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Quilt-making has been a hobby, only receiving the droplets of time tossed off by the waves of a heavily committed lifestyle. Perhaps that explains why each quilt has been motivated by some aspect of the circumstances or people that shaped my reality. Quilts are silent storytellers. They hold together the substantive pieces of life—events, feelings, people, and beliefs. Each piece is a significant part of the whole. The quilts of my past help recall the circumstances that surrounded them, bringing definition and understanding to the present and equipping me to live wisely. The nuggets exposed while stitching quilts have taught me so much about myself, others, and the greater community. They have prompted me to question my perspectives, to enjoy learning, and to free my world to expand. This book offers an opportunity to listen in on the whispers spoken by the stitches that hold us together and continue to ask questions.
19th Century Biographical Historical Fiction: Moving, Inspiring! In 1619, twelve years after 105 English settlers arrived in America and established a permanent settlement in James Towne, VA, a ship carrying about 50 Africans arrived at the settlement. When the ship departed, left behind and sold into slavery were more than 20 of these wretched souls. This event established the presence of Africans in America. By the time a young African girl--barely 12 or 13-years-old--was stolen, transported to America, and enslaved on a Charleston South Carolina plantation during the late 18th century the transatlantic slave trade had been operating for over 180 years. Her master renamed her "Charlotte". This 19th century historical fiction, set during the pre-Civil War period of the Antebellum South, is the story of one branch of Charlotte's progeny. This is a tale of a time when unimaginable savagery, unmitigated abuse, institutionalized racism, mental, physical and psychological tortures were common tools of punishment used by slave owners against the enslaved - young and old. This is also an inspiring tale of the tender love that bound an enslaved family together, and tells how the enslaved African Americans coped with their bondage to survive. It is a story of how--through an Underground Railroad system--courageous White abolitionists, Quakers, and people of goodwill broke the law to help fugitive slaves escape their bondage to find freedom in the North and Canada, aided by coded quilts and Negro spirituals. The fictional character, 88-year-old Thomas, grandson of the slave girl, Charlotte, tells this gripping and engaging story in a biographical narrative style reminiscent of Frederick Douglass's biography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass". This exciting and educational work is rooted in actual historical events; the term for blending facts and fiction is "faction". This story is sure to inspire thoughtful discussions about this period of American history. It is suitable reading for adults and history lovers of all ages and will fit into an American History curriculum for teens, young adults, and junior college students. CWarring, Educator: "...although the use of coded quilts might be fictional, the many bits of factual information lend a great deal of historical relevance to the book." J.D. Peterson: "...beautifully written and obviously based on extensive research of pre-Civil War slavery in the Southern US" Dr. Benedette Ntinglet: "...transcends fiction as many parts of the story are based on facts... The writing is beautiful; the story is gripping and instructive...." Dr. Javaid Syed, Educator: "A beautiful and well-researched work of fiction... The story itself may be a work of fiction but there are many facts about that period of American history entwined in the story, with end notes and sources providing additional information for the reader." Giovanni Silvestri: "...This was such a good read I started it and couldn't put it down because I was so wrapped up in this book." Rozenia Carter-Sherman, Educator: "... I immediately saw the value of this book as additional reading for history, social science, or literature classes because the endnotes expand upon many of the events in the story."
