The Piñata Quilt
The Piñata Quilt

Author: Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli

Publisher: Quarter-Inch Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780965342261

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Albert helps his Tia Lilly make a piñata for his birthday, but Albert has a secret plan for his piñata. Years later, Tia Lilly makes a special quilt for Albert in memory of the piñata that would not break.

Artful Improv
Artful Improv

Author: Cindy Grisdela

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1617452629

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“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.

Beyond the Storm
Beyond the Storm

Author: Carolyn Zane

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1682998002

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After a tornado rips through her town, store owner Abigail comes across a piece of fabric from a wedding dress among the devastation. Abigail is moved to start collecting other swatches of fabric she finds - her neighbor's kitchen curtains, a man's necktie, a dog's bed - which she stashes in shopping bags. As she pursues her seemingly absurd quest, horrible realities spark the question, "What kind of a God would allow such tragedy?" As she struggles to reconcile her right to happiness amidst the destruction, Abigail begins piecing together a patchwork quilt from the salvaged fabric in hopes it will bring some peace. But a new relationship with Justin, a contractor, may require too much of her fragile heart. Will her pain and questions of faith give way to the courage to love?

Stitchin' and Pullin'
Stitchin' and Pullin'

Author: Patricia McKissack

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0399549501

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This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, the same quilts hang on museum walls as modern masterpieces of color and design. Inspired by these quilts and the women who made them, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack traveled to Alabama to learn their stories. The lyrical rite-of-passage narrative that is the result of her journey seamlessly weaves together the familial, cultural, spiritual, and historical strands of life in this community.

The Whole Sky Full of Stars
The Whole Sky Full of Stars

Author: Rene Saldana, Jr.

Publisher: Laurel Leaf

Published: 2008-12-18

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0307549283

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Barry can punch anyone hard enough to make them see a whole sky full of stars, though that's not really his style. Barry and Alby have been friends since the first grade. They've always protected one another. When Barry's pop dies, times are tough and the only thing Barry has of value is his dad's 1964 Ford Galaxie. Meanwhile Alby's got himself into big trouble with a cardshark. So he hatches a plan to make money. To help out Barry, but also to help himself. The problem is, Barry could get hurt, and it just might cost Alby their friendship. How much can you ask of a friend?

Playful Fabric Printing
Playful Fabric Printing

Author: Carol Soderlund

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780692794791

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"Printing your own fabric opens up an entire new world of design, especially for quilters, sewists, and other textile artists. Until now, the process of printing with dyes could seem difficult to learn and even harder to implement. But Carol Soderlund and Melanie Testa have taken all the stumbling blocks out of the way of would-be fabric dyers and printers. With step by step advice, instruction, and photographs, this book is a master class in using dyes and low-tech equipment to print your own fabric, and it begins at the beginning. If you've never handled dyes before, never designed your own print motifs, aren't even sure what supplies or space you might need, everything you want to know is here. More advanced students will value the in-depth presentation of techniques, tools, and insights into approaching fabric printing as an art and taking your work to the next level. The opportunities for fun creative expression and producing your most original and exciting fabric work ever are unlimited with Carol and Melanie's friendly help. It's time to try playful fabric printing!" -- Provided by publisher