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A young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.

If you've never quilted before, this is the place to start! Creating your own unique handmade quilt is one of the most satisfying and rewarding sewing activities you will ever experience. This ultimate beginner's guide shows you everything you need to know, with eight simple projects that let you quilt as you learn.
Both "quilt-as-you-go" and traditional methods are covered, with easy-to-follow lessons in basic techniques. Cutting instructions

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Three children remake their grandpa's quilt so it will fit him better.

When Poppleton goes to the movies alone, he discovers that it is not as much fun as when he is with friends, whether at a movie, making a quilt, or sharing a treat.

When the creative residents of Elm Creek gather the week after Thanksgiving to work on quilts for Project Linus, they respond to Sylvia's provocative questions to alleviate respective personal challenges and learn helpful lessons about the strength of human connections.

"Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author's popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to...

Jennifer and her friends at the community center are making a quilt. They begin with lots of colorful fabrics and an idea. Then they measure, cut, stitch, layer, and quilt. It's the work of many hands, many hours, and many stories. And the result is something warm and wonderful they can all share. Lizzy Rockwell tells the heartwarming story of a diverse group of people coming together to make things both lasting and beautiful-- a quilt and friendship....