Reasons for Quilts: An Inspiring Treasury of Quilts and Their Stories with 9 Patterns on Bonus CD

Incredible quilts and touching stories about the inspiration of quilt making. Edyta Sitar opens her personal trunk of handmade heirlooms. Includes a bonus CD with 9 patterns from the book: 8 Cross Roads, 19 Western Star, 22 Medallion, 27 Bon Voyage, 42 9-11, 47 Tropical Turnover, 58 TuIip, 72 Kaleidoscope, 78 Sunset. Beneath the threads and fabric pieces, gently stitched together, lie hidden reasons for making quilts. You will enjoy reflecting on those reasons with master quilter, fabric designer, pattern maker, and patient teacher, as she documents the stories she's been telling us for years. See yourself in this book; share life's rewards; overcome its setbacks; and find connection in the fabric of being. This one-of-a-kind collection represents Edyta's personal stories, yet every take could easily be yours. From coverlets that capture childhood innocence to quilts that embrace the love of family, this moving quilt album captures the heart of life experience and the hearts of quilt lovers everywhere. It is filled with photos of masterful quilts that fuse tradition and today.