For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living

For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living

<p><strong>Quilts can tell lovely stories. </strong>In her much anticipated first book, <em><strong>For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for</strong> <strong>Every Day Living</strong>, </em>Amy Gibson teaches you how to make quilts today that will become family heirlooms – not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell and the stories they will inspire.</p> <ul> <li>17  fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs<br /> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Memory Makers. </strong>Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:</p> <ul> <li>Popcorn Please – a family movie night quilt</li> <li>Once Upon a Time – a children's storybook pillow</li> <li>Sunday in the Park – a picnic quilt</li> <li>Hideaway –a tent quilt</li> <li>Make a Move–a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more</li> </ul> <p><strong>Memory Keepers. </strong>These<strong> i</strong>nspiring designs foster new family traditions including :</p> <ul> <li>Celebrate You – a quilted birthday banner</li> <li>Love Letters – a quilt inspired by handwritten messages</li> <li>Filmstrip – a photo quilt</li> <li>Family Secrets – patchwork recipe binder</li> <li>Tear Drops – a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects</li> </ul> <p><strong>Patchwork 101. </strong>This section of the book includes instructional advice:</p> <ul> <li>Construction basics</li> <li>Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing</li> <li>Beginner-friendly projects that are fun</li> <li>Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make  </li> <li>80 instructional illustrations to guide you</li> </ul>