Download or read Quilt Out Loud PDF, written by Thomas Knauer and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do letters, numbers, words, and sentences change when used on a quilt rather than a screen or piece of paper? Statement quilts are an emerging trend within the modern quilt movement. Quilt artist Thomas Knauer’s quilts follow the craftivism movement and emphasize social justice issues. From the most serious to whimsical, Quilt Out Loud teaches techniques for making text a part of the readers’ quilts. Each chapter focuses on a particular technique, such as raw-edge applique or piecing in Morse code, and explores its conceptual implications.

Download or read Machine Quilting Idea Book PDF, written by Vicki Ruebel and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a machine-quilting book like no other. It's a helpful guide to machine-quilting designs for a dozen classic quilt blocks! No guessing, no stressing--these 61 designs show you exactly how to quilt specific blocks, and you choose the challenge. With four to six ways to quilt each block, you'll find machine-quilting designs for beginners, advanced quilters, and everyone in between. Designs are rated with one, two, or three spools: One spool: Light quilting, no marking, easy to stitch--perfect for finishing quilts quickly. Two spools: A little more adventurous--try swirls, pebbles, feathers, and more. Three spools: Dense quilting, grid work, and ruler work--plus more feathers! Start with an introduction to basic tools, supplies, and best practices. Then jump right in with color-coded illustrations that tell you which path to follow and when. Yes, you can quilt it--begin with any of the blocks below and Vicki Ruebel will show you how! Log Cabin * Snowball * Bear's Paw * Sawtooth Star * Courthouse Steps * Churn Dash * Granny Square * Eight-Pointed Star * Nine Patch * Double X * Friendship Star * Ohio Star

Download or read Quilting Rhythm PDF, written by Thomas Knauer and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-02-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilting Rhythm offers 98 quilting designs with a modern slant. You’ll find unique designs ranging from retro to contemporary, with some offering both angular and curved variants. Explore geometric to graphically-inspired designs and summon echoes of decades past, such as skylines and mountains, and line reflections of the commonplace, such as flames, EKGs, and paper airplanes. Inside, you’ll find each design in print form, plus a QR code linking to the digitized file.

Download or read The Basement Quilt PDF, written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ann Hazelwood's first novel in the East Perry County Series. After the death of her husband brings out hurtful secrets, Kate Meyr strikes out to cleave her life from his. She vows to restore the property he left her in Borna, Missouri, and sell it, but the longer Kate stays in town, the harder she finds it to leave. Her life becomes even more embroiled in Borna when she discovers a mysterious quilt in her new home. Haunted by the quilt’s past, Kate is also troubled by several terrifying occurrences. Somebody wants to take the property from her. Will Kate let their horrifying tactics run her out, or will she stand her ground? Find out in this novel of self-discovery, forgiveness, and courage.

Download or read The Memory Quilt PDF, written by T.D. Jakes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life doesn't always unfold in a perfect way, even for God-loving, churchgoing people like Lela. It is the cold season in Chicago, and as the days of the season progress, Lela participates in a Bible study group that focuses on the Virgin Mary, and receives messages and guidance.

Download or read Social Media for Crafters PDF, written by and published by Bitwire Media. This book was released on with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read The Potting Shed Quilt PDF, written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cozy up with Claire Stewart for adventures, quilting, and more! Claire Stewart is back with brand new adventures in her little hometown of Fish Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. As Claire continues to bloom as a quilt artist and painter, she finds herself disappointed with the prestigious quilt club she was privileged to join. She and her best friend Cher team up to confront the Town Board with one of Claire’s grand ideas, hoping to bring quilts to the forefront in Door County. Meanwhile, the man with the red scarf begins to play a stronger role in Claire's life as harassment continues from Austin, her former lover. Second in the Door County Quilts series from best-selling author Ann Hazelwood In the newest installment, Claire must challenge the Town Board for an event permit Adventures, quilts, romance, and more! Claire Stewart takes readers on a riveting journey

Download or read Make Quilts Not War PDF, written by Arlene Sachitano and published by Zumaya Enigma. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s wintertime in Foggy Point, Washington, and tourists are as scarce as gold-plated thimbles at a thrift store. The denizens of the town decide that a colorful 1960s-themed festival is just the event to bring people out and get them moving and, hopefully, spending their money in the community. Clad in bellbottom jeans, granny dresses and afro wigs, the Loose Threads quilt group is excited to participate in the associated quilt display. All, that is, except Jenny Logan, the only member who has an authentic quilt from that era. Reluctantly, she agrees to display and talk about her quilt. A costumed participant is shot in front of Jenny’s quilt. Coincidence? Or is the quilt’s past endangering its owner’s future?

