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In Memoriam Carol Schiaffino
We were quite dismayed over the weekend to receive an e-mail from a reader in New Orleans informing us that Carol Schiaffino, proprietor of The Quilt Cottage quilt store in New Orleans, passed away...
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Review of The Quilt Show with Ricky & Alex
“It’s a new day” is the slogan for “The Quilt Show,” the much-anticipated online television show co-hosted by Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson that premiered on April 2. Now that I’ve had a chance to see...
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Book Review: Visual Coloring, by Joen Wolfrom
Visual Coloring: A Foolproof Approach to Color-rich QuiltsBy Joen WolfromC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 96 pages, $27.95 retailClick on the title for a discounted price!We have observed previously...
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Gees Bend Quilter Sues Promoter
Mobile, AL, June 6, 2007 -- A Newhouse News Service story published today in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Gees Bend, Alabama, quilter Annie Mae Young is suing Atlanta-based Tinwood...
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New Quilt Competition Announced
Inaugural contest seeks works of rural and urban inspiration International Quilt Festival announces new annual competition, “The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art” HOUSTON—July 13, 2007—Quilts, Inc....
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Book Review: The 1776 Quilt
The 1776 Quilt, Heartache, Heritage, and HappinessBy Pam HollandBreckling Press, 2007Paperbound, 164 pagesRetail: $29.95 The formula for quilting books is well-established. There is discussion of the...
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The Uncommon Quilter by Jeanne Williamson
The Uncommon Quilter: Small Art Quilts Created with Paper, Plastic, Fiber, and Surface Design By Jeanne Williamson New York, Potter Craft, 2007 Paperbound, 160 pages Suggested retail: $25.00 Seed pods;...
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Two Books by Kumiko Sudo
Book Review: Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami and Sashiko andWagashi: Handcrafted Fashion Art from Japan By Kumiko SudoBreckling Press: 2006-2007Paperbound: 140-150 pagesRetail...
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Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts
Book Review: Innovative Fabric Imagery for QuiltsBy Cyndy Lyle Rymer with Lynn KoolishC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 96 pagesRetail: $27.95Technology has radically changed quilting, and no...
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Book Review: Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats: 12 Delectable Quilts from 2 Easy BlocksBy Sandy BonsibC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 88 pagesRetail: $27.95 We all know quilters love food, though they may not always like to cook....
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Book Review: A New Twist on Strips and Curves
A New Twist on Strips ‘n CurvesBy Louisa L. SmithC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 88 pagesRetail: $26.95 Louisa Smith’s first book, Strips ‘n Curves, published in 2001, was enormously popular. The...
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Book Review: Easy, Creative Quilt Backs
Over Easy: Creative Ideas for Pieced Quilt BacksBy Lerlene NevarilMartingale Publishing, 2006Paperbound, 64 pagesRetail: $19.95 Here’s a book for that neglected side of your quilts, the back side....
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Book Review: Young at Heart Quilts
Young at Heart Quilts: 15 Designs With Color and StyleBy Julie PopaThat Patchwork Place, 2007Paperbound, 96 pagesRetail: $24.95 A visit to any quilt show will probably convince you that the average age...
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Book Review: Paper-Pieced Mini Quilts
Paper-Pieced Mini QuiltsBy Wendy VostersThat Patchwork Place, 2007Paperbound, 80 pagesRetail: $24.95 Mini-quilts are such a great way to get a sense of accomplishment without having to take six months...
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Ricky Tims' Rhapsody Quilts
Ricky Tims’ Rhapsody QuiltsBy Ricky TimsC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 96 pagesRetail: $27.95If you’re going to undertake to make one of Ricky Tims’ Rhapsody Quilt designs, you’re going to need to...
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Henry Ford Museum Features Improvisational Quilts
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, will display an exhibit of nearly 30 improvisational quilts by Susana Allen Hunter of Wilcox County, Alabama. The exhibit, entitled "Quilting Genius 2: The...
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Book Review: Legends, by Laurel Burch
Legends: 9 Quilts Inspired by the Earth, Sea, and SkyBy Laurel BurchC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 64 pagesRetail: $29.95 Laurel Burch has an unmistakable folkloric style in all of her work,...
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Book Review: Blendable Curves
Blendable Curves: Stack, Slice & Sew Unique Quilts in a WeekendBy Peggy J. BarkleC&T Publishing, 2007Paperbound, 64 pagesRetail: $19.95 I’m always a sucker for a clever new technique, and a set...
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A Fat, Full Thing
The Quilter’s Catalogue: A Comprehensive Resource GuideBy Meg CoxWorkman Publishing, 2008Paperbound: 598 pagesRetail Price: $18.95 In her acknowledgments to this book, author Meg Cox starts by thanking...
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Beautiful and useful
Contemporary Quilt Art: An Introduction and Guide, by Kate LenkowskyIndiana University Press, 2008Hardbound, 288 pagesRetail price: $34.95 Contemporary Quilt Art is a big, erudite, and beautifully...
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