Fabric to Represent Story Books, Particularly “The Quiltmaker’s Gift”
January 14, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
The Quiltmaker’s Gift
After reading my post, 5 Favorite Posts Regarding Story Books, Carmen commented,
I am trying to find the fabric for “The Quiltmakers Gift” or any other children’s story…where to I go about finding the fabric….it’s been quite challenging. Your assitance is greatly appreicated..
Does anyone know where to find fabrics that represent story book characters?
Have you made quilts from story books? Perhaps you’ll share your experience with us or point us to a link on your blog where you explain this.
Experience Time Travel with a Quilt
June 11, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Time travel is on my mind this week since that’s the theme for One Book Two Book, where I co-blog with Karen Weideman. We’re tying our weekly themes in with Camp Weary Parent this summer to bring readers, young and older, books and activities to enjoy.
How about a time travel quilt?
This phrase, time travel quilt, brings to mind so many possibilities….activities for children, ideas for quilts, topics to write about?
*Pretend it’s a Magic Carpet Quilt. As the children sit on the quilt they can pretend they’re going to many lands and eras. Possibly some of them will be suggested by patterns …read more




