Collecting history in the heart of America. It's time to start collecting stories--quilters' stories--about yourself, your friends, and other quilters admire! This book was created to inspire you. It's a collection of stories about 14 well-known Midwestern quilters, each of whom also provides a favorite quilting project. Some are original designs. Some are heirloom quilts passed down from ancestors. To get you started on your own story-telling, we've also provided tips on how to go about it. The Midwest has long been important to the art of quilting, and this tradition continues today. Join us as we chronicle quilter's lives while they are still vital and active and among us.
Collecting history in the heart of America. It's time to start collecting stories--quilters' stories--about yourself, your friends, and other quilters admire! This book was created to inspire you. It's a collection of stories about 14 well-known Midwestern quilters, each of whom also provides a favorite quilting project. Some are original designs. Some are heirloom quilts passed down from ancestors. To get you started on your own story-telling, we've also provided tips on how to go about it. The Midwest has long been important to the art of quilting, and this tradition continues today. Join us as we chronicle quilter's lives while they are still vital and active and among us.