Good Housekeeping


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Love of Quilts


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There are more than 20 million quilters in the United States, and 78 percent of dedicated quilters read for pleasure. To reach this vast group, we've expanded our line of quilting books by bringing back "A Patchwork of Pieces, previously published in 1993. "Love of Quilts features twenty-eight entertaining short stories about quilts and quilters collected from the pages of classic magazines such as "Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazaar, and "Good Housekeeping, introducing readers to the captivating worlds of quilters in other times and places. From courtings that nearly go astray to husbands and wives brought together by quilts to quilters obsessed with securing scraps, "Love of Quilts has something for every quilter. Fascinating fiction, these stories also provide important social history. This book also includes a bibliography of quilt fiction and a time line that lists American quilt fiction, plays, poems, and patterns published from 1845 to 1940.




Good Housekeeping Step-by-step Needlecraft


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This comprehensive guide to every type of needlecraft technique includes knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, patchwork, quilting and rugmaking. It describes what materials and equipment readers need for each individual craft, gives ideas as to how each can be used and contains easy-to-follow patterns designed by top practitioners in the field. With extensive stitch and colour pattern glossaries, the learning and perfecting of a craft is made simple.







The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Needlecrafts


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An illustrated guide to needlecrafts features information on the necessary equipment and materials, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for attractive, practical projects, including scarves, blankets, sweaters, and rugs.