American Patchwork: True Stories from Quilters

by Sonja Hakala

Book Overview

For those who enjoyed the honesty and insight of How to Make an American Quilt, this is a moving collection of personal stories that highlight the laughter, sadness, friendships, frustrations, and triumphs shared by the more than 21 million people across the country who call themselves quilters. These touching tales from sixty-seven contributors nationwide form a patchwork of their own in the words of each individual's unique narrative. From the quilt...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031234788X
• ISBN13: 9780312347888
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

American Patchwork: True Stories from Quilters

This book reads like a devotional for quilters and other people who find that working with their hands is very spiritual. Each story adds something more to the wonderful patchwork world of quilting -- humor, sadness, joy, frustration, peace, creativity, surprise, fun, and so on. I truly have enjoyed reading each story and feel that I now have 67 new friends!

funny book for all who have ever loved a quilt

Denise of Pizzazz Studios's story is hilarious. Her comment about the stores with more than one location really made me smile.

Not for quilters only...

Short happy stories about family and friends, this book is about families with the common thread of quilts. I love this book and have given it to several friends. Every one has a different favorite. A great book to read and share.

Great Experience

As one of the contributors to this book, I have anticipated the release of this book for some time now. As a quilter, I love to hear about other quilters and their experiences and what flames their passion for this art. To me, it is amazing how the same craft can touch such a variety of people in so many ways. I loved reading this book. It makes me appreciate even more how quilting goes beyond the physical quilt and into personal lives.

stories of quilters

The passion that Sonja Hakala found in people that love to quilt was amazing. There isn't one story the same why a person loves to quilt. I'm so glad to have picked up this book it gave me a new appreciation of quilting and the happiness it brings to the person who makes them and to many of us who have received them as gifts.