Fun with Seminole Patchwork


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Simply Seminole


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Created by the Native Americans of southern Florida, Seminole strip piecing is based on a simple form of decorative patchwork. It is a quilting technique perfectly geared for today's tools, fabrics, and lifestyles--a technique that rewards busy quilters with magnificent results in record time. And now, with Simply Seminole, quilters who have mastered the basics can even begin designing their own unique bands! Includes 36 designs, complete with instructions and diagrams.




The Complete Book of Seminole Patchwork


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Fascinating introduction to a unique form of needlecraft distinguished by bright horizontal patterns and created by sewing, cutting, and rearranging strips of multicolored bands. Simply written, profusely illustrated volume includes a glossary of important terms and displays varied patchwork patterns along with instructions for reading assembly diagrams.




Basic Seminole Patchwork


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Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.




A Quilting Life


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“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf




Stripped Down Patchwork


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Presents the free-spirited designs that are based on a traditional sewing technique known as Seminole Patchwork.




Totally Tubular Quilts


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Fantastic, dramatic, geometric quilts - they're Totally Tubular! Totally Tubular and totally brilliant! Combine easy strip piecing with clever methods for cutting, rearranging, and sewing again. Quilt designer and teacher Rita Hutchens' innovative Totally Tubular technique will have you creating dynamic geometric quilts before you know it! 5 projects - choose from Rainbow, Lightning, and 3 more bold, graphic quilts. Template-free technique produces diamonds, spirals, kaleidoscopes, and other intricate geometric designs. Complete, step-by-step instructions walk you through the Totally tubular process. Rita's colorful quilt gallery will inspire your own creativity.




Fry Bread


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Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal A 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner “A wonderful and sweet book . . . Lovely stuff.” —The New York Times Book Review Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. A 2020 Charlotte Huck Recommended Book A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2019 A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A Booklist 2019 Editor's Choice A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019 A Goodreads Choice Award 2019 Semifinalist A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019 A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019 An NCTE Notable Poetry Book A 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book A 2020 ILA Notable Book for a Global Society 2020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List One of NPR's 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers Nominee, Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award 2022-2022 Nominee, Illinois Monarch Award 2022




Patchwork


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An introduction to the patchwork designs of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes discusses the heritage and daily lives of the south Florida Native Americans and includes instructions for various patchwork designs and a doll.




Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs


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Whether you are looking for bold geometric designs, stylized plants and animals, or graceful swirls, you will find the right design among this book's ready-to-use quilting patterns based on Native American designs. Directions show how to combine several patterns to create unique border or block designs that are perfect for the open spaces in a quilt.