Merry Christmas, everyone.  I hope you’re having a very special day.  Ours has been relaxing and enjoyable with family around.
Quilting and fabric art books were on my daughter’s list.  Her husband and I got her the following:

It’s a Wrap (Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets and Bowls) by Susan Breier.
Beaded Felt Jewelry by Helen Birmingham
The Uncommon Quilter (Small Art Quilts Created with Paper, Plastic, Fiber, and Surface Design) by Jeanne Williamson and Foreword by Karey Bresenhan.
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As I’ve accumulated books about quilts, quilting, quiltmakers, and fabric art over the years, I haven’t purchased duplicates, but realize I have some I probably won’t use any longer, or which I’ve gone beyond.  As my daughter explained, “We go on to other types of quilting as we learn.”It’s always difficult for a book lover to part with books, but these, plus the many others my family and I own (6 children and adults) have begun to overwhelm the house and a storage area.
Craig’s List & Yard Sales
In summer, Beth and I make them available at our yard sales.  But that’s sort …read more