Download or read The Neighbour Detective D D Warren 3 PDF, written by Lisa Gardner and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When everyone believes you have the perfect life, how do you tell them it's a lie? 'Lisa Gardner always delivers heart-stopping suspense' HARLAN COBEN 'Stories that grip from the first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The absolute master of the psychological suspense novel' SHARON BOLTON 'Full of inventive twists' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR comes an enthralling thriller, where it appears that all is not as idyllic as some may believe... ____________________ A house in suburban Boston, a perfect family; pretty, young mother Sandra Jones seemingly has it all. But when Sandra goes missing, leaving her four-year-old daughter as the only witness, it appears that all is not as idyllic as her neighbours would believe... As Detective D. D. Warren delves deeper into the fabric of the Jones' lives, she discovers the darkness therein. With Sandra's husband Jason seemingly intent on destroying evidence and isolating his young daughter, D. D. must determine if he is struggling to protect his way of life or fighting to cover his tracks. The perfect family or the ultimate lie? ____________________ Praise for Lisa Gardner thrillers: 'A very good read indeed, that keeps you guessing to the end. The characters are well drawn, and the writing flows smoothly. A clever story' ***** Reader Review 'Another cracker by Lisa Gardner, always keeps your interest till the very end. Highly recommend all her books' ***** Reader Review 'Exciting and enticing storyline where one can easily attach oneself to the characters throughout the novel. I would highly recommend' ***** Reader Review 'This was a twist within a twist. Brilliantly written, and I usually guess the end of a thriller, but with this one, no way' ***** Reader Review 'Was amazed at the twists and turns the author used... Thoroughly enjoyable book and would recommend...' ***** Reader Review 'As with the other Gardner novels - a gripping plot; engaging and interesting characters; multiple narrative points of view; some good twists' ***** Reader Review 'Extremely gripping story with unexpected twist at the end... Lisa Gardener writes so well and holds your attention all through the book!' ***** Reader Review 'There was barely time to pause for breath reading this!' ***** Reader Review 'This author is unrivalled in the genre in my opinion' ***** Reader Review

Download or read Quilt as Desired PDF, written by Arlene Sachitano and published by Zumaya Enigma. This book was released on 2007-04-15 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitching with a thread of murder. Harriet Truman's husband kept secret from her that he had a terminal genetic illness. Embittered and angry, she returns to Foggy Point, Washington, the small town where she spent some of her happier childhood years, to fill in at the long-arm quilting studio while her aunt Beth takes a well-deserved cruise of Europe. It's her aunt's plan to get Harriet back into living, and to that end she has signed over both her business and her house—which now belong to Harriet. In her first few days in town, Harriet meets her aunt's best friend, Avanell Jalbert, and the other members of their quilting group, the Loose Threads. She also meets Avanell's younger son Aiden, a handsome veterinarian newly returned from a stint in Africa who doesn't hesitate a second making it clear he finds Harriet more than interesting. Then Avanell is murdered, and no one seems to have any idea why. The same night, Harriet's studio is vandalized. Before too long, it becomes clear the two events are related. The question is, can Harriet figure out what that connection is before whoever killed Avanell decides to do the same to her.

Download or read Church Ladies Quilts PDF, written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third chapter in the life of Ann Brown and the Colebridge Community! In The Basement Quilt and The Potting Shed Quilt, the first and second novels by Ann Hazelwood, you became familiar with the family and friends of Ann Brown, the plucky florist whose life decisions remind us of our own. In the third book in the Colebridge Community series, even as Ann and her quilting friends welcome newcomers into their lives, they come across strange death practices and unusual (to them) uses for quilts. These events give them pause to consider life's deeper meanings. But what do they signal for the future? The Funeral Parlor Quilt is not just the title of this sequel. As in the first two parts of the series, the quilt itself is a character. You'll want to meet other quilt 'characters' as Ann and her family and friends keep meeting life's challenges. Book 3 in the Colebridge Community Series.

