04 December 2008

Once Upon A Quilt

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Books like this are to be savored. Taken in small bites. Once Upon A Quilt - A Scrapbook of Quilting Past and Present by Margret Aldrich is a delightful mix of stories by such authors as Helen Kelley, Ami Simms, Sandra Dallas and others plus wonderful illustrations from past and present. It is not a pattern book.

A little nibble this morning resulted in getting stuck on the stacked flower quilts illustration from Rebecca Barker. Mmm... luscious. You should note that this illustration is opposite the contents page so I did not get very far into the book before getting mesmerized. Go to her website (linked above) and look through the note cards. You will not be sorry.

10 comments:

  1. I've borrowed this book from the library. You are right, it is a great book. There are a couple more complilations like that out there now. Also Rebecca's landscapes are great - there is a book at the library of those as well.

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  2. Delicious - a new add to my Amazon Wish List *s*

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  3. Thanks Paula I love these books. Now I go on Amazon.
    ciao ciao

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  4. Once upon a quilt looks like a great "read." Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Take care.

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  5. Thank you for posting this -- I have been thinking about a gift for a quilty friend, and this may be it!

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  6. I bought that book last summer at Dakota Cabin Quilts and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Such interesting stories, and such a variety!

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  7. I followed the link to Rebecca Barker's website and ended up ordering a stack of note cards. Lord, keep me away from Amazon or I'll buy the book too! I though I was supposed to be shopping for other people.

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  8. Just yesterday, I oredered several packets of these note cards. Seems like a nice gift to friends. 8-)

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  9. This book sounds wonderful. I may have to add it to my Christmas list. Thanks for passing on info about it.

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  10. i LOVE rebecca barker's work, and am so sad there is no calendar for 2009; her pictures are absolutely gorgeous...as are her quilts.

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