A Needle Pulling Thread Issue 45 Sampler

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I Remain, Your Loving Son: Intimate Stories
of Beaumont-Hamel
Edited by Frances Ennis and Bob Wakeham
This is a compelling book that contains deeply
personal stories of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
launched July 1st, 1916. The story is told by the
soldiers themselves and their relatives back home.
Remembering with Rugs, the price pwaid, is a chapter
within about how textile artist Frances Ennis
helped initiate and facilitated several large group
rug hooking projects. This stunning collection of
rugs depicts the war in general through the eyes of
women who became involved in creating traditional
Newfoundland hooked rugs.
138 Pages, ISBN 978-1-77117-568-5
Flanker Press
flankerpress.com
Crochet Bears and other Animals
Emma Brown
Adorable animal friends to crochet for children of
all ages. A world away from mass-produced plush
toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations
live on the make-believe island of Shady Bay. The
animals all have their part to play in island life. With
25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through
to experienced crafters, you're sure to find a unique
toy in Crocheted Bears and Other Animals that will
spark a child's imagination and become a firm friend
for life.
112 Pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-430-0
Cico Books
thomasallen.ca
Hope and Survival: A Story of the
Halifax Explosion
Story and Quilt Art by Laurie Swim
This brand-new children’s book was written
and illustrated by Laurie Swim to accompany
the monumental community art quilt project
commemorating the 100th anniversary of the
Halifax Explosion.
Hope and Survival tells the story of Jess, a young girl
caught up in the aftermath of the disaster. It is richly
illustrated with Laurie’s unique quilt art, on snowdyed
fabric, and the book acknowledges the legacy
of hope and survival that continues to this day. It is
a beautifully original gift – perfect for those young
and young in spirit. Each book is personally signed
by Laurie.
48 Pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-0-9783548-3-1
Art Quilt Publishing
laurieswim.com
One-Block Wonders of the World
New Ideas, Design Advice, A Stunning
Collection of Quilts
Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes
Transform a single fabric print with marvelous
piecing magic! Best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal
and Linda Bardes share stunning One Block Wonders
quilts. Learn how to choose the right 60-degree ruler,
pick the most useful fabric, and change the look of
a quilt with a different strip size. See what others
have done - the beginning fabric and the ending
projects - and courageously cut into that beautiful
yardage! Sew simple pieced hexagon blocks with
no "Y" seams, and enjoy the thrill of arranging and
rearranging them on your design wall.
80 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-518-6
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Free-Motion Meandering
A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting
Angela Walters
Finishing your own quilts is easier than you think.
Turn the corner to free-motion success with a
meandering makeover! Angela Walters shows you
that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary
- with a couple designs in your pocket, you can
finish almost any quilt on your home machine and
enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches
for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with
step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your
free-motion journey on the right foot with proven
techniques to help you disguise mistakes and
transition between designs with ease.
80 pages, ISBN 978-1-61745-520-9
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
Quilting Row by Row
Jeanette White & Erin Hamilton
Grow your skills, row by row! Dresden plates,
pinwheel blocks, and flying geese... piece like a pro
with The Piper's Girls! Starting with the simplest
patchwork squares and working your way up to
more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you'll
sew through a cheery, 11-row sampler quilt and
2 bonus projects. Build 25 specific quilting skills
such as getting an accurate ¼" seam, constructing
on-point squares, and using the 45° angle on a ruler.
Straightforward how-to photos and full-size patterns
are included. Gain confidence and learn new tips
along the way, whether you're just a beginner or a
more experienced quilter.
72 pages + pattern pullout, ISBN 978-1-61745-592-6
C&T Publishing
ctpub.com
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