Sea of the Patchwork Cats


Book Description

It is a story that has been passed down generation after generation. The story of conjoined twin goddesses floating peacefully in the middle of the sea. Many of those that have seen them, usually on calm starlit nights, swear that they are the sirens of mythology, luring sailors in to their doom. Others claim that the twins are not live women, but an ancient stone structure carved to resemble two females sitting back to back. A fewbelieve they mark the gateway tothe lost city of Atlantis, or a gateway to the spirit realm. But on all accounts there is one consistency: if you listen closely, at just the right distance, you will hear them echoing on the ghostly wind . . . dozens and dozens of meowing cats. Sea of the Patchwork Cats is a sad dreamlike tale set in the quiet ashes of the human race. A must-read for Mellick enthusiasts who also adore The Twilight Zone.




Bucket of Face


Book Description

Thirteen years after a police officer searching a suspected child molester's home spilled a vial of silver pollen, America is still struggling with how to recognize its sentient fruit population. Charles is just a normal guy working at a doughnut shop until an apple and a banana shoot each other in a mafia dispute, leaving a briefcase full of foreign currency and a specimen bucket at the corner booth. When Charles turns the wiseguys into doughnuts and steals their luggage, hoping for a better life for himself and his kiwi fruit girlfriend, he finds himself in the middle of a mafia war. As his girlfriend travels the DC metro area, selling off the contents of the bucket, Charles finds he is the target of a seasoned hit-tomato, who happens to be the biggest Michael Jackson fan who ever lived.




The Egg Said Nothing


Book Description

Meet Manny. He's your average shut-in with a penchant for late night television and looting local fountains for coins. With eight locks on his door and newspapers covering his windows, he's a more than a bit paranoid, too. His wasn't a great life, but it was comfortable-at least it was until the morning he awoke with an egg between his legs. But what might have been a curse becomes a charm as this unlikely event leads him to all night diner, where he finds inedible pie, undrinkable coffee, and the girl of his dreams. But can this unexpected chance at love survive after the egg cracks and time itself turns against him, dead-set on rerouting history and putting a shovel to the face of the one person who could bring real and lasting change to Manny's world?




Copy Cat Quilts


Book Description

Love cats? Then you're the perfect candidate for making Copy Cat quilts! First published in the 1980s, this award-winning pattern has been updated with contemporary quilting techniques. Feature kitties in a bed quilt, a wall hanging, and pillows, and cuddle up with a furry feline doll Find tips on working with textured fabrics like Minkee and chenille Learn techniques for making purrfect quilts




It's Quilting Cats & Dogs


Book Description

“It is jam packed with projects for both cat and dog lovers . . . There are bags, book covers, needle cases, wall hangings, bed quilts, and more.” —Cat Patches This endearing collection from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson will charm and delight to bring you hours of stitching pleasure. If you like cats and dogs, you’ll love these gorgeous sewing projects celebrating our pet companions in stitches. The heart-warming designs combine simple but stunning hand stitchery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques, including embroidery stitches, how to sew a seam, punch needle work, English paper piecing, and more! From easy-piece quilt designs and simple wall hangings to beautiful sewn bags and cute pin cushions, there are 17 great sewing patterns for you to treasure and enjoy. Make them for your home or give them as gifts to friends and family, perfect for any occasion!




Tula Pink's City Sampler


Book Description

Create a sampler quilt as unique as you are! Tula Pink gives you an inspiring quilt block collection with Tula Pink's City Sampler. Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula. A note from Tula: "You will notice...that the blocks are not named but simply numbered. This is intentional. I may have designed the blocks and given you the instructions on what to cut and where to stitch, but I have not infused the blocks with any meaning. This is your quilt. The fabrics that you choose, the colors that you use and why you are making it are what will give the quilt a purpose. Name your blocks, write in the margins, cross out the ones that you don't like, draw hearts around the ones that you love. In a perfect world, everyone's book would end up looking like a journal, coffee stains and all. The more adventurous ones might rename the book and write their own introduction. Tula Pink's City Sampler is a collaboration between you and me. I am the platform and you are the speaker, so stand on my shoulders and tell the future who you are and why you make."




The Mousehole Cat


Book Description

When the Great Storm-Cat threatens the small English village of Mousehole, only an old fisherman's cat can soothe its fierceness during a dangerous sea venture.




Adorable Animal Quilting


Book Description

Cute, Colorful Quilt Blocks Featuring Your Favorite Animals Discover how fun and easy quilting can be with Ingrid Alteneder’s simple paper-piecing patterns featuring adorable animals like cats, turtles, elephants and zebras. Ingrid guides you step by step through everything you need to know to get started, including a complete beginner’s guide to foundation paper piecing, 20+ inspiring animal-themed quilt block patterns and templates for every pattern. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to sew colorful, professional-looking quilt blocks for pillows, whole quilts, wall hangings, bags and so much more. Even experienced quilters will find endless inspiration in Ingrid’s charming animal world. Add a splash of color to your living room with a bright throw pillow featuring Toni the Toucan or Ali the Alpaca. Give an ocean-themed children’s room or nursery a personal, handmade touch with a blanket that showcases Olly the Orca or Sally the Seahorse. Sew Dominic the Dog onto your child’s backpack so they can bring their best friend to school every day. With a plethora of fun, lovable animal quilt blocks, everyone will quickly find a favorite project to embark on. Whether you’re looking to learn a new craft or enhance your quilting with fresh ideas, Adorable Animal Quilting will have you designing charming quilt blocks all year long.




The Cats of Butterwick Sands


Book Description

The Cats of the Butterwick Sands is a children's book following the various adventures of cats in a small run down seaside town called Butterwick Sands, a place that has seen better days; the hero being one special cat named Percy.




Jack and Mr. Grin


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Jack Orange is a twentysomething guy who works at a place called The Tent packing dirt in boxes and shipping them off to exotic, unheard of locales. He thinks about his girlfriend, Gina Black, and the ring he hopes to surprise her with. But when he returns home one day, Gina isn't there. He receives a strange call from a man who sounds likes he is smiling-- Mr. Grin. He says he has Gina. He gives Jack twenty-four hours to find her--Publisher's description.