Heavenly Patchwork: Quilt Stories Stitched with Love

by Judy Howard

Heavenly Patchwork--Quilt Stories Stitched with Love will inspire and entertain as it transports you into the lives and hearts of pioneer and contemporary women. Rejoice or cry with those who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976237504
• ISBN13: 9780976237501
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Dorcas Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Written from the Heart, and Quilted with Heart Strings!

I'd like to paraphrase a quote from my own book, QUILTING TO SOOTHE THE SOUL, to endorse Judy Howard's wonderful book, HEAVENLY PATCHWORK: " When there is joy or stress in your life, turn to your needle and let the labor of your hands work through the images in your heart." Judy's book exemplifies all the good feelings of acceptance and resolution quilting brings to the quilt maker and receiver. It is a 'must have' addition to any personal library! Linda Carlson, author. www.lindacarlsonquilts.com

Heartwarming Book

"It has always been my hope that each and every quilt be a product of the maker's heart as well as her hands. The quilts featured in these stories are special because they were created with love, gifted with love and received with love, continuing the tradition of quiltmaking in the best possible way." Judy B. Dales, quiltmaker, teacher, author, lecturer www.judydales.com

Marvelous stories

Quilts chronicle the lives of those who made them and those who have used them through the years. Enfolded within each and every quilt, embraced between the layers, are touching narratives. Ms. Howard has collected some of the best and offers them to us in her wonderful book, "Heavenly Patchwork--Quilt Stories Stitched with Love!" Executive Director, Museum of the American Quilter's Society

Heavenly Patchwork, written by an angel

Written with religious conviction, Heavenly Patchwork conveys the meaning of quilts within the context of giving and receiving via short stories that are fun to read. They recap an event or time when needed comfort was provided by a quilt. For inspiration, these stories are followed by a Biblical quotation. Reading the tales makes me happy to be a quilter. Patricia L. Cummings, Quilter's Muse Publications, www.quiltersmuse.com

Touching the lives of others.

What a wonderful, inspiring book and how touching the stories. The world has no idea how much quilters touch the lives of others. Many local organizations are now making quilts that are donated to the military for the returning wounded service people. Other groups are making quilts for the Sharp Hospital Burn Camp for Kids, Cancer Camp for Kids, Children's Hospital, and a host of other organizations in need. We know how much these quilts mean to the recipients, and we know in our hearts how good it makes us feel to be able to create and donate them. Heavenly Patchwork tells this story over and over, and is a great source of comfort and inspiration. What a great gift for Mother's Day!" Betty Alofs, Designer, Teacher, Author, Betty A's Designs