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Hawaiian quilts, which date back to the 19th century, are not only objects of practical necessity, but a form of artistic expression. This book offers detailed instructions and 20 full-size quilting blocks — each 18 inches square — for creating exotic floral motifs including orchid, water lily, hibiscus, and other exotic island vegetation.

Reflects on the world's most unusual and exotic cultures. Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, 19th century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful art form that is still actively practiced throughout the islands.

Join Mandy Frey as she and three friends leave their Amish community in Indiana for the trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. But when Mandy and one of her friends miss the cruise ship after a port of call on Kauai, how will they adjust and get back home? Find out in this brand new romance from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.

This is an extensive overview of Hawaiian quilting from its beginning as an art form in the 1870s to the present day. It includes twenty-two quilts created by three influential master quilters and thirty contemporary quilts by six highly respected modern quilters that reflect a new range in styles and techniques, from traditional to trend setting, being explored by island quilters today. In English and Japanese.

In Clues in the Calico Barbara Brackman unveils a much-needed system for dating America's heirloom quilts. She tells how, by collecting and observing quilts and finally analyzing her computer file on close to 900 date-inscribed specimens, she arrived at the system. And through this telling she also imparts a colorful, stunningly illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history and the newest findings in textile research.

Take time out for a short Hawaiian vacation with this relaxing collection of 32 authentic Hawaiian quilt designs. Lehua, pineapple, kukui, lobelia, palm, breadfruit, and anthurium patterns are included. Each black and white design is printed on one side of its own page, so there's no bleed-through. Get a free downloadable sample by signing up for the Hawaiian Heritage Press mailing list. http: //bit.ly/HawaiianHeritage

In the aftermath of a difficult divorce, Bonnie heads to Maui to help her friend Claire launch a quilter's retreat, a getaway marked by beautiful sunsets, regional quilting activities and her ex's plot to claim Elm Creek Quilts resources. By the author of The Lost Quilter. Reprint.

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