Exciting news relating to the Hand Quilting class is that I have a local artisan who is now making the lap frames that I recommend for the poke-pull technique of quilting that I teach. He does a wonderful job on them and past students who have purchased them are extremely satisfied.
14" Lap Frames are $50 (plus tax) plus $10 shipping and handling. Frames may also be picked up at my home during classes.
By popular demand, I have written up the directions for the luggage tags. In addition to being easy-to-spot luggage tags, they are also perfect for tagging your sewing machine or luggage cart when going to a workshop, or your laptop carry case, or even your musical instruments.
Luggage tag kits with directions are available for $7 postage included, and contain enough supplies to make 3 luggage tags. All you need is a glue stick and your sewing machine. Fabrics in each kit are assorted.
Completed luggage tags are also available at $4.00 each (postage included), and available in assorted fabrics.
Directions are now available for constructing your own lap frame for stab-stitch hand quilting. Simple woodworking skills are all that is required. Directions are $3 (postage included)
This Tote Bag is sure to become a staple in your tote bag collection. Roomy and loaded with pockets, the shoulder tote makes a wonderful gift item, and can be whipped up in no time.
$5.00 plus $1.50 shipping
This casserole carrier is the perfect accessory for all your pot luck dinner needs. The batting keeps your dish warm or cool, as needed, while you transport it in ease. This makes a great gift for that hard-to-stitch-for person on your list, and best of all, it works up in a jiffy!
$5.00 plus $1.50 shipping
The Bog Coat (a pattern format reprint of the out-of-print book Beyond the Bog Coat)
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. You determine the size by your measurements. This is a great coat for adults and children alike.
$7.00 plus $1.50 shipping
Stacked Bricks (a pattern for the cover quilt on the Scrap Bonanza 1 book, which is now out of print.) This is one of the best patterns for scrap quilts you will ever find. It is quick and easy, and is a terrific way to utilize your scraps. Plus, it comes with directions for a second quilt also made out of the 'bricks'. That's two quilts in one pattern!
$7.00 plus $1.50 shipping
Books and patterns may be ordered directly from me. I will be happy to autograph and personalize your purchases.
Wholesale book inquiries are welcome.
Quilting With Laura
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.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books were among my favorites as a child. Reading about Laura's adventures planted the seed that got me interested in quilting. When a Mom approached me years ago asking if there were patterns available that were inspired by the Little House series that she could use to teach her daughter how to quilt, I was off and running.
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. The book has been out out for a number of years now, and has proven to be very popular with moms, aunts, grandmothers, homeschoolers, girl scout leaders, you name it. It is a wonderful avenue to share your passion for quilting with the youngsters in your life.
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.
Price: $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping
Scrap Bonanza 2
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.
Price: $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping
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Linda Halpin
105 Wildwood Court
Boscobel, WI 53805