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"Love is a needle and thread, and I am the tapestry."Fall in love, break, and heal all over again in this stunning new poetry collection from Catarine Hancock, one of today's most beloved voices in modern poetry. In this deeply emotional journey, Hancock captures the shifting tides of love—from the thrill of new beginnings and the ache of heartbreak to the quiet strength that comes from finding yourself again. Written with both vulnerability and wisdom, each poem explores love in all its f...

6 quick and simple stash-busting mini projects for quilters and sewers. Projects range from mini baskets for threads and spools, picture bunting for inspiration and a notebook cover for design ideas. Unique designs for sewing patterns by Beth Studley (Love From Beth) who is a fabric designer and sewing and quilt pattern designer.

Transform your scraps into gorgeous slow-stitched textiles Learn the Patchwork Sashiko method, a unique fusion of hand-stitching traditions like Sashiko, Boro, Kawandi, and Kantha. This inspiring guide teaches you how to create stunning textiles from fabric scraps using a harmonious and unique blend of patchwork and hand-stitching. The 14 unique projects teach you to upcycle, embellish, and sew items that truly showcase Patchwork Sashiko textiles. From tote bags and pouches to pillows, sli...

The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical and imaginative fantasy adventure set in the enchanting world of Oz. Filled with creativity, humor, and vibrant storytelling, the novel introduces readers to a new and unusual journey through a land where magic and imagination shape every corner of existence. At the center of the story is a remarkable group of characters who come together through unexpected circumstances and set out on a quest filled with wonder, challenges, and disc...

Small-town quilters look for a killer's pattern in this delightful new series by the national bestselling author of the Seaside Knitters mysteries . . .On her morning jog, Portia Paltrow comes upon the dead body of antiques store owner and college professor Owen Hill, sprawled across the back doorstep of Selma Parker's fabric and quilt shop on Elderberry Road. The site of their Saturday morning quilting bee just became a crime scene. Violent crime is rare ...

The quilter, pattern designer, and author of Patchwork City offers 12 exciting new patterns designed to help you take your skills to the next level.Ready to go beyond the basics of creative quilting? In Modern Patchwork, pattern designer Elizabeth Hartman will help you expand your skills with new techniques and twelve new and innovative quilt designs.The projects in Modern Patchwork are bold, bright, graphic, and designed to give ...

He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. ‘Perhaps we can begin anew,’ he said. ‘Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.’When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life – imitating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional coun...

Tom Comitta returns with a novella that is at once a picaresque quest for a stolen snuffbox and a marvel of literary découpage, equal parts love story, old-fashioned thriller, and absurdist romp.To whom does a story belong? Who is its author? What is an author? Does it matter? These questions and more populate the subversive and audacious Patchwork, a comical tragedy that highlights the connective tissue that joins stories to themselves as well as to the g...

A retired widow is taking on new challenges—like managing a quilt shop, and solving a dangerous mystery…Pattern included!Sarah Miller is a survivor, and she's intent on making the most of her new life in the Cunningham Village retirement community, after coping with widowhood and other losses in the past. She's involved in a budding romance and has made new friends, like Ruth, who wants Sarah to manage her quilt shop while she's away caring for her ailing mother in...

Set yourself up for patchwork success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing.“Thoughtfully written, expertly pieced. A perfect resource for the crafter who likes to take inspiration and run with it.” —Jessica Alexandrakis, author of Quilting on the GoThe key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up—which is no easy feat!Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you ...

Learn the art of quilting and patchwork Beginners rejoice—getting started with quilting has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this popular art form. Dive in and sew six cute and useful projects from a simple patchwork pillow to a mug rug, table runner, baby quilt, throw, and finally, a beautiful sampler quilt. Step-by-step instructions, essential skills how-to, and the full scoop on must-have tools and su...

Table of ContentsIntroductionMaterials Needed for PatchworkTemplatesMaking Your Own TemplatesTraditional Way of Making TemplatesHow to Make up a PatchMaking a Hexagon ShapeSelection of FabricHow to Sew the Patches TogetherMaking RosettesFinishingTraditional DesignsRoman squareCheckerboard DesignCotton ReelWindmillBasketsTriangle patchesTraditional Cathedral ...