Author: Bettye Stroud
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763624231
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
While her father leads her toward Canada and away from the plantation where they have been slaves, a young girl thinks of the quilt her mother used to teach her a code that will help guide them to freedom.
The Patchwork Path
Author: Bettye Stroud
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763624231
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
While her father leads her toward Canada and away from the plantation where they have been slaves, a young girl thinks of the quilt her mother used to teach her a code that will help guide them to freedom.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763624231
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
While her father leads her toward Canada and away from the plantation where they have been slaves, a young girl thinks of the quilt her mother used to teach her a code that will help guide them to freedom.
The Patchwork Quilt
Author: Valerie Flournoy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0803700970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Twenty years ago Valerie Flournoy and Jerry Pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an award-winning perennial. Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of family life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0803700970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Twenty years ago Valerie Flournoy and Jerry Pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an award-winning perennial. Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of family life.
The Patchwork Path
Author: ,LoisRuth
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1643492195
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Life for me began at age forty, when I became a believer in Jesus. I had been "churched" as a child, but with little understanding of how the Old and New Testaments fit together, let alone how God connected to me. But on January 22, 1983, my husband and I walked into a new church. When the pastor, Ron Mehl, said, "My words mean nothing unless the Holy Spirit is here and runs you through with his sword." We both felt the Holy Spirit doing his work in us, and in one hour, we left the church totally different people. We didn't even know what had happened, only that it had. Finally, we gained sufficient knowledge to know we had both been "Born Again." I began to recognize God's quiet voice nudging me toward new directions. How do I recognize his voice? Well, it never goes against his word; it's always smarter than I am; his requests are always out of my comfort zone, and something I would never consider doing. When I faithfully follow his directions, doors fly open, and I have only to work through them. The Patchwork Path was written from one of his promptings. My friend of over thirty years lives two thousand miles away; she had never read the Bible. We spoke frequently on the phone. Whenever she expressed an interest in the Lord, I'd send her increasingly easy Bibles. Finally, in April 2016, she said she'd never understand it, and was giving up. I placed the phone down and whispered, "What now, Father?" The answer was immediate. "You write her a Bible she can understand." "What? Have you seen how thick it is?" "Just begin," he replied""and I did. He guided me to patch together all the pieces of the Old Testament where Jesus is found, and how it all connects to the New Testament. This left out large chunks of history and many wonderful people who are in the Bible, but are not in the genealogy of Jesus. This eliminated a lot of "begots." God guided me each day into the next portion I was to include. Often, I'd ask, Where do I find that? And when I'd open the Bible he led me to it, I'd either be on the exact page, or one or two pages away. What emerged one year later was a tool anyone can use to gain knowledge of the point of the Bible, how it all fits together, and even clarifies today's current events. So, who was this written for? I thought it was for my friend. But when God prompted me to have Patchwork Path published, the target reader greatly expanded to include anyone who is a skeptic; new believers who have never read the Bible; believers who have faithfully gone to church, but still haven't read through the Old Testament; home-schoolers teaching their children to be more comfortable with reading the Bible so they can easily understand it. But most of all, this book was written because God had you in mind and wanted to give you a hand. If you begin on the first page of the Patchwork Path and read it through, you will gain some valuable insights, and a new familiarity with your own Bible. God bless you as you begin this journey.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1643492195
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Life for me began at age forty, when I became a believer in Jesus. I had been "churched" as a child, but with little understanding of how the Old and New Testaments fit together, let alone how God connected to me. But on January 22, 1983, my husband and I walked into a new church. When the pastor, Ron Mehl, said, "My words mean nothing unless the Holy Spirit is here and runs you through with his sword." We both felt the Holy Spirit doing his work in us, and in one hour, we left the church totally different people. We didn't even know what had happened, only that it had. Finally, we gained sufficient knowledge to know we had both been "Born Again." I began to recognize God's quiet voice nudging me toward new directions. How do I recognize his voice? Well, it never goes against his word; it's always smarter than I am; his requests are always out of my comfort zone, and something I would never consider doing. When I faithfully follow his directions, doors fly