfect
book for you. Whether you're a beginner or someone
returning to quilting, she
explains everything in simple detail with
easy to follow step by step
directions. Wondering what precuts are?
M'Liss explains the different types
so you can decide how much time you
want to spend and what size quilt you
wish to make.
Although the quilt patterns are on the easier side, the
basic
directions give you lots of room to create using the design of
the
fabric in the precuts. Whether you like bright or bold, or calm
and
subtle, the patterns in her book give you lots of room to play. I
like
that she includes photos of the same quilt in different color
schemes.
And the Bag of Strips Tote Project included in the book is a
must!
Totes are in and this pattern is the perfect place to start.