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Title: Patchwork Among Friends: From Patterns to Potlucks Author: Martin, Judy Released: 2011-09-15 Publisher: Crosley-Griffith Publishing Company, Inc. - US ISBN: 9780929589145 Format: Perfect Paperback Category: Crafts, Hobbies & Home Last Updated: 2018-06-15 Rating: -1 Pages: 128 Description: Patchwork Among Friends is, first and foremost, a book of patterns. It includes patterns for 10 never-before-published quilts. Among them are 2 Log Cabin variations, a new Maple Leaf, a rainbow-colored quilt, a Feathered Star, a simplified Lone Star, and 4 other star quilts. Each quilt is presented in queen or king size as well as a smaller size. The patterns range from easy to challenging (but worth the effort). 7 of the quilts sport Judy Martin s signature pieced borders that finish them with a flourish. All are made from scraps and collected fabrics. Whether you plan to make the quilts by yourself or among friends, you will want these patterns. Patchwork Among Friends is also a source of ideas for enjoying your quilt making more among friends. Get together with other quilters to split fat quarters, exchange blocks or strips, collect signatures, or have a party to arrange your Log Cabin blocks. Meet with other quilters working on the same project, either in person or online. Enjoy companionship and share tips and techniques, trials and successes. Even if you sew alone, you ll want to share your glorious results with a reveal party when your quilt is done! Patchwork Among Friends features: * 10 original patterns, never before published * each pattern in 2 sizes * alternate colorings or Log Cabin settings * cutting layouts * pressing instructions * large color photographs * color close-up photos * 100s of color diagrams * optional templates with grain arrows and point trims * rotary cutting diagrams * whole quilt diagrams * exploded block diagrams with pressing arrows * 12 tasty potluck recipes for delicious entrees, salads, and desserts * ideas for quilters get-togethers Editorial Reviews About the Author Judy Martin is the author of 21 quilting books, including such classics as Scrap Quilts, The Block Book, and Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book. She has been making quilts for 43 years and writing and publishing quilt patterns for 33 years. Judy is trusted for her complete and accurate patterns. She is known for her original block and quilt designs, of which she has published nearly 1000! |