Americana Quilts (That Patchwork Place)

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Summary: For quilters of all skill and experience levels
Review: Americana Quilts by educator and quilting expert Sandy Bonsib is a colorful, practical, illustrated, 79-page guide to simple quilting designs which celebrate American heritage and culture. The step-by-step instructions make Americana Quilts needlecraft projects very easy to follow and provides a truly first-rate and highly recommended resource for quilters of all skill and experience levels.

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Summary: Delightful primitives
Review: Sandy Bonsib begins by putting the original quilts in this book into the context of American folk art, which is her definition of "Americana." The primitive style and distinctive colors, including the yellow patina of age, of America's folk art, are incorporated into the designs of 10 projects. Despite being traditional, all of the quilts are fresh, due to an original twist (circular American flags) or a flash of whimsy (dancing dogs and chickens). The projects are well-illustrated, with full instructions, and a general quilting section at the end covers everything from seam allowances to labels. Templates for the appliqué elements of these quilts are also included. All in all a delightful group of projects.