Loose Threads: Stories to Keep Quilters in Stitches [Hardcover]

Helen Kelley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2008

One of the countrys best-loved quilters shares her observations on the whys, wherefores, and wonders of applying needle to fabric and creating a world.

A collection of amusing, moving, and invariably wise essays from Helen Kelleys beloved "Loose Threads" column (a favorite of readers of Quilters Newsletter since 1983), this treasury comes together much like the exquisite quilts Kelley creates: painstakingly pieced and stitched to convey not just a moment and its meaning, but the care and craft of quilting that lasts longer than thread holds out. Gathered in book form for the first time, these pieces form a lovely patchwork that will certainly keep.

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“Helen Kelley's death on September 1, 2008 marked an enormous loss for the quilting community.  Loose Threads becomes a poignant reminder of all that we loved about her and her words of wit and wisdom.  These essays will inspire and entertain you no matter where you are in your quilting journey.”—Quiltmaker, Winter 2008

 

“One of the country's best-loved quilters, and columnist in Quilters Newsletter since 1983, shares her observations on the whys, wherefores, and wonders of applying needle to fabric and creating a world in this collection of amusing, moving and invariably wise essays gathered in book form for the first time.  These pieces form a lovely patchwork that will certainly keep.”—Decorating Digest/Craft & Home, December 2008

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"One of the country's best-loved quilters, and columnist in Quilters Newsletter since 1983, shares her observations on the whys, wherefores, and wonders of applying needle to fabric and creating a world in this collection of amusing, moving and invariably wise essays gathered in book form for the first time. These pieces form a lovely patchwork that will certainly keep."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760332037
• ISBN-13: 978-0760332030
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written for very traditional quilters, August 17, 2008

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This review is from: Loose Threads: Stories to Keep Quilters in Stitches (Hardcover)

I was unfamiliar with Helen Kelley's column. She writes interesting little columns with subtle humor - the subtitle "Stories to Keep Quilters in Stitches" in an overstatement. Ms. Kelley emphasizes hand applique and quilting and apparently does very elaborate quilts. For those of us looking for less subtle humor and a more slapdash approach to quilting and life, try "That Dorky Homemade Look" by Lisa Boyer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love her collections, January 2, 2011

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This review is from: Loose Threads: Stories to Keep Quilters in Stitches (Hardcover)

I have all of her books w/ her collections of writing for the magazine. I would read one or two stories a day to savor them. Then I bought some of her books for gifts to give my quilting friends too. If you enjoyed Helen Kelley's work then these are a must to have.