Books by Linda Halpin

Scrap Bonanza 2: 2-for-1 Quilts Published 2000

Expanding on the 2-for-1 concept introduced in Scrap Bonanza (c 1994), this book explores the many different quilts you can create with the 'flying geese' unit, constructing it in a method which results in cut-away pieces that are already sewn together, ready to be used for bonus quilts. Beginning with a 'fabric selection for scrap quilts' section, I chose to explore how many different ways you could play with the same 2-for-1 concept with the Flying Geese unit. The result is a collection of 6 main quilts, all totally different, ranging from wall hanging to queen size. including how many cut-aways each size will yield. The 'bonus quilt' section of the book includes patterns for seven different quilts that can all be made with those cut-aways, listing how many are needed for a wide range of sizes.

The combinations from these 13 quilts are endless, and the best part is that it doesn't look like you are making the same quilt over and over again. In conclusion, how to decide what quilting pattern goes where is discussed. This is a book I think you will go back to over and over again.

Ordering Information:Scrap Bonanza 2 may be ordered directly from the author.

Quilting with Laura: Patterns Inspired by the Little House on the Prairie Series Published 1999

Children and adults alike continue to be fascinated by the engaging tale of what life was like during the era in which Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up. This book is a collection of blocks joined into a sampler quilt that were inspired by the Little House books. It includes blocks that are actually mentioned in the series as well as traditional blocks whose names reflect events of this pioneering time.

As a child, reading about Laura's adventures planted the seed that got me interested in quilting. I began collecting patterns inspired by the Little House books, both patterns Laura wrote about and patterns whose names reflected the adventures of the Ingalls family.

What resulted was a charming little book that I feel is an ideal way for children today to enter the quilting world. Everything from what tools you need to how to make templates is included in this hand-piecing guide book. Each of the 14 patterns is accompanied by what links them to the Little House stories. It is the perfect companion to the Little House series, and a way to pass your love of quilting on to the next generation.

School teachers and youth group leaders find Quilting with Laura also makes an ideal teaching tool that dovetails with a wide range of subject areas.

Ordering Information: Quilting with Laura may be ordered directly from the author.

*1855 The Wedding Quilt published 1995

...a present to E. Frank from her Aunt M. Frank
1855
Charleston
Elizabeth Frank Born 1831 Died 1922
Married Joseph Cooper January 18, 1855
Moreland, NY

This is what I found in the winter of 1975 on a quilt I was gathering for a Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit. Little did I know that years later this quilt would send me on a quest into the past, a quest to find out more about mysteries known only to this quilt. The Wedding Quilt explores not only the quilt's pattern, but also the life of the quiltmaker and the times she lived in.

*Scrap Bonanza! 2 - for - 1 Quilts published 1994

Scrap Bonanza takes a new look at how scrap quilts are made. Rather than cutting out prescribed numbers of specific templates, speed piecing techniques are used to create wonderful scrap quilts, using the leftover cut-aways to make a second quilt that totally different from the first. That's two quilts for the price of one!

*Beyond the Bog Coat published 1993

A clothing design workbook: Oh so simple, this coat adapts to any shape. Starting with a basic rectangle whose dimensions are determined by how long you want the coat to be and how wide it needs to be to go around you, the Bog Coat becomes a classic reversible garment that adapts to a wide variety of patchwork embellishments, including Seminole, curved striping, piping, and applique overlays.

Ordering Information: Although Beyond the Bog Coat is out of print, I have reissued the Bog Coat in pattern format, which can be ordered directly from me by clicking on this link.

I also teach The Bog Coat in my class Linda's Bog Coat: Two Coats in One.

*Applique a la Mode published 1992

A must for makers of Baltimore Album style quilts: Applique a la Mode takes its name from the popular class series that I teach to lovers of applique. This 32 page treasure includes miniatures and blocks reminiscent of Baltimore Album Quilts. A three dimensional blossoms workbook with woven baskets, sawtooth edgings, and history, this book is a scrumptious treat in which quilt lovers just have to indulge themselves!

*Patches of Time published 1991

Patches of Time gives historical perspective to the rich legacy of quiltmaking in America. Tracing quilting to its popular origins as a means of protection and survival in cold weather, while serving as a powerful medium of artistic expression, learn how quilting reflects the folklore and traditions of our culture. The history and folklore of some of quilting's favorite patterns is explored, including the stories behind the patterns, as well as quilting motifs, finishing techniques, and yardage charts for crib through queen size quilts