The author of Sunday Morning Quilts returns with a new volume of inspiring projects, personal journeys, and advice on how to savor quiet moments.
Cheryl Arkison's A Month of Sundays is a quilting book like no other. Exploring the themes of Relaxing, Eating, Shopping, and Exploring, Cheryl seeks to inspire both creativity and a quiet energy. She shares 16 family-friendly projects, all based on these themes and featuring low-volume fabrics. Along with gorgeous quilts, there are aprons, napkins, bags, and other items to be made.
Arkison's personal journeys and ideas are sure to inspire your own weekend explorations. Designed for the confident beginner, the patterns are simple and straightforward. This unique book is at once exciting and restful, much like the perfect Sunday stroll.
Autorentext
Cheryl Arkison has been sewing her whole life, starting with tube dresses for her dolls. She is a quilter, a teacher, and a writer who not-so-secretly dreams of being a disc jockey. Cheryl lives in Alberta, Canada.
Inhalt
Introduction
Turn Down the Volume
What is Low-Volume Fabric?. Color Stills Matters . Texture and Value Matter . Background Choice
Relax
View Quilt
Beach Grass Quilt
Button Suduko Quilt
Parade Pennants
Eat
Recipes for a Good Salad . Basic Citrus Vinaigrette . Roast Chickens . Slow-roasted Tomatoes . Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Shortbread with Cocoa Nibs
Crossword Quilt
Sherbet Quilt
Anysize Aprons
Napkins
Shop
Hugs and Kisses Quilt
Stripes Quilt
Lush Bag Wine Carrier
Floral Wrap
Explore
Pinwheel Quilt
Flags Quilt
Treasure Bag
Women's Auxiliary Scarf
Basics Plus
Piecing Standards
Fabric Selection
Easy Appliqué
Paper Piecing
Chain Piecing
Finishing with bias
Resources