Are you or someone you know planning to take up quilting as a way to pass the winter months? This book, A Bouquet of Quilts: Garden-Inspired Projects for the Home, will guide you through several projects to get you through the winter. This would be a terrific gift option for a crafter or quilter if you are looking for a Valentine's Day present suggestions.
From the back cover:
A fresh look at Quilts from Japanese Quiltmakers
All the joys of a summer bouquet an be yours year-round with unique designs from Quilts Japan magazine. Japanese designers bring a new perspective to traditional patterns that will enrich your own quiltmaking!
- 9 projects offer lovely designs for floral and garden-themed quilts, pillows, a sewing notions kit, and more
- Techniques range from traditional piecing and applique to trapunto and paper piecing
- Suitable for all levels of quiltmaking skills
- Includes both standard U.S. and metric measurements
- A new take on traditional Western quilting - Japanese quilters share their fresh, unexpected vision and fabulous finishing touches with enchanting results.
Contents (projects) include:
- Dutch Treat Tulip Basket Quilt
- Dutch Treat Tulip Basket Pillows
- Watering Can Bouquet Sampler Quilt
- Buds in a Basket Quilt
- Sewing Notions Kit
- Rainbow Garden Log Cabin Quilts
- Rainbow Garden Log Cabin Pillow
- Spring Irish Chain Quilt
- Spring Irish Chain Pillows
Original retail price is $17.95, so this is a deal.
If planning to purchase and ship via Media Mail, keep in mind it may take a while to get there, so I recommend ordering right away (or selecting Priority Mail)