Download or read The Forgiving Quilt PDF, written by Lenora Worth and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling authorLenora Worth comes the latest novel in her new inspirational romance series, featuring the independent King sisters, who run a historic Inn in the Northwest Pennsylvania Amish community of Shadow Lake Township. Forgiveness leads to love as second sister Eliza learns to follow her heart. Will appeal to readers of wholesome and inspirational romance and fans of Charlotte Hubbard and Amy Lillard. Running a historic Inn on Pennsylvania’s beautiful Shadow Lake has blessed the Amish King sisters in work and family. Now they just need to add room for love . . . Eliza King already has a broken heart, and thanks to a rickety ladder, she now has a broken leg too. She isn’t dealing with either very well. Ever since a brief romance ended when the boy who’d been courting her tried a little too hard to take things further, Eliza has sought refuge in reading books and tending to her beloved horses. Being incapacitated makes the latter impossible. But her Englisch doctor knows an Amish man looking for just such work . . . Eliza is shocked to discover that the man is Levi Lapp, the very boy who humiliated her, now all grown up. Levi is embarrassed over his clumsy behavior as a teen. He wants to earn Eliza’s forgiveness, even if he can’t win back her heart. . . . And once Eliza reluctantly agrees to hire him, she finds herself enjoying the little gifts and encouraging notes Levi leaves for her. Encouraged by her older sister, she begins to fashion a quilt out of each item. Soon Eliza can see Levi’s caring spirit plainly before her—and the possibility that he might just be the best thing for her horses—and for her.

Download or read Stitched Photo Mosaic Quilting PDF, written by Timna Tarr and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a photo, break it down, and make it into a beautiful quilt by learning an accessible grid patchwork and applique technique to create your very own quilt portraits of pets, family, flowers, and more! Stitched Mosaic Quilting is a unique and approachable project guide that will show you how to transform special photos into works of mosaic art with fabric. Opening with insightful sections on getting started, construction, and color and fabric choices, five projects are then presented and divided into manageable, bite-size pieces, similar to a photo mosaic. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to complete each mosaic quilt project, learn how to make your own quilt patterns inspired by your favorite photos!

Download or read The Neighbor PDF, written by Lisa Gardner and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young mother, blond and pretty, vanishes from her South Boston home, leaving behind only one witness—her four-year-old daughter—and one suspect—her handsome, secretive husband. From the moment Detective Sergeant D. D. Warren arrives at the Joneses’ snug little bungalow, instinct tells her that something is seriously off with the wholesome image the couple has worked so hard to create. With the clock ticking on the life of a missing woman and a media firestorm building, D.D. must decide whether Jason Jones is hiding his guilt—or just trying to hide. But first she must stand between a potential killer and his next victim—an innocent child who may have seen too much.

Download or read Lilly s Wedding Quilt PDF, written by Kelly Long and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All she wants is for her husband to fall in love with her. While Lilly Lapp has loved handsome, headstrong Jacob for years, she wouldn't compete with Sarah King, the woman Jacob was determined to marry. But when Sarah marries another, Jacob spontaneously agrees to wed Lilly. Lilly divides her time between teaching the local Amish children and caring for her widowed mother who suffers from depression. Lilly's faith comforts her, but her heart still longs to be the sole object of Jacob's affection. As the days slip by, Lilly decides that hoping is too risky and vows to protect her heart. But God is subtly as work, and as winter turns to spring, their hearts awaken. The furthest thing from Lilly's mind is her Amish wedding quilt, a traditional gift for new brides. And the person she'd least suspect is the one making it. Like stray pieces of fabric quilted into a new design, Jacob and Lilly's marriage begins to bind them together in ways neither expected. Sweet and thoughtful contemporary Amish romance Part of the Patch of Heaven novels—Book 1: Sarah’s Garden; Book 2: Lilly’s Wedding Quilt; Book 3: Threads of Grace Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Download or read The Giving Quilt PDF, written by Jennifer Chiaverini and published by Dutton. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the creative residents of Elm Creek gather the week after Thanksgiving to work on quilts for Project Linus, they respond to Sylvia's provocative questions to alleviate respective personal challenges and learn helpful lessons about the strength of human connections.

Download or read The Tattered Quilt PDF, written by Wanda E. Brunstetter and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequel to The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Class Now Available in Mass Market Edition “I think my students get even more from the class when you help me, Lamar.” Emma Yoder Miller has been teaching several quilting classes alongside her husband Lamar, who has a knack for creating unique quilting patterns. But as signup for this new class is slow and only three people have responded by the class date, they start to think they should take a break. . . . That is until God sends them some last-minute students who are in special need of the friendship and wisdom Emma and Lamar have a way of displaying through their teaching. Will Emma and Lamar learn along with their students that God’s timing is perfect? ​Selma is a belittling busybody. Terry is a rugged roofer who just wants a casual date with a pretty classmate. Blaine loses a bet and has to join the class, where he soon finds himself in friendly competition with Terry. Anna’s mother signs her up in a desperate attempt to keep Anna from leaving the Amish faith. Carmen holds tightly to bitterness while hiding her secret motives for taking the class. And Cheryl has a broken, mistrusting heart that needs just as much mending as the tattered quilt she brings. Members of this new patchwork group find friendship, faith, healing, and restoration while gathered around their quilts, under the Father’s guiding hands—for only He can take what’s ragged and shabby from the lives of His children and turn it into beauty for His glory.