Kaleidoscope: New Quilts from an Old Favorite (New Quilts from An Old Favorite)

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Kaleidoscope: New Quilts from an Old Favorite (New Quilts from An Old Favorite)

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The 18 quilts featured in this publication capture in cloth the magic and wonder of the kaleidoscope. These stunning displays of color, design, and workmanship are finalists in the 1999 'New Quilts from Old Favorites' contest sponsored by the Museum of the American Quilter's Society. Finalists share with you the tips, techniques, and patterns they used to create their Kaleidoscope block contest entries. AUTHORBIO: Museum of the American Quilter's Society holds a themed contest each year. This book honors the finalists. REVIEW: A reviewer from Germany states, "This is one of the books showcasing the Museum of the American Quilt Society's yearly contest 'New Quilts from an old favorite'. Each year a traditional block is selected for the challenge and quiltmakers from all over the world produce wonderfully inventive interpretations of the theme block. The quilts selected as prize winners and finalists are shown in the MAQS and a book is produced. Each quilt is presented in color on one page and commented on...."

Kaleidoscope: New Quilts from an Old Favorite (New Quilts from An Old Favorite),American Quilter's Society,Barbara Smith,Ruth Ann Combs,American Quilter's Society,1574327275,20th century,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Exhibitions,History,Hobbies/Crafts,Kaleidoscope quilts,Quilts,Quilts & Quilting

Book Contents:

  1. Knitting in the Nordic Tradition
  2. Little Badger Knitwear : Knitted Projects for Babies and Toddlers
  3. Main Street Village: Plastic Canvas
  4. Making Memory Books by Hand : Memories to Keep and Share
  5. Making Memory Books & Journals by Hand
  6. Making Miniature Gardens
  7. Making Miniatures : Projects for the 1/12 Scale Dolls' House
  8. Making Romantic Fabric-Covered Boxes
  9. Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs
  10. Nancy Crow: Work in Transition

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