Celebrate American traditions with your own handmade rag quilts in the most Glory-ous of colors, red, white, and blue! Fashion a bed quilt, a lap throw, a wall hanging, pillows, and more. All 24 easy designs feature rag seams for a homespun look.
Denim! Dutiful, durable, dressed-up and delightful denim! Every day we wear or see someone else wear or use a product that is constructed of this strong, comfortable fabric. Full of easy-to-make projects. Machine sewing is necessary to pull the projects together, but handwork is also included to add a touch of whimsical design.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Kim Diehl--on a splendidly small scale! Kim's little quilts have three big benefits: they're scrap friendly, they're quick to finish . . . and they're as cute as can be. Now you can create a wonderful variety of pint-sized quilts in Kim's signature style. Enjoy 18 projects from Kim's Simple Whatnots Club, previously available only in individual patterns. You'll learn streamlined techniques for petite patchwork, invisible machine applique, and cozy wool applique. Use completed projects as wall quilts and table toppers, or follow Kim's lead and display projects in other creative ways. As always, Kim shares her "Extra Snippet" sewing tips throughout so that YOU can become a better quilter. Also available: Kim Diehl's Simple Reflections journal, where this best-selling author of 14 books on quiltmaking has gathered her favorite quilts, recipes, and more to enjoy year-round.
These rustic lap quilts and throws designed by Sheri Bignell are fast and fun to make. They feature ragged, exposed seams for an old-fashioned prairie look.
A creative way to honor the men and women who serve in America's military, quilt stunning designs that combine the American flag with symbols of liberty and emblems of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. With detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating illustrations, and full-size templates, carry the message of gratitude in a unique way through your favorite hobby!
Illustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft
Beloved primitive artist Linda Brannock is saying farewell to Miss Jump in the final book, full of gorgeous designs for both cotton and wool projects. Linda also shares instructions for some of her alltime favorite quilts.
A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation. Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries, or strange lights on the mountaintop, these stories will make you--like the people who are sharing them--question what you believe. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts. In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here gathers a special collection of fabric, outlines a new technique, and spins a story. By using special fabrics as the starting point for each project—from a wedding dress to baby’s first clothes, worn denim, Tyvek race numbers, and more—the finished quilt is made even more special. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for what they represent in your life and the lives of the ones you love.
- Create ten projects with flags, stars and stripes, and patriotic cats and dogs- Learn how to choose fabrics in Sandy's country color palettes- Discover Sandy's fun ideas for achieving a distinctive folk-art look