TITLE: The ancient art of applique : patterns from the tentmakers of Cairo DESCRIPTION: Based on ancient Egyptian art and architecture from buildings, tombs and scrolls, these 18 designs will enhance traditional or modern applique quilts. Jenny Bowker features in this book which gives on-the-scene reporting from the tentmakers’ street in Cairo. LOCATION: EGYPTIAN TITLE:… Continue reading New library items for April 2015
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Book Sale @ evening meeting – 5 February
At Thursday’s meeting there is also a sale of books that are no longer needed from the library – duplicates etc. – at very reasonable prices. So come along for the book sale and all the other attractions: Teachers and Sponsors outline the classes planned for the year and what goodies they have in store for… Continue reading Book Sale @ evening meeting – 5 February
New items for November 2014
TITLE: Quilting… just a little bit crazy : a marriage of traditional & crazy quilting AUTHOR: Aller, Allie & Bothell, Valerie DESCRIPTION: Fun new ways to make any quilt a little bit crazy. Lots of tips on hand and machine embroidery, and how to combine crazy quilting with machine piecing – plus new ways to… Continue reading New items for November 2014
New items for October 2014
TITLE: Pictorial art quilt guidebook : secrets to capturing your photos in fabric AUTHOR: Wiener, Leni Levenson DESCRIPTION: This book has three sections. In the first section you will learn about colour, value and print scale. In the second section, you will make an art quilt, step by step as if you were in… Continue reading New items for October 2014
New library items for September 2014
TITLE: The ultimate guide to art quilting : surface design, patchwork; applique, quilting, embellishing, finishing AUTHOR: Seward, Linda DESCRIPTION: Contemporary quilters are expressing their artistic talents in ways never before imagined, and this book provides all the instruction you need in both classic and innovative techniques to lift your own quilting to new creative heights.… Continue reading New library items for September 2014
New library items for August 2014
TITLE: Bargello quilts in motion : a new look for strip-pieced quilts AUTHOR: Berry, Ruth Ann DESCRIPTION: A spectacular new twist on the classic Bargello quilt. LOCATION: Bargello TITLE: Uncommonly corduroy : quilt patterns, bag patterns and more AUTHOR: Dunphy, Stephanie DESCRIPTION: Try corduroy, use it with traditional quilting cottons, or combine it with… Continue reading New library items for August 2014
New library items for July 2014
TITLE: Textile adventures : mixed media and stitch AUTHOR: Hall, Isobel DESCRIPTION: Work in unusual ways with ‘scrimmy papers’, baby wipes, bubble wrap, weed suppressant and plain flour to make beautiful, exquisite useable, robust items. LOCATION: Projects TITLE: Quilting on the go AUTHOR: Alexandrakis, Jessica DESCRIPTION: Break free from the sewing machine! Imagine being… Continue reading New library items for July 2014
New library items for June 2014
TITLE: Backyard birds AUTHOR: Goldsmith, Becky and Jenkins Linda DESCRIPTION: Stitch up a flock of cheery applique birds with 12 easy blocks to mix and match, or sew them all into a 52” x 65” quilt with applique borders. LOCATION: Patterns; Animals; Applique TITLE: Instruments of praise AUTHOR: Wylie, Kathy K. DESCRIPTION: Full-sized pattern… Continue reading New library items for June 2014
New library items for April 2014
TITLE: Daily beauty : 365 ways to play with everyday quilt embellishments AUTHOR: Trentini, Cecile DESCRIPTION: Add the magic of everyday life to yur quilts. Give new life to leftover ribbons and lace, buttons and beads, sequins and tulle, and more! LOCATION: Embellishing TITLE: Word play quilts : easy techniques from the UnRuly quilter AUTHOR:… Continue reading New library items for April 2014
New library items for March 2014
TITLE: Modern holiday : deck the halls with 18 sewing projects, quilts, stockings, decorations & more AUTHOR: Murphy, Amanda DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the festive new colours of Christmas by creating modern looks with favourite blocks like Flying geese, Dresden plate, and hexagon LOCATION: Christmas TITLE: Modern bee : 13 quilts to make with friends AUTHOR:… Continue reading New library items for March 2014