Product Review
Quilts can tell lovely stories. In her much anticipated first book, For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living, 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.
- 17Â fabulous projects are divided into two sections: Memory Makers and Memory Keepers.
- The quilts are showcased throughout the book in over 100 inspiring and beautiful photographs
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Memory Makers. Quilts that are inspired by specific family activities such as:
- Popcorn Please – a family movie night quilt
- Once Upon a Time – a children's storybook pillow
- Sunday in the Park – a picnic quilt
- Hideaway –a tent quilt
- Make a Move–a game-board quilt with bean bag game pieces, and many more
Memory Keepers. These inspiring designs foster new family traditions including :
- Celebrate You – a quilted birthday banner
- Love Letters – a quilt inspired by handwritten messages
- Filmstrip – a photo quilt
- Family Secrets – patchwork recipe binder
- Tear Drops – a comforting vintage hanky quilt, and other sweet projects
Patchwork 101. This section of the book includes instructional advice:
- Construction basics
- Helpful tips for quick and easy cutting and piecing
- Beginner-friendly projects that are fun
- Block-based designs that a quilter of any skill level can make Â
- 80 instructional illustrations to guide you