open, and I have only to work through them. The Patchwork Path was written from one of his promptings. My friend of over thirty years lives two thousand miles away; she had never read the Bible. We spoke frequently on the phone. Whenever she expressed an interest in the Lord, I'd send her increasingly easy Bibles. Finally, in April 2016, she said she'd never understand it, and was giving up. I placed the phone down and whispered, "What now, Father?" The answer was immediate. "You write her a Bible she can understand." "What? Have you seen how thick it is?" "Just begin," he replied""and I did. He guided me to patch together all the pieces of the Old Testament where Jesus is found, and how it all connects to the New Testament. This left out large chunks of history and many wonderful people who are in the Bible, but are not in the genealogy of Jesus. This eliminated a lot of "begots." God guided me each day into the next portion I was to include. Often, I'd ask, Where do I find that? And when I'd open the Bible he led me to it, I'd either be on the exact page, or one or two pages away. What emerged one year later was a tool anyone can use to gain knowledge of the point of the Bible, how it all fits together, and even clarifies today's current events. So, who was this written for? I thought it was for my friend. But when God prompted me to have Patchwork Path published, the target reader greatly expanded to include anyone who is a skeptic; new believers who have never read the Bible; believers who have faithfully gone to church, but still haven't read through the Old Testament; home-schoolers teaching their children to be more comfortable with reading the Bible so they can easily understand it. But most of all, this book was written because God had you in mind and wanted to give you a hand. If you begin on the first page of the Patchwork Path and read it through, you will gain some valuable insights, and a new familiarity with your own Bible. God bless you as you begin this journey.
Under the Quilt of Night
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481406280
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When night falls, and all is quiet, a slave girl starts to run. She follows the moon into the woods, leading her loved ones away from their master. There's only one place where he might not find them, and it's under the quilt of night. Guided by the stars, they head north in the direction of freedom. At last, the girl sees a quilt -- the quilt with a center square made from deep blue fabric -- and knows it's a signal from friends on the Underground Railroad, welcoming her into their home. And so she steps forward... Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome team up again, in this stunning companion to Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. Ransome's rich, powerful illustrations elicit all the emotion and suspense of Hopkinson's words, in a story that's sure to make your heart race and leave you breathless.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481406280
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When night falls, and all is quiet, a slave girl starts to run. She follows the moon into the woods, leading her loved ones away from their master. There's only one place where he might not find them, and it's under the quilt of night. Guided by the stars, they head north in the direction of freedom. At last, the girl sees a quilt -- the quilt with a center square made from deep blue fabric -- and knows it's a signal from friends on the Underground Railroad, welcoming her into their home. And so she steps forward... Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome team up again, in this stunning companion to Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. Ransome's rich, powerful illustrations elicit all the emotion and suspense of Hopkinson's words, in a story that's sure to make your heart race and leave you breathless.
Stitchin' and Pullin'
Author: Patricia McKissack
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
ISBN: 0399549501
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, the same quilts hang on museum walls as modern masterpieces of color and design. Inspired by these quilts and the women who made them, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack traveled to Alabama to learn their stories. The lyrical rite-of-passage narrative that is the result of her journey seamlessly weaves together the familial, cultural, spiritual, and historical strands of life in this community.
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
ISBN: 0399549501
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
This collection of poems that tell the story of the quilt-making community in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, is now available as a Dragonfly paperback. For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have made quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, the same quilts hang on museum walls as modern masterpieces of color and design. Inspired by these quilts and the women who made them, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack traveled to Alabama to learn their stories. The lyrical rite-of-passage narrative that is the result of her journey seamlessly weaves together the familial, cultural, spiritual, and historical strands of life in this community.
Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns
Author: Shizuko Kuroha
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920721
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy printable pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920721
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project--from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy printable pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English--where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!
