Quilts and Quilting

2656. Crazy for Quilts—A Celebration of the Quilters Art by Margaret Aldrich
A fun and condensed look at the world of quilts, quilt-making, and the lore and history of patchwork.
(108pp. illus. H.C. Reiman Pubs., 2002. $14.95)

2007. Dahlia Quilts and Projects: Complete Patterns and Instructions by Cheryl Benner and Rachel T. Pellman
Features patterns for traditional dahlia, dahlia quilt variations, wall hanging, pillow, chair pad, placemats, pillows, hot pad, table runner, and more. Offers full-sized templates and instructions for the traditional dahlia quilt.
(98pp. illus. Good Books. $16.95)

347. Making Animal Quilts: Patterns and Projects by Willow Ann Soltow
Collection of 200 stylized animal patterns (templates) along with 200 sample projects.
(190pp. illus. Good Books, 1986. $12.95)

995. Quick-and-Easy Crazy Quilt Patchwork by Dixie Haywood
Projects described: pincushions, potholders, reversible toaster covers, lined shopping bags, Christmas wreaths and stockings, shirts, tablecloths, crazy quilt.
(64pp. illus. index. Dover, 1977. $4.95)

2759. Quick Colorful Quilts: 15 Sizzling New Fast and Easy Quilts by Rosemary Wilkinson
This delightful book is packed with inspiration—and 15 projects for beginners from basic background (how to select fabrics with different tonal values, which hoops and frames work best, what equipment is essential, ...) to each step through a quilt (propert cutting techniques, chain-piecing, adding borders, and more). Many diagrams help to eliminate all fear of confusion and uncertainty. Plus, dozens of tips and notes.
(112pp. illus. Good Books, 2003. $24.95)

640. Quilt Postcards
Set of eight different and colorful quilt postcards of Susie Riehl’s watercolor paintings. Each card, suitable for framing, centers on a quilt in a familiar rural Amish setting.
(5" x 7" color postcards, set of 8. Double Heart. $6.50)

2546. Quilting Traditions: Pieces From the Past by Patricia T. Herr
Features a spectacular array of color photos of quilts made by Amish, Mennonite, and other Pa. German Groups, but also spotlights significant contributions from the Scots-Irish Presbyterians and the English Quakers.
(164pp. Schiffer Pub., Inc., 2000. $29.95)

349. Quilts Among the Plain People by Rachel T. Pellman and Joanne Ranck
How has quilting become a part of the very fabric of Amish and Mennonite life? What are the basic how-to’s of quiltmaking?
(96pp. illus. Good Books, 1981. $6.95)

2579. The Quilt-Block History of Pioneer Days With Projects Kids Can Make by Mary Cobb and illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis
Find out what familiar quilt-block designs tell about America’s early days. Easy papercraft projects will let you make your own quilt blocks without sewing: hanging windmill star, bear’s paw greeting card, broken dishes puzzle, quilt block bookmarks, and more.
(64pp. illus. index. The Millbrook Press, 1995. $8.95)

2291. Quilts From Two Valleys: Amish Quilts From the Big Valley—Mennonite Quilts From the Shenandoah Valley by Phyllis Pellman Good
Quilts from Big Valley (Mifflin Co., Pa.) are strong and bold with occasional flashes of powerful color. During the same time period, Mennonites of the Shenandoah Valley in Va. precisely pieced more subdued quilts, filled with minutely stitched quilting. Historical background to the two valleys and their people, and descriptions of the quilts they made.
(76pp. illus. index. Good Books, 1999. $19.95)

1247. Tips for Quilters by Rachel T. Pellman
Full of hints and shortcuts from experienced quilters, this handbook gives practical advice about the whole process of making a quilt, including planning color layout, selecting and marking the fabric, tips for doing piece-work and appliqués, tools of the trade, sore fingers, removing spots, signing and dating quilts, storing quilts and wall hangings, ...
(236pp. illus. Good Books, 1993. $9.95)

685. A Treasury of Amish Quilts by Rachel and Kenneth Pellman
This collection of jewel-like quilts was gathered from Amish communities throughout North America. Traditional favorites are here in all their rich glory.
(128pp. Good Books, 1990. $21.95)

1074. A Treasury of Mennonite Quilts by Rachel and Kenneth Pellman
Extraordinary collection of dazzling quilts from Mennonite communities presents a variety of appliqué, patchwork, and elaborate crazy patch designs from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries.
(128pp. illus. Good Books, 1992. $21.95)

352. The World of Amish Quilts by Rachel and Kenneth Pellman
More than 200 antique quilts here cover repre-sentative pieces from all the major Amish communities.
(128pp. color illus. Good Books, 1997. $21.95)