Master Quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson treasures an antique quilt called by three names -- Birds in the Air, after its pattern; the Runaway Quilt, after the woman who sewed it; and the Elm Creek Quilt, after the place to which its maker longed to return. That quilter was Joanna, a fugitive slave who traveled by the Underground Railroad to reach safe haven in 1859 at Elm Creek Farm. Though Joanna's freedom proved short-lived -- she was forcibly returned by slave catchers to Josiah Chester's plantation in Virginia -- she left the Bergstrom family a most precious gift, her son. Hans and Anneke Bergstrom, along with maiden aunt Gerda, raised the boy as their own, and the secret of his identity died with their generation. Now it falls to Sylvia -- drawing upon Gerda's diary and Joanna's quilt -- to connect Joanna's past to present-day Elm Creek Manor. Just as Joanna could not have foreseen that, generations later, her quilt would become the subject of so much speculation and wonder, Sylvia and her friends never could have imagined the events Joanna witnessed in her lifetime. Punished for her escape by being sold off to her master's brother in Edisto Island, South Carolina, Joanna grieves over the loss of her son and resolves to run again, to reunite with him someday in the free North. Farther south than she has ever been, she nevertheless finds allies, friends, and even love in the slave quarter of Oak Grove, a cotton plantation where her skill with needle and thread soon becomes highly prized. Through hardship and deprivation, Joanna dreams of freedom and returning to Elm Creek Farm. Determined to remember each landmark on the route north, Joanna pieces a quilt of scraps left over from the household sewing, concealing clues within the meticulous stitches. Later, in service as a seamstress to the new bride of a Confederate officer, Joanna moves on to Charleston, where secrets she keeps will affect the fate of a nation, and her abilities and courage enable her to aid the country and the people she loves most. The knowledge that scraps can be pieced and sewn into simple lines -- beautiful both in and of themselves and also for what they represent and what they can accomplish -- carries Joanna through dark days. Sustaining herself and her family through ingenuity and art during the Civil War and into Reconstruction, Joanna leaves behind a remarkable artistic legacy that, at last, allows Sylvia to discover the fate of the long-lost quilter.
A great resource for quilters, especially beginners, fat quarters are bundles of colorful, coordinating fabrics so all of the “choosing” is already done for them! From the owner of the Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin' with Stephanie, Stephanie Soebbing, Fat Quarter Workshop features 12 quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles, plus insightful details on how to choose fabrics and colors to use in your quilt projects. Also included are essential quilting techniques, such as free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more.
Art Quilts Made Easy is a beginner-friendly project guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting. Opening with sections on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines, basic tools, and the entire art quilting process from start to finish, you’ll feel ready to get started! Go on to discover 12 landscape quilt designs and step-by-step projects that capture stunning botanicals and animals with ease, from a fancy quilted rooster to a bright poppy arrangement. Also included are helpful illustrations and diagrams, quilt patterns and templates, easy-to-follow guidance, and an inspirational gallery of completed quilts.
Art lessons every quilter will love. Traditional quilter? Art quilter? Improve ANY quilt with this book! Quick no-sew design exercises to make your talents shine. Build a color wheel from fabric to learn color principles. Discover the easy "Nine-Patches" of color and composition.
“[A] user-friendly guide to coloring your own cloth . . . this basic and straightforward guide has all you need to get started.” —Quilting Arts Tired of going to the fabric store only to discover the colors you need aren’t in stock? Always wanted to try hand dyeing your own fabric but found it too intimidating? Now you can create beautiful colors to fit your every whim. Hand-dyed fabric costs less than pre-dyed fabric, and the best part is there are no confusing, complicated formulas to follow—dye formulas use standard measurements like cups and spoonfuls instead of grams and ounces. Create a rainbow of color from just four basic dyes. This book includes step-by-step instructions for everything from preparing your work area to mixing the dyes to washing and drying your hand-dyed fabrics. 4 easy-to-follow charts for dyes, colors, and gradations Learn to create resist patterns on newly dyed fabric Discover how to thicken dye to create interesting and creative effects and painted designs Save even more money by producing mystery fabric with leftover dye Create small batches or large batches
He rode alone now into the canyon. Behind him were the bodies of the decent men who had defied the odds and lost. With him was the memory that had driven him for all these years—the vulture-ravaged corpse of his best friend, shot down in ambush. Now as dusk settled on Yellow Hill, he was facing the man that he’d sworn would pay. He didn’t know if he’d live out this night, but at the moment this hardly seemed to matter.