Machine-Quilting Idea Book
Author: Vicki Ruebel
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 168356068X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Welcome to a machine-quilting book like no other. It's a helpful guide to machine-quilting designs for a dozen classic quilt blocks! No guessing, no stressing--these 61 designs show you exactly how to quilt specific blocks, and you choose the challenge. With four to six ways to quilt each block, you'll find machine-quilting designs for beginners, advanced quilters, and everyone in between. Designs are rated with one, two, or three spools: One spool: Light quilting, no marking, easy to stitch--perfect for finishing quilts quickly. Two spools: A little more adventurous--try swirls, pebbles, feathers, and more. Three spools: Dense quilting, grid work, and ruler work--plus more feathers! Start with an introduction to basic tools, supplies, and best practices. Then jump right in with color-coded illustrations that tell you which path to follow and when. Yes, you can quilt it--begin with any of the blocks below and Vicki Ruebel will show you how! Log Cabin * Snowball * Bear's Paw * Sawtooth Star * Courthouse Steps * Churn Dash * Granny Square * Eight-Pointed Star * Nine Patch * Double X * Friendship Star * Ohio Star
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 168356068X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Welcome to a machine-quilting book like no other. It's a helpful guide to machine-quilting designs for a dozen classic quilt blocks! No guessing, no stressing--these 61 designs show you exactly how to quilt specific blocks, and you choose the challenge. With four to six ways to quilt each block, you'll find machine-quilting designs for beginners, advanced quilters, and everyone in between. Designs are rated with one, two, or three spools: One spool: Light quilting, no marking, easy to stitch--perfect for finishing quilts quickly. Two spools: A little more adventurous--try swirls, pebbles, feathers, and more. Three spools: Dense quilting, grid work, and ruler work--plus more feathers! Start with an introduction to basic tools, supplies, and best practices. Then jump right in with color-coded illustrations that tell you which path to follow and when. Yes, you can quilt it--begin with any of the blocks below and Vicki Ruebel will show you how! Log Cabin * Snowball * Bear's Paw * Sawtooth Star * Courthouse Steps * Churn Dash * Granny Square * Eight-Pointed Star * Nine Patch * Double X * Friendship Star * Ohio Star
Patchwork Freedoms
Author: Adriana Chira
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108499546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A rich, pathbreaking study on nineteenth-century rural Cuba, and how Afro-descendant peasants forged freedom through litigation and land occupation.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108499546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
A rich, pathbreaking study on nineteenth-century rural Cuba, and how Afro-descendant peasants forged freedom through litigation and land occupation.
The Patchwork Bike
Author: Maxine Beneba Clarke
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0734416695
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award 2019 Winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award for Debut Illustrator 2017 Selected as a CBCA Honour Picture Book 2017 Shortlisted for PATRICIA WRIGHTSON PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2018 'Beautifully written and incredibly powerful.' Books + Publishing 'this book is just what many of us need right now' - starred Kirkus Review When you live in a village at the edge of the No-Go Desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe mum is still using it, maybe not) and a used flour sack. You can even make a numberplate from bark, if you want. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for going bumpity-bump over sandhills, past your fed-up mum and right through your mud-for-walls home. A delightful story from multi-award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke, beautifully illustrated by street artist Van T Rudd.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0734416695
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award 2019 Winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Crichton Award for Debut Illustrator 2017 Selected as a CBCA Honour Picture Book 2017 Shortlisted for PATRICIA WRIGHTSON PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2018 'Beautifully written and incredibly powerful.' Books + Publishing 'this book is just what many of us need right now' - starred Kirkus Review When you live in a village at the edge of the No-Go Desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe mum is still using it, maybe not) and a used flour sack. You can even make a numberplate from bark, if you want. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for going bumpity-bump over sandhills, past your fed-up mum and right through your mud-for-walls home. A delightful story from multi-award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke, beautifully illustrated by street artist Van T Rudd.
The Quilt Story
Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113683
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place. Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113683
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place. Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.